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Bridge Veterinary Practice Ltd

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Bridge Veterinary Practice Ltd Bridge Veterinary Practice opened in October 1986 by Annie & Brian Thompson.
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Back then Brian was a small animal and equine vet covering Wroxham and the surrounding areas. Annie was the receptionist and nurse and from there the practice has grown. Changes and shifts within the veterinary profession saw vets diversify in large animal, equine and small animal practice; thus the practice became the small animal practice it is today. Lots of the staff have been with Bridge for

over twelve years. David Martin joined the practice back in November 2004 as a small animal vet, his role changed over the years to lead vet and then in November 2015 when Brian and Annie retired, David purchased the practice to become lead vet and director, along with his wife, friends and colleagues Roger Bannock and Tom Robertson. David and Marie Martin, with the help and support of their colleagues have ensured Bridge continues as a friendly family run, independent practice offering a full range of ﬁrst opinion veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits and family pets, along with providing a personal, caring environment for the treatment and well being of all your pets.

06/12/2024

⚠️ Microchipping scam ⚠️

If you receive an email from Petchip.network advising that your pet’s microchip registration has expired and you need to pay for it to be updated PLEASE IGNORE - THIS IS A SCAM. The email comes with a link taking you to a page showing your pet’s name, microchip number, your contact number and looks very convincing.

There is a list of approved databases on gov.uk

Typically you would only pay a fee on first registering your pet or if you contacted the company to update your details.

It is important to keep your pet’s microchip contact details up to date including if you move address or change phone number/email address. Please contact your microchip provider direct to update your details.

05/12/2024

International Volunteer Day

It is such a rewarding thing to do to volunteer your time to help others. At this time of year it is more important than ever to support both animals and humans. Here at Bridge vets we have three team members that volunteer for StreetVet supporting the pets of the homeless community. Our patient care assistant Lynn also volunteers for Park Run at the weekend.

Most rescue centres would also gratefully receive donations of toys and food to treat the pets in their care at Christmas if you are looking for a way to help contribute.

01/12/2024

🎄 National Christmas lights day 🎄

Has anyone else put up their Christmas decorations yet? Here are some of our staff pets getting into the festive spirit - we would love to see your photos.

28/11/2024

🐶 Boycie 🐶

Vet Sophie was very pleased to meet Boycie recently - even if he did think her stethoscope looked quite tasty 😂. I think it safe to say he really enjoyed his visit with us.

25/11/2024

🐶 Biscuit 🐶

Biscuit needed a nail clip when he came in for his booster recently. He was such a good boy and very much enjoyed his treats while the nurses gave him a pedicure.

21/11/2024

☃️ Snowy weather ☃️

It looks so lovely when it snows - there are a few things you may want to consider for your pets as the temperatures start to drop.

🐶 Dogs 🐶
Use coats and jumpers for shorthaired breeds.
Stay away from frozen ponds and lakes
Check paws after walking in the snow for compacted snow
Remember antifreeze and rock salt can be poisonous for your pets.

🐱 Cats 🐱
Keep bedding away from cold draughts
Before setting off in your car tap the bonnet and check the wheels for sleeping cats - they like to crawl up there and sleep on a warm engine.

🐰 Rabbits and Guinea pigs 🐰
Need extra bedding for warmth
Insulate hutches
As the temperature drops consider moving hutches into sheds or garages.

If you have any photos of your pets enjoying the snow we would love to see them. Here are some of our staff pets enjoying the snowy weather.

18/11/2024

💚 Bodie 💚

Not all dogs enjoy coming to see us and some can find it quite stressful. The beautiful Bodie can find it quite overwhelming at the vets so we worked with her owners to try and make the visit as calm as possible. We were very pleased to receive some lovely feedback from her owners and this gorgeous picture of her relaxing at home afterwards.

Well done Bodie - you were a superstar ⭐️

15/11/2024

❓Name the puppy❓

We thought we would have a bit of Friday fun.

Student nurse Sophie is getting a new puppy soon and is yet to come up with a name for him and she would love to hear your suggestions - let us know in the comments if you have a great name. We will let you know if she goes with your idea.

14/11/2024

🌃 Dark Evenings 🌃

With the evenings now getting darker we thought we would share a few top tips for walking your dog in the dark.

🔦 Take a torch with you or better yet a head lamp to keep your hands free.
🦺 Wear light colour clothing and a reflective jacket or sash.
🦮 Consider purchasing a reflective or light up collar, lead or coat for your dog. We are now stocking these so feel free to pop in and pick up a lead or collar from us.
👀 Dogs have better night vision than us and may see things that we can’t, be prepared for them to dart off.

