Park Vets

Park Vets Dedicated companion animal practice
Only the best care for you and your pets

Park Vets is one of the oldest veterinary practices in the Principality and has serviced many of the communities of South Wales with our surgeries at Cardiff, Penarth and Pontypridd. We pride ourselves on understanding the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your Pet's health care. Park Vets has a genuine 24 hour emergency service, so in a case

of an emergency you are seen by one of our Veterinary surgeons and your pet will be cared for on site 24 hours a day by one of our qualified nurses.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and lined up in boxesWas a gaggle of cuteness, yes that’s 9 baby Boxers! 🥹🥰🤎
24/12/2025

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and lined up in boxes
Was a gaggle of cuteness, yes that’s 9 baby Boxers! 🥹🥰🤎

🎄🧚🏻‍♀️✨ TWELF DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ✨🧚🏻‍♀️🎄Elf tries his hand at an ear examination, both manually and under the microscope!...
24/12/2025

🎄🧚🏻‍♀️✨ TWELF DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ✨🧚🏻‍♀️🎄

Elf tries his hand at an ear examination, both manually and under the microscope! 🔬

Elf used a cotton swab to scoop out a sample from the patient’s ear. This sample is then spread on to a slide and stained with special stains. It can then be examined under the microscope for mites, yeast, bacteria and inflammatory cells. This sample is showing yeast! 😲
This cytology helps guide the vet to the most appropriate treatment. If bacteria is found, swabs may need to be sent to an external lab for culture and sensitivity in order to prescribe the best antibiotics 🦠🧫

24/12/2025

Sadly we have had an entire male cat brought to the practice who has died in a suspect RTC
All black
Entire
Looks well cared for
Found this morning
Cefn close glyncoch Pontypridd area
He is at our Pontypridd branch

🎄🧚🏻‍♀️✨ TWELF DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ✨🧚🏻‍♀️🎄Today, Elf is using a muzzle to examine his patient. Using muzzles doesn’t mean a...
23/12/2025

🎄🧚🏻‍♀️✨ TWELF DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ✨🧚🏻‍♀️🎄

Today, Elf is using a muzzle to examine his patient. Using muzzles doesn’t mean a pet is necessarily aggressive! 🐶 🥅

For many people a muzzle provokes fear or defensiveness or even shame as they are often associated with dangerous dogs or punishment, rather than a simple, humane tool that can help us keep pets and people safe. Stigma around a muzzle is dangerous and can create challenges for us as veterinary professionals and we may suggest a muzzle for a number for different reasons when your dog is visiting us.

Muzzle training is an important part of training any dog and it is NOT about labelling a dog as dangerous. Unfortunately, too many dogs first experience with muzzles is when they are in pain or stressed and can be rushed and frightening, resulting in a negative experience that's encased in pain and fear. Starting muzzle training as early as possible is perfect, but any dog can be taught to wear a muzzle safely and comfortably without stress. The saying 'you cant teach an old dog tricks' is very outdated! 🐕‍🦺

Please contact us if you would like to learn more. The dogs trust also have free online training at https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/training/outdoors/muzzle-training

Christmas Opening Hours Reminder
23/12/2025

Christmas Opening Hours Reminder

Everyone got their snacks ready for the big day?! Handsomest sir Tomos in his festive bow tie is here to remind you to g...
22/12/2025

Everyone got their snacks ready for the big day?! Handsomest sir Tomos in his festive bow tie is here to remind you to get the Dreamies in! 😻❤️😋🎁

🎄🧚🏻‍♀️✨ TWELF DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ✨🧚🏻‍♀️🎄Today Elf joined one of the nurses to monitor a patient under anaesthesia! It is ...
22/12/2025

🎄🧚🏻‍♀️✨ TWELF DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ✨🧚🏻‍♀️🎄

Today Elf joined one of the nurses to monitor a patient under anaesthesia! It is always a qualified nurse doing this vital job 🩺🤓

