Our professional team is committed to providing quality care and treatment to your pet who we consider to be a member of your family.
10/10/2025
🎈 Happy world veterinary nurse day! 🎈
The unsung heroes of the industry - thank you for your hard work and dedication!
Here are just two of our wonderful nurses helping out little Jake. Let’s show them some love 🩷
08/10/2025
Spooky season has arrived at Valentine Vets! 👻
It can be a tricky season for some pets, particularly anxious ones, so why not treat them to one our new toys available to buy at the Castleton branch! 🎃
07/10/2025
‼️NOTICE‼️
Just a reminder that the Middleton practice will be closing at 2:30 today but the Castleton branch remains open as usual.
Thank you!
06/10/2025
NOTICE:
The Middleton branch will be closing early at 2:30pm tomorrow (07/10/2025) - if you have any medications to collect or queries to discuss please try and call in before this time!
The Castleton branch remains open as normal.
Thank you!
Valentine’s
01/10/2025
It’s National Walk Your Dog Week… the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy autumn strolls with your four-legged friend!
To keep every walk safe and happy this season, here are a few top tips:
Stay Warm: Ensure your pet is comfortable and warm withappropriate clothing, especially if they have short fur
Watch Out for Hazards: Be mindful of fallen leaves, which can hide potential dangers like sharp objects or holes 🕳️
Stay on Leash: With wildlife more active, keep your pet on a leash to prevent unexpected chases 🐿️
Hydrate: Bring water for your pet, as they can still get thirsty even in cooler weather 💦
Check for Ticks: Ticks may still be active in October so keep up your tick checks after each walk!
Enjoy the beautiful season safely with your pet and share your photos with us!
30/09/2025
Well done to Alice, our newly registered veterinary nurse who qualified on the 17th September! 🎉
You can now get booked in with Alice for any nurse clinics such as weight checks and nail trims so call us on 01706521117!
Congratulations 🤩
12/09/2025
🤎 little Minnie has been back for her 2nd vaccination today 🐵💉
09/09/2025
🖤 handsome Doug visited us today for his yearly booster 💉 I think he's the quietest Dachshund we've met!
02/09/2025
22/08/2025
Happy Friday from Cali 🐾
(only 22 more Fridays until Christmas ✨️)
Here's your Friday reminder to:
• top up the treat jar 🧁
• check you have enough of your pets medication 💊
• book any required appointments & annual booster vaccines 💉
Have a pawsome weekend 🩷
21/08/2025
Gorgeous Grace is on our Pet Health Plan so visits us monthly for weighing and her parasite treatment 🕷
We've loved watching her grow up over the past couple of months 🖤
19/08/2025
Today we received the most beautiful card and box of chocolates from a lovely family that recently had to say goodbye to their beloved dog.
Saying goodbye to a pet is incredibly difficult, and we are so grateful for the trust you place in us to be a part of their journey.
Your kindness and gratitude, especially during such a heartbreaking time, reminds us why we do what we do and it means the world to our team. 🐾💐
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Our veterinary practice was opened in 1987 by Gerald Valentine (having moved from his previous surgery in Heywood to the more spacious facilities here in Castleton). He was joined in 1993 by Simon Cogan and, 10 years later by Adam Deavin). In 2003, Gary Dybdall came on board, as 15-yeard old completing his work experience for school. In 2004, Gary worked for Valentine’s by cleaning kennels until 2005, when he left to do his training. He returned to us in May 2016 as a full-time qualified vet.
Together the partnership offers you over 60 years of veterinary experience with the emphasis on good communication and a caring attitude.
The practice deals with all aspects of small animal veterinary medicine and surgery at a well equipped, convenient site.
We have a large adjacent carpark for free easy parking so feel free to pop in and see us.