OrtonVets

29/10/2024

Join us in wishing the vet, George, a very happy birthday!!!🥳 🥳🥳

30/09/2024

With Justdogz – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

26/09/2024

We're sure you have seen the signage 👀

Sostrene Grene is coming to Queensgate Shopping Centre!

Keep your eyes peeled on our socials for the opening information, in the meantime comment below 🛍️if you can't wait to explore

26/09/2024

It's mushroom season!

19/09/2024

23/08/2024

Good evening , sorry for any inconvenience created but we will be closed tomorrow due to late ill absence. Will be still answering your calls from 9 till 12 as normal. Will see you all back on the 27th of August.

13/08/2024

Good morning everyone,

Hope you’ve all been enjoying this glorious weather! Hopefully it stays longer ☀️

We at OrtonVets just wanted to wholeheartedly say thank you to you all for your support, it’s been 2 years since we opened, already! 🫣

We wanted to take the time to tell you all we are now in the care of 5000 of your beloved pets and still climbing!

So thank you all, for your patience and support with us 🐶 🐱 🐰

17/07/2024

From 22nd July 2024 we will be partnering with VetsNow to provide an out-of-hours emergency service to our clients. VetsNow in Peterborough are a team experienced in emergency and critical care.

We believe focusing on our resources in the daytime will enable us to provide a better service of veterinary care to you and your pet, leaving VetsNow dedicated to providing you and your pet with access to a vet out-of-hours.

During our out-of-hours please call our practice number as normal and a phone number will be provided. VetsNow will cover overnight, weekends and bank holidays.

Thank you for your continued support 🐱 🐶 🐰

16/06/2024

Neya

Hi Justine

It was good to speak to you earlier today.

Neya is nearly fourteen months, and I can honestly say that I don’t know what I would do without her now.

We go everywhere together, and as my trainee Assistance Dog, and extra heartbeat at home, she plays a huge part in my life.

She accompanies me to Chapel, choir practices, and singing lessons every week, and when the choir performed the Pirates of Penzance for three nights last April, she sat with me in the chorus. Her behaviour was, as always exemplary, just as it was when we went to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

I also take her shopping, and she is happy to trot along beside the trolley or ride on the foot plate of my mobility scooter.

We are working towards the ADAA Access Assessment, which will, if she passes, make it easier to convince people that she is an Assistance Dog, and does know how to behave in places where most other dogs don’t even go.

She is also learning to perform tasks at home, and has recently perfected the art of closing doors, taking my socks off (but wanting to keep them) and getting the clothes out of the washing machine (so that she can run off with the ball that holds the washing liquid).

So in short, she is my very best friend and an amazing little dog, that has the funniest personality, and is loved by everyone she meets.

Thank you for her!

Regards

Ruth

13/06/2024

Happy 8th birthday to winter
And her siblings
Obviously they are called summer spring & autumn x

12/05/2024

03/05/2024

Reminder that the practice is closed on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May. For emergencies please call 01733792866 where you will receive the out of hours contact.

09/04/2024

Good afternoon,

We have had a male entire staffie bought into us brindle and white, wearing a red collar. Found in the Ortons.

He is microchipped but details are incorrect.

If you guys could share that would be really helpful.

02/04/2024

Hope everyone had a great Easter.

To make everyone aware, we will be closed temporarily on the 2 following Saturdays.

6th & 13th of April.

Open again as normal from the 20th.

OOH will be provided we before.

01/11/2023

The details and dates of the XL Bully ban in England and Wales have been announced.

Here is what you and your clients need to know;

From 31st December 2023 it will be against the law to sell, abandon, giveaway or breed from an XL Bully

Owners of XL Bullies will be required to registered them for a 'Certificate of Exemption' and have them neutered, microchipped and only walk them in public places if they are on a lead and muzzled

Dogs who are less than a year old on 31st January 2024 need to be neutered by 31st December 2024.

Dogs who are over a year old on 31st January 2024 need to be neutered by 30th June 2024.

Owners must also take out Third Party Insurance against their dog attacking other people. This is provided via Dogs Trust membership and costs £25 a year

The exemption certificates will need to be signed by their vet to confirm neutering has taken place.

This needs to be done by 31st January 2024 and will costs £92.40. Details on how to apply for and complete the forms have not yet been released.

If stray XL Bullies are brought into the clinic, you need to contact the local dog warden who has the responsibility for them

If owners chose to euthanase their XL Bully rather than comply with these regulations, there is a fund of £200 per dog to cover the costs. Both the owner and the vet will need to complete an application for this, again the exact details of how we do this haven't been released.

A definition of how to identify an XL Bully dog has also been released. This is somewhat vague because these dogs aren't a breed but considered a type. They will not have to fulfill all the criteria to be defined as an XL. If there is any question as to whether a dog is an XL Bully, the current advice is to assume it is and adhere to the regulations.

As with the other dogs covered by the DDA, there are trained Dog Legislation Officers who are the official arbiters of defining a dog. Again, we haven't been given information on what to do if there is confusion over whether a dog is an XL Bully but it is likely you will need to contact your local officer though your local police force.

It is likely that many insurance companies will no longer cover XL Bullies as they are a banned breed. We will need to let our owners know this and to check with their company to see what their decision is.

Here are some useful links;

The official government announcement; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-for-the-ban-on-xl-bully-dogs

Dogs Trust Membership; https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/support-us/membership

Muzzle training information; https://muzzleupproject.com/ and https://www.themuzzlemovement.com/

27/10/2023

Today we shine a spotlight on all black cats. Sadly, they're often overlooked, but we know just how special and loving they can be. If you've adopted a black cat from us, please share their photos and stories. Let's celebrate these wonderful kitties today! 🖤

20/10/2023

Good evening all!

Just to make you all and as many aware we will not have a vet attending the practice on Tuesday the 24th, this is an unfortunate circumstance and is only temporary, we will be open as normal for anyone collecting medication, the phones will also be open to book future appointments. We kindly have another practice to help us with any emergencies.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused, but thank you all so much for your loyalty!

Have a lovely weekend!

09/09/2023

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our growing and friendly team. Please send us your CV at [email protected]

03/08/2023

Did you know?

Our Vet George is now an ‘OV’.

What does this mean?

An OV is an ‘Official Veterinarian’ a Vet certified to carry out work on behalf of the government. Not all Vets are OV as extra qualifications have to be acquired.

This means that an OV can issue Animal health certificates for travel to EU & non EU countries. These AHC can only be issued within 10 days of the travelling date and if the animal has been covered with Rabies vaccination 21 days prior to travel.

It requires a lot of paperwork so plenty of notice is very much appreciated. 😁

There is lots of information in more detail on our website, www.ortonvets.co.uk

Or give us a call!

31/07/2023

We apologise for anyone who tried to call on Saturday 29th July, we were closed. But for some reason the voice message decided to turn off on the Saturday through to Sunday.

Technology 🤦🏼‍♀️

Apologies again, thank you for all your continued support though, we will have been open a year already on the 13th August. 😳😇

28/07/2023

Just to make you all aware, we will be closed on Saturday 29th July, continue to call 01733792866 for emergencies, where there will be a contact number to provide out of hours care.

Thank you all 🐶🐱🐰

17/05/2023

Found Broadway Yaxley, young male entire black & white kitty. No microchip. Sadly was hit by a car and injuries were too severe, he passed away. Will be held with us for 1 week, please contact us if you think he may be yours. 01733 792866