Best Friends Veterinary Group East

Best Friends Veterinary Group East We are a group of veterinary practices across the East of England, here for you and your pets! Please contact your local branch for more information.

We are a group of practices across the East of England, linked by our commitment to providing the very best care for your pets. We opened our first practice in 1991, Broadway Veterinary Practice in Peterborough. From there we have opened branches across Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, every one boasting fantastic teams who share a passion for helping pets and their owners to live healthy, happy l

ives. We're a friendly, helpful, established team who are passionate about animal welfare and health. With an experienced Vet and Vet Nurse team we are pleased to be approved under the RCVS Practice Standards Service. At each of our practices you can expect the highest standards, with experienced vets and nurses offering vaccinations, microchipping, flea and worm treatment, neutering and more, as well as specific services based on each branch’s facilities. We look forward to meeting you and your pet, and welcoming you as Best Friends!

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03/06/2024

The time is here! We are asking all of our lovely followers to please like and follow our new chapter so we can continue our journey with you all!

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28/05/2024

Here is our Ellea... 😜

My name is Ellea and I have always wanted to become a veterinary nurse from an early age. From the age of around 5 I always begged my parents to add to my collection of 'Animal Hospital' toys so I could learn how to take care of sick animals. I have grown up with a variety of different animals from dogs, Shetland ponies, donkeys and even llamas and alpacas and it was my job to look after them all and make sure that they had everything they needed. My childhood consisted of being outside all day every day messing around on the farm and just going for a walk around the yard with the family labrador and border collie.
I am very grateful to be in the position I am now and cannot wait to start studying in the near future!

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27/05/2024
25/05/2024

This is where it began for Sarah ... 😎

I have always had pets in my life. During my childhood I had cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, mice, hamsters, gerbils, budgies, goldfish and stick insects. (Plus for a few hours each trip to the beach I'd 'own' whatever I caught in the rockpools, mostly crabs) My best friend lived on a working farm, so I had weekends playing with horses, sheep and cows. I spent all my free time with my pets, taking an interest in their health and happiness. I spent hours making up fun games and even dressing a few cats in clothing (sorry about that Mau Mau). I made many mazes for the mice, hamsters and gerbils out of video cassettes and newspaper and taught my cats Mr Widget, Ratbag and Tabby Two Trees, to play fetch up and down the stairs.
Probably the first moment I knew I wanted to go into the Veterinary industry was when my cat Ratbag decided to wake me up at silly o'clock chewing a placenta on my other pillow. She had given birth to three little bundles in my bed while I slept. Fast forward a few years to my first day on work experience, at that point I didn't really know what a vet nurse was. I spent my first day shadowing the vet. Morning of consultations (I became a pro at cleaning the room between patients) and then we the procedures, a neuter and a dental. Midway through the dental I suddenly felt myself passing out. The excitement of being in my dream environment coupled with a lack of food made me faint. The lovely nurse Heather looked after me and we got chatting about her role. She leant me her nursing bible to have a read of while they finished the dental and I had another cup of sweet tea. I was hooked, I shadowed her for the rest of my time there. I saw just how much more patient time you got compared to the vet. Nursing was the way for me, I wanted to be looking after the patients. To nurse the patients. Fast forward a few more years and I went off to university to study a foundation degree in veterinary nursing. The studying was hard, but after a few years I qualified and the rest as they say, is history.

22/05/2024

🩺🏥A unique opportunity has arisen for a veterinary surgeon to join our Wisbech team on a full or part time basis 🏥🩺

The Best Friends group is made up of 3 RCVS accredited branch practices all linked by our commitment to providing the very best care to our patients.

At our Wisbech branch our friendly and supportive team consists of 2 FTE vets made up of 3 vets, 3 RVNs,1 SVN, a VCA, plus three receptionists.

Peterborough is only 23 miles away and there are good transport links to London and the beautiful Norfolk coast.

To get in touch about this exciting new opportunity or for any further information, please email the hiring manager on [email protected]

22/05/2024

Where it began for Louise 💜

I have always been drawn to animals of all shapes and sizes. As a child I wanted to feed, walk and play with the dogs. As I grew up, I became more interested in the care side of pet ownership and decided Veterinary Nursing was the dream job for me. As a result, I worked for 10 years to afford my college fees and have never looked back.

