Vets4Pets Weston-super-Mare, UK

08/06/2024

Our Vet Gabriel loved seeing Jeson yesterday 💛..... perhaps the feeling is not mutual 🤔 😹 🐾

07/06/2024

🐾🐈 Shankley and Kenny bounced back very quickly after their neutering surgeries earlier this week! They loved the attention from our veterinary care assistants and playing with the teaser toys 😻🩵

06/06/2024

23/05/2024

🩺🐾 Vets4Pets Weston-super-Mare, UK will be open the following times this weekend:

Saturday 25th May: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday : CLOSED
Open as usual again from Tuesday 28th May

We wish to provide the best possible care for your pets when we are closed. We have therefore partnered with Langford Vets to provide emergency treatment for your pet outside of our working hours. If you need to see a vet or you have any concerns about your pet when we are closed please call 01934 852422

Thank you
from all the team 😀

20/05/2024

Even the staff pets have to come in for unexpected visits sometimes...

Nurse Beth's golden doodle Rupert came to say hello today and have an injury on his paw bandaged. 'Mr Poops' as he is affectionately known was a good boy (if all be it a bit of a drama queen) 🐾💙😅

10/05/2024

Here is a small glimpse at our nurse's 'DAY IN THE LIFE' at the practice today with our VIP Teddy, the handsome double doodle! 🐾🐶

Beth is one of our registered veterinary nurses (RVN) and is also the clinical coach for our student nurse: Luiza (SVN). Here are just some of the many ways they looked after Teddy for his neutering surgery and ear clean today... 🩺💊🧫💛

03/05/2024

🩺🩷 HAPPY VETERINARY NURSING AWARENESS MONTH!! 🩷🩺

At our practice Vets4Pets Weston-super-Mare, UK we currently have two registered veterinary nurses (RVN) and three student veterinary nurses (SVN). Our team of nurses are all dedicated to providing the best care possible for your pets.

Over the month of May we look forward to sharing some behind the scenes of all the things our lovely nurses get up to day-to day. (Although don't forget in Vet Practice no 2 days are the same!! 😁)

02/05/2024

🩺🐾 Vets4Pets Weston-super-Mare, UK will be open the following times this weekend:

Saturday 4th May: 9am-5pm
Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday : CLOSED
Open as usual again from Tuesday 7th May

We wish to provide the best possible care for your pets when we are closed. We have therefore partnered with Langford Vets to provide emergency treatment for your pet outside of our working hours. If you need to see a vet or you have any concerns about your pet when we are closed please call 01934 852422

Thank you
from all the team 😀

27/04/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day!! 💚🌎🐾

A day to say THANK YOU to all veterinary professionals around the world for their dedication and hard work looking after our pets, fur babies and furry friends (big and small). 🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰

We would love to see your pet's photos in the comments to celebrate!! 🌟

12/04/2024

😃 Smiles all round this Friday Morning 😃
Teddy came in very nervous for his nail clip, but he was a very brave boy and did really well! 👏🐾⭐️

04/04/2024

Baxter and Rocky loved some celery and kale after their neutering surgeries yesterday. Both are lovely Rex breed rabbits! 🐰🥗

26/03/2024

🌷🐰🪻 *Easter Opening Hours* 🪻🐣🌷

Vets4Pets Weston-super-Mare, UK will be open the following times over Easter;

Good Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday 30th: 9am-5pm
Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday : CLOSED
Open as usual again from Tuesday 2nd April

We wish to provide the best possible care for your pets when we are closed. We have therefore partnered with Langford Vets to provide emergency treatment for your pet outside of our working hours. If you need to see a vet or you have any concerns about your pet when we are closed please call 01934 852422

Thank you
from all the team

26/03/2024

Scamp was a very brave boy for his lump removal surgery yesterday...
He loved a good fuss and the attention from our nurses (and his food after surgery too)!! 🐾💙

18/03/2024

Meet Lovely Luna 🩷 ...
Her owner has been bringing her in as part of her walks each week just to be weighed on our reception scales and have a sniff round to get used to the vets. From being very shy, she is doing so well and will even take a gravy bone off Gemma on reception now! 🐾🌟

01/03/2024

Use this simple form to request an appointment to see one of our highly-qualified veterinary surgeons at one of our many locations around the UK.

26/02/2024

We all know how important it is to clean our own teeth daily, and it’s no different for our pets... 🪥🐶🐱🐾💦

While daily brushing is the best way to reduce dental plaque build-up, some pets will just not cooperate no matter how hard we try… However, there are other dental home care options available to consider, so all is not lost! Speak to any of our team for advice on the best dental home care plan for your pet.

