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Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

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Riverside Veterinary Practice We have up to date, in-house equipment including X-Ray, ultrasound, blood testing machines and ECG, plus a sterile theatre room and dental facilities.

At Riverside Veterinary Practice we have a dedicated team of Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses and Receptionists to provide you and your pets with the best possible care throughout their life. Our services Include:

Microchipping
Vaccinations
Digital X-Ray
Ultrasound
Dental facilities
Pet passports
In house blood and urine testing
Nurse clinics
Large car park

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dent Vetcare Limited, The Chocolate Factory, Bristol, Keynsham, BS31 2 AU (Information Commissioners office reference Z3212973) We have a Data Protection Officer who can be contacted at [email protected]

17/02/2025

Your pet can’t tell you if they have something wrong with them, but we can.

Health checks are carried out by our veterinary nurses.

📅 Book a pet Health Check: https://FindAHealthCheck.softr.app

*For well dog, cats and rabbits only. Please book a consultation if your pet is ill. Full T&Cs on the Offer page on the website.

04/02/2025

⚠️4-2-25 CAT FOUND - URGENT⚠️

🐈‍⬛An entire male, black long haired cat has been handed into the practice.

❓FOUND: near ladywood road

👎🏻NO microchip

PLEASE CALL THE PRACTICE URGENTLY IF YOU BELIEVE HE COULD BE YOURS - 01775 723066

*proof of ownership required*

30/01/2025

⭐️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - NEW CLIENTS ⭐️

🎉We are delighted to announce that due to the practice gaining a new full time, permanent veterinary surgeon, we are now able to take on new clients.🎉

Whilst clients will still be able to have appointments with our clinical director Julia, we would also like to take an opportunity to introduce our new veterinary surgeon Sabína to all of our clients.

Sabina is a fantastic veterinary surgeon who has been a part of the Riverside team for a few months now. She has been enjoying meeting all of our clients and their lovely pets and cannot wait to meet more of them!

🐾Any new clients wishing to register with us can do so by calling us or emailing - we are happy to answer any questions you may have 🐾

Tel: 01775 723066
Email: [email protected]

24/01/2025

*REUNITED*

⚠️URGENT - DOG FOUND SPALDING COMMON.⚠️

We urgently need to contact the owners of a male German Shepard that has been found straying down on Spalding Common.

The dog is fine but we really need to get him home to his family.

* if the dog is not collected from us by 5.30pm today he will be collected by the dog warden*

*proof of ownership will be required*

23/01/2025

Pet Health Check – only £24.99!* 🩺

The festivities may be over, but your furry friends might still feel the effects! From gobbling goodies, to the excitement of visitors, the holiday season can take its toll.

💡Your pet can’t tell you what’s wrong, but we can:
☑️ Weight and body: That extra snacking, chilly weather and salty pavements can all add up!
☑️ Behaviour changes: The stress of changes in routine and noisy celebrations can affect your pet’s well-being.
☑️ Joints and mobility: Cold weather can affect mobility by making your pet’s joints stiff and painful.

Our expert veterinary nurses can spot and address any potential concerns early to ensure your pet starts the New Year healthy and happy! 🥳

Book a pet Health Check here: https://FindAHealthCheck.softr.app

*For well dog, cats and rabbits only. Please book a consultation if your pet is ill. Full T&Cs on the Offer page on the website.

20/01/2025

Monday 20-01-25

⚠️URGENT - STRAY CAT FOUND ON HAWTHORN BANK⚠️

A MALE tabby cat has been handed into the practice.

🌍FOUND - Hawthorn bank🌍

*NO MICROCHIP*

❗️We urgently need to contact this lovely boys owners so if you think he may be yours please contact the practice ASAP by either:

TEL - 01775 723066
EMAIL - [email protected]

🐾Many thanks 🐾

16/01/2025

⚠️FOUND ⚠️ - NOW WITH THE DOG WARDEN

We have had a small male dog handed into us at the practice, found in the Clay lake area.

Microchipped but NOT registered.

*NOW WITH THE DOG WARDEN*

31/12/2024

⚠️CLIENT NOTICE - DEPOSITS FOR MULTIPLE ANIMAL APPONTMENTS ⚠️

- From the 1st of January 2025 -

A deposit of £50 at the time of booking for multiple animal vet consultations/procedures will now be required.

If you need to cancel your appointment - please give 48 hours notice otherwise the deposit will become non-refundable.

We have had to make this difficult decision due to an extremely high ongoing amount of missed appointments and surgery slots.

🐾We thank you for your co-operation and understanding 🐾

25/12/2024

❤️MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL CLIENTS AND THEIR PETS ❤️

✨The Riverside team hope everyone including our furry friends has had a fantastic day✨

📷To spread some festive cheer, please feel free to share some photos below of your pets having fun this Christmas. Perhaps you’ve gone on a festive walk or your pets have enjoyed a new toy and some extra treats? We would love to see!📷

✨We have posted some of our staff pets to get things started ✨

20/12/2024

🎄CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS🎄

🐾 Monday 23rd - OPEN 8:30am-6:30pm
🐾 Tuesday 24th - OPEN 8:30am-4pm
🎅🏼 Wednesday 25th - CLOSED
🤶🏻 Thursday 26th - CLOSED
🐾 Friday 27th - 8.30am-6.30pm
🐾Saturday 28th- CLOSED
🐾Sunday 29th - CLOSED
🐾Monday 30th - 8.30am-6.30pm
🐾Tuesday 31st - 8.30am-6.30pm
🐾Wednesday 1st - CLOSED
🐾Thursday 2nd - 8.30am - 6.30pm

🚨 Emergencies and advice outside of our opening hours please call:
Sutterton Veterinary Hospital 01205 345345

15/12/2024

🎅🏼💊 CHRISTMAS PRESCRIPTIONS 💊🎅🏼

🐾 Please order your medications and prescription food in time for the Christmas and New Year period.

