Coppins Vets

28/03/2024

Easter Opening Hours

Friday 29th - Emergencies only
Saturday 30th - Appointments between 9am-11am, emergencies only after 11am
Sunday 31st - Emergencies only
Monday 1st - Emergencies only

As of Tuesday 2nd we will be resuming normal opening hours 9am-6.30pm

We hope you all have a great Easter!

PS: Don't forget to keep your chocolate safe and away from your pets🍫

26/03/2024

⚠️ WEDNESDAY 27TH MARCH (tomorrow)⚠️

The motorway bridge just outside the practice will be closed again between 9am-5pm. Please allow time to follow diversion routes.

18/03/2024

⛔️ ROAD CLOSED ⛔️

Just a reminder that the motorway bridge outside the practice is closed between 9am-5pm until the 21st.

⚠️The diversion through Tytherington is currently flooded ⚠️ Access to the practice via Cromhall may be a better option

11/03/2024

We have been informed that the motorway bridge just before The Coppins (if you are coming from the A38) will be closed on 18th-21st March between 9am-5pm.

We just wanted to make you aware so you can plan your journey accordingly if coming to the practice on those dates. Unfortunately both alternative routes from Cromhall and Tytherington are narrow, single track lanes with very few laybys which may be difficult with the increased flow of traffic.

27/01/2024

As of 12th January 2024 there has been a change in regulations, regarding the prescribing of prescription only medications (POM-V's). The updated legislation now states that all Veterinary Surgeons must carry out a clinical assessment of the animal before prescribing medication. This is a change made by the national regulatory body affecting all Vets. Therefore, to comply with the Veterinary Medication Regulations we will need to see your pet to prescribe the following:

- Antibiotics
- Antivirals
- Antifungals
- Antiparasitic (flea and worm treatment)

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

17/01/2024

By the 10th June 2024 it will be compulsory for cats to be microchipped 🐱

Did you know the microchipping Law regarding cats is changing?

Compulsory microchipping of cats is coming into place as of 10th June 2024. Therefore it will be a requirement that all kittens have a microchip by 20 weeks old.

A microchip is implanted between the shoulder blades which when scanned, will provide a unique identification number for that animal. Therefore, if your cat is lost or handed into the Vets we are able to scan the microchip and trace the owners details from a database. This is great news as currently a non-microchipped cat is likely to be rehomed if there is no way of locating the original owner.

Once the microchip has been registered it is then the owners responsibility to ensure the keepers details are kept up to date (address, phone number, email address).

28/12/2023

The calm after the storm 🌦 A lovely photo taken yesterday by one of our Nurses, Ellie. If you look closely you can even spot Fang patrolling the front door 🐈‍⬛

20/12/2023

Wishing our clients and pets a Merry Christmas! Thank you for all the lovely cards and gifts we have received, our staff are grateful for your kindness.

❗️Today is your last chance to place medication orders to ensure collection before Christmas❗️Our festive opening hours are on a post further down the page if needed.

We hope you have a fantastic time over Christmas and New Year🎅

18/12/2023

The practice will be closed tomorrow (19/12/23) between 12noon-3pm

Sorry for any inconvenience

15/12/2023

*Reminder*

The practice will be closing earlier than usual this afternoon, at 4.30pm. From this time our out of hours service will be in place for emergencies only.

If your planning to collect any ordered repeat prescriptions, please ensure you come before 4.30pm.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused

04/12/2023

Unfortunately we have had a deceased ginger and white short haired male cat handed into us. Neutered, no microchip. Found on Morton Way, Thornbury.

Please contact the practice if you think he could be yours 😔

29/11/2023

🎅CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS🎅

Please note, we will be working reduced hours on 15th December and will be closed during lunchtime of 19th of December.

Friday 15th December 9am-4.30pm
Tuesday 19th December closed between 12noon-3pm (emergencies only)

Saturday 23rd December 9am-11am by appointment
Monday 25th December emergency out of hours
Tuesday 26th December emergency out of hours

27th, 28th, 29th Open as normal for appointments between 9am-6.30pm

Saturday 30th December 9am-11am by appointment
Monday 1st January emergency out of hours.

Our emergency out of hours service will be available during any closed periods. In the event of an emergency please call 01454269339.

Please ensure all repeat medications are ordered before 20th December. We require a minimum of 48hrs notice to complete these requests.