11/11/2024

Remembrance Day

Today is dedicated to honouring military personnel who lost their lives in service to their country. Wearing a poppy is a show of support for the service and sacrifice of our armed forces, veterans and their families. It represents all those who lost their lives on active service, from the beginning of the First World War right up to present day.

We would also like to take a moment to remember the animals that also served and invite you to join us.

06/11/2024

National Stress Awareness Day

While stress can sometimes serve as a helpful motivator, too much of it can negatively impact our mood, body and mind.

This is where our pets play an important role. They can greatly help reduce stress and boost mental well-being. Interacting with pets has a soothing effect on the body, helping to lower blood pressure, ease anxiety and increase feelings of social support.

Petting or cuddling animals can release oxytocin , a hormone that promotes relaxation and bonding, while also lowering cortisol levels, which are linked to stress.

Feeling stressed? Take a few extra moments today to cuddle your pet and ease those feelings of tension.

05/11/2024

🎆 This radio program is repeated again this evening for those that may need it 🎆

02/11/2024

🎆Just a reminder that this program will be on this evening if anyone needs it for their pets🎆

31/10/2024

There’s lots of spooky goings on today!!

👻 Lena says if you can’t beat them, then join them 👻

She is the cutest ghost that we have seen.

31/10/2024

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃

Here are some of our staff pets getting into the Halloween spirit.

27/10/2024

🐈‍⬛ Black Cat Day 🐈‍⬛

How is it that black cats take the longest to find homes? We think they are simply stunning - but don’t just take our word for it, check out Eden and Odin who were in with us recently.

22/10/2024

Have you lost a tortoise?

We have had a very friendly Mediterranean tortoise brought in to us this afternoon. It was found at Eaton Park.

It is roughly 16cm long and 12cm in width and sadly no microchip found.

If you think it is your tortoise then please call us on 01603 783920. Proof of ownership will of course be required.

21/10/2024

💚 Lily and Toby 💚

These two superstars very kindly donated blood to the practice recently that we could use for other patients. We are incredibly grateful to them and their wonderful owners for being so generous. They both had excellent taste in toys too!!

Address

63 Norwich Road, Wroxham
Norwich
NR128RX

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8am - 6:30pm
Friday	8am - 6:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+441603783920

Website

http://www.bridgevet.co.uk/

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💚 National Pet Tricks Day 💚 Here is Deputy Practice Manager Claire’s dog Fred learning to ride a skateboard. Did you know teaching your pet tricks can be a fabulous way to bond with them. Can your pet do any tricks? We would love to see them.

💚 National Pet Bird Day 💚 This is Marley and she belongs to student nurse Casey. I think she can be quite a character and certainly keeps Casey on her toes!! Today is a chance to recognise and celebrate the joy that being a bird’s pet parent can bring to your life.

Grass seed season is well and truly underway! We are seeing lots of dogs with grass seeds stuck in ears and paws. Here is one of our vets removing one from the ear last week. These pesky seeds are sharp and can really cause lots of irritation if left. Try to avoid areas of long grass on dog walks and thoroughly check your dog when you get home. Long haired dogs are most at risk. #veterinary #bridgeveterinarypractice #grassseed

🎇 Happy New Year 🎇 As 2023 comes to a close we would just like to say Happy New Year to all of our wonderful clients. Thank you for your custom and support over the last year - we really do appreciate it. We are very much looking forward to caring for your pets again in 2024. From all at Bridge Vets

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Our Story

Bridge Veterinary Practice opened in October 1986 by Annie & Brian Thompson. Back then Brian was a small animal and equine vet covering Wroxham and the surrounding areas. Annie was the receptionist and nurse and from there the practice has grown. Changes and shifts within the veterinary profession saw vets focusing on large animal, equine or small animal practice; thus the practice became the small animal practice it is today. Lots of the staff have been with Bridge for over twelve years. David Martin joined the practice back in November 2004 as a small animal vet, his role changed over the years to lead vet and then in November 2015 when Brian and Annie retired, David purchased the practice to become lead vet and director, along with his friends and colleagues Roger Bannock and Tom Robertson. David and Marie Martin, with the help and support of their colleagues have ensured Bridge continues as a friendly family run, independent practice offering a full range of ﬁrst opinion veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits and family pets, along with providing a personal, caring environment for the treatment and well being of all your pets.