Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Practice Ltd

21/03/2025

Thank you to all the superheroes that donated their blood with on Saturday.

It was a great session. If you'd like to know more about Pet Blood Bank and how your pet might be able to take part - check out their website https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/pet-owners/

20/03/2025

‼️Scam - please be aware‼️

One of our clients has alerted us to a recognised scam that sends a message to owners saying that their pet’s microchip registration has expired requesting payment to renew registration.
The company involved, PetChip, is not a government recognised microchip database.

Please read the article in the link below for more information and contact the practice on 01767 627317 or [email protected] if you have any concerns.

Pet owners potentially being misled following reports to Which? about microchip database 'PetChip'

20/03/2025

NOW OPEN

There has been a RTA at the top of Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote end. The road has been closed by police.

Please be aware you may need to find an alternative route to us this morning. This was posted at 9.32am Thursday 20th March.

15/03/2025

⭐Senior Star of the Week⭐

This weeks Senior Star is Willow. She has been in with us recently as she had a wound that needed stitching up. She is still on the road to recovery but has been a pleasure to see! What a lovely girl 🐾

11/03/2025

Do you recognise this rabbit? 🐰

We have had a stray rabbit brought in, found around the Leyside area of Bromham Bedford.

If this could be your rabbit or if you have any information please let us know 01767 627317.

08/03/2025

FOUND

Medium long haired tabby and white cat.
Sadly found deceased in a garden in Northill (sand lane)
Young entire male, no microchip.

If this may your cat, please do get in touch with us.

07/03/2025

Crufts is now in full swing!
Are you planning on attending or have you been?

We wish our clients good luck for those that are attending and we hope those that have already been have had a great time.

We would love to see your Crufts photos 📸

06/03/2025

We are so lucky to have such a tranquil location.
It’s beautiful whatever the weather ☀️

06/03/2025

Puppies & Pancakes 🥞 🐶 🐾

Here is our latest Puppy party pups! Poppy, Bailey & Kimchi. They had a special treat on Tuesday and had puppy friendly pancakes 🥞

If you have a puppy that is registered with us under 16 weeks and you are interested in our puppy party, please get in touch. Slots are limited 🎉

05/03/2025

Well Done Wednesday 👏🌟

Missy is a rescue dog from Wood Green and put on a little weight following her spay, she just needed to lose 1kg to return to her pre spay weight.
She achieved this relatively quickly and we are currently in the process of moving Missy to a senior food, which will provide all her nutrients going forwards. We get to see our patients a little more often during this time, as we need to ensure the amount is correct to maintain weight but not put on, so hopefully Missy will be visiting us regularly for another couple of months.

If you are worried about your pets weight, or would like any advice. We would be happy to book a consult with our dietician nurse.

04/03/2025

Upcoming Pet Blood Bank UK session! 🩸

Our next Pet Blood Bank donation session is on 15th March and we need your help in getting more dogs to come forward to donate!
If your dog is already a donor, or you know someone with a dog who could be a fabulous donor, please get in touch. New donors can find out more and register at www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs

Existing donors can book in for our next session by contacting Pet Blood Bank UK directly!

We look forward to seeing all the wonderful donor dogs then.

04/03/2025

FOUND 🐈

We have had a very sweet male ginger and white cat brought into us. He is a young adolescent cat. Male Entire. No microchip and no collar.
He has been found on Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote.

If this could be your cat, or you know any further information. Please do let us know.

03/03/2025

We are hiring a Registered Veterinary Nurse! (PERMANENT)
(FULL-TIME OR 2 PERSON JOBSHARE)

Do you want to work in an independent practice where your opinion counts?

Do you like helping people by giving advice on their new puppy/kitten and building a relationship with them so you can keep their pet healthy and comfortable into old age?

Do you engage well with clients and have the ability to explain things clearly and simply?

Are you able to add value to the team beyond your clinical skills and help those around you to have a good day and get better at what they do?

Do you want to work somewhere where you are supported, valued & listened to by the management team?

Are you a positive forward-thinking RVN who has a good track record of delivering exceptional animal care? ……. If so, then please read on as we may just be what you’re looking for.

