What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm

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Jurassic Vets, Unit 8, Town Mill, Rosemary Lane, Colyton (2024)

21/06/2024

💡 Did you know that we are running new Older Pet Clinics here at Jurassic Vets?

✅ These clinics are run especially for your senior pets, and encompass the assessment and management of issues such as arthritis in cats and dogs, and feline hypertension.

👉🏻 Give your local Jurassic Vets practice a call to find out more about our Older Pet Clinics today!
📍 Colyton: 01297 613000
📍 Sidmouth: 01395 208620

19/06/2024

Is your cat microchipped? It became law to have all UK cats done by 10th June this year... 🐈

Microchips are small and easy to insert, and are simply priceless if your pet strays, gets lost or is stolen. To get your pet microchipped, please contact us today.

Top tip - if you've moved house or changed your contact details lately, make sure you contact your microchip provider to update your details. The chip carries only a serial number which needs to be linked to your contact details on the micrhcip company's database.

Find out more about how we can help 🐾 https://www.jurassicvets.com/Microchipping

17/06/2024

‼️ Feline Hypertension is a potentially life-threatening condition, occurring in around 1 in 5 cats over 9 years of age.�

💡 It is treatable with medication, however 82% of senior cats don't receive regular blood pressure checks.�

🐾 Call us at Jurassic Vets today to get your cat's blood pressure checked.�

14/06/2024

💡 This month is Feline Hypertension Awareness Month.�

🌫️ Did you know that the signs of feline hypertension are often invisible?

⏰ Many cats don’t show signs of hypertension until the disease starts to cause serious damage to the heart, brain and eyes, often resulting in blindness.

🐾 Call us at Jurassic Vets today to get your cat's blood pressure checked.�

12/06/2024

🐾 Pets are our passion here at Jurassic Vets. We take pride in the work we do and value our clients.

Here is what one lovely client had to say recently:

"Best place for your poorly pets or for any advice or medical treatments. Very kind and patient staff. They are very friendly and understanding and will go above and beyond to help you and your pets."

💚 As a local practice, feedback such as this really does mean the world to us - thank you!

10/06/2024

💡 This month is Feline Hypertension Awareness Month.�

High blood pressure in cats, also known as feline hypertension, is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs in around 1 in 5 cats over 9 years of age.�

This disease is treatable with medication, but 82% of senior cats don't receive blood pressure checks.�

🐾 Call us at Jurassic Vets today to get your cat's blood pressure checked.�

07/06/2024

To detect hypertension early, and because it is more common in older cats, regular blood pressure checks are recommended in cats from 7 years of age. As part of our dedication to older patient care, we are now offering blood pressure checks for all cats over the age of 7years old. We recommend that these checks are done once or twice a year, but as the cat gets older these should be done a minimum of twice a year ideally. We will recommend much more frequent blood pressure checks if your cat has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, heart disease, in cats with sudden trouble seeing or blindness, or in cats with neurological signs that might suggest underlying hypertension.

Feline hypertension is commonly due to a complication of other underlying medical conditions (you may hear us refer to this as ‘secondary hypertension') and is more common than 'primary hypertension' in cats. There are several medical conditions that may cause your cats blood pressure to be high. The most common cause of secondary hypertension in cats is chronic kidney disease but other diseases such as those involving the thyroid gland, diabetes and obesity can also contribute. As well as making sure we treat the underlying causes (if any) high blood pressure itself is damaging to your cats body. The effects are most serious in certain vulnerable organs such as the eyes, brain and nervous system, heart and kidneys.

Find out more on our website 👉🏼
https://www.jurassicvets.com/feline-blood-pressure-clinics

05/06/2024

Some tick advice from Pet Plan as our loved ones start spending more time outside in the warmer weather: "Of all the parasites, ticks can be among the most dastardly. These blood-sucking blighters attach themselves to your dog’s skin, usually in long grass or in woodland. They should be removed immediately to ensure they don’t pass on diseases such as Lyme disease, or cause an abscess.

Ticks can be removed using a special tick-removing tool – a twisting motion ensures the head doesn’t remain embedded in your dog’s skin. Again, a preventative ‘spot-on’ treatment can be used if you think your dog might be exposed to ticks."

Ensure to check between your dog's toes and under your dog's legs in particular!

If you're unsure about how to remove the ticks, or if you think your dog has an abcess, give us a call and we'll be happy to help!

03/06/2024

We take pride in offering outstanding modern veterinary care in a gentle loving environment at our vets practices in Sidmouth and Colyton.

