Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic

13/06/2024

⚠️ Our Strensall branch currently have no phones, we are working to resolve this but if you have an emergency then please phone the Stamford Bridge branch on 01759 371066 ⚠️

31/05/2024

⚠️We have had an elderly female tortoishell cat brought into our Norton branch, she has no chip or collar. She was found on Fletton Road. If you think that she could be yours or know any information please phone our Norton branch ASAP on 01653 697299.⚠️

30/05/2024

Did you know a six month health check with one of our veterinary nurses is included in a Healthy Pet Club membership?
Your pet can be signed up in practice, or find out more at http://vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans.../healthy-pet-club

27/05/2024

With the new cat microchipping legislation in England coming in on 10 June 2024, if you have a new kitten, you may be wondering when
you would need to get them microchipped by.
All cats need to microchipped by the time they are 20 weeks of age, this could be done during their neutering procedure so it can be placed easily and they do not feel it.
Give us a call to book your cat in for an appointment and to find out more about microchipping your cat:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/microchipping-cats

24/05/2024

We are proud to offer Veterinary Nurse Clinics with our fully qualified Veterinary Nurses. Clinics are available at our practice and offer a wide range of services including:
- Puppy and kitten health checks
- Life stage health checks – adult and senior
- Weight checks and weight management
- Dietary advice
- Dental checks and advice
- Worming and flea control advice
- Microchipping
- Pre/post neutering advice and checks
- Second vaccinations
- A**l gland expression
- Behaviour advice
- Wound management
Nurse Clinics are by appointment. For further information, please contact us on 01759371066

22/05/2024

It is still” business as usual” whilst we get used to our improved systems although processes such as booking appointments may take us a little longer than usual. Thank you for your patience. Once we are up to speed, our improved system will open up more, exciting developments to ensure you and your pet have the best customer and patient experience.

21/05/2024

As a member of The Healthy Pet Club, your pet’s vaccinations, parasite
control and six-month health checks are all included, plus there are morebenefits and discounts to get your paws on.
Give your pet the healthcare they deserve, sign up in our practice today or find out more at:
http://vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans.../healthy-pet-club

20/05/2024

🚧 BRIDGE CLOSURE 🚧

As many of you may be aware the bridge in Stamford Bridge is going to be closed for the next 10 weeks.

Our practice remains open as does the car park which can be accessed from A166 on the York side. Pedestrian access is also available so you can park on the other side of the bridge and walk across.

We would like to thank all our clients for their patience during this time and we ask that you please allow extra time for your journeys.

A copy of the diverted routes can be found here:

The essential repair scheme to strengthen the road bridge is due to begin on Monday 20 May at 10am. The bridge will be closed for up to 10 weeks however the footbridge will stay open during the works.

20/05/2024

**OWNER FOUND***
We have sadly had a deceased adult female cat brought into our Norton branch. She is not microchipped and was found on Langton Road near Norton College. She is all tabby but lighter around the face. If you have any information or think she could be yours then please phone us on 01653697299.

17/05/2024

Are you looking to travel abroad with your pet this summer? If you are, you will be required to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) for them.
An AHC needs to be issued by an Official Veterinarian (OV).
Check with your veterinary practice to see if they have a qualified OV because not every practice will have one.
For more information about pet travel abroad visit:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/travelling-with-your-pet

16/05/2024

‼️⚠️PLEASE NOTE⚠️‼️

Our Strensall branch will be CLOSED next Wednesday 22nd May due to staff training. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this. For emergencies between 08:30 - 18:30 then please phone the Stamford Bridge branch on 01759371066.

15/05/2024

The month of May is officially National Smile Month, which we consider to be the perfect time to share joy and positivity and show off those pearly whites. Keeping teeth in tip-top condition
is not just important for humans, but for pets too, and that’s why our trained vets and nurses offer full dental checks at our practices. We recommend pets have regular dental check ups
to prevent diseases that can otherwise be difficult to detect at home.🦷
To find out more information on the dental services we provide, please visit:: https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/ourservices/dentistry/

13/05/2024

Live well. The experience and understanding of the teams at Guide Dogs can help people through the emotional challenges of sight loss as well as the practical ones. Guide Dogs introduces them to an inspiring community of people with similar experiences and gives them the support they need to be their best self. Donate when you pay by card at our practice to help support Guide Dogs. Just a small donation can make a big difference! Guide Dogs UK Pennies

10/05/2024

As some of you may be aware, our Head Vet Lucy is expecting a baby and we would like to take a moment to wish her the best of luck as she embarks on this exciting journey and starts her well deserved maternity leave. Good luck Lucy!🎊🎉💜

10/05/2024

From 10 June 2024, all pet cats will legally need to be
microchipped in England.
Are you looking to get your cat microchipped? Give us a call to
book your cat in for an appointment, and don’t forget, for
Healthy Pet Club members microchipping is one of the benefits
included!
To find out more about microchipping your cat:
vetcollection.co.uk/health/microchipping-cats

10/05/2024

1 month to go....

There are over 9 million pet cats in England, with as many as 2.3 million unchipped!

➡️Compulsory microchipping for all owned cats is coming into place
➡️Owners will have until 10 June 2024 to microchip their cat

Sadly 8 out of 10 stray cats coming into Cats Protection centres are not microchipped which makes reuniting them with their owners an exceedingly difficult task.