The fundamentals
100% small animal, first opinion, proudly independent, rural practice.

Situated in Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade in Bedfordshire, just off the A1 with easy access to Luton Airport, London and Cambridge.

Our Team: 8 Veterinary Surgeons (including Director/Owner and Clinical Director), 7 RVNs, 1 Student Veterinary Nurse, 1 experienced Veterinary Care Assistant, 6 Receptionists and a Practice Manager.

Hours of work are FIXED as follows:
Monday - 08:00 – 16:00
Tuesday - 08:00 – 16:00
Thursday - 08:00 – 19:00
Friday – 08:00 – 19:00
Plus 1 in 5 Saturdays – 08:30 – 16:30.
No out of hours or on call duties.

Applications are welcome from candidates looking for a full-time role or two part time candidates on a job share basis, but the above hours must be covered without exception.

Benefits include: Pension, paid annual holiday allowance, sick pay, paid RCVS registration and VDS fees, a generous CPD allowance, as well as cost price veterinary treatment for your own pets.

The role
This is a varied role where you will undertake all general first opinion nursing duties. These include consultations, inpatient care, nurse clinics, running lab tests and assisting the vets in theatre and x-ray.

You’ll have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise and get work done each day.

What we can offer a friendly working environment where you can make a real difference and are encouraged to develop special interests. Support and guidance from senior vets at all times.
Continuous access to managers to put forward suggestions, discuss concerns, chat with, laugh with and cry with.

Regular all-staff and departmental meetings and annual reviews.
A good work-life balance and time to sit down and eat your lunch and unexpected emergencies aside, leave on time too!

About you
You’ll be an experienced, Registered Veterinary Nurse who can work with and help to advance our standards of care to improve patient outcomes and client consistency

You’ll enjoy working with the public and be confident in yourself and not embarrassed to discuss money, as although it isn’t our priority, it is a necessary conversation.

We are looking for someone who ‘gets’ what we are trying to achieve and can fit our team culture and values because team harmony is very important to us. We want you to be able to enjoy a summer BBQ with us, go for a dog walk or party with us at Christmas.

We need someone who can work effectively with colleagues; someone who builds trusting relationships with ease; someone who can help clients understand what the right thing to do is by communicating clearly and simply; and someone who likes to learn and help others grow too.

Equally, we want you to be able to accept that you will make mistakes and that’s okay, as long as you are honest and reflect and learn from them.

Ultimately, the owner and management team here care deeply about our staff and helping them to achieve their career ambitions.
For more information about the practice, please visit our website at www.esmithvet.com.

If you like the sound of what we have to offer and you think you have what we’re looking for, then please get in touch with any questions or email your CV and covering letter to Claire Daniels at [email protected].

Closing date for applications – Sunday 23rd March 2025

02/03/2025

It's International Rescue Cat Day 😻🐾 To help bring awareness to rescue cats in need of loving homes, here are photos of some cats in need of some homes locally!

Angel who is with .animalrescue
Felix who is with
White Cat who is with@straycatrescue

**Please contact the above rescues if you are looking for a cat to rehome.
We are in not in connection with rehoming.**

If you have a rescued cat you'd like to show off today, pop their photo below! 😸📸

01/03/2025

We are having issues with our internet this morning which means our phone lines are also affected!
If you have an emergency, please come straight down to the practice. We are open until 12.30pm

28/02/2025

FOUND
We have had a stray cat handed in. Tabby Maine c**n, female, chipped.
Found in Edward peake school Biggleswade.

If she may belong to you, please contact on 01767 627317 before 7pm this evening or between 8.30am - 12.30pm tomorrow. Proof of microchip will be needed.

27/02/2025

Routine dental visits are important for the health of our pets teeth! We like to routinely check your pets teeth at their annual vaccination appointment.

Did you know 80% of dogs & 70% cats have problems with their teeth before they turn 3?

Have we checked your pets teeth recently? If you'd like to book in for a dental check, then please call our reception team who would be happy to book an appointment for you.