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Welcome to Vets for Pets Basildon Pitsea 24 hour Hospital, here you will find offers, advice and much more.

24-hour animal hospital with several operating suites and advanced services such as ophthalmology, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics, neurology, cardiology, a dental suite and laparoscopic surgeries. We are also a first opinion practice, providing services such as microchipping, vet and nurse consultations, vaccinations, castrations and spays, and more. We also provi

de nurse clinics with our qualified team of pet experts for weight checks, dental care, senior pet clinics, flea and worming, nail clipping, tick removal, beak trimming and many more services. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are conveniently located inside Pets at Home so loads of free parking. Please visit our website for more information or give our practice a call on 01268 585700 or WhatsApp via 07578850787.

28/07/2025

🧠 Emergency MRI in Action! 🚨

Here’s Reece in the middle of performing a life-saving emergency MRI scan, just one example of how our team is ready to act fast when every second counts.

At Vets4Pets Basildon, we’re proud to offer advanced emergency imaging, including MRI and CT scans, so we can get answers quickly and start treatment without delay.

Whether it’s late at night or over the weekend we’re here for your pets, always.

💡 Ask your vet about our emergency and outpatient referral services — expert care, right when it’s needed most.

25/07/2025

🐢💛 Cassie the Tortoise’s Egg-cellent Adventure! 💛🐢

On Saturday, the lovely Cassie came to see us after her owners noticed she wasn’t quite herself… and it’s a good thing they did! She was egg bound, a serious condition that can affect reptiles like Cassie.

After a quick X-ray to confirm and expert intervention, Cassie successfully passed her eggs and is now back to her chilled-out self 🥚✨

👏 Huge credit to her owners for recognising the signs early, it made all the difference!

👉 Have a tortoise or reptile at home? Keep an eye out for changes in appetite, activity levels, or straining, these could be signs of egg binding or other health issues.

📞 If you’re ever unsure, give us a call. Our exotics team is here to help; we offer 30-minute extended consults for your scaly friends 🦎🐍🐢

24/07/2025

🐾💙 Say hello to Bentley! 💙🐾

This gorgeous little guy came in today for his second vaccination and stole all our hearts in the process 😍🐶

Watching our puppies grow and supporting them through every milestone is one of the best parts of what we do.

From first jabs to golden years, we’re 🐾✨

23/07/2025

📢 Spot the Signs, Save a Life! 🐾

Lovely Reggie was in with us today for his diabetic blood glucose monitoring 💉 an essential step in managing his diabetes and keeping him healthy and happy! 🐶❤️

Did you know diabetes affects around 1 in 300 dogs and 1 in 230 cats? It’s more common than you might think and early detection is crucial.

👉 Keep an eye out for signs like:
💧 Increased thirst and urination
🍽️ Increased appetite despite weight loss
😴 Lethargy or low energy

The earlier we catch it, the better we can manage it and help avoid more serious complications down the line.

🩺 If you’ve noticed any of these changes in your pet don’t wait. Book a check-up with our team today!
Let’s work together to keep those tails wagging and whiskers twitching 🐕🐈✨

22/07/2025

📸 Meet Bobby! 🐶

Bobby was referred to us for a head and neck CT scan after his vet noticed a swelling around his neck. Thanks to our advanced imaging facilities, we were able to get a detailed look and help guide the next steps in his care. 🧠📊

💡 Did you know? We offer outpatient day referral services, including CT and MRI scans ; meaning your pet can be referred directly to us for diagnostics and then go back to your regular vet for ongoing care.

✅ Fast
✅ Expert-led
✅ No overnight stay needed

Ask your vet about referring to us we’re here to help when answers matter most 🩺

21/07/2025

🌱 Billy’s Eye-Opening Visit! 🐶👁️

Meet brave Billy, who came in with a very sore eye… and just look what Shola found a pesky grass seed lodged under his eyelid! 😧

Grass seeds have been out in full force this season and can sneak into eyes, ears, paws, and even noses, causing serious discomfort and infections if not caught early.

Thankfully, with a steady hand and a bit of skill, Shola was able to carefully remove it and Billy is so much better for it! 💚

👉 If your pet is squinting, rubbing their face, or suddenly seems out of sorts, don’t wait, it could be something small causing big trouble.

📞 We’re here 24/7 to help keep your pets safe and comfortable.

21/07/2025

📢 Lost Cat Found – Help Us Reunite Him with His Owner!

We’ve had a 14-year-old black male domestic short hair cat handed into us. He was found over the weekend near Malyons, SS13 (Basildon area).

He is currently receiving medical care. He is microchipped however, we have not been able to reach anyone and therefore, the details may not be up to date.

We’re sure someone is missing him terribly. If you believe he might be yours, or belongs to someone you know, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.

📞 01268 585700
📱 07578 850787 [Whatsapp]
📩 [email protected]

Please share this post to help us find his family and get him back home where he belongs.