Microchipping dogs has been mandatory since 2016, despite this dogs sometimes still are not microchipped or their details kept up to date.

But does microchipping help reunite pets with their owners?

In a report by Battersea 94% of stray dogs that were fully compliant with the microchipping regulations were reunited successfully by Local Authorities with their keepers.

Accurately microchipped dogs are 54% more likely to be reunited with their keepers or owners than unmicrochipped dogs if they go missing.

When polled on Veterinary Voices UK 100% of veterinary professionals scan ALL stray cats to help reunite them with their owners.

If your cat is microchipped already:

✅ Check you have your cats microchip number handy
✅ Check you know which company they are microchipped to
✅ Keep all details up to date
✅ Flag your pet as 'missing' as soon as you have concerns they are lost

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/treasured-pets-now-safer-as-microchipping-for-cats-becomes-compulsory

09/05/2024

Have any of our tortoise friends gone walkabout? There’s one at Vets4Pets found out for a walk in Heworth! Please contact them directly.

Anyone recognise this very friendly tortoise who has been handed into us this afternoon? Found wandering around the Heworth area earlier today. Gender not established but does have an unregistered microchip - If you have any information please contact the practice 01904 658201 - Proof of ownership will be required

01/05/2024

Congratulations to Jenny Molloy who recently completed the Learning Pathways in Behaviour course from the British veterinary nursing association.
It’s a wonderful achievement and has allowed Jenny to expand her knowledge on behaviour which is a particular interest of hers!
Jenny can be regularly found in our branch at Norton but also runs our puppy socialisation classes at our Stamford Bridge Surgery alongside colleagues Letitia and Evie. If you are interested in learning more about these classes please contact anyone of our surgeries and we will be there to guide and assist.

29/04/2024

Today is National Hairball Awareness Day!
Many of our feline friends will bring up a cat hairball (fur ball) at some stage in their lives.
The odd hairball is to be expected, especially during moulting season in long-furred felines. However, hairballs can sometimes indicate an underlying issue and are something we should be paying attention to.
If you are concerned about your cat, please contact us on 01759 371066 and for further pet care and advice visit: vetcollection.co.uk/health

22/04/2024

We love all of our clients, but today, we’re sharing the love for the Beagles on National Beagle Day. Show us your how your Beagle is spending National Beagle Day in the comments!

18/04/2024

This gorgeous pair came into our Strensall branch to see nurse Evie on Tuesday. Clemi and Shelly are both members of Healthy Pet Club which means they get a 6 month check up with one of our nurses. This entails a nose to tail examination, discussions about your pets nutrition, preventative health care for various life stages and it is a great opportunity to get them in for an exam in which we won’t be injecting them or doing any invasive procedures!

For more information on our Healthy Pet Club then don’t hesitate to phone us on 01759371066.

01/04/2024

⚠️Please be aware that all of our branches are closed today but we are having issues with our phones meaning that if you phone the practice it will just ring out. We are working to resolve this issue but if your pet needs to be seen today please phone our emergency provider, York Emergency Vets on 01904 891838⚠️

28/03/2024

Happy Easter! What have you and your pets got planned over the forthcoming Easter Weekend? 🐱
Please note our practice Easter Bank Holiday opening hours below:
Friday 29th March - ALL BRANCHES CLOSED
Saturday 30th March: Stamford Bridge - 8am – 5pm, Strensall/Norton/Pocklington - CLOSED
Sunday 31st March - ALL BRANCHES CLOSED
Monday 1st April - ALL BRANCHES CLOSED
Tuesday 2nd April - All branches open as normal

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27/03/2024

Did you know that chocolate is poisonous to dogs and cats?
With Easter coming up, we’re creating awareness around chocolate toxicity in pets.
Find out more here thehealthypetclub.co.uk/chocolate-poisoning-pets
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23/03/2024

Happy National Puppy Day! We’d love to see a photo of your dogs when they were puppies, so share them below!
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20/03/2024

Easter is a fun time of year filled with spending time with family and pets, and warm spring weather.
But for our pets, there are lots of hazards around which could turn a lovely day into an emergency trip to the vet very quickly! Read on for our Easter dangers advice here thehealthypetclub.co.uk/easter-dangers
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15/03/2024

Today is , so tell us, where’s your pet’s favourite place to sleep?💤
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11/03/2024

When you join The Healthy Pet Club, one of the benefits included is a six month health check. This is helpful to check your pet is keeping healthy and to give you a chance to discuss any concerns or queries you may have.
You can join The Healthy Pet Club in our practice and you can find out more about the rest of the benefits at thehealthypetclub.co.uk
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27/02/2024

Hello, I’m Jess and this is Morris, my family dog. I’ve been a vet at Battle Flatts for 2 and a half years. I am usually at the Pocklington Branch with Thursdays at Norton. I love spending time in the consult room, getting to know pets and their owners, with a particular interest in behavioural medicine. I am a Dog Friendly Clinic Member (part of a project run between the Dogs Trust and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association) and enjoy working with anxious dogs and those with more serious behavioural issues. In my free time, I am busy renovating my first home with my husband, and enjoy seeing friends and walking Morris in the countryside.