Wells Vets

18/01/2025

Meet Maya! She is a beautiful 3mth old Labrador who came in for a nurse weigh and worm appointment. She has been doing fantastically with her socialisation and like a typical Labrador, she very much enjoys her treats! 🐾

17/01/2025

Happy ending alert!
Back in December, Woody came in to the practice as a stray.
As he was unclaimed, he has now been rehomed and is settling in very well. He is a very inquisitive little kitten who has been enjoying life's comforts in his new loving home.
He has been in for his vaccinations, as well as being castrated, and his owners are keeping up to date with his flea and worm treatment.
Here at Shepton and Wells vets, we love to see updates on your pets and appreciate having the opportunity to share lovely stories like woody's.🐾

17/01/2025

***UPDATE: happily we now have contact with his owner and they have been reunited. Thank you for your help***

🚨CAT FOUND!🚨
We have had a Male, entire cat brought into the practice this morning. Found at 1am (17/01) on Old Shepton Road.
He is stable and is receiving the care he needs however we need to plan how to manage his injuries.
Please share to try and find his owners!

16/01/2025

As dedicated veterinarians at Shepton and Wells Vets, our primary goal is to ensure the well-being and longevity of your beloved pets. One crucial aspect of preventative healthcare that often stirs debate is vaccination. We understand that as pet owners, you want the best for your furry companions and may have concerns about vaccines. Our responsibility is to provide you with informed, professional advice based on the latest scientific evidence, so you can make the best decisions for your pet's health.
Read our Latest Vets Life article written by one of our Vets, Greg, by clicking the link below-
https://sheptonvets.com/vaccines-the-importance-of-vaccinating-your-pet-expert-advice-from-shepton-vets/

11/01/2025

UPDATE: Our phone lines are now working again and you can contact us as normal.

Our phone lines are currently down. We are working hard to get them back but in the meantime please avoid calling us. If you need to contact us urgently then we can currently be reached via messenger. Thank you for your patience.

10/01/2025

IMPORTANT MESSAGE
We, as well as other vets in the local area, have seen a few cases of Leptospirosis recently.
We will be publishing more information about leptospirosis and the importance of vaccinating your pets in the next few weeks but here is some important information from Greg, one of our Veterinary Surgeons and associate directors. Please have a read and share to spread awareness, helping to keep your pets safe and well.

10/01/2025

31/12/2024

As the year draws to a close, thank you all for trusting us to care for your pets. Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday season.

Happy new year !!!

22/12/2024

From all of the team at Shepton and Wells Vets, we wish for a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year, for you, for your family and for your pets.

Merry Christmas to you all.

16/12/2024

We always want the best for our patients, no matter how small. 💕
This was the case for teeny tiny hamster Jasmine. She was seen by Vet Greg for a growth on her side. She was so tiny, she could fit comfortably in the palm of Nurse Iara’s hand!

15/12/2024

Team Shepton and Wells Vets’ annual Christmas party! Grateful to our on-call colleagues holding the fort at the surgery while we let our hair down. Cheers everyone x

13/12/2024

Quite often animals come in with signs that point a clinician to one particular area of interest, which can then be investigated and treated as necessary. When an animal presents with multiple issues that cannot be explained by just one condition this poses much more of a diagnostic conundrum.

This was the case for Alfie. Read more about Alfie from Vet Josh at Vetslife -
https://sheptonvets.com/multiple-conditions-in-alfie-the-border-terrier/

13/12/2024

Full on festive fun yesterday as both the Wells and Shepton teams did their bit for Save the Children UK’s Christmas Jumper Day

We’re back in our usual purple today but you can still show your support for Christmas Jumper Day and donate here https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/CJD240029572?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=ssb-link

10/12/2024

We see a huge variety of animals at our practices in Wells and Shepton. In July of 2023 we met the beautiful Cashew, a crafty ferret who bravely battled lymphoma. Vet Polly talked through the challenges, treatments, and the importance of early diagnosis in ensuring a positive outcome for Cashew.

You can read the article on our website - https://sheptonvets.com/cashew-the-courageous-ferret-a-tale-of-resilience-and-veterinary-care/

08/12/2024

We have a huge archive of stories about some of the amazing pets and the sometimes extraordinary cases they bring to us.

One such example was Saddleback in 2019.
Read the full amazing story here - https://sheptonvets.com/saddlebacks-triumph-a-tale-of-feline-resilience/

05/12/2024

During the upcoming festive period our opening hours will be a little different to our regular schedule. Please see below -

Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24th - We will be open from 8am-4pm
Christmas Day - Wednesday 25th - We will be CLOSED (with an on call vet available)
Boxing Day - Thursday 26th - We will be CLOSED but you will be able to reach our poorly pet clinic by phone at our Shepton Practice from 9.30am-11am (with an on-call vet available)

Friday 27th to Monday 30th - we will be working to our normal opening hours

New Years Eve - Tuesday 31st - We will be open from 8am-4pm
New Years Day - Wednesday 1st Jan - We will CLOSED but you will be able to reach our poorly pet clinic by phone at our Shepton Practice from 9.30am-11am (with an on-call vet available)

Our on call out of hours vet will be available throughout the festive period. More information can be found here - https://sheptonvets.com/small-animal/information/24-hour-emergency/

04/12/2024

Winnie came into our Wells branch for a nurse weigh and worm appointment with Nurse Chloe.

She grows in confidence everyday!
Her owner has been very vigilant with her grooming routine, which is why Winnie looks so good.