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15/05/2024

Where it began for Amanda 😍

Both sides of my family have always kept animals – one side of the family were the horse keepers and the other the shepherds during WW2. My Grandparents had dogs when I was growing up and my first pet was a stray ginger cat closely followed by a Dalmation puppy called Dotty, a rabbit, fish, gerbils, fancy mice and more recently Shetland sheep, a horse, a dog of our own called Rolley and some hens! I knew that I would like to work with animals from an early age and that lead to choosing to do a Vet Nursing degree at uni, and things have progressed from there!

Follow this link to see more - https://www.facebook.com/share/RBfV7Bp56nb7cNay/

April's Brave pet of the Month!Meet BessBess is a 13 year old Staffie and a very sweet girl.On the 10th of April, she wa...
09/05/2024

April's Brave pet of the Month!

Meet Bess

Bess is a 13 year old Staffie and a very sweet girl.

On the 10th of April, she was out for a leisurely stroll with her Mum, when out of nowhere two loose dogs came running towards her.

These dogs were not inviting Bess to play. Instead, they set upon her aggressively and poor Bess was under attack.

Bess’ Mum was obviously horrified and worried for her girl.

With no owner in sight, it was up to her to get Bess free and to safety. I think we can all agree this is every owner’s worst nightmare, and a very scary and dangerous situation to be in.

After getting Bess to a safe place, her Mum checked her over for injuries. She discovered multiple bite and scratch wounds, some of which were deep and bleeding heavily.

Bess was brought straight to us for emergency treatment.

On examination, the vet noted wounds of varying severity to Bess’ neck and hind legs. There was also a lot of bruising already present around the head area.

The physical wounds were not the only concern, Bess was clearly in shock at what had just happened and was displaying some worrying symptoms. She was very flat, had pale mucous membranes, a slow heartrate and a condition called nystagmus where the eyes dart around uncontrollably. This can be present in patients who have a brain injury, so it was important to monitor Bess for other neurological signs.

The most important thing at this stage was to make Bess as comfortable as possible.

She was given strong pain relief and antibiotics.

The team quickly got to work on the wounds as well. Luckily, there was no active bleeding at this time, so the risk of bleeding out externally was not a threat to life. This was down to the quick thinking of Bess’ parents who applied pressure and bandages to the wounds, prior to bringing her to us.

Given the fact Bess was not 100% stable at the time, it was deemed safer to treat her without putting her through an anaesthetic, as the risks would have been greatly increased.

She was one brave little soldier and tolerated this well!!!

Her wounds were clipped to remove the hair and flushed with saline and iodine to get rid of any small bits of debris from inside the wounds. This also helps to flush out bacteria as dog bites are high risk from infection.

The larger wounds were stapled to help them to heal, by bringing the skin edges together and keeping them in place. Staples are also a good choice for this type of wound, as they leave “gaps” to allow for drainage of pockets of infection and reduce inflammation.

Due to the loss of blood and low heart rate from the shock of the event, Bess was given fluids to help replace lost fluids, and increase blood flow which helps with oxygen delivery to protect and support the internal organs.

Bess started to improve and was well enough to go home to recover in the comfort of her own home. Her parents had a long night ahead with monitoring her progress, and of course lots of TLC!

The next day Bess came for her check-up.

Despite still being quiet and sore, she was showing signs of improvement. Her colour was back to normal and her heart rate had increased.

The wounds were checked again, given a clean and a few more staples were applied. Once again, Bess was a little star and tolerated this well.

As wound healing is a slow process, the vet regularly checked Bess and kept on top of wound health by removing dead/dying tissue, cleaning and stapling where required.

Bess’ parents continued to medicate her at home with antibiotics and pain relief, and gradually Bess showed more and more improvement every day.

She still has a little way to go to be fully recovered, but she has come on leaps and bounds.

Bess, you have been through the ringer and come out the other side with such bravery and tolerance. We are all very proud of you, and feel you deserve recognition for being such a little trooper!!

Our Receptionists AKA the heartbeat of our practice 🌟👏 ​Today we honour the friendly faces who keep things running smoot...
08/05/2024

Our Receptionists AKA the heartbeat of our practice 🌟👏 ​

Today we honour the friendly faces who keep things running smoothly at our practice and are integral members of the VetPartners family. Drop a note below to show your appreciation for our front-desk heroes! 🐾

May the 4th be with you!Even in a galaxy far, far away, pets need care. Our team is here for your furry companions, ensu...
04/05/2024

May the 4th be with you!

Even in a galaxy far, far away, pets need care. Our team is here for your furry companions, ensuring they stay happy and healthy in our own little corner of the universe!