🐾 Order by Phone - 01775 723066 (using our voicemail system) or Email - [email protected]

13/12/2024

⚠️🚨ROAD MAINTENANCE 🚨⚠️

Friday 13 / 12 / 24

All clients visiting the practice today please leave with plenty of time as traffic is moving very slowly down Cradge Bank, due to ongoing roadway maintenance.

The map below shows in green, an alternate route via Spalding common and The Ramper should you wish to come this way instead.

12/12/2024

✨CHRISTMAS CHARITY DONATIONS ✨

❤️We have set up a donations box in our reception area to help support our local animal charities this Christmas.❤️

🎄If any clients would like to donate any items we would be most greatful! 🎄

✨Any donations should be brought to our reception area and placed into our donation box ✨

The following items would be most appreciated..

- Foods for animal species including dogs, cats, rabbits, Guinea pigs and wildlife such as hedgehogs and birds.

- Treats and toys for the above species.

❤️ We thank you for your generosity ❤️

24/11/2024

💊Our practice is taking part in the 2024 Antibiotic amnesty💊

What is Antimicrobial Resistance❓

🦠Antibiotic resistance occurs when harmful bacteria develop defences that protect them from antibiotic medications, making treatment less effective.

🌍Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in animals and people. Unfortunately, bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics that we rely on in human and veterinary medicine. This is an increasing problem worldwide, affecting both human and animal health.

👥By preserving the use of these essential medications by prescribing and taking medications responsibly, we can work together to help ensure they can continue to be used to treat conditions in the future.

🐾How can pet owners help? 🐾

✅Return any out of date or unwanted antibiotic medications to your vet practice for safe disposal. Never put antibiotics into household waste or flush them down the toilet. Our practice will accept any unneeded medications and ensure they are disposed of via the correct route.

✅Ensure your pet finishes their entire course of medication even if they start to feel better. Not completing the course can cause any remaining bacteria to build resistance. If your pet shows side effects from their medication, please contact us so we can help you.

❌Don’t give your pet, or any pet for which they haven’t been prescribed,
left-over or out of date antibiotics. Using antibiotics when not needed can lead to resistance of harmful bacteria and re-occurance of disease.

08/11/2024

Here at Riverside, we simply adore giving all of our patients just as much love as we would to our own pets ❤️

Today, Luca decided he would prefer to sit on student nurse Demi’s lap whilst he recovered from his sedation instead of being in his kennel, and who are we to say no to that gorgeous face!!

Luca was a superstar for his procedure today and an absolute pleasure to providing nursing care to afterwards too!!!

❤️🐾

06/11/2024

⚠️IMPORTANT NOTICE - THURSDAY 7/11/2024⚠️

Due to staff training, the surgery will be closed between 12pm and 2pm on Thursday 7th November.

If you have an emergency during these times please call us on 01775 723066 and select option 1.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

thank you 😊🐾

02/11/2024

**KEEPING YOUR PETS SAFE AND RELAXED ON BONFIRE NIGHT**

💥 As The 5th of November approaches, many pet owners may be worried about how their furry friends are going to deal with anxiety and stress caused by fireworks 💥

✅ With some proactive measures and planning, you can help ensure that your pets remain calm during bonfire night ✅

🎆 Here are some essential tips to help keep your pets relaxed and safe… 🎆

1 - Create a Safe Space 🛏 💤
Designate a quiet and secure area in your home where your pet can retreat when the noise begins.

2 - Distract with Soothing Sounds 🔈
Use of calming sounds or white noise can help drown out the loud explosions from fireworks. There are even especially designed soundtracks available to help comfort pets available online.

3 - Stick to Routines 🍴🍖
Pets thrive on routine, so try to keep their schedule consistent on Bonfire Night. Feed them at the usual time, go for walks beforehand, and engage in their normal activities.

4 - Provide Plenty of Exercise 🎾🐕
Before the fireworks begin, take your pet for an extended walk or play session. Physical activity helps burn off excess energy and can reduce anxiety levels.

5 - Close Windows and Curtains 🏠
Soundproof your home as much as possible by closing windows, doors, and curtains. This can help minimise noise and can also prevent your pet from getting startled by the flashes of light.

6 - Keep Identification Handy 🆔🏷
In case your pet does become frightened and tries to escape, ensure they are wearing a collar with identification tags. Check their microchip details are up to date and contain the correct contact information.

7 - Use Calming Products such as Pet Remedy😻
Consider using anti-stress aids such as pheromone diffusers, calming collars, or anxiety wraps. These products are designed to help soothe pets during stressful situations. Please give the practice a call or email to enquire about our Pet Remedy range and how this may be helpful for you and your pets.

8 - Prepare for any emergencies⚠️
In the event that your pet experiences signs of severe stress such as an injury or collapse, have a plan in place. This might include knowing the quickest route to the vet or having someone ready to assist in case of an emergency.

✨We hope all of our clients and pets have a safe 5th of November ✨

📫 [email protected]
☎️01775723066(8.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri)
⚠️OUT OF HOURS - 01205 345 345

31/10/2024

🌙The nights are drawing in..
💨The air is getting colder..

🍂Autumn is well and truly with us!!🍂

We would love to see pictures of everyone’s wonderful pets enjoying themselves in the cooler weather. This could be in the form of a cosy coat, a lovely Autumn walk or even perhaps just curling up on the sofa with a nice blanket. 🐶🐱🐾

Please feel free to post photos of your pets below, we would love to see them! 📸

Address

Unit 3 Goods Wharf, Goods Road
Belper
DE561UU

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+441773829544

Website

https://www.riversidevetsbelper.co.uk/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=attribute

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