Village Vet Longstanton

31/08/2023

🚨Due to unforeseen circumstances we are having issues with our medication suppliers🚨

Any repeat prescriptions may require longer than normal to be made up and ordered in so please allow more notice than usual for repeats.

Any questions please email or phone the practice.

Thankyou!

21/08/2023

*Update - The dog has been handed over to woodgreen - Any enquiries please contact them*

DOG HANDED IN TO US ‼️

We have had a Female, liver and white spaniel type dog be handed to us. The dog is safe and well. microchipped registered in rampton but not yet able to reach an owner. Proof of ownership will be required.

30/06/2023

A happy story to end the week and for a feel Good Friday 🙌🏻🎉

We just wanted to take a moment to share an incredible story that has made our day and to highlight the power of microchips 📣

This beautiful boy is Mart, he was brought into us today by a kind member of the public who had noticed him hanging around their property for a few weeks. After knocking on a few neighbours doors no one recognised him.

They decided to bring him to us as their own cat was upset by his presence and wanted to see if he had an owner nearby.

When arriving at the surgery we took him in and scanned for a microchip, thankfully he had one, where we then discovered that not only was he shown as missing but his owner lived all the way in London!

Mart had somehow ventured approximately 50 miles away from home!

His owner was over the moon to hear he was safe and drove straight up to us to come be reunited. Marts owner had been searching high and low for him for 7 weeks, putting up posters, checking social media and asking around the neighbourhood.

We are SO overjoyed that after 7 weeks he is back where he belongs, reunited with his owner and his fellow feline friend at home who missed him dearly 🐱♥️

The team are overjoyed for be ending their Friday on such a positive note and so incredibly happy we were able to help reunite them. A special thank you also to the finder of Mart who took initiative in bringing him to us to solve this mystery.

💬This story highlights the need for microchipping and in June 2024 it will be mandatory for all cats to be microchipped 📣

💬It is also important to update your pets microchip details when moving house or changing telephone numbers to ensure if they go missing, you can be contacted easily to be reunited as quickly as possible.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/treasured-pets-now-safer-as-microchipping-for-cats-becomes-compulsory

09/06/2023

** UPDATE ** reunited with owner!

We have had a male Staffordshire Bull Terrier handed in to us, found in Longstanton. Unfortunately chip details are out of date. Please call us if you believe he is yours on 01954780027. He is safe.

26/04/2023

*Urgent* If you are missing a male neutered Ginger Tabby cat then please get in contact with us on 01954780027.

24/04/2023

Announcement! 📣

Some of you may have already seen in our waiting room our new additions! 📕📖

We are pleased to announce our ‘Education station’ in our waiting room! 📚

We have a selection of books available to read to keep young minds busy whilst you are waiting for your appointment 😁

Please make sure to return them once used to be enjoyed by the next person 📚

05/04/2023

Easter Opening Hours 🐣

Please be aware that we will be closing at 5pm on Thursday 6th April & will remain closed until Tuesday 11th April.

For anything urgent please contact our Milton or Whittlesford hospitals.

Happy Easter!

25/02/2023

*UPDATE*

We are now receiving calls, please try to contact us as normal and if any problems please call one of our other branches.

🚩🚩PHONES 🚩🚩

Unfortunately we are having technical issues with our phones this morning and are unable to receive calls at the moment.

Please call Village Vet Milton (01223 426600) for emergencies and please email us here for any prescription repeats or non urgent queries.

We will update when back up and running.

22/02/2023

Dogs don’t always want to be stroked and it is important to know how to ask them first and respect their wishes if they don’t want the contact 🐶❤️😊

23/12/2022

🚩🚩 PRACTICE CLOSURE 🚩🚩

Unfortunately due to staff shortages, we are having to close the practice today ( 23rd December) at 4pm.

We will be open again tomorrow from 8.30am until 12pm for our clients.

🚩🚩For consultations or general concerns during normal hours please call our Cottenham branch who are happy to help 🚩🚩

We apologise for the inconvenience 🧡

01/12/2022

Christmas has arrived at Village Vet Longstanton! 🎄🎅🏻🎄🎅🏻

21/11/2022

Meet our superstar of the month Obie! ⭐️⭐️

Obie comes to see us regularly for blood tests. As he has this done so frequently we try to make the experience as quick and stress free for him as possible. 🐶

We like to use LickiMats to provide a tasty treat to minimise the restraint we need to use to keep patients calm and happy during the procedure. 🙌🏻⭐️

We love to use Innovative Pet Products ⭐️

13/10/2022

**EMERGENCY**

This dog is loose in NorthStowe/Longstanton

DOES ANYONE KNOW THIS DOG OR OWNER?

23/09/2022

Our amazing vet Justin has been with us for a year now! Here he is with just a handful of the many patients he has treated 🐶🐱

Justin has been working super hard with us since qualifying in 2021 💪🏻

Justin enjoys seeing clients day to day, building a good relationship with both clients and their pets to ensure they receive the gold standard care they deserve.