25/02/2024

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspected something wasn't right, so alerted his owners Les and Andrea so they could get it checked out. They brought him to Vets for Pets Leeds Colton where it was confirmed he had a cancerous tumour which needed surgery.

Les, who adopted Rufus from Dogs Trust in Leeds as a puppy, said: “Rufus is such a big part of our life; we’re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldn’t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isn’t somewhere you would usually stroke and feel. Kelly loves Rufus and really looks after him, so we want to say a big thanks for spotting it. Who'd have known what would have happened if she hadn’t noticed.”

Rufus had to have his tail removed, but is now making a good recovery. He's been visiting Kelly for a groom every six weeks for the last three years. She said: “You get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. I’ve discovered similar things before on other dogs so I mentioned it to the owners so they could get it checked out. Dogs are my life and you do worry; I’m so pleased they caught it. Now he’s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. It’s lovely and suits him – when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.”

22/02/2024

We proud as a practice to have supported our vet colleague and JVP from the Bridgwater and Street Practice Johan as he undertakes the brave task of climbing Kilimanjaro in only a weeks time.
This climb is in aid of a great charity Vetlife thats relevant and important for everyone in our profession.

We’ve donated £180 to his cause, please feel free to give further support to this worthy cause.
Good luck Johan and Mary-Anne hope you guys smash it x

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21/02/2024

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4Pets.

Louise adopted the four-year-old Horsefield Tortoise from a family member in October. Although she has had other pets, Arthur is her first tortoise, so she has been doing some research on how to best care for him.

Louise said: "I noticed Arthur's beak was unusually long, so I brought him in to Vets for Pets; I bring all my pets there. When he came out, I thought 'you beautiful boy, look at you – you look so handsome!"

Vet Steph, who looked after Arthur, says that tortoise beaks continuously grow and normally grind down themselves while they're eating. She said: "Arthur needed a little help as his jaw isn't perfectly aligned; his lower jaw is further out than his top jaw, so I filed it around half a centimetre. He was really good; a real cutie."

18/02/2024

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six-year-old Alba.

Claire knew there was something terribly wrong with her miniature dachshund cross when she called her in from the back garden last summer and Alba ran headfirst into a closed patio door. She rushed her to the vets, where investigations led the team to diagnose her with uveitis – an eye condition which causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Claire said: "It all happened so suddenly; Alba must have heard my voice and guessed where to go. It was quite scary seeing how bad she was. We couldn't be more grateful for the team in Hamilton spotting the uveitis as quickly as they did, otherwise Alba would have gone blind within a matter of days. Their knowledge saved Alba's sight. I still can't believe it happened. It's taken months of treatments, but it's such a relief to have our girl back to being her funny, bossy self."

Vet Neil, one of the team who treated Alba, said: "Alba's pupil was really narrow and wouldn't respond to light properly, which can be a sign of uveitis. Once we had ruled out other conditions, we were able to get her to an eye specialist for ongoing treatment. She's now doing really well."

16/02/2024

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – killing two of her other ducks and chickens.

Antonia was about to move her brood into their pen for the evening when she saw what had happened and noticed that Ducky had severe bite wounds under his wing. She rushed him to Vets4Pets Vets Milton Keynes for emergency surgery – and after having his wound stitched up the one-year-old duck is now making a good recovery.

Antonia said: "I was so worried. You don’t often hear of ducks recovering from fox attacks, but there is something about Ducky and the way he was so brave. I'm sure he was protecting a lady duck, as he's a bit of a romantic. It's the first time we've gone to Vets for Pets, and the team were amazing; they've done an incredible job."

Vet Becca, who treated Ducky, said: "He's a really lucky duck, as it was quite a big wound. When he first came in, he was understandably subdued and quiet but when he came back for his stitches to be taken out, he wanted to explore and tuck his head into everyone’s shoulders."

14/02/2024

Sage is biscuit making at her first post op check, giving us all the love this Valentine’s Day!😻

12/02/2024

Super brave Sage says “I didn’t say stop” whilst getting all of the attention post surgery 😻

07/02/2024

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly clinic.

After head veterinary nurse Ella noticed that more customers were bringing in rabbits the practice took a series of steps to give them as stress-free an experience as possible. Ella, who also fosters rescue dogs in her spare time, said: "There was a long list of things that we needed to prove that we did from making sure the rabbits are kept separate from other animals and not booked in at the same time as barking dogs, to providing heated kennels for those who need to stay in, and using special equipment made especially for rabbits."

