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Riverside Veterinary Centre

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Riverside Veterinary Centre

Riverside Veterinary Centre was established in 1997 & is the only independent veterinary practice located within Stratford upon Avon.
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We take pride in offering a bespoke service whilst delivering a high standard of care and helpful advice for your pets.

31/07/2024

Do you know about the Hill's Loyalty Scheme?

You directly receive money back having purchased your pet's Hills pet food from us! Sign up and register using this link https://www.hills4me.co.uk/users/sign_in and simply upload the receipt/s we email to you. Our vet clinic id is 21391.

Need a bit of help or got any questions? Please just ask our team, we're here to help.

21/06/2024

Look at these 'orrible critters 😕

Alice, Veterinary Nurse has successfully removed these ticks from a spaniel today.

During summer ticks are active multiplying quickly in warm, moist conditions. As we all spend more time outdoors there's a higher chance your dog will bring these unwanted pests indoors. Tick bites can become infected for pets.

Ticks can lead to lymes disease for us, and can be found all over the UK, and if we're bitten by a tick it can be months later when we start to feel unwell.

This spaniel's owner was keen to prevent further ticks for his dog and family and we supplied parasitic treatment to that last 12 weeks. We'll be sending a text when it's due again.

Worried about fleas, ticks and worms on your dog or cat? Not sure when you last treated your pet? Give our team a call 01789 299455.

19/06/2024

George is looking GREAT! Meet George who has successfully lost weight.

He came in to see us for his annual booster vaccination and health check as a 3 year old last summer and weighed in at 6.8kg. Dai explained that the additional weight could have an impact longterm on his joints and vital organs, potentially leading to diabetes. George's owners were keen to address the issue and asked for advice. As it's important that cats loose weight gradually rather than crash diet, Dai recommended Hills Feline Metabolic as it supports easy weight loss gradually. Cats lose weight without excessively reducing their portion size. It also keeps the weight off long term which means George has more energy to actively play. George and his owners regularly attended free of charge weight checks with our nursing team every couple of months to ensure he stayed on track and adjusted feeding amounts on advice. George's owners have said 'the combination of Hills metabolic and the Surefeed feeder stopping him from getting at our other cats food have worked a treat'.

George now weighs 5.41kg - A MASSIVE WELL DONE to George and his owners. This weight loss has been achieved in 12 months 🧡🧡🧡

If you have concerns about your cat or dogs' weight gain please contact our team to arrange an appointment 01789 299455, we're here to help. We'll also advise you about the Hills online loyalty scheme.
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Dai & Team

30/05/2024

Lastly, and by no means the least for Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, here's Hayley our longest standing RVN demonstrating monitoring skills of a patient during surgery. Hayley enjoys supporting both pets and their owners with medical conditions. She loves all things laboratory and being part of our nursing team. Hayley is our Clinical Coach and is overseeing Student Veterinary Nurse Abby's training within the practice.

25/05/2024

If you're worried your pet maybe unwell or injured we're open this morning from 08:15hr - 12:00hr. As always call ahead 01789 299455 for appointment availability.

The Willows are available for pet advice and/or treatment whilst we are closed this Spring Bank Holiday. Call 01789 299455 and your will be transferred to the hugely trained and caring team at The Willows.

22/05/2024

With another Bank Holiday Weekend approaching please ensure you have sufficient supplies of food and/or medication for you pets.

As always, call ahead 01789 299455 with your orders, this way we can have everything ready for you to collect.

Fingers crossed for some ☀️

Many thanks

Dai & Team

21/05/2024

Let's talk about Abby our Student veterinary Nurse during Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month.

Abby joined our team autumn 2021 as our Veterinary Care Assistant. Having passed that course with flying colours she progressed to becoming our latest Student enrolling with Solihull College September 2023. Many of you will have met Abby on reception. She is now expanding on those skills laboratory skills and nursing consultations. Things are looking good, Abby has passed unit1 of her studies and ethics assignment. She's pictured here in her weekly practice tutorial. Keep up the good work Abby!

17/05/2024

Does your dog .....
leave puddles in the house?
dribble urine when walking?
wet its bedding?

If this is your dog call us 01789 299455 for a veterinary appointment. A number of conditions can cause incontinence, or be mistaken for incontinence, it's worth discussing with your vet. Yes, they are things that can be done. Successful management is possible with different options depending on the cause.

15/05/2024

May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month 😀

Here's Alice one of our Veterinary Nurses and she's recently become a Nutritional Ambassador of Hills Pet Food - congratulations! Alice is best placed to make a specific recommendation for your cat or dogs' dietary requirements depending on their health status, medical condition and age. This maybe a prescription or life stage diet. Alice will also explain our Hills Loyalty Programme for cashback online as well as giving tips on introducing a new diet for your pet.

