Bredy Veterinary Centre Ltd

07/03/2025

Wednesday we hosted our first blue tongue virus awareness meeting with 24 farmers attending.
The meeting covered signs, treatment and vaccination protocols for cattle, sheep and camelids. 🐄🐑🐫
If you are interested in coming to one of our next meetings please call reception on 01308 456771

26/02/2025

Meet beautiful Cocoa

Cocoa was seen by one of our vets as she was experiencing symptoms of haemorrhagic gastroenteritis. She needed extra support to recover as she was very lethargic and dehydrated, so she was admitted for intravenous fluids and medication to help treat her symptoms.

Symptoms of haemorrhagic gastroenteritis can include:
* sudden onset of bloody diarrhoea
* vomiting
* pale gums
* loss of appetite
* lethargy
* dehydration
* abdominal pain

After a nights stay, Cocoa was feeling so much better and greeted us with a waggy tail in the morning! In Cocoa’s case, she only needed to have the extra support of fluids for 24hrs. Depending on age and condition, a stay at the vets can last longer than this to recover.

Cocoa went home the next day with some supportive medication to help her guts fully recover. Thank you for being such a wonderful patient Cocoa for your stay 🐾

20/02/2025

🤩FULL-TIME VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST🤩

We are recruiting for a full-time veterinary receptionist to join our busy reception team

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for an interesting and varied receptionist role.

Bredy Vets is a proudly independent practice caring for pets and farm animals.

The successful candidate must have previous experience with face-to-face & telephone customer service, a high attention to detail and the ability to multi task & prioritise efficiently. You will need to be able to communicate and liaise with your colleagues as well as working using your own initiative.

The role includes but is not limited to:
🐾Greeting clients at the reception desk and helping them with their enquiries
🐾 Answering telephone calls, taking & following up messages
requesting & taking payments
🐾 Booking appointments/surgeries/home visits/farm visits
🐾 Processing & scanning administrative forms
🐾 Dispensing medicines for pet owners & farm clients
🐾 Checking reception emails & dealing with email queries
🐾 Joining & setting up clients to our pet health plan
🐾 Ensuring the reception and waiting area is kept clean, tidy and well stocked

Client service is a top priority and we would like the person to be empathetic towards clients.

Previous experience of animals/having pets/veterinary practice would be an advantage but not essential.

Monday - Friday 40hrs per week & 1 in every 4 weeks Saturday mornings (4 hours).

Specific training will be provided.

If you would like to apply, please send a covering letter and your CV to [email protected]

For any questions, please contact Tammy on 01308 456771.
⛔️Closing date for applications is Friday 14th March 2025 ⛔️

16/02/2025

Bluetongue (BTV) Update - 15.02.2024

Exposure to BTV-3 has been identified in cattle in Dorset following serological surveillance testing. Therefore, the RZ (Restricted Zone) has now been extended to include Dorset.
APHA Interactive Bluetongue Virus Map
Most of our clients will fall within the RZ.

Animals in the RZ can only be moved where it’s absolutely necessary and will need either a ‘General licence’ (e.g. moving to slaughter) or ‘specific’ license’ (e.g another premises after confirmed negative pre-moment blood testing). You must allow 10 working days for the licence application to be processed.

More information can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetongue-movement-licences-and-designated-slaughterhouses
and also
Move animals from the bluetongue restricted zone to a market - GOV.UK
Move animals to a market (not for immediate slaughter)

During the seasonally vector low period you can move animals that originate from a restricted zone, and are not intended for immediate slaughter, to a market anywhere in Great Britain. If any part of the move will require animals to leave the restricted zone, you will require both:

specific licence (EXD632) to move animals directly to the market
general licence EXD637 (GB) (PDF, 164 KB, 4 pages) to move the animals from the market directly to their destination premises
You must have a pre-movement bluetongue blood test with negative results for any animals leaving the restricted zone. Find out how to get free bluetongue testing for your animals. The market will require a copy of your EXD632 specific licence which will confirm that the animals listed in Part 2 of that licence have been tested for bluetongue and had negative results returned.

If testing is required, samples can be taken within 21 days of the movement. This period maybe reduced as we approach the end of the seasonally vector low period. The rules for testing offspring travelling at foot with their dam have been eased.

