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Welcome and thank you for visiting the page for Colne Valley Veterinary Practice. We aim to be the friendliest and most caring vets in Colchester.
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We are an independent small animal veterinary practice based at The Hythe in Colchester. For over seventy years, Colne Valley Vets have been looking after pets in Colchester and in that time we have developed a strong bond with many of the families in our community. With more than half of our current staff having been with the practice for over ten years, and some in excess of twenty years, we aim

to provide a warm and friendly service where you will see familiar faces every time you visit. With a team of experienced vets, we can deal with the needs of a wide range of domestic pets, from hamsters to dwarf rabbits to giant dogs and Bengal cats! Established in 1947, and originally based in outbuildings behind a house in Military Road in the Newtown area of Colchester, Colne Valley Veterinary Practice moved into our current, large and purpose built premises in 1998. Built over two floors and with five spacious consulting rooms, our veterinary surgery has been designed with our patients in mind. We will always try to do our very best for your pet AND for you. We know that coming to a veterinary practice can be stressful at times so we will always try to help you feel at ease whenever we can. Why not browse our site or better still, come down to our surgery at the Hythe for a visit?

23/09/2024

Wise up with Florence 🤓

Florence would like to remind you all that although it is getting colder (boo), we need to stay on top of our flea and worm control! Did you know that with one of our care plans you can have this delivered straight to your door?

For more information, visit https://www.colnevalleyvets.co.uk/services/practice-health-plans/

19/09/2024

Making puddings in our recovery kennels 🐈

We love happy cats, especially post surgery! Pain relief is a top priority to us, so our hearts melt when we see our patients relaxed and comfortable enough to purr and knead bread ♥️

17/09/2024

Welcome Will!! 🙌🏻

Many of you may recognise Will from his recent locuming stints with us.
Well, we are super excited to welcome him to our team permanently! 😬

Will has been qualified for 5 years, and has an interest in Ophthalmology and teaching vet students. He has a rescue cat named Sookie, who had been missing for 3 and a half years, and reunited with him thanks to her microchip!!

11/09/2024

⭐Slimmer of the month!⭐

Cockerpoo Teddy is September's slimmer of the month, by losing almost 1kg by just decreasing his normal food slightly and a few less treats!

Well done Teddy!

06/09/2024

Friday vibes 💃

Some of our staff letting their hair down on our recent summer party night!

Don’t we scrub up well?

04/09/2024

We’re very used to cats and small animals sitting on our reception desk, and it seems Shadow wanted to check out what the view was like from up there!

Closer for cuddles, or closer to snacks? 🤔

02/09/2024

Its time for another Guess the Breed! 🤔

Ralph popped in to see Denise for a puppy check recently - but can you figure out what breed he is?

A little clue - apparently, Elvis Presley owned one of these! ⭐

27/08/2024

What’s put a smile on John’s face?

A very kind young client coloured in a cupcake sticker to give to John to thank him for looking after their cat for the day! 🧁

John wore his sticker with pride for the rest of the day 😍

24/08/2024

BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS ☀️

We really hope no one needs veterinary help, but if you do, please call us and you will be directed towards our out of hours provider.

23/08/2024

Do you recognise me?

This handsome boy has been handed into us after being found on Annan Road, in the Hythe. He isn’t microchipped, has no collar, and is entire. We suspect he is around 6 months old.

Please share!

21/08/2024

Dreamboat Kobi 😍

This little munchkin has had his fair few visits to the vets recently, but he came in this week after his owner spotted him shaking his head and holding his head to one side.

He was such a good boy letting us have a look, but we needed to examine his eardrum and he required a little sedation for this. Once sedated, we found this large grass seed deep in his ear! 😣

We hope Kobi is feeling better now this has been removed! ♥️

19/08/2024

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16/08/2024

⭐Slimmer of the month!⭐

Beagle Myla has gained one of our prestigious red rosettes and is our August slimmer of the month!

