Suffolk Exotic Vets

11/01/2025

Super friendly and inquisitive Isla the Boa Constrictor came in to see Catherine today for a bonk on his nose, which already seems to be healing nicely! 💜🐍

08/01/2025

Sven & Olaf enjoyed a fear-free first-time vaccination and vet check the other week, as part of their gold membership to our Small Mammal Wellness Plan; and went home with lots of goodies in their new patient Welcome Packs! 🐰💜🐰
Jess our lovely locum vet gave a full nose to tail check over - disguised as wonderful cuddles - and the boys left stress-free, healthy, happy and booked in for their neutering procedure once they're big enough! 🥰

Find out more about our specially designed exotic pet wellness plans here:
https://www.suffolkexoticvets.co.uk/wellness-plans/small-mammal-plans/

21/12/2024

🥳 What a lovely early Christmas gift!🥳
We were over the moon to have won multiple categories in the Burgess Pet Care and the Burgess Excel Vet Awards 2023; and this year we are again finalists - including the wonderful Gemma! 🤩

We have been informed that Burgess received the highest number of entries to date, and that nominations were all of an extremely high standard; which is GREAT news because it means that the standard of Rabbit, Guinea Pig and other small mammal veterinary care is continuing to improve, grow and be recognised, which is what we advocate for as a practice dedicated to proving individualised care to exotic species. 🐰🐹🐭

Our whole team work so hard to be able to provide the best care for our rabbit patients and we are all so thrilled to not only receive awards for vet and support staff but also for the practice as a whole! 🥰

20/12/2024

🎅 🎄Merry Christmas from Leo, Mira and Capella! 🎄 🎅
This fabulously festive photo was sent from one of our lovely clients, and shared with permission to spread some Yuletide cheer! 💜

19/12/2024

Sending festive wishes to all of our lovely patients and their wonderful owners! 🥂☃️🎄
It has been a wonderful first year in our new practice building; we are so grateful for everyone's continued support and encouragement! 🐢

Whilst we will be closed for routine appointments over some of the Christmas Week (as shown), our phoneline is open 24/7 for any emergencies. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are concerned about your pet over the xmas break!💜

12/12/2024

Yesterday Sunny☀️the baby Leopard Tortoise came in for a new pet check with Dr Catherine! 🐢 Leopard Tortoises are actually the fourth largest species of tortoise on the planet! Sunny has quite a bit of growing to do! 🥹 His owners have started off on a great foot; having already done lots of research, confirmed the correct husbandry and health requirements with an exotic vet and checking for parasites!
Regular checks mean that we can ensure that Sunny is growing at the correct rate and that he is happy and healthy throughout his long life! 💜

Did you know that all basic tortoise care elements are covered in our Reptile Wellness Plan? Where you can pay a small amount each month, to cover vet consults, nurse clinics, parasite treatment, supplementation and more!
https://www.suffolkexoticvets.co.uk/wellness-plans/reptile-plans/

09/12/2024

Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine! 🐾
Today, please join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of the veterinary community as a whole; but especially those dedicated to exotic animal care - because we are a bit biased! 😘
Whether it is providing dedicated outstanding out-of-hours care to our exotic patients, advising other vets on how to diagnose tricky conditions to performing life-saving surgeries on rabbits and other small furies, Catherine does an amazing job as our head vet! Her compassion, dedication and expertise is plain to see everyday! 🩺
She leads a small but mighty team of passionate nurses, care assistants, receptionists and support staff, who together work tirelessly to provide the best care to animals of all sizes and species! 🐍🦉🦎🦜🐀🐟🐰
If you would like to join us in saying a big THANK YOU to Catherine and the team, we would love to see your stories in the comments.💜

07/12/2024

The lovely Milo was back in clinic for some repairs on his bottom beak, which has been chipping off due to a vertical split! ❤️
Using a brief gas anaesthetic Dr Catherine was able to burr the beak to better match the missing area, as well as create a reinforcement, to help stop the vertical split growing downwards.
Milo was in great hands with Alwen the nurse, and recovered brilliantly; proudly showing off his new beak accessory to anyone that passed by! 🥳

03/12/2024

"We just wanted to express our eternal gratitude and thanks to you and all the staff at Suffolk Exotic Vets for your continued treatment of Bella. When we first were made aware of your practice we had endured close to a year of failed diagnoses with our local practice - extremely unaware of what was wrong with Bella and this had continued for months, we were just losing hope.

We knew deep down that there was something more wrong with her, but we had no idea of your practice and we truly wish we did. Before we came to you at Bella's last appointment at a non-exotic vets we were encouraged to euthanise her then.
But we knew it wasn't her time yet.

Then we found you and your team - and you all gave her the best last few months of her life - you instantly knew what the problem was and put her on the right treatment. We will never be able to thank you enough for all you have done for Bella and right up until the end you were always optimistic and positive for her future and for that we will always be indebted to you.

