Hunters Bar Veterinary Clinic

01/08/2024

**update - now back up and running. Thank you for your patience!**

☎️ Phone Lines☎️

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our phone lines at both sites - we are actively working on a solution and apologies for any inconvenience.

If your query is routine, please contact us by email and we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible - [email protected]

In an emergency, please turn up at the practice.

19/07/2024

Meet today's x-ray patient: Cassie 🐾

Cassie can get very stressed and upset around people and other dogs. With a combination of anti-anxiety medication, gentle handling, and positive reinforcement training from her owner, she was able to have a nice relaxed morning with us today.

Cassie was muzzled for some of her time with us for her own safety as well our staff safety. Her owner has been working hard training Cassie at home, so wearing a muzzle wasn't a stressful situation for her whilst at the vets.

If your pet struggles with stress and anxiety coming to visit the vets, or in day-to-day life, please feel free to contact us for advice 😊

09/07/2024

Please note due to essential staff training, our Dronfield branch will open at the slightly later time of 11am today. Our phone lines will be answered by our Hunters agar branch during this time.

Thank you for your understanding.

25/06/2024

**NOW REUNITED**
Thank you for everyone's help, the dog has now been reunited with its owner.

21/06/2024

We had a very special patient in for spay today, as she shares a name with our head vet - Maeve!

Little Maeve wanted to hide away from us a lot of the time, so we made her some blanket hidey holes, and she had her emotional support friend, Dave, around at all times too 🥹

15/06/2024

Introducing our patient of the week: Caragh!
This lovely, polite lady saw our nurse for her 6-month health check and a nail clip today. She is very polite and says "please" for a treat🥰

10/06/2024

Today marks the start of Diabetes Awareness Week - did you know your furry friends can get diabetes too?

Want to know what to look out for in your pets? For more information on diabetes, please visit:

For cats: https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/feline-diabetes/

For dogs: https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/health/conditions/canine-diabetes/

08/06/2024

The 8th June is 🩵National Best Friends Day🩵 and we believe there is no greater friendship than the one you share with your furry friend🐾

How will you be celebrating Best Friends Day?
Comment below and share a picture of your animal companion; whether it's kitty, canine, or critter! 🐶😺🐹

06/06/2024

Due to essential staff training, our Dronfield branch will be closed between the hours of 11:15 and 14:00 today, Thursday 6th June. Our phones will be answered by our Hunters Bar branch during this period.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/06/2024

Handsome boy Sid had his microchip placed today!

Have you checked if your kitten is microchipped? Don't forget the new microchip laws for cats that come into force soon; all cats need to be microchioped by 20 weeks of age, even if they don't usually go outside!

02/05/2024

💻We are in the process of transitioning to a new computer system💻

Please bear with us whilst we get to grips with the new system.

Due to this, both Hunters Bar and Dronfield clinics will close at 6pm this evening. Our out of hours provider, Springfield Veterinary Group, will be available for emergencies beyond these hours.

Our Dronfield site will remain closed on Friday 3rd May, during this time all calls will be answered by our Hunters Bar team. Usual opening hours resume as of Saturday 4th May.

The whole team appreciate your patience! 🐶🐭🐰🐱

25/04/2024

When the pre-anaesthetic sedation kicks in... 🤪

Hilarious as it may be, sedation plays an important role in your pets general anaesthetic!
💉 First of all, the vet performs a health check before any medication is given to ensure they are well enough to go ahead
💉All medication is calculated for your individual pet and their needs
💉The sedation is given via an injection into a muscle (with lots of cuddles and head pats!)
💉It helps calm your pet and allows the vet or nurse to place a catheter, through which their general anesthetic medication is given
💉Sedation before general anaesthesia also allows for a smoother transition and more stable anaesthetic 🤓

24/04/2024

Cheeky chap Eddie fancied exploring the vet's cupboard today whilst in for his vaccinations, and made himself very comfy! 💜
Eddie happily sat there and enjoyed some liver paste while the vet administered his vaccines💉

11/04/2024

Meet Amber 🐶
The most loving and affectionate girl after her spay at Dronfield!
She absolutely adored all the ACA and vet cuddles❤️

09/04/2024

Another happy dental patient 😁
Red's teeth were checked by one of our nurses at his 6-month health check. Tartar build up was seen, and Red was recommended a dental scale and polish with the vet. As his dental issue was noted early, Red didn't need any extractions! 🦷

🩺Did you know that with the Healthy Pet Club your pet is entitled to a free 6 month health check with a nurse?

