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Ambivet Veterinary Group is a small animal Veterinary Practice fully equipped with facilities to care for your pets
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Ambivet Veterinary Group is a small animal veterinary practice fully equipped with facilities to care for dogs, cats, rabbits & other companion animals. We have a hospital in Heanor and five branch practices in Aspley, Darley Abbey, Ilkeston, Ripley and Wollaton. Our hospital is staffed by vets and nurses 24 hours a day to ensure that the very best care is given to all of our patients. We have a certified orthopaedic surgeon working at our Heanor hospital.

09/01/2025

Meet the adorable little crossbreed, Gizmo. 😍

He visited our Heanor surgery last week for his first vaccination with Vet Emily. When you look as adorable as Gizmo it's no wonder that receptionist Chloe couldn't resist the opportunity to steal him away for a moment for a puppy cuddle. 🥰

How about a little fun? Can you guess what combination of breeds make Gizmo! 🐶

09/01/2025

We love to see dogs and their owners having fun together, and what better time to pick up a new sport or activity? Whether you choose agility, scent work, canicross, hoopers or one of the many other activities available, the benefits can include:

🐾 Physical exercise - for you and your pet
🐾 Mental stimulation that challenges your dog’s brain and fulfils
their natural instincts
🐾 Strengthening your bond and trust, by sharing experiences and
achieving new things together
🐾 Improving your relationship at home - a tired and fulfilled dog is
a well behaved dog.

Let us know in the comments below what your dog will be getting
up to this year ⬇️

08/01/2025

Attention! To our clients who use the Heanor branch, particularly those who have appointments or plan on visiting the surgery next week. We have been informed of planned roadworks on Mundy Street between the Monday 13th January - Friday 17th January which may directly affect parking near/access to the surgery.

Please be aware of the above when planning your journey to the practice and that there may be limited parking in the area, so allow plenty of travel time before appointments.

08/01/2025

Today is National Labrador Day!

To celebrate we’d love to see some photos of your gorgeous labs in the comments below!

08/01/2025

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY to our Darley Abbey surgery! 🥳🐱🐶

Our team cannot believe how fast the past year has flown by since opening last January. 😱

Has your pet been to see our Darley Abbey team yet? If they have, share a picture of them below☺️⬇️

08/01/2025

Are you a member of The Healthy Pet Club? 🐶🐱🐰

We’d love to see some photos of our adorable members, so please post a photo of your four-pawed friends below!

Not a member of The Healthy Pet Club? Find out how to join today: vetcollection.co.uk/health-plans-and-products/healthy-pet-club

07/01/2025

This little cutie is Phyllis! 🥰

She visited us for a health check and to have her microchip placed, this can sometimes be a scary experience for such a little kitten! However, Phyllis is not just any kitten, she is a brave girl and had the extra help of treats as the perfect distraction. 😎

After her chip she even made time to pose for the camera to show us how cute she is! 😍

06/01/2025

Little Dotty visited us at the end of 2024 for her first health check and puppy vaccinations!

After her appointment with Vet Josh, our reception team took the opportunity to give her lots of fuss and of course offer her some well-deserved treats for being a very brave little spaniel. Dotty must have heard somewhere that we are an all you can eat buffet not a veterinary surgery! 😆😝

Save some for the other brave puppies Dotty! 🥰🤣

03/01/2025

Meet the sweetest XL bully Koda 🥰

He visited our Heanor surgery at the end of 2024 to be neutered (and get tons of belly rubs) and it did not take long for our team to fall in love with this big baby! 😍

Due to the changes in law over the past year, Koda has had to make some life adjustments, one of which is to sport a muzzle in public areas and to be neutered. However, Koda hasn't allowed this to spoil his day! His tail never stopped wagging throughout his visit to us and our team received tons of muzzle smooches! Which were much appreciated. 😁

Koda is welcome back anytime for big snuggles! 🥰

02/01/2025

Following a road traffic accident (RTA), Adorable pup Hugo had to be rushed in as an emergency just before Christmas. 🎄😢

On presentation to Vet Lucy and our Ilkeston team, Hugo was collapsed and in a bad way. Our team got to work quickly in pinpointing Hugo’s injuries and treating him for shock, providing pain relief, intravenous fluid therapy and emergency imaging. Our team suspected the RTA had caused head trauma and a fracture.

Once he was at the point that he was stable enough for transfer, Hugo was transferred to the Heanor surgery for admission into the hospital for further stabilisation of his condition. Our team had now confirmed that Hugo had fractured his distal radius and ulna. Surgical repair would be required for this type of fracture.

