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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9am - 12pm

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Ampthill Veterinary Centre

We are an independent small animal veterinary practice. We are open and ready to provide your pets with outstanding care.

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28/07/2026

One of the more common procedures we undertake here at Ampthill Vets is dental procedures under anaesthetic.

Gorgeous Joe came in for a dental procedure with us a little while ago and is the perfect example of how tricky it is to see what's going on before we get the patient under anaesthetic.

Joe came in for routine cleaning and assessment of his teeth. As part of our standard basic dental assessment package, we include a full mouth x-ray series, as well as cleaning and visually assessing the teeth, to assess for any changes under the gumline that we might otherwise miss.

We got a surprise when we x-rayed Joe's teeth and found two teeth that had been growing sideways in the bone and had never erupted out of the gum.

Knowing that they were there meant that we could discuss with Joe's owners the potential impact of leaving them there, and all of the options available so that they could make a decision that they were comfortable with for Joe's care.

23/07/2026

Pricing

We always endeavour to be fair and transparent when it comes to pricing and are happy to provide estimates for procedures.

It's worth bearing in mind that estimates from multiple practices for the same procedure may not be entirely comparable. At Ampthill Vets, when we create an estimate, we aim to create an 'everything anticipated' estimate, which includes

* the cost of the expected procedure
* medications to go home with
* a buster collar or medical pet shirt, which Treacle looks absolutely great in, if it's likely to be needed
* any anticipated hospitalisation cost
* post operative check up appointments if needed
* laboratory tests if we expect they'll be needed

Unfortunately we can't anticipate any unforeseen complications, but we aim to include everything we can reasonably expect so that you know where you stand from the start.

We will discuss with you all appropriate options available to you and your pet, and work with you to tailor a plan that works for you and your pet.

20/07/2026

Beautiful Bodie is a Golden Doodle who came to see us for his puppy vaccines. As well as making sure he got his promised snacks, whilst he was waiting, he got the low down on our Pet Health Plans!

Our health plans are designed to help you to budget for routine preventative healthcare for your pets, by spreading the cost and saving money on flea and worming prevention, core vaccinations and 6 monthly nurse health checks, with the option to upgrade and include nail clips and additional benefits.

If you are interested to learn more about the Pet Health Plans we offer, click the link below which takes you to our website: https://www.ampthillvets.co.uk/petplan/

19/07/2026

ROAD CLOSURE‼️ 20th-31st July 2026

Just to make all of our lovely clients aware, both Dunstable Street and Woburn Street in Ampthill Town Centre will be closed for 11 days.

Please be aware it may take additional time to get to us for your appointment🩺

Church Street and Bedford Street will be accessible, and diversion signs will be in place to highlight the best route to take! 🚘🚦

18/07/2026

Did you know...?

A comment that we have from lots of clients is 'I know you can't tell me what to do'. Ultimately, any decision for your pet has to be your own, so there is an element of truth in this. However, we absolutely are allowed to give our opinion.

We do have a duty to lay out the reasonable options available to you but there's two rules we live by:

* 'just because we could, doesn't mean we should' - medical treatment and surgical options have advanced tremendously over recent years, but just because a procedure is available to you, doesn't mean it's right to put your pet through it. Obviously there are cases where it's absolutely justified and appropriate, but not in every case.
* 'there is no such thing as 'Gold Standard' - we really don't like this phrase, as it makes it sound like there's one best option for every patient, whereas actually what's right for one pet and their family might not be right for another pet and their family, due to pet demeanour, previous experiences or costs.

When we give advice we take all the information and tailor it to you and your pet. Quite often we will lay out the options for you to consider, before weighing in with our opinion because we don't want to skew your decision if you have already decided. But if you ask what we'd do in your situation, we're happy to give our opinion from our perspective.

Having said that, there's some situations were we ourselves genuinely don't know what the best route is because there's pros, cons and unknowns to every situation, and in these cases we're happy to seek further advice and talk through options further to make a plan for your pet that you are comfortable with.