🩺Regular health checks are vital to identify health concerns before they become a problem - just like Red's teeth! If they'd been left untreated for much longer, he could have developed painful dental disease🦷

🩺Our nurses can check your pet's teeth, weight, heart sounds, blood pressure, and lots more! If anything doesn't appear just right, they can refer your pet to a vet for investigation and treatment 💊

04/04/2024

🦷 Nova came to our Hunters Bar practice today for a dental procedure! Judging from the before and after pictures, we're sure Nova will be wanting to show everyone their pearly white smile 😁

🪥 To keep Nova's smile in top condition, preventative dental care is the way to go! Did you know - the gold standard is toothbrushing every day! ⭐ Why not book a nurse appointment to discuss dental care for your pet?

04/04/2024

Please give a warm welcome to Mouse! An ex-racer who was recently adopted by her mum 🥰 Mouse came in for a new pet check and was so good the vet pleaded for Mouse to be patient of the week - and who could refuse such a happy face!

02/04/2024

⚠️ CLIENT NOTICE⚠️

Please be aware we are experiencing significant technical difficulties at both our Hunters Bar and Dronfield sites this morning.

We are currently unable to access any clinical histories and therefore request any routine appointments such as vaccinations, consider rearranging. If you still wish to attend your appointment please ensure you bring your pets vaccination record.

We are continuing to see unwell patients, however our service may be slower than usual. We apologise for any delays.

Thank you for your understanding, we hope to be back up and running soon!

31/03/2024

Our out of hours provider are currently experiencing technical issues with their telephone lines. Please use the alternative number provided in the post below.

The team are fully staffed and able to care for your pets.

Happy Easter!

26/03/2024

Sadly we have had a deceased cat handed into our Dronfield practice this afternoon. The cat is a tabby coloured, entire male who does not have a microchip and is not wearing a collar. If you believe this cat could be yours or know any information please get in touch on 01246 410 810 and a member of the team can assist you.

25/03/2024

Please note our opening hours over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend at our Hunters Bar and Dronfield branches 🐰

Please also note that prescriptions will likely take longer to order in, so please ensure you call us to order repeat prescriptions with plenty of time before your pet runs out of medications over the weekend 💊

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💜

Here are some of our staff pets when they were puppies😊

15/03/2024

Everyone meet Daisy, who came to Hunters Bar for a dental procedure today! 🐶
To get Daisy's beautiful smile back to it's full glory, our vet did a full scale and polish, along with a couple of extractions of some diseased and painful teeth. Daisy was back to smiling right away after her procedure! 😍😁

15/03/2024

Today is
So tell us, where's your pet's favourite place to sleep?
Here's some of our staff pets in their favourite snoozy spots😴

11/03/2024

❗️😺 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

08/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day to all the amazing, strong, and inspirational women at Hunters Bar and Dronfield Vets💪🏽 Send our hardworking women some extra appreciation by commenting a 💜 or 💪🏽 below!

06/03/2024

06/03/2024

🎉🌟Everyone join us in congratulating Milton on reaching his goal weight! Well done mum and dad for doing such a great job following his diet plan and bringing Milton to his monthly weight clinics - your hard work has certainly paid off! 🌟🎉

👉If you are struggling with your own pets weight management, why not call today and book them in for a FREE weight clinic with one of our nurses!?

04/03/2024

Ever wondered what happens when your dog comes in to be castrated? Follow Teddy's day with us today for his castration! 🐾
That was Teddy's day today! If you have any questions, just comment or send us a message😁