Whilst our team prepared the necessary instruments and a plate for the procedure, a supportive bandage was placed on the limb, although this BIG dressing didn’t stop Hugo enjoying his cuddle time. Now clinically stable, Hugo remained in good spirits and was constantly wagging! 🥰

Like many fracture repairs, the surgery would not be easy - Hugo would require many screws and a plate to stabilise the limb. After our nursing team prepped Hugo and surgical theatre, Paul performed the procedure with the assistance of scrub nurse Chrissy, whilst nurse Sophie monitored all Hugo’s vital signs and anaesthetic throughout his procedure. Lucky for our team and Hugo, Paul is very experienced in orthopaedics' and was able to reset Hugo’s bones and placing the plate and screws with a successful result. Hugo recovered well following his general anaesthetic and surgery and remained in the hospital to continue his pain relief and nursing care (and snuggles).

Understandably our team became very attached to Hugo during his stay and were very sad to see him leave. However, we all knew this was a positive as it meant that he was feeling better, and the team had done a great job! 😄

01/01/2025

Did you know that this medication is harmful to your pets?

Ibruprofen! This household anti-inflammatory, is toxic to our cats and dogs, even in smaller doses. 💊😱

Although, it is true that some human medication can be given to our pets safely, these will require carefully calculated doses and will depend on species to ensure they are not harmful which is why it is best to leave it to veterinary professionals to prescribe them. As most human medications are still incredibly harmful and toxic to our pets such as ibuprofen. It is not worth the risk. ❌

What would happen if your pet ingested ibuprofen?

They would likely display the following symptoms/health problems if not treated;
◾️Gastrointestinal problems: Ibuprofen irritates the lining of the stomach and intestines, which can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy, loss of appetite, stomach ulcers. In severe cases, these stomach ulcers can perforate (create a hole) in the guts.
◾️Kidney damage: Ibuprofen can damage the kidneys, and at high doses can cause kidney failure.
◾️Brain issues: Very high doses of ibuprofen can affect the brain, causing tremours, weakness, incoordination and seizures.

This didn’t stop Maisie! She was feeling very cheeky and decided to steal some ibuprofen from her owner's shopping bags. A very stealthy move! We are sure there must have been tastier things on offer to steal Maisie. 😂

Luckily, her owner noticed the chewed packing and missing tablets almost immediately. They acted quickly and brought her straight down to our Heanor surgery. Since the risk of toxicity can be detrimental, Maisie had an injection which induces vomiting to bring up the ingested ibuprofen. Maisie remained in the hospital for treatment which included intravenous fluid therapy and oral activated charcoal to prevent further absorption from the medication and prevent serious damage. As you can see it was a messy task getting Maisie to take her charcoal. 🫣

Let's hope after this messy visit to the vets, Maisie has learnt her lesson.

Our team recommends keeping all medications out of reach of your furry friends and if your pet ever eats human medication always seek veterinary advice. 📞

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Wishing you and your pets health and happiness for the year to come. 😁🐾

Where will today take you - and what adventures have you got planned for 2025?

31/12/2024

****WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES OF SURGERY*****

Last month Hattie visited us after her owners became increasingly concerned that something was amiss. She was only eating a very tiny amount, was lethargic and started urinating and passing discharge. All this was very out of character. 😞

On examination it was found that Hattie’s abdomen was distended and painful. Signs indicated that she needed further investigation, therefore Hattie was admitted for imaging. Abdominal ultrasound revealed a large hypoechoic mass. The next best step for Hattie now would be an exploratory laparotomy surgery to investigate further into where and what the mass is.

Vets Emily and George performed an exploratory laparotomy, and it didn't take long to see the cause once they had entered the abdominal cavity. A huge ovarian tumour! 😲 With the assistance of George and our nursing team, Emily now had the laborious task of removing the tumour, the attached uterus, and other o***y. This involved ligating any blood supply to the mass - a very delicate job.

Emily completed Hattie’s surgery with no complications, although she wasn’t out of the woods yet. This was major abdominal surgery; she would require a minimum of one night stay in the hospital to have round-the-clock care for pain relief and monitoring.

Hattie was a really brave and strong girl after her surgery and only required one night with our team. So, following her brief stay in the hospital, she continued to recover at home with her family.

We are happy to report that since her urgent visit to our Heanor team Hattie has been doing very well and is back to her happy self. Additionally, the histology of her o***y results was positive news!

A happy result for this sweet girl. 🥰

31/12/2024

Happy New Year’s Eve! How are you and your pets welcoming in the New Year?

Here’s to everyone spending New Year’s Eve at home, in their jim-jams, with their pets. 🐶🐱🐰🐾

30/12/2024

It's dental day! For little Fred and Vet Freddie. 🥰

Don’t be fooled! Fred may not look as impressed as Freddie; however, he did not mind his visit to see our team for his dental. Even if he did require two extractions. Our team would go as far as to say he enjoyed his little visit. ☺️

Both Freds were absolute superstars throughout the dental, they even made sure they both posed for a pre dental picture and most importantly made time for cuddles. 😀

27/12/2024

Gorgeous Samoyed Cloud is a regular at our Heanor surgery! ☁️😍

She made sure to pop into our Heanor surgery over the festive period, but this time it was a social visit to bring our team festive cheer and not because she was feeling under the weather.