All patients under anaesthesia are continuously monitored, reducing risks as much as reasonably possible. To aid us in monitoring our patients, we use several monitoring devices including:

⏱️ Pulse oximetry - which monitors how well the patients blood is being oxygenated

⏱️ Capnography - this machine monitors the amount of carbon dioxide in expired breath, enabling us to see how the patients respiratory system is functioning

⏱️ Blood pressure monitoring - this is extremely important as it provides information about the cardiovascular system. If blood pressure is too low, vital organs may not receive enough blood to meet their needs

⏱️ ECG - this monitors the electrical activity of the heart and can detect any cardiac arrhythmias

⏱️ Temperature - a reduction in a patient’s temperature can cause a prolonged recovery time. Regular monitoring can help prevent and treat this

The anaesthetist is able to use these machines and alongside consultation with the Veterinary Surgeon can interpret the results and act accordingly!

This is best boy Binx who did get a certificate but point blank refused to stay still and pose with it! All part of his ...
21/12/2025

This is best boy Binx who did get a certificate but point blank refused to stay still and pose with it! All part of his charm though 🥰🐾🐈‍⬛

🎄🧚🏻‍♀️✨ TWELF DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ✨🧚🏻‍♀️🎄Mr Elf is doing some diagnostics today, focusing on the 2 largest cavities in the...
21/12/2025

🎄🧚🏻‍♀️✨ TWELF DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ✨🧚🏻‍♀️🎄

Mr Elf is doing some diagnostics today, focusing on the 2 largest cavities in the body - the chest and the abdomen!🫀🩻

Often vets use stethoscopes to listen to animals’ chests to assess how their heart and lungs sound. This is important to assess both the heart and breathing rate, as well as detect any abnormalities such as murmurs, abnormal rhythms, crackles, wheezes and unexpectedly muffled sounds.
In order to find out more about these abnormalities, ultrasound scans are used to look at the organs in the chest or abdomen. This usually requires a sedation, some clipped fur and some gel to get an image 🩺🔬📺

Beautiful Bear came bursting onto the scene to see nurse Lois in Penarth! This little lady was mistaken for a boy when s...
20/12/2025

Beautiful Bear came bursting onto the scene to see nurse Lois in Penarth! This little lady was mistaken for a boy when she was smaller but she’s got the bravado to back her up 😋😻💕

🎄🧚🏻‍♀️✨ TWELF DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ✨🧚🏻‍♀️🎄Here is Elf putting a fetching bandage on a patient, let’s say he has a cut on hi...
20/12/2025

🎄🧚🏻‍♀️✨ TWELF DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ✨🧚🏻‍♀️🎄

Here is Elf putting a fetching bandage on a patient, let’s say he has a cut on his paw 😉

When a leg is bandaged, it is protected! 🩹🐾
It’s very important to keep this protection intact to prevent any infection or interference. They must never get wet as the bandage material can constrict and cause even more problems!
Bandages are only ever to be done by a veterinary professional - so a vet or veterinary nurse (or a cheeky elf, just this once 😇)

Less than a week to go! 🎅🏼🎄And gorgeous Marzipan is certainly in the festive spirit with her stunning pink ensemble! We ...
19/12/2025

Less than a week to go! 🎅🏼🎄
And gorgeous Marzipan is certainly in the festive spirit with her stunning pink ensemble! We want her on top of our tree 🥰🎀💕🍭🐾

Address

Sanatorium Road
Cardiff
CF118DG

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 - 4pm

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+442920382211

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Park Vets - Cardiff, Penarth & Pontypridd

Opening Times CARDIFF, Sanatorium Road, Canton CF11 8DG Mon- Fri 8.30am - 7pm Sat - 8.30am- 7 pm Sun - 8.30am - 7 pm Consultations by appointment Surgeries also at:

PONTYPRIDD 19 Morgan St, Pontypridd, CF37 7DS 01443 403535 Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm Sat CLOSED

PENARTH 22 Abert Road, Penarth, CF64 1BZ 02920 703952 Opening Times Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm Sat - CLOSED