The Sands Veterinary Practice

The Sands Veterinary Practice The Sands Veterinary Practice is a new independent small animal vets practice based in Tarvin Sands (between Kelsall and Tarvin), near Chester.
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The Sands provides quality care for your pet in a state of the art facility, with a dedicated team of vets, vet nurses and receptionists with over 100 years’ experience of caring for small animals. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality pet-centric care at an affordable price with compassion and professionalism. We offer a full range of in-house services from routine checks to cutting edge

surgical and medical procedures as well as pet passports. Please feel free to give us a call on: 01829 849844 if you have any questions or if you would like to have a look around or visit our website for more information or if you wish to register your pet. You will hear more from us over the coming weeks and months. We want to welcome you to The Sands Veterinary Practice, where your pet will always come first.

🏵️🐾 Could your dog win one of our special rosettes? 🐾🏵️We’re thrilled to have been invited to judge the dog shows at two...
13/06/2026

🏵️🐾 Could your dog win one of our special rosettes? 🐾🏵️

We’re thrilled to have been invited to judge the dog shows at two fantastic local fetes this year – and your four-legged friend could be one of our winners! 🐶✨

📍 Tarvin Fete @ – 13th June | From 12pm | classes starts 2pm

📍 Ashton Hayes Fete @ the playing fields – 11th July | From 12pm | classes starts 1pm

🏆 Classes include (£3 per entry junior class is free):
🐕 Waggiest Tail
👴 Golden Oldie
👑 Best in Show (open to all)
🐾 Best Puppy in Show
🤝 Best Handshake
🌟 Best Junior Handler

Bring your pups along for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and the chance to take home one of our beautiful rosettes! 🎀

Who will be crowned this year’s top dog? 🐶🏅

Tag your dog-loving friends and we’ll see you there!

Not all walks are safe walks 🐶🌡️☀️ If it’s too hot for your hand on the pavement, it’s too hot for their paws. 🐾 🌡️Keep ...
23/05/2026

Not all walks are safe walks 🐶🌡️

☀️ If it’s too hot for your hand on the pavement, it’s too hot for their paws. 🐾

🌡️Keep an eye on temperatures, avoid midday heat, and always carry water on warmer days.

🐶 Your dog depends on you to keep them safe 💛

🐾 Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🐾Please note our opening hours may be slightly different over the bank holiday weekend. If ...
22/05/2026

🐾 Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🐾

Please note our opening hours may be slightly different over the bank holiday weekend.

If you need urgent veterinary assistance when we are closed, please contact our out of hours team on 01244 853823 ☎️

With the warmer weather expected, please remember to keep pets cool, hydrated, and never leave them in cars — even for a few minutes ☀️💧🐶🐱

Wishing all our clients and their pets a lovely bank holiday weekend! 🐾

🐾 HALF PRICE ALLERGY TESTING – LIMITED TIME OFFER! 🐾We’re excited to offer 50% off allergy testing for your pets over th...
07/05/2026

🐾 HALF PRICE ALLERGY TESTING – LIMITED TIME OFFER! 🐾

We’re excited to offer 50% off allergy testing for your pets over the next three months – ending 31st July!

If your pet has been showing signs of allergies, this is a great opportunity to investigate potential underlying issues at half the usual cost.

We offer a range of allergy tests to suit your pet’s needs, and our vets will guide you through the best options during your appointment.

⏳ Limited time only – don’t miss out!

📅 Book online via our website

📞 Or call us on 01829 849844

Help your pet feel their best this summer 💙

This summer, our very own is taking on the Llandudno Triathlon on 28th June! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️He’s doing it to raise money f...
01/05/2026

This summer, our very own is taking on the Llandudno Triathlon on 28th June! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

He’s doing it to raise money for , inspired by his mum’s journey and the strength and resilience he’s seen firsthand. It’s a cause close to his heart, helping fund vital research and support for those affected across the UK 🎀

If you’re able to donate anything at all, we’d be so grateful – every contribution makes a difference. Thank you so much to everyone who has already supported Dan!

We’re all cheering him on and can’t wait to see him cross that finish line 🚲 🏊‍♂️ 🏃

https://www.justgiving.com/page/dan-bell-tri?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

We have a new sign!! 🤩 And we’re so excited to finally share it with you… especially as it celebrates something we’re i...
28/04/2026

We have a new sign!! 🤩

And we’re so excited to finally share it with you… especially as it celebrates something we’re incredibly proud of; being voted Best Independent Vets in Cheshire! 🐾🏆

If you’re passing by, keep an eye out for it and let us know what you think, especially shining in this beautiful sunshine ☀️

A huge thank you again to all our wonderful clients and friends for your continued support, this means the world to us 💛

📢 Important Update: EU Pet Travel Rules Changing (April 2026)If you’re planning to travel to the EU with your pet, there...
18/04/2026

📢 Important Update: EU Pet Travel Rules Changing (April 2026)

If you’re planning to travel to the EU with your pet, there’s an important rule change you need to be aware of.

From 22 April 2026, updated EU regulations will affect how pets travel from Great Britain (GB) to the EU.

🚫 EU Pet Passports:

EU pet passports will no longer be valid for GB residents travelling to the EU, even if they were issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland before this date.

👉 These passports will now primarily be valid only for pet owners who are resident within the EU, meaning this change mainly impacts GB-based pet owners travelling abroad.

📄 What you’ll need instead:

All GB residents travelling with a dog, cat, or ferret will need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by an Official Veterinarian.

✔️ Must be issued within 10 days of travel
✔️ Valid for entry into the EU for 10 days
✔️ Allows onward travel within the EU and return to GB for up to 4 months
✔️ A new AHC is required for every trip

🐾 Key requirements before travel

* Microchip in place
* Valid rabies vaccination (with a 21-day wait after first vaccine)
* Additional treatments may be required depending on destination

🇬🇧 Good news:

There are no changes to pet entry requirements back into Great Britain.

✅ Already booked your AHC?

Any Animal Health Certificates that are already booked in will be completed as planned — this new ruling does not affect existing AHC appointments.

Address

Apex House, Kelsall Road, Tarvin Sands
Chester
CH38NR

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441829849844

Website

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