Vets for Pets Amesbury

15/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating our CCA Natalie on Completing her Certificate in Veterinary Client Care: CertNCS (VCC)!! 🥳

14/10/2026

It’s Pet Obesity Awareness Day and Fred is helping us to highlight the important connection between weight, ageing and pain.

Fred has had his weigh-in and body condition assessment, and we’re challenging you to guess his score!

WHAT BODY CONDITION SCORE WOULD YOU GIVE FRED? 🐾

Pop your guess in the comments!

His score will be revealed tomorrow…👀

12/10/2026

Hello to all our clients and patients! 🐾

I’m Kieran, the Practice Owner of Amesbury Vets for Pets, and I’m excited to finally introduce myself.

I’ve worked in the veterinary industry for the past 10 years and qualified as an RVN in 2022. Most of my experiences have been in small animal first-opinion practices, although I’ve also had the opportunity to spend some time working in a referral practice.

Before entering the veterinary profession, I worked at a private livery yard and also at a village pub where my grandparents lived — two very different jobs, but both gave me plenty of experience working with people (and animals!).

When I’m not at the clinic, I enjoy spending time tending to my small garden, baking, and exploring new places to walk the dogs.

I have a rescue Springer Spaniel called Pepper, who you may see around the practice from time to time, and a senior Shar Pei called Benson. Like most of our patients, Benson isn’t particularly keen on vets, so you’re unlikely to see him here! 😂

I’m really looking forward to meeting you all over the coming weeks, months and years, and getting to know you and your pets.

A massive thank you to my wonderful team for welcoming me so warmly, and to Tom and Sonia for their continued support as I take on this exciting new venture.

I’m very much looking forward to the journey ahead! 🐶🐱

Kieran
Practice Owner
Amesbury Vets for Pets

09/10/2026

Patient of the week - Pumpkin. 🎃

This handsome chap came to see Lauren RVN yesterday for a flea and worming check up. Despite becoming stressed on his way to the practice, Pumpkin was an absolute dude for his check up and made himself quite at home under the computer. 🖥️

Under RCVS guidance, all pets must be under our care to continue receiving their prescription medications. This means they should be seen once every twelve months.

Do you think your pet needs to be seen? Book your FREE flea and worm check with our nursing team!

07/10/2026

FREE nurse pain check. 🐾

Is your pet slowing down?
Perhaps they are taking longer to get up?
Is your dog wanting to play less?

It’s easy to think: “They’re just getting older”

But sometimes these little changes can be a sign of discomfort.

We are offering FREE Nurse Pain Checks to help owners recognise some of the changes that could indicate their pet needs a little more support.

Contact the Client Care Team to book your FREE appointment.

📞 01980 676510
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp - 07893 942681

05/10/2026

National Walk Your Dog Week has begun! 🐾

Grab your leads, pop on your walking shoes and get ready for walkies!

To celebrate together, we want to know…

Where is your favourite place to go for a walk with your dog? 📍
Better still… pop us a photo of your favourite adventure with your dog in the comments! 📸

Happy walkies for the team at VetsforPets Amesbury. 🐾

30/09/2026

10 YEARS OF CARING FOR YOUR PETS. 🐾🩷

Today is a very special day for our practice - VetsforPets Amesbury turns 10! 🎉

For the past decade, we have had the privilege of caring for so many wonderful pets and getting to know the equally wonderful people who love them.

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to you - our clients and community.
Thank you for supporting the practice and for trusting us to care for your much loved pets over the past 10 years.

Now we would love to celebrate with you!

📸 Share a photo of your pet in the comments and tell us how long you have been a part of the VetsforPets family! ✨

Here is to the next ten years! 🥂

28/09/2026

💉World Rabies Day💉

Rabies vaccination and paperwork (AHC) need to be planned with plenty of time before travel.

What UK owners need to know before travelling with pets:

* Microchip first: Your dog, cat or ferret must be microchipped.
* Rabies vaccination: Your pet must be vaccinated against rabies, and after a first vaccination you generally need to wait at least 21 days before travelling.
* Annual vaccinations are advised to be up to date. If a rabies booster is given while previous cover is still valid, there is normally no additional waiting period. If vaccination cover has lapsed, your pet may need to restart the vaccination process, delaying travel.

Travelling from Great Britain to the EU: GB residents travelling to an EU country generally need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC). Since April 2026, GB residents should not rely on EU pet passports for entry to the EU.

Plan the AHC carefully: The AHC must be issued by an official veterinarian and is valid for entry into the EU for 10 days after issue. Once in the EU, it can be used for onward travel and re-entry to Great Britain for up to six months, provided the rabies vaccination remains valid.

Check your destination: Individual countries can have additional requirements. Dogs may, for example, need tapeworm treatment depending on the destination.

Returning to Great Britain: Requirements depend on where you are travelling from. Pets arriving from certain non-EU/non-listed countries may need a rabies blood test, with a three-month wait from the blood-sample date before travel.

Allow plenty of time: A first rabies vaccination, waiting period, blood test where applicable, and certificates can turn pet travel into a months-long proccess.

Any other information please get in touch with us on 01980 676510 📞

25/09/2026

This young lady has been brought into the practice again by members of the public.

Please help us reunite her with her owner!

LOST DOG

this lovely lady has been brought into the practice after being found at Amesbury Sports Centre after wandering in to pay a visit there!

She is microchipped but we are unable to get hold of her owners! If you recognise her, or know who she belongs to, we would love to get her reunited with her family as soon as possible. 💚

Please contact us via messenger, comments or phone call on 01980 676510!

24/09/2026

They’re just getting old…

This is something we hear quite often. 🐾

Getting older is inevitable. Being uncomfortable shouldn’t be accepted as part of it.

If you’ve noticed changes in your pet as they have got older, it is worth mentioning it to your vet or your vet nurse! 🐾

There is plenty that we can do to keep our pets feeling pain free and happy in their golden years. 💛

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.”

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."

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."