Practice manager Kevin said: "All of our vets have plenty of experience with rabbits we have some real rabbit geeks here, so it was a big thing to us. There are so many good people in this world and I'm so proud to be around them."

28/01/2024

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.

Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth store – "it's my second home!" – got two-year-old Bear as a kitten and suspected he was deaf when he didn't respond to her voice. She had it confirmed by her vet soon after. She said: "He was very scatty, and scared of people he didn’t recognise. He wasn’t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldn’t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him – I point at him and do a solid hand sign at him to stop. He picks up on vibrations and scents too. He meows, making a really loud chirping sound which I’ve never heard a cat do before, and he’s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldn’t hear cars or other dangers, so he comes outside with me every morning to have a sniff around the garden and always comes straight back in." Bear and Lisa's other cat Emily are on Instagram as

27/01/2024

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last eight years – and she says he's such a loveable character that he's become "part of the family".

He's one of the oldest rabbits treated by Kate and the team, and she says his longevity is down to the care and love he gets from his owner Tracy and her family. Kate said: "Alfie is famous in this practice – everyone knows him. We and his family are dedicated to making sure her little old man is happy. The beautiful thing about being a vet or vet nurse is you build these relationships with the owners and their pets – they become your surrogate pets."

Tracy's been keeping rabbits all her life, and says that having space and routine is key. She said: "Alfie is an old man now and has a routine. He goes into a hutch at night and is let out in the morning. He's out all day and has his favourite spots in the house. We clean him out every day and give him a lot of attention. When he was younger he would follow us around; if I was clearing a cupboard out he would be in the cupboard to help. Now he's old and wants to be warm and watch instead. I can't thank Kate and the practice enough. Kate's been fantastic with him."

26/01/2024

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiotherapy after two successful knee operations at Vets for Pets Basildon.

Worried owner Tracy brought Winnie in to the practice after she collapsed on a walk last year – and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. She’s since had ops on two knees and is on a recovery plan led by vet physiotherapist Izzy.

Tracy said: "Winnie has had a tough year with 15 teeth removed, two cruciate ligament operations and two bouts of pancreatitis but thankfully she's hardy. She’s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her – she totally relaxes in her hands and does little snores with her eyes open. Winnie has a new lease of life again and is running around like a puppy."

Izzy said: "When pets have surgery or injure themselves they move differently which causes them to be sore in other places. Winnie has laser therapy then a massage to help the healing process. Laser treatment is a specialist service that not enough people know about – it can help in so many ways after an operation.”

19/01/2024

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.

Seven-year-old Frank was brought in by owner Harriet to get rid of some plaque which had built up and to treat a gum inflammation. Veterinary nurse Vicki said: "Frank was a very good boy and left with clean, fresh and sparkly teeth. It's so very important to get your dog's teeth checked and we advise pets to have an annual dental check. Eighty per cent of dogs over the age of three have dental disease. Prevention is much better than cure and regular checks and routine cleaning keep your pet's mouth healthier for longer and can help to prevent extensive extractions later in life. We are always happy to offer advice on maintenance and dental care at home such as teeth brushing or dental supplements."

18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers – and the practice now has a silver level certificate for being a cat-friendly clinic. She said: "I love dogs but I'm really a cat person. Cats can be misunderstood which can lead to them having quite a stressful life, so if we can make things easier for them and help people understand what cats need then everyone will be happier.

"As animal lovers there's always more to learn and understand about what makes them happy. Enrichment at the home is important for a happy cat – and as cats are naturally solitary animals if you live in a multi-cat household it's important to understand what they need. The rule is to have a resource per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats you should have three feeding stations, three litter trays and three scratch posts spread around the house so they have the opportunity to move around to wherever they want to go. Scratching is as natural a thing for cats to do as going out hunting is, so if they're unable to go out it's about providing the chance for them to behave as naturally as possible."

12/01/2024

Percy and Trevor have been little stars today for their castrate surgeries! Needless to say there have been a lot of nurse cuddles 🐾⭐️

12/01/2024

Today we are saying goodbye to Sam. She has been a Veterinary Care Assistant at the practice for 2 and a half years now, and we are sad to see her go...

She is always making the team and clients smile and the animals have loved her! Good luck from all the team at Vets4Pets Weston-super-Mare, you will be very missed! 🫶 🐶🐱🐾

10/01/2024

It's getting icy out there, so here are some tips on keeping your outdoor buns toasty!!