Hats Off to Our Vet Nurses!May is veterinary nurse awareness month. However a single month can't contain the countless r...
01/05/2024

Hats Off to Our Vet Nurses!

May is veterinary nurse awareness month. However a single month can't contain the countless roles our vet nurses master daily. From caregiver to comforter, their duties are as varied as their expertise. Check out our graphic for a glimpse into the many hats they wear!

At Best Friends, we salute our vet nurses not just during , but every day of the year 🐾

Mark 10th June in your 2024 calendar, as this is when you need to have your cat microchipped for.Not doing so before the...
26/04/2024

Mark 10th June in your 2024 calendar, as this is when you need to have your cat microchipped for.

Not doing so before the above deadline, could result in a £500 fine!
So please save your wallet and get in touch today.

Please show your appreciation for our amazing receptionists 💜
25/04/2024

Please show your appreciation for our amazing receptionists 💜

This week is veterinary receptionist week, so we would like to take a minute to celebrate our amazing receptionists and ...
23/04/2024

This week is veterinary receptionist week, so we would like to take a minute to celebrate our amazing receptionists and everything they do.

As seen in the graphic, the shear number of jobs our vet reception team may have to deal with is unbelievable and we’d be completely lost without them.

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Here is our Ellea... 😜 My name is Ellea and I have always wanted to become a veterinary nurse from an early age. From the age of around 5 I always begged my parents to add to my collection of 'Animal Hospital' toys so I could learn how to take care of sick animals. I have grown up with a variety of different animals from dogs, Shetland ponies, donkeys and even llamas and alpacas and it was my job to look after them all and make sure that they had everything they needed. My childhood consisted of being outside all day every day messing around on the farm and just going for a walk around the yard with the family labrador and border collie. I am very grateful to be in the position I am now and cannot wait to start studying in the near future! Follow for more https://www.facebook.com/share/RBfV7Bp56nb7cNay/ #AllYouNeneIsLove

This is where it began for Sarah ... 😎 I have always had pets in my life. During my childhood I had cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, mice, hamsters, gerbils, budgies, goldfish and stick insects. (Plus for a few hours each trip to the beach I'd 'own' whatever I caught in the rockpools, mostly crabs) My best friend lived on a working farm, so I had weekends playing with horses, sheep and cows. I spent all my free time with my pets, taking an interest in their health and happiness. I spent hours making up fun games and even dressing a few cats in clothing (sorry about that Mau Mau). I made many mazes for the mice, hamsters and gerbils out of video cassettes and newspaper and taught my cats Mr Widget, Ratbag and Tabby Two Trees, to play fetch up and down the stairs. Probably the first moment I knew I wanted to go into the Veterinary industry was when my cat Ratbag decided to wake me up at silly o'clock chewing a placenta on my other pillow. She had given birth to three little bundles in my bed while I slept. Fast forward a few years to my first day on work experience, at that point I didn't really know what a vet nurse was. I spent my first day shadowing the vet. Morning of consultations (I became a pro at cleaning the room between patients) and then we the procedures, a neuter and a dental. Midway through the dental I suddenly felt myself passing out. The excitement of being in my dream environment coupled with a lack of food made me faint. The lovely nurse Heather looked after me and we got chatting about her role. She leant me her nursing bible to have a read of while they finished the dental and I had another cup of sweet tea. I was hooked, I shadowed her for the rest of my time there. I saw just how much more patient time you got compared to the vet. Nursing was the way for me, I wanted to be looking after the patients. To nurse the patients. Fast forward a few more years and I went off to university to study a foundation degree in veterinary nursing

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Where it began for Louise 💜 I have always been drawn to animals of all shapes and sizes. As a child I wanted to feed, walk and play with the dogs. As I grew up, I became more interested in the care side of pet ownership and decided Veterinary Nursing was the dream job for me. As a result, I worked for 10 years to afford my college fees and have never looked back. Follow this link for more https://www.facebook.com/share/RBfV7Bp56nb7cNay/ #AllYouNeneIsLove

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Where it began for Amanda 😍 Both sides of my family have always kept animals – one side of the family were the horse keepers and the other the shepherds during WW2. My Grandparents had dogs when I was growing up and my first pet was a stray ginger cat closely followed by a Dalmation puppy called Dotty, a rabbit, fish, gerbils, fancy mice and more recently Shetland sheep, a horse, a dog of our own called Rolley and some hens! I knew that I would like to work with animals from an early age and that lead to choosing to do a Vet Nursing degree at uni, and things have progressed from there! Follow this link to see more - https://www.facebook.com/share/RBfV7Bp56nb7cNay/ #AllYouNeneIsLove

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Scabies in pets, also known as sarcoptic mange, is a contagious skin condition caused by the pesky Sarcoptes scabiei mites These microscopic troublemakers burrow into the skin, causing intense itching and discomfort for our furry friends. Note: Although pet scabies is caused by a different species to those that infect people, they're from the same family of mites and can still cause skin irritations in humans. It's crucial to consult your vet for a proper diagnosis and tailored treatment plan for your beloved pet. Let's keep our pets happy, healthy, and itch-free!