She has lost a massive 5kg since January! Well done Myla! 🐾

14/08/2024

Rory testing out our new cat treats 😋

We have just got in stock the new 'Happy Snack', for use with our feline friends. A creamy snack with added alpha-casozepine (a natural milk protein) - it can help provide some comfort when in challenging and unsettling situations.

Vet Alison couldn't open the tube quick enough for Rory!

Please let us know if you think it may help your friend may benefit from using this in consult!

12/08/2024

Excited Eddie! 🤩

Eddie was VERY excited to come and see Alison for his vaccination at Wivenhoe!

We love it when our patients come in and can't wait to see us 🥰

09/08/2024

We need your help!

We would like to know what content you would like to see on our social media pages 🤔

Is there a topic you would like more information on? Maybe a specific illness?
Would you like to know more about the staff or behind the scenes?
Or maybe just more cute photos of our superstar patients! ⭐

Did you know we have a Facebook AND an Instagram page?

Let us know below ⬇

07/08/2024

Oh, look at these two! 😍

Bagel and Callicat are best friends - so much so, they have come in together to get their second vaccine!

Both were super brave, and I'm sure it helped having each other there ❤

02/08/2024

Bunnies in the sun ☀️

The Blue Cross advises us that temperatures above 25 degrees celsius are too hot for rabbits, so we need to be prepared to look at our bun's environment and make some changes if the weather looks like it's getting warm. 🥴

If they are outside - their hutch and run need to be moved into the shade. If it's too warm in the shade, then you may need to move them inside until it cools down. Placing a ceramic tile in the shade in their hutch/run may provide something cool for them to lay on! A frozen bottle of water, wrapped in a tea towel placed in their hutch can provide some relief too.

Flystrike is also seen in these months, so make sure you are keeping bunnies environments clean, as well as checking and cleaning their back end at least twice of any faeces/dampness.

31/07/2024

Can anyone guess what breed this fella is?

100% good boy, we know 😍
But Bentley here is an unusual breed.

We'll give you a clue - they are deemed a vulnerable breed by the Kennel Club, with less than 300 new dogs registered each year!

29/07/2024

Another weight loss superstar! ⭐

Little 9 year old Trixie has earnt her red rosette by reaching her target weight! Trixie's owner also found that using Royal Canin Satiety helped her achieve this, and now will hopefully help her maintain it.

Well done Trixie!

26/07/2024

Thank you for all of your kind donations of towels over the past few weeks. We have plenty now for the time being but we would be grateful of any old newspapers you may have!

24/07/2024

We are currently having issues with our internet and cannot access our emails - any urgent queries please ring on 01206 794695

22/07/2024

We have had a young parrot type bird handed in. If you may have lost one please contact us on 01206 794695

19/07/2024

Just look at a few of our staff cats out enjoying themselves in the sun! ☀️

Just like their canine companions, our cats can also suffer from heat stroke too after too much time in the sunshine.

We all know our friends will sunbathe til their hearts content, but providing plenty of water and lots of shade will give them the opportunity to get out of the heat when they start to feel a bit hot! Cool mats can also be used to provide a little cool patch to lay on!

And lets not forget applying pet safe suncream - especially to our little light coloured furbabies ear tips and noses. They can get sun burnt too! 😫

17/07/2024

⭐️Slimmer of the month! ⭐️

Cockerpoo Luna is July's slimmer of the month! She met her target weight and now the aim is to maintain it!

Luna's owners decided to switch her to Royal Canin Satiety and tell us that she will stay on this diet as it's made her very happy and satisfied!

Well done Luna!

15/07/2024

At the grand age of 21 years and 3 months; Taz popped in for a little pedicure with our nurse Denise.

Taz knows what he wants in life, and that is the entire tube of Lick-e-Lix! And we are more than willing to oblige! ❤

12/07/2024

Bart is waiting for the vet like a true gentleman.