Proof of ownership will be required.

Thank you for your help! ❤️

18/07/2025

🥰 Little Wins, Big Progress! 🐾

This handsome boy Rolo is working hard in our free nurse-led desensitising and behaviour clinic and while there’s still a journey ahead, he’s already making great strides! 💪💚

From being unsure and anxious, Rolo is slowly building confidence, getting used to the veterinary environment, and starting to trust our lovely nurses. Every positive step counts, and we’re so proud of him! 🐶✨

Our free behaviour clinics are tailored to help pets feel more relaxed at the vets, support training around fear or reactivity, and guide you with practical techniques to use at home.

💬 If your pet gets nervous at the vet, don’t worry you’re not alone, and we’re here to help!

📞 Call us on 01268585700 to find out more or book your free session today.

17/07/2025

🐰💚 Say hello to Gerald! 💚🐰
This sweet 4-year-old lop cross came in to see us for a CT scan after experiencing watery eyes, mild wheezing, and some intermittent tummy troubles.

He definitely made the most of his visit especially soaking up the cuddles from Abi, one of our brilliant student nurses currently on placement with us! 🥰

Did you know? We’re able to offer both CT and MRI scans here at the hospital as outpatient services; helping vets and owners get quicker answers when pets aren’t feeling their best.

📍For all your advanced imaging needs, we’re here to help!

16/07/2025

❤️🐾 Introducing Our New Cardiology Nurse Clinics! 🐾❤️
Led by our experienced RVN Reece, these clinics are designed to help with the early detection and ongoing management of heart conditions in dogs.

🩺 During these sessions, we offer:
✔️ Screening tests for early diagnosis
✔️ ECG monitoring
✔️ Blood pressure checks
✔️ Ongoing support for managing symptoms

Heart disease can often go unnoticed, especially in older dogs, many issues begin to appear from around 6–7 years old, and become more common as dogs reach their senior years.

Our cardiology clinics are here to support both healthy pets and those already diagnosed, helping them live longer, happier lives through early intervention and tailored care.

📞 Call us on 01268585700 to book your pet’s free place or ask if a screening might benefit your dog!

15/07/2025

🐢 Say hello to Fred! 🐢
This charming chap came in today for a little TLC; a beak trim with our exotics team! 🦷✨

Just like nails, a tortoise’s beak can sometimes become overgrown and make eating tricky or uncomfortable. Regular trims help keep them healthy, happy, and munching away with ease! 🥬

Fred was a total superstar for his visit slow and steady really does win the race! 💚

14/07/2025

Can You Help Us Reunite This Lost Tortoise with His Family! 🐢

A male tortoise has been found in the Great Ranton area. If you believe he belongs to you, or know someone missing their pet tortoise, please do reach out to us on 01268 585700.

Proof of ownership will be required to ensure he gets home safely.

Thank you for helping spread the word 🐾

25/02/2024

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspected something wasn't right, so alerted his owners Les and Andrea so they could get it checked out. They brought him to Vets for Pets Leeds Colton where it was confirmed he had a cancerous tumour which needed surgery.

Les, who adopted Rufus from Dogs Trust in Leeds as a puppy, said: “Rufus is such a big part of our life; we’re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldn’t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isn’t somewhere you would usually stroke and feel. Kelly loves Rufus and really looks after him, so we want to say a big thanks for spotting it. Who'd have known what would have happened if she hadn’t noticed.”

Rufus had to have his tail removed, but is now making a good recovery. He's been visiting Kelly for a groom every six weeks for the last three years. She said: “You get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. I’ve discovered similar things before on other dogs so I mentioned it to the owners so they could get it checked out. Dogs are my life and you do worry; I’m so pleased they caught it. Now he’s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. It’s lovely and suits him – when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.”

21/02/2024

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4Pets.

Louise adopted the four-year-old Horsefield Tortoise from a family member in October. Although she has had other pets, Arthur is her first tortoise, so she has been doing some research on how to best care for him.

Louise said: "I noticed Arthur's beak was unusually long, so I brought him in to Vets for Pets; I bring all my pets there. When he came out, I thought 'you beautiful boy, look at you – you look so handsome!"

Vet Steph, who looked after Arthur, says that tortoise beaks continuously grow and normally grind down themselves while they're eating. She said: "Arthur needed a little help as his jaw isn't perfectly aligned; his lower jaw is further out than his top jaw, so I filed it around half a centimetre. He was really good; a real cutie."

18/02/2024

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six-year-old Alba.

Claire knew there was something terribly wrong with her miniature dachshund cross when she called her in from the back garden last summer and Alba ran headfirst into a closed patio door. She rushed her to the vets, where investigations led the team to diagnose her with uveitis – an eye condition which causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Claire said: "It all happened so suddenly; Alba must have heard my voice and guessed where to go. It was quite scary seeing how bad she was. We couldn't be more grateful for the team in Hamilton spotting the uveitis as quickly as they did, otherwise Alba would have gone blind within a matter of days. Their knowledge saved Alba's sight. I still can't believe it happened. It's taken months of treatments, but it's such a relief to have our girl back to being her funny, bossy self."