Alice's role also includes being our point of contact for your Pet Travel enquiries. She enjoys all aspects of being a theatre nurse and you see her on reception too.

15/05/2024

Preloved carriers available again £5 each cash donation for Avon Cat Rescue.

Grab one whilst you can! When they’re gone, they’re gone!

15/05/2024

Preloved carriers available again £5 each cash donation for Avon Cat Rescue.

Grab them whilst you can!

07/05/2024

Have you signed up to Hills Pet Food Online Loyalty Scheme yet to receive cash back?

It's easy! Create your online account, upload our receipts as proof of purchase and you will receive money back direct to your bank account. You choose when to receive the funds. Some people do so at every purchase, others are doing it once a year when their cat or dog comes in for the annual health check and vaccination like a little savings fund for their pet.

Ask our team for more details. Here's our clinic code: 21391.

04/05/2024

If you have concerns about your pet this morning we are open from 08:15hr - 12:00hr. As always call 01789 299455 ahead to check appointment availability.

For advice and/or treatment for your pet whilst we are closed this Early May bank holiday weekend call 01789 299455 and you will be transferred to the caring and highly trained team at The Willows.

01/05/2024

We recently had a visit from Stratford on Avon District Council's Rural Crime Advisor who asked us to share the attached information for those walking their dogs out and about in our lovely Countryside especially near livestock 🐕 🌳 🐑 🐄

Please be a responsible dog owner, enjoy the countryside and being with your pet. Don't put other animals at risk.

29/04/2024

With another bank holiday coming up ensure you have sufficient medication and/or food for the weekend. Call 01789 299455 ahead of collection to ensure we have your pet's supplies in stock and will be ready for collection.

Many thanks
Dai & Team

26/04/2024

Look at our lovely new teatowel featuring NT, Stripe and Smudge. These will be available to buy at our bazaar tomorrow. They are £10 each and make ideal gifts. Each one that is sold helps us feed and care for the cats featured and all the others at the rescue! Please make a purchase and show us your support. 🤩😻😽

11/04/2024

Let’s see your pets on National Pet Day! This one is our practice manager’s Labrador. Humphrey is 12 years young 🐕‍🦺🐾🐈‍⬛🐾🐇🐾

10/04/2024

We're another month closer to compulsory microchipping for cats - 10th June 2024.
Microchipping your cat only needs to be done once. It's their permanent identification. Should your cat go walkabout vets or rescue centres can scan your cat's microchip giving you the best chance of being reunited with your beloved family member. As an owner you update their registration details online should you move house or your cat goes to a new home.

Call 01789 299455 for an appointment to arrange your cat's microchipping with our team.

If your cat is microchipped already? If your unsure if their registration details our current call us 01789 299455 for advice.

30/03/2024

Should you have concerns about your pet we're open from 08:15hr - 12:00hr today. As always, call 01789 299455 to check appointment availability.

Thank you
Dai & Team

29/03/2024

With the long bank holiday, the clocks changing and the weather set fair-ish🤞🏼 many of us will be out about in the countryside this weekend.

Here's a quick reminder of the Countryside Code. It's important to ensure both yours and your dog's safety and livestock especially at this time of year due to lambing 🐑 🐕 🐑 🐕 🐑 🐕

28/03/2024

Our Easter Opening Hours:

Thursday 28.03.2024 - open 08:15hr - 18:00hr
Friday 29.03.2024 - closed
Saturday 30.03.2024 - open 08:15hr - 12:00hr
Sunday 31.03.2024 - closed
Monday 01.04.2024 - closed
Tuesday 02.04.2024 - open 08:15hr - 18:00hr

As always call ahead 01789 299455 for appointment availability. Also with your orders for medication, parasitic treatments or pet food, this way we can have everything ready for you to collect.

Should you have concerns about your pet when we are closed call 01789 299455 and your call will be transferred to caring team at Willows Veterinary Hospital who are available 24/7 for veterinary advice and treatment.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Dai & Team

26/03/2024

Ensure you have sufficient supplies of your pet's medication and/or food with the long Easter Bank Holiday weekend coming up!

Call our team 01789 299455 to ensure we have supplies for your pet before collecting. Thank you!

25/03/2024

UPDATE 02.04.2024 PETPLAN WEBSITE FIXED 💥

If you’ve been trying to activate your pet’s PetPlan claim online in the last few days we can inform you that Petplan UK ‘s website is currently down & undergoing essential site maintenance. They hope to have it up and running soon.

In the interim we can process your claim the old fashioned way with a paper form which you can download with the link below. Ensure you complete ALL the policyholder details inc YOUR SIGNATURE. Drop the paper form in to us and we will complete the veterinary sections. Alternatively, check back in a few days on the website to see if things have been fixed 🤞🏼.

