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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

12/10/2026

🍂 Autumn Hazards for Pets! 🍂

Fallen leaves 🍂, mushrooms🍄, and conkers 🌰- oh my! 🍁🐾 Autumn walks are beautiful, but be mindful of seasonal dangers. From toxic mushrooms 🍄 to hidden sticks and deadly antifreeze spills ☣️, there’s more than meets the eye 👁️

Follow our posts for further information on Autumn Hazards..

10/10/2026

🐕🐾 Parvovirus 🐾🐕

We are hearing reports of parvovirus in the local area . Whilst we haven’t seen a case in the practice recently please ensure your dogs are up to date with their vaccines 💉

Parvovirus can prove fatal as can Leptospirosis which is reportedly on the increase nationally

Puppies and unvaccinated adults are particularly at risk 🐕

To check your dogs vaccines or to make an appointment call 📞 01562 822986

08/10/2026

💡DID YOU KNOW?

Shepherds' Vet Practice has been accredited as an 😾 ISFM Gold Cat
Friendly Clinic 🐈. We are the only practice within a 13 mile radius to have achieved this gold standard 🏅

⭐️This accreditation is an internationally 🌎 recognised award, and means we have met criteria to help minimise stress in your cat at our clinic 🐈‍⬛️
The accreditations are Bronze 🥉, Silver 🥈 and Gold 🥇, and as we have achieved Gold 🥇 this means we have achieved the highest accreditation level.

✅️ we keep cats 🐈 and dogs 🐕 separate in the waiting room,
✅️ we have a dedicated cat consulting room
✅️ have a dedicated cat ward with lots of cat approved hospital cage features.

💡 We really think cat 💡😾

✅️ Most importantly, our staff are trained in approaching and handling cats sensitively and respectfully
✅️ staff stay up to date with their knowledge of feline medicine 💊
✅️ One of our vets 🩺 Ali Shepherd, also holds an advanced certificate (specialising in small animal internal
medicine) .

🐾 We do as much as we can to keep your cats visits and/or hospital stay as stress free as possible 💕

We look forward to welcoming you and your feline friends into the practice 🐈

06/10/2026

Did you know that we were the
🏆 FIRST 🏆 clinic in the UK to have met the criteria for the Dog Friendly Clinic scheme an exciting collaborative project between Dogs Trust (DT) and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association⅝ (BVBA).

The aim of the scheme is to reduce any stress brought about by the provision of veterinary care and to make the provision of veterinary care the most comfortable experience possible
for everyone involved.
We understand the importance of a positive low stress vet visit and have been able to demonstrate how:
✅️we employ considerate handling techniques when handling patients,
✅️ staff are trained to have an awareness of behavioural support/modification and where
reinforcers are inappropriately used
✅️ we have separate dog and cat waiting areas/hospital wards and can manage kennel/wiating/prep areas to minimise stress to hospital/day/consult patients.
✅️ have fear free accredited vets that have untaken additional training in low stress handling

Do you have a nervous dog who gets worried at the vets? Please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 📞 01562 822986 to discuss our services to see how we can help 🌟

03/10/2026

🦷🐾 BEHIND THE SCENES… A DENTAL!

When your pet comes in for a dental procedure, it’s not “just a clean” - it’s a carefully monitored medical procedure 🩺

❗️Remember… your pet’s dental health is about more than just clean teeth - it’s about preventing pain, infection, and maintaining good health 🦠

💡Can you spot all the dental equipment and advanced monitoring aids in the pictures?
🪥 Dental Equipment: 🦷
✅️ Ultrasonic scaler – removes plaque and tartar
✅️ Polisher – smooths for a clean, shiny finish 💫
✅️ High-speed dental drill – allows precise extractions
✅️ Dental X-rays – detect hidden issues below the gumline 🩻
✅️ Dental charting tools – document oral health records 📋
💡 Advanced Monitoring Equipment:
✅️ 🫁 Pulse oximeter – measures oxygen levels
✅️ ❤️ ECG – monitors heart rate and rhythm
✅️ 🌡️ Temperature probe + warming support – monitors and maintains body temperature
✅️ 🌬️ Capnography – monitors respiration and CO₂ levels
✅️ ⏱️ Non-invasive blood pressure monitor

We're proud to invest in the best tools and deliver compassionate care to give your pet the treatment they truly deserve🐱🐶❤️

📣 If you'd like more information on our October Dental offer or would like to book in please call 📞 our friendly team on 01562 822986

01/10/2026

🐾Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day🐾

Today is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation
Day and we thought we'd give you a little
insight into what our team does on a daily basis :-
From the moment you walk through the door,
their there to greet you and your pets with a
smile (and usually a treat or two 🦴). Behind the scenes, our amazing reception team
are juggling so much more than meets the eye.
📞️ Answering calls & booking appointments📆
💊️ Preparing prescriptions & handling orders
️📋 Managing records, insurance & payments
🐾 Weighing patients & spotting urgent cases
📝 Keeping everything organised (and running
smoothly!)
👩‍💻Even stepping in as IT support when needed