Rabbits actually cope better with cold temperatures than they do with heat, but cold drafts, wet coats or damp bedding can lead to serious illnesses such as hypothermia, so keeping their enclosures well insulated and waterproof is essential.

❄️Having a friend or Fluffle to snuggle up to makes the world of difference when keeping warm

❄️Lots of hay and extra straw to burrow into

❄️Snuggle Safe heat pads

❄️Plenty of hides and tunnels

❄️Vetbed, warm mats and other snuggly blankets

❄️Make sure their water doesn't freeze
(Bowls are less likely to freeze than bottles. Keep checking and replenishing water regularly. You can also put your water bowl on top of a snuggle safe to stop it from freezing)

❄️Plenty of space to exercise

Do you have any other tips on keeping bunnies warm this winter?? We'd love to hear in the comments!

07/01/2024

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon for a condition that was causing the knee caps on his back legs to dislocate when he walked.

The condition, known as medial patellar luxation, would cause him to hop or skip when exercising. It's quite common in terriers and small dog breeds, but Sebastian's case was quite severe and he was given surgery by orthopaedic surgeon Joe to deepen the groove his patella runs in on his right hind leg, and also to move and reattach his patellar tendon.

Sebastian is owned by practice vet Hannah who said: "After the operation he just wanted to get back to normal straight away but he couldn't ... and that's where we struggled. He wanted to be out and about, charging around and playing with his toys but he needed to rest." Hannah had to give him medication for six weeks to give his knees time to heal. She said: "He's absolutely fine now – he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

05/01/2024

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve feeling very poorly with pyometra – a life-threatening uterus infection – the team knew they had to act fast; so vet Emily and nurses JD and Hannah headed straight in to perform emergency surgery on her in the early hours of Christmas morning.

The operation went so well that by lunchtime nurse Krishna was able to call her owner Beth to say she was well enough to come home to recuperate – and Beth made the hour-long drive from her home in Keighley so she could bring Jess home before the family sat down for their Christmas dinner. Beth said: "It was a stressful start to Christmas, as we were worried about Jess because of her age and because she's never had anything wrong with her before. We're so grateful for everything – it was so nice of them to come in on Christmas Day to operate on her, to look after her so well and to get her home on top form. The vets were fantastic from start to finish. Jess is recovering nicely – you can see the happiness is back in her!"

Krishna said: "Our night team always do an amazing job, and performing serious surgery like that at that time of night and on Christmas Day of all days is just brilliant. Jess did amazingly well to bounce back so quickly, and it was amazing being able to call her owners to say that she could come home to spend Christmas with them. It's the sort of call we all love to make, but doing it on Christmas Day was extra nice."

03/01/2024

Six-foot-long boa constrictor Astrix was the centre of attention when he called in for a routine "top to tail" health check at Vets4Pets Penzance.

Astrix, who's four, is part of a menagerie of six snakes, bearded dragons and six dogs belonging to veterinary nurse Lowenna, who works at the practice, and her partner Mark. The team looked at Astrix's eyes and mouth and checked his breathing to rule out any respiratory infections and also checked his scales.

Lowenna said: "He got a clean bill of health, he was absolutely fine and everyone had a turn holding him. Asterix is quite reserved, a little bit shy usually. He did really well when he came in as everyone wanted to touch him and he was like 'okay I quite like the attention.' Astrix has got a lovely big set-up at home. He's quite a big boy, weighing in at nearly 10 kilos, so the vivarium is more than seven foot long. We have a reptile room and he has the run of it. He has a large bucket of water too if he ever wants to submerge himself."

02/01/2024

This brave girl is collie-cross Sherpa, who the team at Vets for Pets Livingston say was "impeccably calm" when she was rushed in for emergency injury after hurting her eye in a freak accident.

Sherpa's owner Caroline was taking Sherpa for a walk when Sherpa caught her eye on a stick as she went exploring a bush. She was quickly admitted into surgery where she received X-rays and, after a two-hour procedure by practice owner Dr Adam, aided by nurse Erin, the stick was removed. Adam said: "Sherpa was amazingly tolerant following an extremely random occurrence. It was astonishing." Sherpa didn't lose her sight and is now making a great recovery.

Caroline said: “We were suddenly thrown into the worst living nightmare, it was absolutely horrifying. It’s truly a miracle what Adam and the team achieved from the moment they answered our call for help. They gave us hope."

27/12/2023

Percy decided 'If I fits... I sits' at his appointment with our nurse Beth today... 😻❤️