An extra day to show how much we ❤️ our pets? RESULT! 🙌 A cheeky pet treat? a new toy? extra strokes? How are you making use of our bonus day this year? #LeapYearLove #PetWellness

Blue Monday The love of a cat is a special one and we thank you every day but especially on #bluemonday

Neutering Offer! Until the end of February we are offering discounts on dog castrations and spays. Please note these offers are only available from our Peterborough branch. To take advantage of this great deal call 01733 562904 or email [email protected]

⚠️ This is a reminder that our Spalding branch will close from 1st September 2023. Your nearest branch will be Peterborough which you can find all the information about the great team below. ⬇️ 📍Best Friends, Peterborough 158 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 4DG Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 7pm Saturday: 8.30am – 12pm 📱 01733 562904 📧 [email protected] You can follow the Peterborough team here: www.facebook.com/BestFriendsEast

With the difficult decision to close the Spalding branch, we wanted to introduce the great team at Peterborough and what to expect 👇 ✅ Complimentary ambulance transfers to our out of hours provider. ✅ Separate cat and dog waiting rooms. ✅ Top-notch equipment, including digital x-ray and ultrasound scanners, endoscopes, air-driven dental machines, therapeutic lasers, and a full laboratory suite. ✅ And so much more! The dedicated and welcoming Peterborough team genuinely care about their patients, and work alongside visiting specialists in orthopaedics, cardiology and ophthalmology. ❤️ Follow the team here: www.facebook.com/BestFriendsEast

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The term veterinary nurse is a contentious conversation in the vet world. . Registered veterinary nurses and student veterinary nurses are registered with the royal college of veterinary surgeons. They are regulated by them in terms of their conduct and keeping up-to-date with training. The term veterinary nurse is a contentious conversation in the vet world as anyone can use this term, even if not qualified or registered. Efforts have been made to change this, and we fully support this; our nursing team deserves to have their title protected and for pet owners to know your vet nurse is fully qualified to look after your beloved pet. Registered vet nurses RVN and registered student nurses RSVN are always qualified and trained. #vetnurse #vnam #vnam2023 #EmpowerOurVNs #vetlife

True or False, did you get it right? Let us know in the comments . . . . This is known as schedule 3 procedures in practice and further solidifies why our vet nurses are just fantastic! #vetnurse #vnam #vnam2023 #EmpowerOurVNs #vetlife

Part 2 of what registered veterinary nurses can do under Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act ⏬ 💚 Suturing simple wounds 💚 Removing uncomplicated lumps 💚 Taking samples such as skin biopsies, scrapes, plucks, and needle samples to help the vets diagnosis 💚 Dental hygiene procedures and dental radiographs 💚 Taking radiographs 💚 Helping owners Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, renal disease, and obesity As a registered veterinary nurse, specific medical procedures can be delegated to you by a veterinary surgeon under Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.

National Walking Day Walking an elderly arthritic dog? Here are some top tips: Your dog doesn’t link hours of zoomies to pain later on, and it is up to us, the owners, to help them out. Keeping moving at constant regular intervals is essential to keeping stiffness down and getting the blood flowing. However, every dog is unique, so a tailored exercise plan is a great way to ensure your dog gets the correct amount of exercise without causing discomfort.

National Puppy Day Show us pictures of your puppies for #nationalpuppyday

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Best Friends March

Our Best Friends March practice serves a bustling market town in the Cambridgeshire fens, 30 minutes from Peterborough. There has been a Vet practice on this site for around 40 years, and we’re proud to continue this tradition as part of the Best Friends Group. We care for dogs, cats, birds, exotics and small furries. As a local Vet we look after a variety of pets in the region, including the guard dogs at Whitemoor High Security Prison! We’re a friendly, helpful, established team who are passionate about animal welfare and health. With an experienced Vet and Vet Nurse team we are pleased to be approved under the RCVS Practice Standards Service. We are open on Saturdays and Sundays and have ample car parking.

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