Your local pet healthcare experts

We know your pet is a much-loved member of the family and that’s why we offer the very best veterinary healthcare and advice in our practices right across the UK. 

Every pet we see benefits from personalised care supported by the latest technology, not to mention the gentle touch of our expert vet team. Our aim is to make your pet’s time with us as comfortable as we can – and to send them home happy, healthy and well. 
We care for all kinds of animals including dogs, cats, reptiles and small furries. 
From general animal health treatments and welfare advice to emergency medical procedures, we offer the full range of veterinary services.

Vaccinating Your Pet

All our practices offer routine vaccinations as part of their standard service and recommend cats, dogs and rabbits are protected against these diseases at an annual appointment. A vaccination appointment is much more than just a quick injection. Our vets and nurses will conduct a full health check on your pet to make sure that nothing is amiss, and will also make sure to listen to any of your worries or concerns. Have a think ahead of time too – your vet will ask you questions about how your pet has been, and if you have noticed any changes.

Fortunately, your bunny can be safeguarded against life-threatening diseases with an annual vaccination – by getting an injection against these diseases every year, you know your rabbit is up-to-date with the very best protection.

Vaccinations are quick and simple, and before your bunny is vaccinated they will also receive a full health assessment. This is a vital opportunity for the vet to detect any visible health problems that may be developing, to discuss any concerns you may have about your pet, and to make sure you have all the information on the best care for your rabbit.

More than just a jab

Dogs can suffer from a range of nasty diseases, some which cause a lot of discomfort and others that can kill. Thankfully, we can protect our dogs from some of these using vaccination. Vaccination is a great way to give your dog immunity to some of the worst infectious diseases, and make sure they are as safe as they can be.

Vaccination is given as an annual injection, which keeps immunity topped-up and your dog protected. The only vaccination not given by injection is kennel cough. This is given via an annual intra-nasal vaccine – a squirt up the nose! This gets the vaccine right where it is needed to give local immunity. 

Although it is important that your dog has a vaccination appointment every year, not all the vaccines will be given at every appointment. This is because different vaccines last for different amounts of time – your vet will be able to tell you about the schedule for your dog. Your dog will need at least one vaccine every year, however, and your pet should have a thorough health check at least once a year as part of their general healthcare. This helps your vet check that no developing health problems can be detected.

Dog Microchipping

A microchip is a small electronic device about the size of a grain of rice. The microchip is inserted under your dog’s skin, between their shoulder blades, via a quick injection. Once inserted, a dog cannot feel the microchip and the special capsule around it means that it does not break down and is designed to last your pet’s lifetime.

The microchip is coded with a unique number that can be read by a scanner. Microchips do not store personal data – this is kept against the unique identification number on a secure database. If your dog is found and scanned, the microchip database is accessed online and the organisation that has your dog, for example a veterinary surgery, a rescue centre or the police, can use the number to find your details. You can then be contacted and your pet safely reunited with you.

Microchipping Your Cat

A microchip is a small device about the size of a grain of rice. The microchip is inserted under your cat’s skin, between their shoulder blades, via a quick injection. Once inserted, a cat cannot feel the microchip and the special capsule around it means that it does not break down and is designed to last your pet’s lifetime.

The microchip is coded with a unique number that can be read by a scanner. Microchips do not store personal data – this is kept against the unique identification number on a secure database. If your cat is found and scanned, the microchip database is accessed online and the organisation that has your cat, for example the veterinary surgery, a rescue centre or the police, can use the number to find your details. You can then be contacted and your pet safely reunited with you.