Shepherds' Vet Centre

Shepherds' Vet Centre Shepherds' Veterinary Centre is a 24 hour veterinary practice treating companion animals and farm animals. Clinical excellence , quality care.

We are open 24 hours for emergencies for our own clients please call 01562 822986
Consulting Hours
Monday - Friday
9.00am -11.00am, 11.30am-1.00pm, 2.30pm-3.30pm, 4.30pm-7.00pm
Saturday
9.00am-12.00pm
Sundays
Urgent or emergencies
Contact:
Tel: 01562 822986
Fax:01562 822736
Reception is open. Monday-Friday 8.30am-7.00pm
Saturday 8.30am-12pm

29/08/2026

📣 CLIENT NOTICE- Bank Holiday weekend 📣

Our out of hours emergency cover this weekend will be provided by Graeme Shepherd in practice from 12pm Saturday 29th August til 8.30am Monday 31st August.

Ali Shepherd then takes over covering the August bank holiday in practice til 6pm after which Susanne takes over through until 8.30am Tuesday 1st September.

We will be back open as normal from 8.30am Tuesday morning.

You can call our usual number 📞 01562 822986 for any emergencies

20/08/2026

📣 CLIENT NOTICE 📣

Our out of hours emergency cover tonight will be provided in practice from 7pm Thursday 20th August til 8.30am Friday 21st August.

We will be back open as normal from 8.30am Friday morning

You can call our usual number 📞 01562 822986 for any emergencies

The suns ☀️ out... but so are the fleas 🫣As the weather warms up, their activity andreproduction rates increase signific...
19/08/2026

The suns ☀️ out... but so are the fleas 🫣

As the weather warms up, their activity and
reproduction rates increase significantly in warmer temperatures!🌡 Don't wait until it's
too late - keep your furry friends protected with
regular flea and worming treatments 💊

Fleas can cause itching, inflammation and
transmit diseases like tapeworms 🪱

🩺 Visit us for your pets best treatment plan
specific for your pets lifestyle and needs! 🐾

Did you know that flea and worming is covered
in our pet health plan?
Along with vaccines 💉
10% off some procedures and medications
plus 2 free nail clips! This can save you up to £115 per year 🐾

Call us on 01562822986 or visit our website
https://www.shepherdsvets.com for more information

18/08/2026

📣 CLIENT NOTICE 📣

Our out of hours emergency cover tonight will be provided in practice from 7pm Tuesday 18th August til 8.30am Wednesday 19th August.

We will be back open as normal from 8.30am Wednesday morning

You can call our usual number 📞 01562 822986 for any emergencies

15/08/2026

📣 CLIENT NOTICE 📣

Our out of hours emergency cover this weekend will be provided in practice by Ali Shepherd from 12pm Saturday 15th August til 8.30am Monday 17th August.

We will be back open as normal from 8.30am Monday morning

You can call our usual number 📞 01562 822986 for any emergencies

13/08/2026

📣 CLIENT NOTICE 📣

Our out of hours emergency cover tonight will be provided by Susanne in practice from 7pm Thursday 13th August til 8.30am Friday 14th August.

We will be back open as normal from 8.30am Friday morning

You can call our usual number 📞 01562 822986 for any emergencies

☀️😎 It's hotting up very quickly againtoday. Please ensure your pets are keptcool as best you can...provide shade, fans,...
13/08/2026

☀️😎 It's hotting up very quickly again
today. Please ensure your pets are kept
cool as best you can...provide shade, fans, ice 🧊 packs/coolers, icepops and avoiding walking in the heat...your hairy (or less hairy) pets just cant sweat much!

💡 What is heat stroke?

Heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition
where the core body temperature rises to a
dangerous level. If not treated quickly pets may
have seizures and die.

Signs of heat stroke in your pet can include:
🔸️ heavy panting
🔸️ difficulty breathing
🔸️ incoordination
🔸️ red gums
🔸️ vomiting and diarrhoea
🔸️ thick, tacky saliva

Its not just dogs 🐕 affected by the heat, cats 🐈 rabbits 🐇 and guinea pigs 🐹 too can be affected by heat stroke. Ensure any rabbits and guinea pigs are not housed in direct sun ☀️ and provide them with a source of cool (ice packs, ice cubes in water etc) as temperatures 🌡 even in the shade will be high today.

Keep a close eye on your pets if worried or need advice call 📞 01562 822986

12/08/2026

📣 CLIENT NOTICE 📣

Our out of hours emergency cover tonight will be provided by Susanne in practice from 7pm Wednesday 12th August til 8.30am Thursday 13th August.

We will be back open as normal from 8.30am Thursday morning

You can call our usual number 📞 01562 822986 for any emergencies

☀️🐰🐹 Hot weather can be deadly for rabbits and guinea pigs – please take extra care this week 🐹🐰☀️With temperatures soar...
12/08/2026

☀️🐰🐹 Hot weather can be deadly for rabbits and guinea pigs – please take extra care this week 🐹🐰☀️

With temperatures soaring 🌡, we wanted to share some important advice that could help save a life.

Many people don’t realise that hutches can become extremely hot in warm weather, even when they are placed in the shade. A hutch can quickly turn into an oven, trapping heat and leaving rabbits and guinea pigs with little way to escape it.

Signs of heat stress include:
🔴 Panting or rapid breathing
🔴 Lethargy or weakness
🔴 Wetness around the nose
🔴 Drooling
🔴 Reluctance to move
🔴 Collapse or seizures in severe cases

If you notice any of these signs, contact a vet immediately.

Ways to help keep your pets cool:
✅ Provide plenty of fresh water and check it regularly
✅ Offer frozen water bottles wrapped in a towel
✅ Use cooling mats or ceramic cooling tiles
✅ Feed extra fresh greens straight from the fridge
✅ Ensure there is constant shade throughout the day
✅ Improve ventilation and airflow around enclosures
✅ Bring vulnerable pets indoors if temperatures become extreme

Please also remember that rabbits and guinea pigs should never be left in direct sunlight without access to deep shade and cooler areas.

A few simple precautions can make all the difference during a heatwave. ☀️💕🐾

For more advise or if concerned please call 📞 01562 822986

🔥🐾 The 5- Second Rule you Should NEVER Ignore 🐾🔥💡It takes less than 1 minute for Hot Asphalt/ Tarmac to blister the paw ...
12/08/2026

🔥🐾 The 5- Second Rule you Should NEVER Ignore 🐾🔥

💡It takes less than 1 minute for Hot Asphalt/ Tarmac to blister the paw pads 🐾 of your pet.

If you cannot hold the back of your hand ✋️ on the pavement for 5 full seconds, it's TOO HOT for your pet to walk on.

🚫 STOP THINK - Please dont walk/exercise 🏃‍♀️ your pets in the hotter ☀️ temperatures of the day...a quick stretch in the cool of the morning is the best time of day.

⁉️ As the saying goes...no dog has died for lack of a walk in the heat, but many dogs have died having taken a walk in the heat 🤔🐾

Address

Comberton Hill
Kidderminster
DY101QH

Telephone

+441562822986

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