Highfields Vets

28/02/2025

Happy Friday! We had lots of fun this morning giving health checks to 8 beautiful Labrador puppies ❤️

27/02/2025

*UPDATE*

She has had surgery and is recovering well. If an owner does not come forward she will find a new home via the lovely staff at a local rehoming centre.

If anyone has any information on the owner please call us on 01332 327287 as we have turned the comments off as we cannot monitor them continuously.

Many thanks for all the shares
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The Cat that was bought in yesterday after being hit by a car is stable but is in need of further (urgent) treatment which we really need owner consent for. She is a young (possibly under a year) tabby cat found by Sunnyfield convenience store in Derby. Please share this and if you haven’t already please microchip your cats.

Edit we must legally try and obtain consent from an owner (this is the point of the post)before we do a procedure. The cat is being looked after and in very caring hands

26/02/2025

We have had a young female tabby cat handed into us that we suspect has been hit by a car. She is not microchipped.
She was found near the Sunny Field convenience store in Derby. Please contact us if you would like more information.

26/02/2025

We would like to introduce Elizabeth our new vet!

Elizabeth graduated from the university of Bristol in 2022 and has spent time working for charities and private practice. She has an interest in feline medicine and also loves guinea pigs of which she has two at home! In her spare time she enjoys learning piano and exploring the outdoors.

She looks forward to meeting all your amazing pets at the practice!

21/02/2025

We love supporting RSPCA Burton upon Trent & District Branch and RSPCA Derby. Many of the animals that end up there have really tragic stories. Thank you for all your donations of food and blankets we will keep passing them on 🐾🙂

17/02/2025

New donor registrations have been really low recently, and we need to ensure we have enough blood in stock for any dog that needs it 😢

Could you help us to spread the word by sharing this post?

If your dog meets the following criteria, they could become a lifesaving blood donor and help other dogs in need:

🎂 Between 1 and 8 years old
⚖️ Weigh over 25kg
💪 Fit and healthy
🐶 Confident and enjoy meeting new people

Coming to a donation session takes only 45 minutes and each donation can help save up to four other dogs ❤️

Register today to start making a difference!

www.petbloodbankuk.org/welcome

14/02/2025

It’s National Apprenticeship Week 💚

At Highfields we are proud to support veterans nursing apprentices. Our qualified nursing team are proud to support our apprentices to join the veterinary profession.
We currently have 2 apprentices, and very soon to be 4…….. watch this space!

Highfield Vets - Apprenticeship Journey.
We really value apprentices at Highfields Vets for several reasons. Vet nursing is a skill, and one that requires a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge. We are also a particular family owned & run, small, independent general practice.
As such, we also really value working with an independent training provider who shares our ethos of delivering not only great outcomes for our patients, but doing so whilst looking after the wellbeing of our team.

14/02/2025

Farewell & Best Wishes to Anna!

We are saying a bitter sweet farewell to our wonderful vet, Anna. She is setting off on an exciting new adventure! After several years of dedicated service at Highfields, where she has provided expert care, compassion, and a wealth of knowledge, she is embarking on a journey to Goa—where she’ll be helping train vets in the region for a number of weeks before continuing her vet journey in the uk.

While we’ll miss her greatly, we couldn’t be happier for her as she takes on this next chapter.

Please join us in wishing Anna all the best on her travels and future endeavors! Drop a comment below to share your well wishes.

✈️

11/02/2025

Oscar came in last week just for a weight and a nail check. As you can see he gets so stressed being at the surgery and it’s such a chore to get all the fuss and eat all the treats 😂
He also has the best smile ❤️

11/02/2025

06/02/2025

We have been made aware of a rumour suggesting we are being taken over by a corporate group. I wanted to reassure you that this is absolutely not the case and we are very proud to be an Independent practice and do things our own way 😊. Thank you very much for your continued support. Lucy and team 🐾

25/01/2025

New biosecurity measures have been announced for birds due to bird flu

The Animal and Plant Health Agency have announced that from today, Saturday 25th January 2025 at noon, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures will be in place over all of England and Scotland.

This means anyone with outdoor birds must;

* Keep free ranging birds within fenced areas, and ponds, watercourses and permanent standing water must be fenced off
* Cleanse and disinfect footwear and keep areas where birds live clean and tidy;
* Minimise movement in and out of bird enclosures;
* Reduce any existing contamination by cleansing and disinfecting concrete areas, and fencing off wet or boggy areas
* Keep domestic ducks and geese separate from other poultry
* Ensure the areas where birds are kept are unattractive to wild birds, for example by netting ponds, and by removing wild bird food sources;
*Feed and water your birds in enclosed areas to discourage wild birds

In some areas a mandatory housing order, where all birds must be kept housed, is in place. These areas at the moment are;

* North Yorkshire
* York
* Shropshire
* The East Riding of Yorkshire
* The City of Kingston upon Hull
* Lincolnshire
* Norfolk
* Suffolk

The current risk to human and other animal's health remains low and properly cooked poultry and poultry products, including eggs, are safe to eat.

24/01/2025

Shakira made sure to strut her stuff this morning! 💃🏻💃🏻

19/01/2025

Can you guess the breed? This cuddly bunch came in for their 1st puppy vaccinations and microchipping, it was lovely to meet them as it’s a breed we don’t see very often

18/01/2025

Jasper was giving us the angles when he was in recently! 🐶👩‍🎤

17/01/2025

UPDATE NOW FOUND

MISSING CAT PLEASE SHARE

Lando is a much loved Male 8 month old tabby cat missing from Highfields Estate, Littleover.
Distinctive dark stripes and markings, friendly but may be shy with strangers.
Please check sheds, garages and gardens as is totally out of character to not go home.
He is microchipped.
Any information please contact the surgery 01332 327287.

17/01/2025

We are advising dog owners not to feed their pets specific dog chews from China following concerns from the European Union (EU) of a possible link to serious behavioural changes.

The affected products include 'Barkoo' chews and 'Chrisco' chews. A full list of products can be found here: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/precautionary-advice-issued-to-pet-owners-on-dog-chews-linked-to-illness

Reports from the EU suggest that these products have been potentially linked to dogs experiencing what is known as ‘werewolf syndrome’. Symptoms include panic attacks, aggression, spasms, epileptic fits and in some cases death. There is no confirmed distribution of the chews to the UK and no cases have been detected in the UK.

If you are a dog owner and you have any of these products, please cease feeding your dogs these chews immediately. If your dog is unwell and has been fed any of the dog chews listed, you should seek veterinary advice and provide detailed information to the vet about the foods and treats your dog has been fed.

If you are a vet who suspects any cases associated with dog chews, you can report them through the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s (APHA) Small Animal Surveillance: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html