The George Veterinary Hospital

The George Veterinary Hospital Parking is available outside all branches and our Hospital has parking both front and back.

A friendly, caring, independent practice, offering modern veterinary facilities & services available in Malmesbury, Tetbury, Royal Wootton Bassett and Nailsworth. As part of our commitment to provide the highest standard of animal healthcare, advice and treatment, we offer many facilities which include:

24 hour emergency cover
Qualified veterinary nursing staff living on the premises (an

important factor in maintaining our Hospital status)
Two fully equipped operating theatres with modern anaesthetic equipment
Heated wards and comfortable hospitalisation facilities
A separate Isolation Ward
Separate cat and dog hospital wards (and waiting areas at the Hospital)
Specialist diagnostics, including digital radiography, ECG recording, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, ultrasound and blood pressure monitoring. Modern equipment to provide full dental treatments
On-site laboratory which produces high quality results quickly
Computerised client records and fully itemised invoices
Advice freely available on feeding, breeding, worming and all aspects of general pet care, including a regular Well Pet Clinic run by our excellent nursing staff
Regular Puppy Parties to enable early and successful puppy socialisation
Pampered Puppies club which follows on from the puppy vaccinations and includes free monthly veterinary examinations
Animal Health Certificates

30/12/2024

On the 6th day of Christmas, the great Malmesbury community gave to HEALS ...
...the wonderful generosity of young Lo McCallum from Malmesbury who donated some of her birthday gifts to our Santa run for the second year in a row, Lucie Sheen and the team at the The George Veterinary Hospital who collected gifts in the staff room and our amazing HEALS volunteer team who wrapped and delivered presents to 195 local children.

Not forgetting Gilly Kelsey who knitted beautiful scarfs, Harriette Eden who gave 40 beautiful children's gifts and a local craft group who made some lovely snowmen.

🙏🙏🙏 to all of you, your kindness is much appreciated.

⭐️Tetbury Pet of the Month - Frank ⭐️Please be careful when your dog goes swimming during the storms 🏊‍♀️🐶
13/12/2024

⭐️Tetbury Pet of the Month - Frank ⭐️

Please be careful when your dog goes swimming during the storms 🏊‍♀️🐶

⭐️ Nailsworth Pet of the Month - Honey ⭐️
10/12/2024

⭐️ Nailsworth Pet of the Month - Honey ⭐️

⭐️Malmesbury Pet of the Month - ARTHUR ⭐️
09/12/2024

⭐️Malmesbury Pet of the Month - ARTHUR ⭐️

⭐️Pet of the Month - Royal Wootton Bassett⭐️
02/12/2024

⭐️Pet of the Month - Royal Wootton Bassett⭐️

We have had a very unusual patient in this week 🦇😱This pipistrelle bat was caught by a cat and was brought into us by a ...
27/11/2024

We have had a very unusual patient in this week 🦇😱

This pipistrelle bat was caught by a cat and was brought into us by a member of the public. We anaesthetised the bat to checked over its injuries and provided him with some pain relief and antibiotics.

Luckily the injuries look superficial, and he will be given ongoing care/treatment by one of our nurses who is a trained bat carer. Hopefully after the wounds have healed he will be rehabilitated and released back into the wild 🤞

💊🎄CHRISTMAS MEDICATION 🎄💊With Christmas being a month away it’s important to check your pets medication to make sure you...
25/11/2024

💊🎄CHRISTMAS MEDICATION 🎄💊

With Christmas being a month away it’s important to check your pets medication to make sure you have enough during the festive period.

⭐️We require 48 hours notice to process your prescriptions⭐️

22/11/2024

Reposting of a recent opportunity. Please share with anyone you know who might be interested in this opportunity working in Malmesbury in our in-house Lab. Full training given. Attention to detail required and someone who would enjoy assisting all our veterinary teams, every morning. More details on our website. https://www.georgevetgroup.co.uk/current-opportunities/

Jack was in yesterday for a dental. Here he is feeling festive in his jumper 😍❄️☃️
21/11/2024

Jack was in yesterday for a dental. Here he is feeling festive in his jumper 😍❄️☃️

Thank you in advance for your patience.
20/11/2024

Thank you in advance for your patience.

🦷BEFORE & AFTER🦷🐶Tino came in recently for a dental scale and polish. When performing this the aim is to get rid of any ...
18/11/2024

🦷BEFORE & AFTER🦷

🐶Tino came in recently for a dental scale and polish. When performing this the aim is to get rid of any plaque which includes the area of tooth that is just underneath the gum line. This is a very delicate area which is why patients must be anaesthetised during the procedure.

Signs of dental problems:
- Bad breath
- Excessive drooling
- Change in your pets eating habits
- Red or swollen gums
- Pawing at their face

Tips on how to keep your pets teeth healthy:
🍽️Feed them the right food. Dry food can help remove some plaque from the teeth. There are dental diets specifically for cats and dogs.
🪥Brush your dogs teeth regularly
🦷Provide chews or treats
🩺Book in for regular checks with your Vet

⭐️We run dental nurse clinics across all of our branches 👩🏻‍⚕️. During these appointments we will answer any questions you have and give you tips on how to keep your pets teeth clean. We can also demonstrate on how to brush your pets teeth ⭐️

🐾OSTEOARTHRITIS🐾Osteoarthritis is one of the most common, chronic and painful conditions in dogs and cats. The condition...
16/11/2024

🐾OSTEOARTHRITIS🐾

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common, chronic and painful conditions in dogs and cats. The condition causes long term degeneration of joints and involves many tissues.