Just don't tell him it's not the line for cat treats....! 😺

10/07/2024

We just can't say no to big eyes that want food!

Benny came in for his castrate and was such a good boy! Nurse Abbie found him some snacks for once he had recovered from his anaesthetic, which he didn't hesitate to take!

08/07/2024

FOUND ON ABBEYFIELDS

This beautiful male entire boy has been handed into us this morning. He is microchipped but unfortunately we cannot contact the owner with the details registered on it.

Please share!

05/07/2024

Update 1615 5/7/24 - NOW REUNITED. Thanks for your help!

FOUND DOG!

This lovely little girl has been brought into us after being found locally. Do you recognise her? Please contact us on 01206 794695. Proof of ownership will be required 🐾

Address

Off Maudlyn Road
Colchester
CO12GU

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 7pm
Wednesday	8am - 7pm
Thursday	8am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm
Saturday	8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+441206794695

Website

http://www.colnevalleyvets.co.uk/

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Making puddings in our recovery kennels 🐈 We love happy cats, especially post surgery! Pain relief is a top priority to us, so our hearts melt when we see our patients relaxed and comfortable enough to purr and knead bread ♥️

🐾Chips Ahoy!🐾 Did you know that a cat with a microchip is 21 times more likely to be reunited with their owner should they become lost? 🔍 Recently the government announced that all cats will need to be microchipped and registered on an approved database as of June 2024. Getting your cat or kitten microchipped is very straightforward - just like their vaccines, it’s an injection just in the back of their neck, and this can be done in a routine appointment with a nurse. If you would like to book your cat or kitten in, please call us on 01206 794695 📞

Volume on for some big purrs! 😍 Ollie came in for the day for his neutering and very much enjoyed some fuss in his kennel beforehand!

It’s that time of the year where we see a lot of struggling hedgehogs 🦔 Injuries, dehydration and other illnesses may mean you see them out in daylight. This little man was bought into us after being seen out in daylight. At only 150g, he is only a baby and required care 😞 He was anaesthetised so we could thoroughly check for wounds/broken limbs, remove parasites such as ticks and start any medication he needed. Luckily for him, he wasn’t wounded and only had a few ticks on him to be removed! Because he is still a baby, he eats a specially formulated milk mixed with a meat based cat food. After a few days with us, he is starting to show us who is boss and is ready to go to a rehabilitation centre 😍 What can you do to help? ⭐️ Provide a shallow dish of water, especially on hot days. You can offer them some food too - hedgehog biscuits or a meat based cat food (Do not feed them fish!!) ⭐️ Look at providing ‘hedgehog highways’ around your fences by creating space for them to roam freely between gardens. ⭐️ Always check bushes/piles of leaves before gardening. If you disturb a hedgehog, leave them be and they will probably move on overnight ⭐️ Ring your vets if you see a struggling hedgehog, especially if they are out in daylight #essex #colchester #wivenhoe #vet #veterinarypractice #vets #cvvp #hedgehog #hedgehoglove #hedgehoglife #hedgehogcommunity #hedgehognation #hedgehoghighway #hedgehogdaily #hedgehoglover #hedgehogrescue #hedgehogsofinstagram #britishwildlifehub #britishwildlife #wildlifeconservation

Ticks are spreading. Numbers are increasing across the UK due to changing weather patterns – our wetter summers and warmer winters are great conditions for tick survival. Talk to your vet now about tasty tick and flea treatment options for your pet.

The only way you can prevent ticks and fleas living on your dog and in your home is regular treatment. Talk to your vet now about tasty tick and flea treatment options. We also offer FREE home delivery on our Pet Health Plans!