We have made seeing one of our vets easy- consultations appointments can be made by telephone 01395 206723 (Sidmouth) or 01297 613000 (Colyton) face to face, email: [email protected] or via messenger.

Appointments run from 9am-6.30pm Monday to Friday, and there is a Saturday morning surgery at Sidmouth only (9am-12noon) for your convenience.

If you would like to see a particular vet or nurse, please tell us when booking and we will arrange this. If you have an emergency please contact us immediately.

03/06/2024

Looking to register your pet with your local vet or want to see where your pet is looked after?

💚 Jurassic Vets Colyton are holding a Open Day 💚

Please come along and join us to meet some of our team and have a look around our purpose built practice from 10-4 Sunday 14th July 2024!

We will have demos throughout the day, raffles and refreshments. We are so excited to welcome you.

Watch this space for more updates! We hope to see you there!

Team JV 💚

31/05/2024

🌟 A hello today from our fantastic Veterinary Receptionist Georgia!

☎️ Georgia is one of our newest receptionists to the team.

🐎 From a young age she wanted to work with animals and decided to pick the big gentle giants…horses!

📚 She studied them throughout college for 3 years.

🫶🏻 Before joining the Jurassic Vets team, Georgia was a riding school instructor. She left this job for a change of scenery and has fallen in love with her job, aiding owners and pets alike.

🐾 She has a mini dachshund called Milo who is always up to mischief when he isn’t too busy being a "nervous Nellie".

🐈 Along with Milo she has her beloved cat, Oliver, who is always bringing her presents!...

🏡 Georgia is best known amongst the practice for wanting to rescue and re-home every stray that comes in!!

🐥 Besides her small furry companions, she has rescued her little coblet, Jovi, her pride and joy. She loves to spend any free time with him (although she always seems to be playing chicken in the morning with him!...)

31/05/2024

Well some of you in the Woolbrook area may of encountered a T-Rex , yes a T-Rex in and around Jurassic Vets over the last couple of days.
Inside that wonderful costume was our lovely Nurse Harriet, who is sadly moving on to pastures new.
Harriet who some of you may have had the pleasure of meeting in the practice or during a consult has the most amazing attitude to life and the most craziest sense of humour, with this being said she wanted to "leave on a high" and she has certainly achieved her goal 🤣. Aswell as her recent antics, she will be leaving us with so many wonderful memories for us to treasure, you will be truly missed. So please join us in wishing Harriet all the very best x

29/05/2024

💉 What vaccinations are included in our Pet Health Care Plan here at Jurassic Vets?

For dogs:
🐾 Distemper
🐾 Hepatitis
🐾 Parvovirus
🐾 Parainfluenza
🐾 Leptospirosis L2 or L4

For cats:
🐈‍⬛ Feline Leukaemia
🐈‍⬛ Enteritis
🐈‍⬛ Herpes
🐈‍⬛ Feline Influenza
🐈‍⬛ Panleukopaenia
🐈‍⬛ Calcivirus
🐈‍⬛ Rhinotracheitis

For rabbits:
🐇 Viral Haemorrhagic Disease VHD 1 & VHD 2 (aka RHD 1/2)
🐇 Myxomatosis

💡 Find out more about our Pet Health Care Plan benefits at our website below, or pop into your local Jurassic Vets practice where we would be happy to answer any questions you may have!

https://www.jurassicvets.com/pet-health-care-plan

28/05/2024

We are sadly having to rearrange our Puppy
Class that was scheduled for this evening to next week on Tuesday 4th June. Spaces are available.
Please contact us to book in on
Sidmouth 01395 208620 or Colyton 01297 613000.
Please accept our apologies for this 🐾

27/05/2024

🐾 How are your spending the day with your furry friends today?

🛏️ Perhaps giving their bedding a wash or change (there's no better feeling than fresh sheets!), enjoying plenty of cuddles, or outdoor adventures?

📸 Show us your Bank Holiday snaps in the comments below and have a lovely day, from all of us here at the Jurassic Vets team!

24/05/2024

☀️ With the warmer weather we've had the pleasure of experiencing lately only set to become more frequent (hopefully...) as we head towards the Summer season, here are just a few tips to help keep your pets safe:

💧 Make sure you top up water bowls regularly, & if you’re going on a long walk or car journey when the weather is warm, bring along a travel bowl and a bottle of water to keep your four legged friend hydrated.

🥾 During spells of hot weather, limit exercise to early morning and evening when it is cooler, and avoid the hottest part of the day.

🚗 Never leave your dog unattended in your car on a warm day – temperatures can rapidly reach dangerous levels.