With best wishes for the holiday season from all of us at The Coppins 🎄

25/10/2023

Spooky Season is here👻

Fang has got the pumpkins ready🎃 We would love to see your pets pictured next to your pumpkins in the comments below!

21/09/2023

Im sorry for bad news but I am hoping we can reach an owner.

Male grey kitten found on Avon Way, Thornbury. Unfortunately, deceased. Not microchipped. Please contact the practice if you think he may be yours 😔 01454269339

22/08/2023

We have had 2 cockerels handed into us that were found wandering Cuttsheath Rd, by Dobbies Garden Centre. Please let us know if they are yours. 01454269339

09/08/2023

Better late than never🤦🏼‍♀️

Yesterday was International Cat Day! We would love to see photos of your kitties and hear a bit about them😁

At the practice we have a mischievous trio:

Fang🐱
Fang came to use as an abandoned small kitten who was found by a client of ours in a cat bed on the side of the road. He was quite a fiery kitten and would often hiss at us when we tried to feed him. We soon all fell in love with him, and he stayed with us❤️ When Fang isn't sat on Ken's lap being brushed he will often be found demanding large quantities of dreamies from each of the nurses!

Bluebell🐱
Bluebell came in to us as a stray kitten, we tried to find her home with no luck. We contacted all local cat rescues who at the time were full. So of course... she stayed! She's an independent girl who enjoys spending her time hunting in the field. On the odd occasion she will let us have a cuddle!

Sq**rt🐱
Squirrel was brought into us as a very poorly, weak kitten. Amie spent hours upon hours nursing her back to full health. Sq**rt is selective over who gives her fuss, Ken is definitely her person. She spends her time being Bluebell's sidekick!

Pictures are Fang and Bluebell, because Sq**rt would never sit still long enough to be caught on camera📸

04/08/2023

We have had a bengal cat turn up at the practice this evening. We haven't seen him around here before. He does have a collar but we were unable to catch him to check for a microchip. Is anyone missing him/her?

28/07/2023

FOUND

We have had a female tortoiseshell cat handed into us this morning that unfortunately has been involved in an RTA. She was found passed away on The Old Gloucester Rd, Thornbury.

Is microchipped but contact details are not up to date. Microchip details has her name as 'Penny'.

Please contact the practice if she is yours 😔
01454269339

26/07/2023

Does anyone recognised this cat? Middle aged female with no microchip. She was brought in to us from Oldbury-on-Severn.

08/07/2023

Look at this little bundle of cuteness😍

Meet Angus, he belongs to our Student Nurse, Ellie. Angus came in yesterday for his first vaccination💉

16/06/2023

After his health check and vaccine, Hamish promptly started snoozing on the consult table 😴

07/06/2023

PHONE LINES ARE BACK ON😁

07/06/2023

*OUR PHONE LINES ARE DOWN*

We are currently experiencing an issue with our phone lines. If you need to contact us please use 07976747097, or email us at [email protected]

We hope to have our phones up and running as soon as possible!

15/05/2023

🐾 VETERINARY NURSE AWARENESS MONTH 🐾

We thought we'd share with you what our team of Nurses get up to😀

28/04/2023

***REUNITED***

Thank you to everyone who has shared the post. The owner has been in contact!

FOUND in Falfield

We have had a female tortoiseshell (with white bib) cat handed into us this evening. She is microchipped, but unfortunately this hasn't been registered. She is wearing a distinctive collar. Uninjured, but is missing some fur on her back. She was found near the garage at Falfield (GL12).

Please contact the practice on 01454269339 if you are missing her.

Please share the post in the hope we can get this sweet girl home 🤞🏻

28/03/2023

Last week we got to see Gary and Dave for their health check🩺 They are super cute🐐😍

24/03/2023

We would like to share that the practice has been nominated for Practice of the Year for the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2023 with Ken also being nominated for Vet of the Year🎉

Thank you to all of our clients for your ongoing support❤️

20/03/2023

Did you know the microchipping Law regarding cats is changing?

Compulsory microchipping of cats is coming into place as of 10th June 2024. Therefore it will be a requirement that all kittens have a microchip by 20 weeks old.

A microchip is implanted between the shoulder blades which when scanned, will provide a unique identification number for that animal. Therefore, if your cat is lost or handed into the Vets we are able to scan the microchip and trace the owners details from a database. This is great news as currently a non-microchipped cat is likely to be rehomed if there is no way of locating the original owner.

Once the microchip has been registered it is then the owners responsibility to ensure the keepers details are kept up to date (address, phone number, email address).