So next time you visit, remember... behind every great veterinary team is a receptionist doing aittle bit of everything 🐕🐈🐇

Our reception team are the heart of the
practice, without them the practice would not
be the same! We would all like to say a big thank you to our reception team for all that they do 🐾💕

30/09/2026

🐾💉ONE INJECTION = ONE YEAR OF FLEA &
TICK PROTECTION 💉🐾

Say goodbye to monthly treatments! We offer an innovative new option that provides your dog 🐕 with 12 months of continuous protection - all from a single injection 💉

This long-acting solution simplifies preventive
care, reduces the risk of missed doses, and
keeps your dog 🐕 protected all year round

Call 📞 us on 01562822986 for more information

28/09/2026

🐕🐾 Refer a Friend 🐾🐕

Are you registered with us and want to refer a
friend who is not registered with Shepherds
Vets?

💡How it works 🐾

✅️ refer a friend to us
✅️ your friend registers their pet with us giving
us your name
✅️ your friend visits our practice and has their first consultation
✅️ As a thank you, both you and your friend will
receive £15 credit on your accounts. It's that
simple 💕

For more information please call &, our
friendly team on 📞 01562 822986

26/09/2026

💚🐇Happy International Rabbit Day!🐇💚

Today we're celebrating our lovely long-eared
patients.

💡Rabbits can be good at masking mild symptoms when something isn't right. Because they're prey animals, rabbits will often hide signs of pain or illness. Sometimes the
first clue is simply that they're not quite
themselves 🐇

⚠️ Here our some things we'd never ignore 👀
🔸️ Eating less or refusing food
🔸️ Fewer, smaller or no droppings
🔸️ Suddenly refusing a favourite treat
🔸️ Being unusually quiet, withdrawn or hiding
🔸️ Tooth grinding or sitting hunched up
🔸️ A swollen or uncomfortable tummy
🔸️ Changes in drinking or urination
🔸️ Moving differently or being reluctant to hop
around
🔸️ A rabbit who has stopped eating or producing droppings needs veterinary advice promptly, please don't wait to see if they're better tomorrow

🐰 We are proud to be a RWAF (Rabbit Welfare
Association and Fund) Rabbit-Friendly Silver
Practice 🥈. This standard is only awarded to
practices that: adhere to RWAF's strict
standards of rabbit veterinary care; satisfy an
involved application process investigating our
standard procedures and invest in continued
rabbit-specific staff training, so your rabbits are in good hands 🐰

Do you have a rabbit 🐇 at home 🏠? Please drop a picture in the comments! 📷💕

24/09/2026

🪥🦷 Due to popular demand our popular dental offer is back for October 2026 🦷🪥

💡Does your pet show signs of dental disease?
🐾 ️Bad breath (halitosis)
🐾️ Salivating
🐾 Pawing at the mouth
🐾️ Preferring soft foods or chewing awkwardly, sometimes of appetite ( often in cats )
🐾 Reddened, inflamed gums, loose teeth
🐾 Obvious tartar/ calculus (early plaque is invisible)

💡Did you know 80-90% of dogs over 3 years old and 70-90% of cats over 3 years old have dental (periodontal) disease 🐕🐈‍⬛️

At Shepherds' vets we take preventative dental health care very seriously. Addressing dental problems can enhance your pet's overall quality of life 🪥🦷.
Dental issues not dealt with can result in painful mouths , tooth abscesses and even generalised infections such as septicaemia and endocarditis ( heart valve infections )

⭐️ October 2026 Offer ⭐️

🐕 scale and polish £189
🐈 scale and polish £184

❗️ (The real problem is typically below the gum line, you really can't do a proper job conscious in dogs and cats!). For significant extractions we usually add on a general anaesthetic fee (£220 - £318) but during offer we don’t 📣, a very significant saving for bigger dentals .
Also Included:
✅️10% discount on any extractions or additional dental treatment
✅️10% off medications needed to take home after dental
✅️10% off any dental x-rays
✅️Free goody bag of dental health products
✅ 10% on any pre Anaesthetic bloods

If you would like any further information or an estimate for the procedure, please don’t hesitate to give our friendly team a call ☎️ on 01562 822986

💡If we haven’t seen your pet recently or you’re a new client/ patient please book in for a consultation with one of our vets for a dental assessment 🦷🐈🐕.

Address

Comberton Hill
Kidderminster
DY101QH

Telephone

+441562822986

Website

http://WWW.SHEPHERDSVETS.COM/

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