Justin has done a range of complex procedures with us here and hopes to further his interest in orthopaedic procedures 🩺 Aside from working here at Longstanton you may also see him at one of our hospital branches! 🩺🏨

We are all super proud of you Justin! 🙌🏻🎉

09/09/2022

We extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the whole of the United Kingdom following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

15/08/2022

Some of our patients for the day 🥰💕

These three lovely boys came in today for neutering, it was lovely to see such a variety in their colours 🧡🤍🖤

Do you have a collection of cats that sport different coat colours? We’d love to see some pictures of your furry friends 🐱

10/08/2022

Hot weather warning☀️

We will be experiencing more hot temperatures this week! Please take care when out and about in the warmer temperatures as heatstroke is a common summer condition we see 🩺

- Walk your dog in the morning or evening when it’s much cooler

- Do not leave your animal outside unsupervised on a hot day

- Always have cool water available

- Avoid any strenuous exercise

- Always test the ground before taking your dog out and remember, it is absolutely fine for your dog to miss a walk.

16/06/2022

Just a little reminder for the hot weather ahead…. Keep your fur babies safe 💦☀️

We’re experiencing some warmer weather this week and lots of sun ☀️

Please take care when out and about in the warmer temperatures as heatstroke is a common summer condition we see 🩺

Make sure you offer your pets plenty of water throughout the day and keep them indoors during the hottest parts of the day. Early morning and evening walks are generally best as the temperature is the lowest 🍃☀️

Here are some of our staff pets keeping cool in the water!

09/06/2022

Meet Chase, the 1 year old Male Golden Retriever who likes to eat stones!
He was seen by our amazing new Vet Justin who diagnosed him with a gastrointestinal blockage caused by these pesky stones which Chase had eaten several days earlier.

When large foreign objects get obstructed and block the digestive tract this can be extremely serious and life threatening if left untreated. Luckily his owners were quick to act bringing chase in to see us when he became unwell. Justin then promptly operated on Chase to remove the large stones from his stomach and small bowel. We are happy to say that Chase has now made a full recovery and will not be eating any more stones in the future! 🦮💖

02/06/2022

Happy Platinum Jubilee weekend from Village Vet Longstanton! 🎉

Please see our opening hours below…
Thursday 2nd June and Friday 3rd June- Closed (Village Vet Milton open 24 hours)
Saturday 4th June-Open 8.30am-12pm
Sunday 5th June-Closed
(Village Vet Milton open 24 hours)
If you have an emergency out of hours please call 01223 426600 ☎️

31/05/2022

Today is the last day of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 💚

We would like to highlight some of our lovely locum nurses who come to look after your pets when our permanent nurses are on leave

Meet Jenna, Leanne, Barbara & Charlotte 😊

17/05/2022

We’re experiencing some warmer weather this week and lots of sun ☀️

Please take care when out and about in the warmer temperatures as heatstroke is a common summer condition we see 🩺

Make sure you offer your pets plenty of water throughout the day and keep them indoors during the hottest parts of the day. Early morning and evening walks are generally best as the temperature is the lowest 🍃☀️

Here are some of our staff pets keeping cool in the water!

16/05/2022

Last week we introduced you all to our student nurses. This week please meet our fabulous team of Registered Vet Nurses Sophie, Eloise & Kerry-Anne. Their roles in practice are super important, Sophie is our incredible head nurse, Kerry Anne provides first class behavioural advice and Eloise is our fabulous primary clinical coach for our students 🧑🏼‍⚕️

Check out the comments below to see our nurses jumping for joy!

12/05/2022

May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month! We would like to show some appreciation to all of our nurses, and especially our three students. Holly, Rhianna & Kianna
work extremely hard caring for all of our patients, as well as completing their studies and exams behind the scenes! 🩺 😊

21/04/2022

✨ Meet Rhianna! ✨

Rhianna is our new student veterinary nurse on placement here at Longstanton. She is extremely excited to meet all of our lovely patients and particularly loved seeing Cheeka for his first vaccination.

If you see Rhianna around the clinic then please say “Hi!” 👋

05/04/2022

Happy Tuesday everyone! We would love for you all to share a picture of your pet when they were tiny. Please post your photos below as well as any first time tips for new pet owners 🐶🐱🐹

31/03/2022

Todays star patient is Jeff ✨

Here he is proudly showing off his bunny to keep him company for his operation today 🐰

He was a super brave boy for his castration! We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him for his post op checks and more cuddles! 🥰✨

27/03/2022

Happy Mother’s Day! 💝🌻💐🐱

This is just a gentle reminder to be aware that when sending or receiving flowers today of the dangers of Lily toxicity. Any exposure to any part of the flower can be dangerous and potentially fatal.

If you suspect your cat may have come into contact with lillies or any other dangerous flower then please contact us at our 24/7 hospitals.

Have a beautiful day everybody!

25/03/2022

Meet Alfie with his favourite Vet Justin! ❤️
Alfie was suffering from gastroenteritis earlier on in the week but has now made a full recovery after a course of treatment and lots of cuddles 🥰. We’re so pleased he’s feeling better!