Dereham Vets

19/12/2024

Wishing you a very Happy Christmas from everyone at Dereham Vets 🎄🐾🎅🏻

A huge thank you to all our lovely clients for your support throughout the year 💛💚

11/12/2024

We’d like to introduce you to Rosie! 😺

This lovely girl came to see vet Emma during the summer after her owners noticed that despite a ravenous appetite, she was losing a lot of weight. She was found to weigh only 1.7kg and had a very high heart rate. A blood test revealed that Rosie had an overactive thyroid gland. Her hormone level was so high that the lab machine couldn't give an accurate reading! 😮

Rosie was prescribed a twice daily liquid medication to control her thyroid hormone. At her first check up a few weeks later with vet Jenny, she was doing really well and had already gained half a kilo in weight! Her blood thyroid hormone level was still a little high, so her medication dose was increased. 💪

At her most recent appointment, Rosie was doing amazingly well! Her blood tests were all normal, and she and her owner were both very happy. She weighed in at an incredible 3.5kg! Rosie will need this medication for the rest of her life and will come to the practice for regular checkups to ensure that she is receiving the correct dose, and is not experiencing any side-effects or complications. A huge well done to Rosie and her owners for such a brilliant improvement! 😍

05/12/2024

❄️ Christmas Opening Hours ❄️

We're getting into the Christmas spirit here at Dereham Vets! ☃️🎁🎄🎅

Please see our opening times over the Christmas period. The last day for ordering repeat prescriptions for collection before Christmas will be Thursday 19th December. 🌟

28/11/2024

⭐️ Dog Vaccination Update ⭐️

At Dereham Vets, we recommend vaccinating your dog against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Leptospirosis (Lepto). This is in accordance with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association guidelines. As standard, we use the Lepto 4 vaccination which gives protection against 4 strains of this bacterial infection. A puppy or adult dog will receive two doses, 4 weeks apart and then receive a booster at their annual health check. 🩺 💉

Previously, a Lepto 2 vaccination (which only covers against 2 strains of the disease) was available, but this has now been discontinued by the manufacturer. Therefore, we recommend that dogs who have only received Lepto 2 vaccinations move onto the Lepto 4 vaccine.

As always, our team are happy to discuss any questions you may have about this. 🙂 📞

20/11/2024

🥰 Thank you for all your support! 🥰

We can’t quite believe it, but today we’re celebrating a whole year since we welcomed our very first clients and patients to Dereham Vets! We’ve seen 🐈🐶🐇🐹🐥🐁🐦‍⬛🐢🦇🦆🦔🦜🦃

What an amazing first year it’s been! 🤗 Thank you so much to our brilliant team, and everyone that’s supported us along the way. Here’s to many more years as part of the Dereham community 💛💚

A vet practice in Dereham is celebrating its first birthday after a year of trebled growth.

06/11/2024

The gorgeous Meggie came to see Flo this morning for her health check and annual vaccinations. 🐶

We just couldn’t let her leave without a photo of her beautiful eyelashes! We think they’re the longest lashes we’ve seen at Dereham Vets so far, but we’d love to see photos of other contenders! 😍

31/10/2024

The lovely Leo came to see us earlier this year when his owners noticed that his eyes were often red and sore. 🥺

On closer examination, Lizzie the vet noticed that Leo’s lower eyelids were turned inwards, causing irritation to his eyes. This condition is called entropion and is more common in particular breeds. 🐈‍⬛

To correct the problem, Leo underwent intricate surgery with Lizzie, at the practice. He was very brave and took everything in his stride! 👏

Leo’s owners are very pleased with his brilliant recovery and have sent us some lovely photos, showing his beautiful eyes that have remained comfortable with no further issues. 🤩

24/10/2024

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our Wear It Pink raffle! 💗

We’re pleased to announce that we raised £150 for Breast Cancer Now 🤗

Congratulations to Mary who was the winner of our raffle! 🤩

17/10/2024

Don’t forget that tomorrow our team will be taking part in Wear It Pink, to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. 💗

Our friends next door at Bramleys Cafe and Cakery will be joining in and giving away one of their amazing cakes! 🎂😍

You can also donate to Breast Cancer Now using the following link:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/jenny-cory-wright-1727352530652kk?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCFRUK_Day1_FTNewNonSport&mi_u=9207288&mi_ecmp=LFCFRUK_Day1_FTNewNonSport

12/10/2024

🔔🔔 Update: the cat’s owner has been contacted. 🔔🔔

🚨🚨 Injured Cat Found 🚨🚨

Unfortunately a member of the public has brought in an injured cat found on The Broadway, Scarning.

He is an unneutered black and white male.

If you believe he may be your cat, please contact us urgently on 01362 888008.

11/10/2024

🎀 Wear It Pink Raffle 🎀

Today we are opening our Wear it Pink raffle to raise money for Breast Cancer Now! 💕

We will be selling tickets for £1 and the prize draw will be on Friday the 18th of October! 🤩

Just ask at our reception desk. We wish you luck! 😊

You can also donate via the following Just Giving link:

https://click.contact.justgiving.com/?qs=371ca243c1dae5e11401f765528153dcfeb647e04a9d62988b8894e4d94597ce00e86f974e0b1743e9ea7be2d8a2e1c465594e4f8c5cd50e

02/10/2024

We were very happy to donate a basket of goodies for the raffle at Parsons & Company last week. The coffee morning raised over £1000 for Macmillan! 🤩

25/09/2024

🚨 Update: This position has now been filled 🚨

⭐️⭐️ We’re looking for a new receptionist! ⭐️⭐️

We opened our independent small animal practice less than a year ago and it’s going from strength to strength! We are now looking for an additional receptionist to join our happy team. 😃

It’s an exciting practice to be part of; having already grown to a brilliant team of 20, who enjoy working together. We are lucky to have clients who really value the service we provide, and a very spacious, purpose-built practice. 🙏

We are looking to fill a full-time role which is 8am to 6.30pm, four days a week. Our receptionists also work 1 in 6 Saturday mornings which are 9am to 12pm. ⏰

Our receptionists provide a warm welcome to our clients and patients, and are crucial to the smooth running of the practice, by managing our diary efficiently. You will also need to help clients over the phone and by email in an often fast-paced environment. This requires excellent communication and IT skills, as well as the ability to multi-task with high attention to detail. 🤩

Please apply with your CV and a covering email to [email protected]

19/09/2024

Come and join us this Sunday from 12pm, at Gressenhall Playing Field for the Fun Dog Show! 😃

We’re sponsoring the Championship and are looking forward to a great day! 🐕🏆

16/09/2024

🚨 Found Cat 🚨

Sadly deceased on the B1145 in Mileham.

Young black female domestic short hair.

No microchip or collar present.

If you believe this is your cat, please contact the practice on 01362 888008.