If the dam tests negative for bluetongue, we are permitting offspring born on or after 1 December 2024 to travel at foot without pre-movement testing. The animals must not be showing clinical signs at the time of sampling or movement. These animals can move from the RZ into England, Scotland or Wales. This is only permitted during the SVLP.

You do not need a licence if you know your animals will not leave the bluetongue restricted zone at any point in the sale. Your auctioneer may be able to offer your animals for sale to clients that will only buy stock to move to premises within the same restricted zone. If you are unsure, apply for specific licence EXD632 and complete bluetongue testing of your animals in advance to make sure any move out of the restricted zone can take place.

Animals intended to be sold via a market must:

be individually identified and have no signs of bluetongue infection
have a specific licence in most cases
have a general licence EXD637 (GB) (PDF, 164 KB, 4 pages) to leave the market direct to their onward destination - this must be endorsed by the market operator before leaving the market
With a general licence, you are allowed multiple drop-offs of animals at their final destination after leaving the market. This only applies during the SVLP.

You must apply for a specific licence to move animals (not intended for slaughter) to a market or onward destination outside of the restricted zone during the SVLP. Animals will require pre-movement testing as a condition of the movement licence.

If testing is required, samples can be taken within 21 days of the movement( but not within 7 days of vaccination). Some free testing is available.

For more information, including information on vaccination, contact us on 01308456771

We will contine to post updates as the information becomes available from APHA/Defra.

10/02/2025

This is Gemmi, a beautiful 5 year old Bernese mountain dog.

Gemmi managed to swallow a whole leather glove on Friday! Her owners quickly brought her into the practice and we gave her an injection to make her sick, fortunately her owners had brought her in early enough and she promptly vomited the leather gloves back up avoiding any chance of it causing a blockage. 🐶🧤🙊

31/01/2025

Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) are increasing in both kept poultry and wild birds across multiple areas, mainly in the North and East of England, but there has now been a case reported in North Devon today.

Currently the whole of England is under an Avian Flu Prevention Zone, which includes enhanced bio security for all kept birds, whether they are pet birds, commercial flocks or small backyard flocks. At this time in the South West this does not include enforced mandatory housing.

The current risk to human health remains low and as standard, properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.

We will continue to see birds at Bredy Vets that require our help including wildlife at the practice but request your patience while we assess the risk, which may involve seeing certain cases outside, always call the practice in advance to inform us of your arrival.

We advise wherever possible to not touch wild birds, especially if they are dead. If they are injured and require veterinary care please handle with gloves and use minimal contact when bringing into the practice.

Dead wild birds can be reported to DEFRA on 03459 33 55 77

Symptoms of bird flu can include, Sudden death, swollen head, closed/runny eyes, lack of co-ordination, lethargy, eating less, head + body shaking, dragging legs/wings, twisting of head/neck.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england

24/01/2025

Did you know we now stock the first once-yearly flea and tick protection for dogs? 🐕

One quick injection offers 12 months of continuous flea and tick protection - The injection contains fluralaner, the same active ingredient found in the Bravecto tablets and spot-on, but in a long-lasting injectable form 💉

Fleas and ticks can be a year-round risk, even in the colder months 🦟

It is perfect for dogs that are at or near their adult weight and it can be administered alongside your dog’s annual vaccinations 🐶

Give us a call for further information or to book an appointment go to www.bredyvets.co.uk

20/01/2025

Thank you very much to our lovely clients for their pet food donations over Christmas! They have been very gratefully received by the Bridport Food Bank. 🐶🐱

03/01/2025

Thank you to everyone that has donated so far. We will be delivering your donations to the Bridport Food Bank on Wednesday 8th January, if anyone has any unopened and in date dog or cat food they would like to donate please drop them into reception before midday on Wednesday. Thank you again 🐶🐱🤩

🙏🏼 We are collecting Pet food donations again this year for the Bridport Food Bank. If you have any unopened and in-date dog or cat food, we would be so grateful for you to drop them in to us at reception. We will be delivering all of your donations after Christmas.

Thank you again 🐱🐶

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our clients from the team at Bredy Vets! 🎅🏼🎄

Thank you for all your continued support through the year. We are so grateful for all your cards and gifts and we are proud to provide for our community.