🔎 Cats can find their way into uncomfortably warm places they shouldn’t, such as non-ventilated greenhouses, sheds or cars, and then get trapped. On a hot day, this can cause heatstroke, and may even prove fatal, so make sure to check such places for lost visitors.

⛱️ Make sure your pet has access to plenty of shade outside, rather than lying in direct sunlight – it may be safest to avoid sun exposure between 10am and 4pm.

Read more here ⬇️

https://www.petplan.co.uk/pet-information/blog/summer-tips-for-pets/ #:~:text=Make%20sure%20your%20pet%20has,exposure%20between%2010am%20and%204pm.

22/05/2024

🌟 Today's Top Tip from the Jurassic Vets team:

👉🏻 If you've moved house or changed your contact details lately, make sure you contact your microchip provider to update your details.

💡 The chip carries only a serial number which needs to be linked to your contact details on the microchip company's database.

‼️ Remember, the new laws regarding the microchipping of cats comes into force on the 10th June. Give us a call to get your cat or kitten booked in now!

20/05/2024

🧐 Can you name the benefits that can afford your four legged friends?

💡 Let us tell you!

✅ It can help with Pain Management.
✅ It can result in Improved Mobility.
✅ It can result in Enhanced Muscle Strength.
✅ It can contribute to Faster Recovery After Surgery.
✅ It can help with Weight Management.
✅ Not only useful from a rehabilitative standpoint, the clinics can also help with Injury Prevention!
✅ It can contribute to Neurological Rehabilitation.

👉🏻 Want to find out more about our Canine Mobility Clinics here at Jurassic Vets? Head to our website below or give your local Jurassic Vets practice a call!

https://www.jurassicvets.com/canine-mobility-clinic

20/05/2024

Good morning 🌞

It seems we have a problem with the phone lines in our Colyton surgery this morning. Please call our Sidmouth number for all appointments and queries.
01395 208620

Thank you, sorry for any inconvenience.

17/05/2024

😊 It is always lovely to see when animals hit the news, particularly here in the South West!

🐾 Did you know that owning a dog, or even having the opportunity to interact with dogs, can help to reduce your stress levels, reduce social isolation and loneliness?

⬇️ Read the full article below:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvgp615v64o

💬 What is one thing that your pet has done today that has made you smile or brought you comfort?

15/05/2024

🥳🍾🥂 A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the HAPPY COUPLE!

Last week, Founder of Jurassic Vets, Peter, tied the knot with his long-term partner, Carla! So, from the whole team, here's all our best wishes for the future and well done for a great celebration! 🥰🥰

13/05/2024

💡 Did you know that repeat pet prescriptions are available from Jurassic Vets?

✍🏻 You may obtain relevant veterinary medicinal products from us, or ask for a written prescription and obtain these medicines from another veterinary surgeon or pharmacy.

👉🏻 We may prescribe relevant veterinary medicinal products only following on from a clinical assessment of an animal under our care.

‼️ A pet prescription may not be appropriate if your animal is an in-patient or if immediate treatment is necessary.

🗓️ We typically review our patients and their prescriptions every three or six months, or every twelve months for anti-parasitic (worm and flea) medications.

🛑 We cannot issue repeat prescriptions for patients whose medication review date has passed, so please book any review appointments in plenty of time so that there is no delay in issuing your prescriptions.

⏱️ We ask that you please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays for your request to be processed.

💬 You can request a repeat prescription by phoning us or sending us an email. Please do not use the email for any urgent prescriptions however.

🔗 Find out more here: https://www.jurassicvets.com/pet-prescriptions

10/05/2024

‼️ Today, the 10th May, marks exactly 1 month until the new laws regarding cat Microchipping come into practice on the 10th June 2024.

🐈 From the 10th June 2024, ALL cats over 20 weeks of age will have to be Microchipped by law.

🐈‍⬛ Kittens must be Microchipped before 20 weeks of age.

⚠️ The fine for not doing so could be up to £500.00.

🌟 Microchips are small and easy to insert, and are simply priceless if your pet strays, gets lost or is stolen.

💡 Remember, if you join our Pet Health Club here at Jurassic Vets, you will get a complimentary Microchip with the plan.

✍🏻 If your pet is already Microchipped, ensure your contact details are up-to-date with your Microchip provider.

😁 Please pop in to one of our practices or give us a call if you have any questions!

08/05/2024

💭 Did you know that we offer Home Visits here at Jurassic Vets?

🚐 Here's what you need to know about our home visiting service:

👉🏻 You need to be a Jurassic Vets client to be eligible.

👉🏻 Pet Health Club Members can access home visits at a special discounted price.