Our team really enjoyed their fluffy Cloud cuddles. She’s welcome back anytime for more! 🥰

25/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from All of Us at Ambivet🎄✨

This Christmas, we wish you and your pets a season filled with love, joy, and paw-sitive moments! 🐶🐱🎅

Remember to keep your pets safe during the festivities—watch out for chocolate, tinsel, and other holiday hazards! 🎁✨ If you need
us over the holidays, check our hours on our website or give us a call.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉

24/12/2024

This handsome boy is Dexter! 😍

Dexter recently visited our Darley Abbey team and understandably, with such a cute face he received a lot of attention and praise from our team. Rumour has it he even showed the team some of his best tricks! Not just a handsome face! 😎

Dexter loved all the attention so much that he made time to for some festive pictures. 🎄🎁

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Happy boxing day from all of us at Ambivet. ☃🐾 We hope you and your pets are enjoying the festive season and taking time to relax after all the Christmas excitement! Whether it's extra cuddles, a winter walk or snoozing by the fire, we hope today is filled with joy and warmth. Remember, the holidays can sometimes bring unexpected surprises for our furry friends. If you need us, we’re here to help – contact our Heanor out of hours team on 01773 717 780. 📞

Oh look! It's Reggie again 🐱😍 Popping back on our screens to spread festive cheer 🎄☃️❄️

Antibiotic amnesty 2024

What is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop defences that protect them from antibiotic medications, making treatment less effective Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing problem worldwide, affecting both human and animal health. Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in animals and people, but bacteria are becoming resistant to many antibiotics that we rely on in human and veterinary medicine.Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty this November. Clients can return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal. #AntibioticAmnesty #onehealth

Antibiotic amnesty 2024

Our practice is taking part in the 2024 Antibiotic Amnesty. Throughout November 2024 we are asking pet owners to return any unused or leftover antibiotic medications to us for safe disposal. Please drop off any unused medications to us at the practice. You can hand them in to a vet, nurse or the reception team. This medication might be left-over from a recent prescription, antibiotics that you didn’t need or out-of-date medication. Let’s keep antibiotics working, together! #AntibioticAmnesty #onehealth

You may remember recently that our Ripley team put on a raffle with a chance to win one of multiple fantastic hampers. Receptionist Alison had the privilege of pulling out the winners for each hamper. We are proud to say our staff raised over £264.67 for Thornberry animal sanctuary. 🥳🥳 Don't forget to check Thornberry Animal Sanctuary out and see what great work they do! Thank you to everyone who took part! If your pet won some goodies, please feel free to share some pictures of them enjoying them below😊

Happy National Black Cat Awareness Day!

Today we are celebrating all our black feline friends - they are most famous for being Halloween symbols, but black cats can be associated with good luck, love, and even money! Make sure to show us how your black cats are spending their day in the comments below. 🐱�

Antibiotic amnesty 2024

AMR and the environment 💊 The environment is at risk if antibiotics aren’t disposed of properly. If antibiotics are disposed of inappropriately e.g. via household waste, this can contribute to antimicrobial resistance in the environment 💊 Always return unused or out of date antibiotics to your vet for safe disposal 💊 Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global health issues of our time. We must act, together. Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty this November. Clients can return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal. #AntibioticAmnesty #onehealth

Antibiotic amnesty 2024

What to do if you have leftover or unused antibiotics: 💊 Return them to your vet practice for safe disposal 💊 Inappropriate disposal of unused antibiotics could contribute to antimicrobial resistance and pollute the environment through waterways, affecting our wildlife 💊 Don’t ever give your pet, or any pet for which they haven’t been prescribed, left-over or out of date antibiotics. Using antibiotics when not needed could risk side effects, delay an accurate diagnosis for your pet, mean that your pets condition may not be treatable, and contributes to antimicrobial resistance Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty this November. Clients can return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal. #AntibioticAmnesty #onehealth

Antibiotic amnesty 2024

During November 2024 a National Antibiotic Amnesty is being held by vets, doctors and pharmacists. Our practice is taking part in the antibiotic amnesty and we are encouraging clients to return any unused or out of date antibiotics to us for safe disposal. #AntibioticAmnesty #onehealth

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With firework season around the corner, check out our top tips on keeping your pet safe, happy and calm 🎆🎇. For more support and advice: vetcollection.co.uk/health/pets-and-fireworks

You want them to have the best start in life, and so do we. Give us a call to start your pet care journey with us today ☺

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day! Today we are celebrating all our black feline friends - but how good is your black cat knowledge? 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Make sure to show us how your black cats are celebrating their day in the comments below.

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