Please remember we are available out of hours 24/7 for all your emergencies. Call our normal number on 01308 456771 and one of our vets will ring you back.

We would love to see photographs of your pets enjoying the festive season! Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🐶🐱

19/12/2024

🎄🐾 It’s that time of year again when we are starting to see some Christmas treat stealers! Just a reminder that some festive foods can be harmful to our dogs. Here are a few dangers to watch out for:

1. Chocolate: A classic Christmas treat, but it’s toxic to dogs! Even a small amount can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, seizures.

2. Grapes & Raisins: These festive snacks can lead to kidney failure in dogs. Think mince pies and Christmas cake!!

3. Onions & Garlic: Often found in holiday dishes, they can damage a dog’s red blood cells and lead to anemia.

4. Nuts: Certain nuts, like macadamia nuts, can cause weakness and tremors in dogs. Avoid giving them as treats!

5. Mould: think raiding the food bin, mycotoxins can cause neurological symptoms including seizures.

Let’s keep our celebrations joyful and safe for our four-legged family members! If your dog has ingested anything toxic, please call as soon as possible on our usual number out of hours on 01308 456771.

16/12/2024

🎅Please be aware as we approach the Christmas period, our wholesale delivery will not arrive every day. If you will be needing medications or food before Christmas and the New Year please place your orders either online at www.bredyvets.co.uk or by phone on 01308 456771 before 5pm on Thursday 19th December. 🎁

🎄Our Christmas opening times are as follows :

Monday 23rd December – 8:30am – 6pm
Tuesday 24th December – 8:30am – 1pm
Wednesday 25th December - CLOSED
Thursday 26th December – CLOSED
Friday 27th December – 8:30am – 6pm
Saturday 28th December – 9am – 1pm
Sunday 29th December – CLOSED
Monday 30th December – 8:30am – 6pm
Tuesday 31st December – 8:30am – 1pm
Wednesday 1st January – CLOSED
Thursday 2nd January – 8:30am – 6pm

12/12/2024

🙏🏼 We are collecting Pet food donations again this year for the Bridport Food Bank. If you have any unopened and in-date dog or cat food, we would be so grateful for you to drop them in to us at reception. We will be delivering all of your donations after Christmas.

Thank you again 🐱🐶

04/12/2024

🎁🎅 Christmas is coming 🎅🎁

Our Christmas toys and treats are selling fast, so if you are looking for a gift for your furry friend be sure to pop into the practice and take a look at what’s on offer in our shop.

You don’t have to be a client of ours to purchase but if you are a member of our pet health plan you will get 10% off all shop items 🤩 🐶 🎁 🐱

25/11/2024

21/11/2024

‘Iggy the wandering cat’ 😺

Iggy is a 3yr old cat who lived in Burton Bradstock with his owners. He liked to wander & frequently went missing from home for up to 4 months. There have been reports of him intermittently at Freshwater holiday park & he had previously been brought into us as he was thought to be a stray! He is chipped, so we could re-locate him back with his owners. He has had a tracker on a collar too, to see where he was wondering, but he has lost these on several occasions!

He was most recently missing for 9 months, during which time his owners had moved to West Bay.
Freshwater closed on the Friday & Iggy returned to his home in Burton Bradstock. Luckily his old neighbours recognised him & phoned his owners!
He is now back with his owners locally at their new address! He has been in for a check-up & he is in good body condition & now back up to date with his vaccinations. Hopefully he will decide to stay at his new address!

15/11/2024

Stray cat 🐈‍⬛
This friendly black female cat has been hanging around the St Swithins area for a few days, she has been handed over to us today to find an owner, she unfortunately has no chip and is currently suffering from an upper respiratory infection which we have started treatment for.
If this is your cat or you know who she may belong to please call the practice on 01308 456771

24/10/2024

Jo and Anna spent today at the West Dorset Careers Fair 2024, held at The Sir John Colfox Academy helping students across the area explore opportunities and plan their futures 🤩

Hoping to inspire the next generation to pursue a veterinary career 🩺
🐶🐱🐴🐮🐑🐢🦜🐓🐰🐹🦎🐖🐐🐍🪿🦔🐁