Common signs in 🐶:
- Lameness
- Reluctant to jump
- Altered gait
- Reluctance to be touched or petted
- Stiffness on rising

Common signs in 🐱:
- Using a step to get onto the surface instead of jumping
- Increased irritability
- Resents being brushed, patted or touched
- Reluctance to go up or down stairs

OA treatments include:
- Weight management
- Injectable medications (contact your Vet)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (contact your Vet)
- Supplements
- Physical therapy
- Environmental support

⭐️We have a comfy thick bed that will be given to a randomly chosen winner out of our patients who are on arthritis treatment. The winner will be chosen in the next fortnight and we will contact you ⭐️

❗️Important info ❗️
16/11/2024

❗️Important info ❗️

Today is World Diabetes Day 🌏💚While this day was originally designed to increase awareness of the disease in humans it’s...
14/11/2024

Today is World Diabetes Day 🌏💚

While this day was originally designed to increase awareness of the disease in humans it’s also important to make people aware of this disease in our pets 🐶🐱

Diabetes is caused from a shortage of insulin in their bodies. This can be managed through exercise, diet and insulin medication.

Symptoms:
🐾Increased drinking
🐾Increased urination
🐾Increased appetite
🐾Weight loss
🐾Tiredness

If you are concerned that your pet may have diabetes please give us a call to book in an appointment 🗓️

🐈‍⬛Didi🐈‍⬛Didi was in last week for an eye enucleation as she was suffering with something called a ‘melting eye ulcer’....
13/11/2024

🐈‍⬛Didi🐈‍⬛

Didi was in last week for an eye enucleation as she was suffering with something called a ‘melting eye ulcer’.

The most common cause of this is trauma. This may involve being scratched by another pet or poking themselves in the eye on a bush or branch.

Aggressive treatment is required as it is very painful and sometimes surgery may be the only option due to the risk of the eye rupturing.

Didi is recovering well with one eye and is feeling a lot more comfortable 😊

⭐️Pets of the Month Tetbury - Ludo & Sumba⭐️Aren’t they a gorgeous pair?! 😍 Ludo and Sumba both came in for their vaccin...
12/11/2024

⭐️Pets of the Month Tetbury - Ludo & Sumba⭐️

Aren’t they a gorgeous pair?! 😍 Ludo and Sumba both came in for their vaccinations last week.

🦠Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of dogs and other mammals that primarily affects the liver or kidneys. The bacteria is carried mainly by rats and other rodents but can be carried by any mammals including humans.

💧Ingestion of infected urine is the most important means of transmission but it can also pe*****te damaged skin. Dogs can become infected through their skin if swimming in contaminated lakes/rivers.

This can be life threatening, which is why it’s so important to vaccinate before it’s too late 💉

Beautiful Bear came in for a visit and made himself right at home.. Happy Friday 🍂
08/11/2024

Beautiful Bear came in for a visit and made himself right at home.. Happy Friday 🍂

⭐️Malmesbury Pet of the Month - Hector ⭐️Hector came in recently to donate blood to an inpatient who required a blood tr...
08/11/2024

⭐️Malmesbury Pet of the Month - Hector ⭐️

Hector came in recently to donate blood to an inpatient who required a blood transfusion 🩸

Can your dog donate blood? Read the checklist below and if your dog meets the criteria and you’re interested then give us a call for more information 📞

✅Fit and healthy
✅Between 1-8 years old
✅Weigh more than 25kg
✅Have a good temperament
✅Have never travelled outside of the UK and Ireland
✅Vaccinated
✅Not on any medication
✅Has not had a blood transfusion previously

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18-20 High Street
Malmesbury
SN169AU

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01666823165

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Reposting of a recent opportunity. Please share with anyone you know who might be interested in this opportunity working in Malmesbury in our in-house Lab. Full training given. Attention to detail required and someone who would enjoy assisting all our veterinary teams, every morning. More details on our website. https://www.georgevetgroup.co.uk/current-opportunities/

Our fabulous Client Care team is there for our clients, visitors, vets, delivery drivers and all our contractors in person, by email and on the phone. Thank you to Alison, Emma, Emma, Faith, Heather, Jayne, Jill, Kadan, Lynne, Millie, Nicky, Sarah, Stace, Sue, Tracy, Wendy and Wendy in recognition of the fabulous service you provide in an ever changing environment. Happy Veterinary Reception Awareness Day!

Do you like travelling? A bit of "me" time? Here's a role which suits those who would like to make an important contribution to several of our teams and also to our clients. Our team of van drivers cover a lot of miles in a day visiting our own clinics as well as other veterinary practices and some farms. You get to see the countryside and country lanes as well as the main roads. The day can be varied, and subject to change if the roads become congested or closed, so we seek someone who can plan routes but also adapt if things change. You may someone who is looking for a couple of days every week and who would enjoy travelling around the countryside in this lovely part of the world. Please share.

Unfortunately we need to readvertise, owing to a withdrawal by our successful appointee before their start date. It happens! Fortunately though, this is for an additional position as we continue to progress our service provision to our clients. We are not replacing anyone leaving. For more information please visit our page https://www.georgevetgroup.co.uk/current-opportunities/ Please share with anyone you feel would be interested.

Here's a role that receives a lot of interest when an opportunity becomes available. With Libby soon to enrol and begin her student journey as a trainee nurse, we have an opportunity in the team. Head to https://www.georgevetgroup.co.uk/current-opportunities/ for more information. Note the closing date is 7th June and all applications with CV and cover letter to Emily Oswald - details on our page. Please share!

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