In addition unfortunately we’re unable to access our veterinary PetPlan portal. This means if you activated your pet’s claim hours before the website went down we are currently unable to process it. Any outstanding claims will be processed promptly once things are up and running again.

Apologies for any inconvenience, any further queries please give us a call 01789 299455

https://www.petplan.co.uk/pdf/PP%205573%20CF%20VetFee%20-%20Dynamic%20PDF%2010236-2%20AW%20AUG’23-1.pdf

12/03/2024

Two of the Riverside Team out & about today! Hayley & Alice expanding their skills & experiences for cats & dogs . Wonder if they’ll get to see any real 🐘?

10/03/2024

Counting down to compulsory microchipping for cats ...

To arrange a microchip for your cat call the Riverside Team 01789 299455 for an appointment.

08/03/2024

Big hand ✋🏻 to the Riverside Vet girls on International Women’s Day the backbone of the practice! Sally, Hayley & Abby in today assisting Dai with you’re pets’ care 😀

28/02/2024

February is Pet Dental Month. It's the 28th and we haven't mentioned it!

This is because we focus on this throughout the year. Your pets' oral care is core to the health checks our vets and nurses carry out whatever the month! Has your pet got smelly breath? Difficulty eating? Or concerned about your pet's teeth? Call 01789 299455 to make an appointment with our team. We advise you on preventative treatment for your cats and dogs especially following a dental procedure. Including brushing your pet's teeth and suitable foods.

We received this great feedback recently regarding dental treatment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and we really appreciate it 😀

10/02/2024

Counting down, 4 months to go! Legislation changes come in to action from 10th June 2024 making microchipping compulsory for cats in England.

Ask our team about microchipping. We use Homeagain Thermo Microchips. These are dual purpose. Like all microchips for identification but with the added advantage of having a thermometer too. This means should your pet be unwell they're simply scanned by the veterinary team to take their temperature.

Your cat may already be microchipped. Are the registration details current? Unsure? We can scan your cat's chip and check the database.

Contact our team for advice or to arrange an appointment 01789 299455 or [email protected]

16/01/2024

From 10 June 2024, cats in England will need to be microchipped and registered on a database by the time they’re 20 weeks old.

Is your cat microchipped? If not and we're due to see your cat between now and 10th June we can easily do this and the process is simple. Veterinary staff inject a microchip, approximately the size of a grain of rice, below the cat’s skin and between the shoulder blades. It’s similar to having an injection, does not require anaesthetic and takes seconds. Each microchip has a unique 15 digit number giving a cat permanent identification lasting a lifetime. The microchip is registered online by the owner with their contact details.

If you're unsure if your cat is already microchipped, we can easily check by scanning him/her. We'll also check that the registration details are current if there is a microchip.

Microchips supplied in the UK now have to be DEFRA approved and supported with an approved database. Our suppliers have recently introduced microchips with thermometers. Thermo microchips are not only for identification purposes but have the added advantage of a tiny thermometer that can be scanned by veterinary staff to monitor a pet’s body temperature should they become unwell.

For more information:
https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped

Any questions, please give a call 01789 299455.

Dai & Team

Address

Loxley Road
Stratford-Upon-Avon
CV377DP

Opening Hours

Monday	8:15am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:15am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:15am - 6pm
Thursday	8:15am - 6pm
Friday	8:15am - 6pm
Saturday	8:15am - 12pm

Telephone

+441789299455

Website

http://www.riversidevetcentre.com/

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What’s fav way to end the week…receiving nominations for the 2024 Veterinary Awards 🤞🏻thank you peeps 🐇🐕🐕‍🦺 #RiversideVets #vetawards2024

Tick removed today from a dog by Alice one of our Veterinary Nurses! Bob has gone home with tasty tablets for tick, flea & worm preventation lasting 3 months. Call us 01789 299455 for advice #ticks #RiversideVets #fleaguarantee #keepingbritainspetshealthy

🏆 THE PETPLAN 2023 AWARDS ARE STILL OPEN UNTIL 10.01.2023 🏆 A massive thank you to those that have already nominated us for the PetPlan 2023 awards. These awards are designed in recognition for dedicated hard work made by veterinary practices across the country for caring for the UK's pets. To receive a nomination is a huge compliment, feels fab and really has kick started our New Year! If you feel you have received great service from us here at Riverside Veterinary Centre as a team or an individual team member nominations are open until Tuesday 10.01.2023! Nominate using this link: https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/vets/awards/

Uniform Swap Practice Manager Sally swaps her Riverside uniform for a Commonwealth Games Volunteer uniform for the few days at the NEC! #RiversideVets #CommonWealthGames2022 #CommonwealthCollective #Birmingham2022CommonwealthGames