Despite being almost an hour away, we wouldn't take any of our rabbits (or our chinchillas!) anywhere else now, for you are the only vet we have seen who seems to be confident in what they are doing with these animals.

Thanks for giving Bella a good quality of life up until the very end, it meant a lot to us that you were with her during her last few moments.
We will never be able to thank you for what you have done for us and Bella. "

Bella's humans kindly requested that we shared their testimonial 💜

29/11/2024

29/11/2024

Here is Gemma our fantastic receptionist with 'Tiny Simon' the Royal Python! 🐍

22/11/2024

Beautiful Benny the Eagle Owl was referred to us yesterday after exhibiting some peculiar behavior to his owners. 🦉
With a brief anaesthetic Catherine was able to take various samples and radiograph images which will help us to diagnose and treat the problem. 💜

14/11/2024

There is still time to nominate any of the team or the practice as a whole for the Burgess Vet Awards! 🐰🏅🐹
https://www.burgesspetcare.com/burgess-excel-vet-awards/nomination-form/
Nominations close on the 22nd of November! 🐰

It's that time of year again! 🥰 Nominations for the Burgess Excel Vet Awards ARE OPEN!! 🐰💜🐹
These awards celebrate the hard work of veterinary professionals and practices who work tirelessly to help improve specifically rabbit and guinea pig health & welfare, which is something we are passionate about! Last year we were absolutely thrilled to win in three categories! 🤩
Our whole team is absolutely dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to all our small furry patients; whether it be a routine nail clip with the nurse, to complex surgical procedures, second opinion referrals and intensive hospitalisation! 🩺
The award categories we are eligible for nomination of include:
💜 Rabbit Friendly Veterinary Practice of the Year
⭐️ Guinea Pig Friendly Veterinary Practice of the Year
💜 Rabbit Vet of the Year (Catherine and Ellie!)
⭐️ Rabbit Nurse of the Year (Lizzie and Alwen!)
💜 Rabbit Support Staff of the Year (Gemma and Jo!)
If you've had a positive bunny 🐰 or piggy 🐹experience with any member of our team, why not consider nominating them for a Burgess award?
Nominations are open NOW and close on 22nd November! 🥰
https://www.burgesspetcare.com/events/burgess-excel-vet-awards/
You can nominate more than once, across the various categories and staff members!

As always, we thank pet owners for your continued support of this independent practice and for trusting us with the care of your special furry companions! 💜

31/10/2024

🎃👻 Halloween at Suffolk Exotic Vets! 👻🎃
October has bought some seasonal changes to our waiting area 🥰 Avoid those 'Hibernation Horror Stories' by taking a look at Lizzie's tortoise info board!🐢 Vet Student Scott is looking frightfully good today and is ready with sweets for any Trick-or-Treaters! 🍬 Gemma has created a lovely autumnal themed board and Jo & Speedy are also all dressed up! Can you spot what animals the team have created from pumpkins this year? 🎃 We would love to see your pumpkin carvings or spooky plans! 💀

31/10/2024

29/10/2024

29/10/2024

EDIT: Vin is safely on his way to RSPCA East Winch for continued vet care, with some help from our wonderful nurse Lizzie and a kind member of the public in Norfolk!🥰

⚠️ URGENT HELP NEEDED - RUNNER REQUIRED! ⚠️
'Spicy Vin' the Gull was bought in by a member of the public and is currently in our care, being treated for a poorly leg! We are unable to facilitate his long-term rehabilitation; but have secured him a place at RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre! 💜
Can anyone please help us relay him from us (NR34 8RL) to RSPCA (PE32 1LG)?
Call the practice on 01502 447 501 if you can help! 🥹

23/10/2024

It's that time of year again! 🥰 Nominations for the Burgess Excel Vet Awards ARE OPEN!! 🐰💜🐹
These awards celebrate the hard work of veterinary professionals and practices who work tirelessly to help improve specifically rabbit and guinea pig health & welfare, which is something we are passionate about! Last year we were absolutely thrilled to win in three categories! 🤩
Our whole team is absolutely dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to all our small furry patients; whether it be a routine nail clip with the nurse, to complex surgical procedures, second opinion referrals and intensive hospitalisation! 🩺
The award categories we are eligible for nomination of include:
💜 Rabbit Friendly Veterinary Practice of the Year
⭐️ Guinea Pig Friendly Veterinary Practice of the Year
💜 Rabbit Vet of the Year (Catherine and Ellie!)
⭐️ Rabbit Nurse of the Year (Lizzie and Alwen!)
💜 Rabbit Support Staff of the Year (Gemma and Jo!)
If you've had a positive bunny 🐰 or piggy 🐹experience with any member of our team, why not consider nominating them for a Burgess award?
Nominations are open NOW and close on 22nd November! 🥰
https://www.burgesspetcare.com/events/burgess-excel-vet-awards/
You can nominate more than once, across the various categories and staff members!

As always, we thank pet owners for your continued support of this independent practice and for trusting us with the care of your special furry companions! 💜