👉🏻 This service operates within 7 miles of Sidmouth, through to Colyton (we can go a little further if you need - just ask us) and is available during our normal working hours.

👉🏻 Home visits require pre-booking, as we will need to find a time when one of our vets is available to come and see you and your pet.

📞 To book an appointment, please contact us on 01395 208620.

07/05/2024

🥳 🔟 Jurassic Vets is 10 years old this week! Over the last decade we’ve grown from a little one-man band into a thriving independent practice with six vets and two branches, protecting and improving the lives of thousands of pets every year.

Our owner and head vet Peter would like to say a heartfelt thanks to you, our lovely clients, and all your wonderful pets, who make every working day a pleasure.

Here’s to the next ten years! 🥳🥰🎂🎉

06/05/2024

💭 What will you be doing to enjoy this day off with your pets?

🐾 Will you be em-BARK-ing on an adventure to lands new, or enjoying a day of indoor snuggles and play? Share your pictures with us here at Jurassic Vets.

03/05/2024

👋🏻 A hello today from our lovely Emma!

📍 Emma grew up in mid Devon among a multitude of pets - from gun dogs to goats, and of course ponies!

🔨 Emma started her working life off as a Saddlery Apprentice here in Colyton, eventually becoming a qualified Saddlemaker, which she continues to do in her spare time.

🤩 She finally got the chance to fulfil her childhood dream of becoming a Veterinary Nurse while living in the USA.

🛬 While across the pond, she worked in several veterinary hospitals, gaining experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine - from small animal to emergency and critical care, to equine, farm and exotics, before returning to the UK to gain her RVN qualification.

🤓 Emma was a locum here at Jurassic Vets for some time, then decided to take a full time position with us as Deputy Head Nurse!

💬 She loves the nursing side of her work as much as the client care part. You'll often find her in nurse consults, or 'in the back', making sure your precious pets are given the love and care they deserve.

01/05/2024

🌟 Jurassic Vets' Annual Pet Health Club gives you a year's worth of vaccinations, flea and worm treatments for a discounted monthly price, and adds a superb range of complimentary services and discounts too.

✅ All cats, dogs and rabbits registered with the practice are eligible to join.

💭 What are some of the benefits of joining?

👉🏻 Free postage of flea and worm treatment on Vets Deliver.

👉🏻 Complimentary nail clips.

👉🏻 Complimentary a**l gland emptying.

👉🏻 Complimentary microchips (great value for puppies and kittens, particularly as the law around microchipping kittens and cats is changing!)

👉🏻 50% off puppy and kitten vaccination courses (2 injections.)

👉🏻 50% off restart courses for adult dogs overdue a booster.

👉🏻 100% off booster vaccines for adult cats and dogs (1 injection.)

👉🏻 50% off kennel cough vaccination for dogs.

👉🏻 10% off neutering.

👉🏻 10% off consultation fees.

👉🏻 10% off the cost of dental procedures.

👉🏻 25% off Animal Health Certificates for travel to the EU.

💬 Want to find out more? Head to our website, give us a call, or pop in to your local Jurassic Vets practice!

https://www.jurassicvets.com/pet-health-care-plan

29/04/2024

🤔 Is your cat Microchipped?

🗓️ From the 10th June 2024, ALL cats over 20 weeks of age will have to be Microchipped by law.

ℹ️ Kittens must be Microchipped before 20 weeks of age.

👉🏻 The fine for not doing so could be up to £500.00.

💡 If you join our Pet Health Club here at Jurassic Vets, you will get a complimentary Microchip with the plan. Head to our website below to find out more:

https://www.jurassicvets.com/pet-health-care-plan

💬 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to pop in to one of our practices, or give us a call!

26/04/2024

🤧 Uncontrollable sneezing? Wheezing? Itchiness?

💡 It is not just humans who can experience (or grass and pollen allergies!)

🐾 Pet allergy symptoms can include:

👉🏻 Scratching their skin

👉🏻 Having red or watery eyes

👉🏻 Sneezing, wheezing or coughing

👉🏻 Licking or chewing their body

👉🏻 Experiencing vomiting or diarrhoea

👉🏻 Experiencing ear infections

💬 If you think your pet has an allergy, then get in touch! Your vet will be able to diagnose any allergy problems through some tests, and can prescribe treatment as necessary.

🔗 Read more about pet allergies here:

https://www.petplan.co.uk/pet-information/blog/pet-allergies-what-you-need-to-know-about-hay-fever-and-other-problems/ #:~:text=Ensure%20your%20pet%20is%20kept,they%20get%20plenty%20of%20exercise