Elm House Veterinary Centre

05/11/2025

Its international stress awareness day! We all know how our furry friends make us feel better. Share a photo of your pet helping you to de-stress using 🐾🐶🐹🐰🐦🐎

03/11/2025

Calling all Veterinary Surgeons!🩺🐈🐶🐾
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary surgeon to join our team of 3 vets, 5 nurses, 2 VCAs and 2 receptionists.
Great work life balance, No OOH, 1:3 sat mornings, 3 week rota.

About us:
We are a well established independent small animal practice with a loyal client base and a reputation for providing contextualised care with a personal touch. Our friendly, supportive team values collaboration, clinical excellence and genuine compassion for our patients and their owners.
We have well equipped facilities including (digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental x-ray, in-house laboratory), enabling our team to provide high-quality veterinary care in a comfortable and efficient setting.

The role
we are seeking an experienced small animal vet to join our team for a maternity cover position. The ideal candidate will be confident with consultations, routine surgeries, case management, and will enjoy working as part of a supportive, close-knit team.

key responsibilities include:

carrying out consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures to a high standard
building strong, trusting relationships with clients and their pets
contributing positively to the team environment and supporting colleagues where needed
maintaining accurate and detailed clinical records

About you:
MRCVS qualified with at least 3 years experience in small animal practice
confident in routine surgery and general medicine
approachable, compassionate and client focused
Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
Flexible and adaptable, with a positive attitude

What we can offer:
Supportive and experienced veterinary and nursing team
competitive salary and benefits package
minimal weekend rota with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 8:30am-12, no OOH.
A friendly, welcoming environment where your contribution is truly valued.

Job type: Part-time, temporary fixed term contract

contract length 9-12 months

benefits:

Employee discount
free parking

30/10/2025

Your pets and fireworks 🎆🎆

Below are a few tips to help your pet through the fast approaching firework season!

Keep cats and dogs inside when fireworks are being let off.
Walk dogs earlier in the day before dark to reduce the risk of fireworks being let off when out.
Create a safe space for you pet. This could be a den for your dog, blanket over their crate or any safe space they usually like to sleep.
Close all windows and doors to reduce noise and close curtains. Putting on a radio or the T.V can help to also drown out the sound - Just not too loud!
Give your pet some space to find where they feel comfortable. They will come to you if they want comfort.
Avoid leaving your pet at home if they are noise phobic. IF you do need to leave the house, avoid getting angry with your pet if they have soiled and/or been destructive.
Consult your vet in advance if your cat/dog has a previous history of noise phobia. There are different things we can try to help ease their anxiety! 🐈🐶

Not forgetting our small furries.....

Outdoor accommodation should be brought inside if possible.

Provide extra bedding for burrowing so your pet can feel safe.

If it is not possible to bring your pet inside cover with a thick blanket/duvet. Please ensure that there is still adequate ventilation.

If your pet is bonded to another - keep together to provide comfort 🐹🐰

29/10/2025

A cat has been brought into our clinic after being found passed away💔 🕊

We are now trying to locate the owners.
Description:
Adult
Black
Domestic Medium Hair
Male
Unneutered
Not Microchipped - but was wearing a collar.

If you believe this may be your cat please contact us on 01245352525 or email us on [email protected]

23/10/2025

As part of Guinea pig awareness week we are looking at the importance of diet for dental health.
Did you know that good quality hay should make up 85-90% of daily intake?
Hay is important for their dental health because their continuously growing teeth need constant grinding to be worn down naturally.
Guinea Pig Awareness Week

22/10/2025

PROUDLY INDEPENDENT, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, SAME FAMILIAR FACES

Following the recent CMA review of the Veterinary Industry, it’s been brought to our attention, that there is some confusion about the ownership status of Elm House Vets.
Therefore we would like to clarify, that following David’s retirement, Jo and Kirsten have bought the Practice in July 2025 and have no intentions of it becoming part of a larger group.

Both Jo and Kirsten have been working here for the last 15 years and are passionate about remaining independent.

We know how important is to find a reliable, transparent Vets who you can trust with your pet’s care.
Once you join Elm House you become part of the family and our team will be here to guide you through this exciting and sometimes emotional journey that owning a pet is.
We would be honored to be a part of it from that first appointment to the last one and will always strive to provide individualised treatment plans for every budget. Whenever possible you will be able to see the same Vet of your choice. That continuity of care and consistent communication remains at the centre of our ethos.

We are eternally grateful to all our clients for their ongoing support, kind words and warm welcome to Jo and Kirsten at the start of their new adventure!

22/10/2025

04/08/2025

❗️Update❗️ - Emails are running as normal. If you have sent an email to us with no response please send again and we will aim to respond to you as soon as possible! Thank you being patient with us.

❗️Important information❗️

Our email system is currently down. We're working to get everything back up and running as soon as possible.

If you have emailed us over the weekend and have not received a response please get in touch by calling us on 01245352525.

Thank you for your patience and understanding 🙏

21/07/2025

A cat has been brought into our clinic after being found injured in New London Road. Unfortunately, he has since passed away💔 🕊.

We are now trying to locate the owners.

Description:
Adult
Black and White
Domestic Short Hair
Male
Unneutered
Not Microchipped

If you believe this may be your cat please contact us on 01245352525