Each day we have someone take a trip to Tesco to get supplies and post letters to keep the Practice running smoothly. When Emma went yesterday she saw 3 Tesco employees trying to catch something in the carpark. A mother duck and her 14 ducklings were precariously running around the roundabout and road in a lot of danger. Emma called the practice and 2 of our nurses, Abbie & Amy came to help. 2 hours later with a lot of towels, patience and failed attempts everyone was safely caught, and then released in a safe & quiet part of the quay! Well done guys! 🦆

Please share! We have had this lovely boy handed in today. He doesn’t have a chip. If you recognise him, please call us on 01206 794695!

If you are at all concerned that your pet has ingested something then please contact us on 01206 794695. For more information follow this link: http://www.tvm-uk.com/petdangers

The Adaptil Calm Home Diffuser is an excellent solution to help your dog stay calm during stressful situations like fireworks 🎆 We recommend plugging the diffuser in where your dog spends most of their time at least a week before you expect fireworks to start to give it time to diffuse thoroughly around the home. Now available from Reception. #Fireworks22 #BonfireNight #Fireworks #GuyFawkesNight #GuyFawkes #5thNovember #FireworksNight #ADAPTIL #KeepDogsCalm

Jaffa came in for his castration procedure today, Watch his journey through the practice! See the variety of roles our nurses do on a day to day basis, from admits to recovery, laboratory to surgery! #VNAM #vetnurseawarenessmonth #whatvnsdo #vnam2022

Lungworm in dogs can be deadly but it is preventable. That’s why we include monthly protection against lungworm as part of our health care plan. Speak to us to find out more.

Deadly lungworm is still on the rise with 2871 cases now reported in the UK! Transmitted by slugs and snails, lungworm can be fatal to dogs. It is preventable though, but only with a monthly, vet-prescribed product. So speak to us about protection for your dog.

If you have a dog with osteoarthritis, it's a good idea to cover slippery floors in your house with rugs or anti-slip mats. They can be more prone to slipping and can struggle to get up. Book an appointment on 01206 794695 to discuss what else we can do to help get your dog fit and healthy again!

Did you know that difficulties jumping onto a sofa or climbing the stairs could be a sign your dog has osteoarthritis? Call us on 01206 794695 to book an appointment with your vet today to discuss their symptoms and see how we can help.

Could your cat be suffering with arthritis? Around 4 in 10 cats have signs. Book an appointment today on 01206 794695 to see how we can help.

Did you know....Osteoarthritis can affect dogs of any age. If you are concerned about your dog, or would like to see how we can help, call us on 01206 794695 and book an appointment today!

**Please Share** Do you recognise this kitten? He has not been neutered and looks to have been recently shaved. He was found in Highwoods Country Park last night. Please phone the practice on 01206 794695.

The Adaptil Calm Home Diffuser is an excellent solution to help your dog stay calm during stressful situations like fireworks 🎆 We recommend plugging the diffuser in where your dog spends most of their time at least a week before you expect fireworks to start to give it time to diffuse thoroughly around the home. Watch our video for more information of how to use the Adaptil Calm Home Diffuser. (link to video) #Fireworks21 #BonfireNight #Fireworks #GuyFawkesNight #GuyFawkes #5thNovember #FireworksNight #ADAPTIL #KeepDogsCalm"

Just a quick video to show how our waiting room is currently set up ☺️

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Our Story

We are a friendly and well equipped practice with eleven experienced vets and we can deal with the needs of all types of pet, from hamsters to iguanas, from dwarf rabbits to giant dogs and from Amazon parrots to Bengal cats! Many of our staff have been with us for over ten years and we are proud of the ‘family feel’ that this gives our team. Established in 1947, and originally based in outbuildings behind a house in Military Road in the Newtown area of Colchester, the Colne Valley Veterinary Practice moved into our current, large and purpose built premises in 1998. Built over two floors and with five spacious consulting rooms our veterinary surgery has been designed with our patients in mind. We aim to be the friendliest, most caring and generally the best vets in Colchester that your pet can have so why not browse our site or better still, come down to our surgery at the Hythe and drop in for a visit.