14/07/2026

Everybody meet Obi🐾🐶

Obi has been visiting us regularly to gain confidence and trust with the team here. We're so proud that he has come on leaps and bounds over the last year!

The vets was never Obi's favourite place to visit, he barely made it through the door before wanting to head home again!

His dedicated owners have worked with our team to build his confidence levels. With regular visits, lots of treats and even more perseverance, we are now able to do a full health exam on Obi, with full blown tail wags throughout the entire consult!

As a team, we base our approach on the 'Fear Free' and 'Cat Friendly Status' principles, to help support and make all pets (and their humans!) comfortable in our care.

We are happy to offer sessions just like Obi, with the aim of gradually reducing stress and anxiety levels. Controlled, low stress exposure and positive reinforcement can help pets gain confidence and create positive associations to make the vet visit less worrying for everyone involved.

05/07/2026

🌿 Grass Seed Season: A Small Seed Can Cause Big Problems for Dogs 🐶

We've seen so many grass seed cases this week, we wanted to send out a little reminder about the pesky things!

As the weather warms up, grass seeds become more common. Although they may look harmless, they can become lodged in your dog's paws, ears, eyes, nose, or even under the skin. Because they're so sharp, they can travel through the body, causing pain, infection, and sometimes requiring surgery.

⚠️ Watch out for signs such as:
🐾 Excessive licking or chewing at paws
👂 Head shaking or scratching at the ears
👃 Sneezing or nosebleeds
👁️ Red, watery, or swollen eyes
🚶 Limping or signs of discomfort

A quick check after every walk could save your dog a lot of pain and discomfort.

02/07/2026

🐶 Can you guess what breed this gorgeous little puppy is? 💙

We absolutely love welcoming your pets to the practice, and this week has been full of adorable puppy visits! 🐾

Vet's Chloe and Hannah have had the pleasure of meeting some lovely new fur babies, and having lots of puppy cuddles! 🩺🥰

Pop your breed guesses in the comments below – we'd love to hear what you think! 👇🐕

27/06/2026

A sincere request - please leave your pet at home!

We often have comments that putting animals to sleep must be the worst part of our jobs. Absolutely it's heart breaking to have to say goodbye to a much beloved pet. However, in almost every case, we feel at ease knowing we're alleviating an animals struggles.

What can be so much worse for vet teams is seeing a patient suffer from something that is preventable, which is why we're begging you to please keep your pets at home in this hot weather (unless specific circumstances make this difficult - we are aware some situations will make it difficult, but efforts should be made to minimise time out in the sun).

This morning it was reaching 25oC by 9am and even this is too hot for pets to regulate their own temperatures as they usually would.

Of the pets that vet Sarah has seen presenting to her for heat stroke, multiple progressed to the point of seizures, and multiple were young, fit labradors - it just shows that no breed, age or fitness of pet is safe!

What's more, the lowest temperature Sarah has seen heat stroke in a case is a fairly mild 21oC, so the current very warm weather really does warrant us being extra careful.

Dogs don't risk death by missing a walk for a few days, but walking even at a slow pace in hot weather can have serious implications for their health, and the hot floor on their feet can cause burns - just try placing your hand on the hot floor for 30 seconds to see!

Even if you're just planning a short walk to sit and have a sociable drink, or a lazy picnic in the park on a hot day, it really is kindest to leave pets at home in the shade wherever possible.

Thank you.

26/06/2026

It's Day 5 of Rabbit Awareness Week: Feeding Bunnies Better!🥬🐰

A rabbit that stops eating is often a rabbit that needs urgent veterinary attention. Changes in appetite can be an early sign of dental problems, stress, illness or gut stasis -- which can quickly become serious.

Keep an eye on eating habits, droppings and behaviour, and always contact us if something feels wrong. Healthy rabbits start with prevention, proper nutrition and regular care.

One of our vets Chloe, is currently studying for her certificate in Exotic Animal Practice, and is particularly fond of bunnies! We recommend yearly visits to ensure your rabbits stays in tip top shape and help prevent health problems!

Address

2 Church Street
Ampthill
MK452EH

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+441525582002

Website

http://www.ampthillvets.co.uk/

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