Pritchard's Veterinary Centre

08/06/2026

🔴Due to the overwhelming response to the vacancy advertised below, we are bringing the closing date forward to this Friday 12/06/26.

🔹️Saturday Assistant - Vacancy🔹️
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Saturday team member to join our veterinary practice.

🔹️Hours
🔸️Every other Saturday

🔹️Applicant requirements
🔸️ Must be over 16 years of age (for insurance purposes)
🔸️Confident and comfortable around animals
🔸️Reliable, hardworking, and able to work well as an individual or part of a team

🔹️Duties will include
🔸️Cleaning and maintaining kennel areas
🔸️General housekeeping duties within preparation, operating, and consulting rooms
🔸️Assisting vets and the wider practice team when required
🔸️Helping to maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming environment

This role would suit someone with an interest in animal care or veterinary work and who enjoys working in a busy practice environment.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

27/05/2026

🔸️1/6/26 UPDATE
Due to her poor health and condition, and with careful consideration of her welfare, the decision was made to let her go peacefully this morning, as no owner came forward for her.

Although her time with us was short, she spent her last week surrounded by warmth, comfort, good food, and plenty of fuss and affection.

Thank you to everyone who shared her post and cared about her journey.

FOUND CAT - DENBIGH HIGH STREET
A black cat with a small white patch on its chest was found on Denbigh High Street on 23/05/26.

The cat is friendly but unfortunately appears to be in poor condition and is not microchipped.

If you are the owner, or know who this cat may belong to, please contact the surgery on 01745 812047.

23/05/2026

Unfortunately a male neutered cream chihuahua has been brought to the practice deceased from a road traffic accident in Lenten pool, Denbigh. He is microchipped but the details are not up to date. Please call us in the morning for further information.

19/05/2026

A gentle reminder.

It's that time of the year again where we must remind you that there are fledglings about.

"However tempting, interfering with a young bird like this will do more harm than good. Fledglings are extremely unlikely to be abandoned by their parents. Just because you can't see the adult birds does not mean that they're not there. The parents are probably just away collecting food - or are hiding nearby, keeping a watchful eye, or even being frightened away from their youngster by your presence. You should leave fledglings where they are, in the care of their own parents.

Removing a fledgling from the wild reduces its chances of long-term survival to a small fraction, and is a very last resort - only if it's injured or has definitely been abandoned or orphaned."

Please click the link below to find out what you should and shouldn't do if you come across a baby bird.

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/advice/how-you-can-help-birds/injured-and-baby-birds/baby-birds/ #:~:text=You%20should%20leave%20fledglings%20where,definitely%20been%20abandoned%20or%20orphaned.

18/05/2026

🚜 FARMERS INFORMATION EVENING 🚜
Hosted by Pritchard The Vet

Join us at Denbigh Football Club on Monday 8th June for an informative and relaxed evening discussing some of the biggest topics currently affecting Welsh farming - BVD legislation and the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).

Whether you already have questions, concerns, or simply want a clearer understanding of what these changes could mean for your farm and future business, our team and invited experts will be on hand for open discussion and advice.

🐄 BVD legislation updates
🌱 Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) guidance
💊 We are also thrilled to announce that Arwain DGC will be joining us on the evening to discuss practical ways to help reduce on-farm antibiotic usage and support responsible medicine use within the industry.
💬 Opportunity to ask questions and chat with experts
🍔 Food & refreshments provided
🤝 Catch up with fellow local farmers

Please let us know by Monday 1st June 2026 if you will be attending, including any plus ones, so we can cater accordingly.

We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a valuable and informative evening.

The Team at Pritchard The Vet

11/05/2026

Do you recognise this cat?

Microchipped to a Denbigh postcode, but unfortunately the mobile number is 1 digit short.

We will be phoning around rescue centres today to see if we can find a rescue space as unfortunately we cannot keep the cat here.

If you are/know the owner, please give us a call.

‼️UPDATE 12/05/26‼️

Cat has now been collected by North Clwyd Animal Rescue, if you are interested in offering a home to this very sweet cat, please contact them to arrange to meet her.

Found 05/05/26
Black and white cat found on the long stretch between the two roundabouts bottom of Denbigh.

Is microchipped to a Denbigh postcode, but unfortunately the mobile number is 1 digit short.

Has been with us for approximately 4 days, unable to locate an owner.

If you are/know the owner, please contact the surgery on 01745 812047

05/05/2026

‼️UPDATE 12/05/26‼️

Cat has now been collected by North Clwyd Animal Rescue, if you are interested in offering a home to this very sweet cat, please contact them to arrange to meet her.

Found 05/05/26
Black and white cat found on the long stretch between the two roundabouts bottom of Denbigh.

Is microchipped to a Denbigh postcode, but unfortunately the mobile number is 1 digit short.

Has been with us for approximately 4 days, unable to locate an owner.

If you are/know the owner, please contact the surgery on 01745 812047

21/04/2026

💚NATIONAL VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST WEEK 💚

This week, we’re taking a moment to recognise the incredible people who keep everything running smoothly at the front of our practice - our amazing reception team.

They are the friendly faces that greet you, the calm voices on the phone, and the ones juggling appointments, emergencies, and endless questions with patience and compassion every single day.

From comforting worried owners to supporting our clinical team behind the scenes, their role is so much more than “just reception” — they are the heart of our practice.

Thank you Jane, Ffion, Liberty and Johanna for your dedication, your kindness, and all the hard work you put in day in, day out. We truly couldn’t do it without you 💚🐾

19/04/2026

🐾 Update: Changes to Pet Travel Rules (EU Travel) 🐾

From 22 April 2026, new rules will apply if you’re travelling from Great Britain to the EU with your pet.

What you need to know:

❌ EU pet passports will no longer be valid for GB residents travelling to the EU.

This includes passports issued in EU Member States or Northern Ireland, even if issued before 22 April 2026.

EU pet passports can only be issued to owners whose main residence is within the EU.

✅ You will need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC).

Required for dogs, cats, and ferrets
Must be issued by an official vet before each trip.

➡️ Check before you travel
Entry requirements can vary between countries, so please check with your destination before you go.

🇬🇧 Good news:
There are no changes when returning to Great Britain with your pet.

📅 Planning a trip? Please book in advance
AHCs require an appointment and cannot be done last minute.

📞 Contact the practice and we’ll be happy to help

Further detailed guidance will be published on GOV.UK ahead of implementation.