Vet Neil, one of the team who treated Alba, said: "Alba's pupil was really narrow and wouldn't respond to light properly, which can be a sign of uveitis. Once we had ruled out other conditions, we were able to get her to an eye specialist for ongoing treatment. She's now doing really well."

16/02/2024

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – killing two of her other ducks and chickens.

Antonia was about to move her brood into their pen for the evening when she saw what had happened and noticed that Ducky had severe bite wounds under his wing. She rushed him to Vets4Pets Vets Milton Keynes for emergency surgery – and after having his wound stitched up the one-year-old duck is now making a good recovery.

Antonia said: "I was so worried. You don’t often hear of ducks recovering from fox attacks, but there is something about Ducky and the way he was so brave. I'm sure he was protecting a lady duck, as he's a bit of a romantic. It's the first time we've gone to Vets for Pets, and the team were amazing; they've done an incredible job."

Vet Becca, who treated Ducky, said: "He's a really lucky duck, as it was quite a big wound. When he first came in, he was understandably subdued and quiet but when he came back for his stitches to be taken out, he wanted to explore and tuck his head into everyone’s shoulders."

07/02/2024

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly clinic.

After head veterinary nurse Ella noticed that more customers were bringing in rabbits the practice took a series of steps to give them as stress-free an experience as possible. Ella, who also fosters rescue dogs in her spare time, said: "There was a long list of things that we needed to prove that we did from making sure the rabbits are kept separate from other animals and not booked in at the same time as barking dogs, to providing heated kennels for those who need to stay in, and using special equipment made especially for rabbits."

Practice manager Kevin said: "All of our vets have plenty of experience with rabbits we have some real rabbit geeks here, so it was a big thing to us. There are so many good people in this world and I'm so proud to be around them."

28/01/2024

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.

Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth store – "it's my second home!" – got two-year-old Bear as a kitten and suspected he was deaf when he didn't respond to her voice. She had it confirmed by her vet soon after. She said: "He was very scatty, and scared of people he didn’t recognise. He wasn’t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldn’t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him – I point at him and do a solid hand sign at him to stop. He picks up on vibrations and scents too. He meows, making a really loud chirping sound which I’ve never heard a cat do before, and he’s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldn’t hear cars or other dangers, so he comes outside with me every morning to have a sniff around the garden and always comes straight back in." Bear and Lisa's other cat Emily are on Instagram as

27/01/2024

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last eight years – and she says he's such a loveable character that he's become "part of the family".

He's one of the oldest rabbits treated by Kate and the team, and she says his longevity is down to the care and love he gets from his owner Tracy and her family. Kate said: "Alfie is famous in this practice – everyone knows him. We and his family are dedicated to making sure her little old man is happy. The beautiful thing about being a vet or vet nurse is you build these relationships with the owners and their pets – they become your surrogate pets."

Tracy's been keeping rabbits all her life, and says that having space and routine is key. She said: "Alfie is an old man now and has a routine. He goes into a hutch at night and is let out in the morning. He's out all day and has his favourite spots in the house. We clean him out every day and give him a lot of attention. When he was younger he would follow us around; if I was clearing a cupboard out he would be in the cupboard to help. Now he's old and wants to be warm and watch instead. I can't thank Kate and the practice enough. Kate's been fantastic with him."

26/01/2024

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiotherapy after two successful knee operations at Vets for Pets Basildon.

Worried owner Tracy brought Winnie in to the practice after she collapsed on a walk last year – and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. She’s since had ops on two knees and is on a recovery plan led by vet physiotherapist Izzy.

Tracy said: "Winnie has had a tough year with 15 teeth removed, two cruciate ligament operations and two bouts of pancreatitis but thankfully she's hardy. She’s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her – she totally relaxes in her hands and does little snores with her eyes open. Winnie has a new lease of life again and is running around like a puppy."

Izzy said: "When pets have surgery or injure themselves they move differently which causes them to be sore in other places. Winnie has laser therapy then a massage to help the healing process. Laser treatment is a specialist service that not enough people know about – it can help in so many ways after an operation.”

19/01/2024

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.

Seven-year-old Frank was brought in by owner Harriet to get rid of some plaque which had built up and to treat a gum inflammation. Veterinary nurse Vicki said: "Frank was a very good boy and left with clean, fresh and sparkly teeth. It's so very important to get your dog's teeth checked and we advise pets to have an annual dental check. Eighty per cent of dogs over the age of three have dental disease. Prevention is much better than cure and regular checks and routine cleaning keep your pet's mouth healthier for longer and can help to prevent extensive extractions later in life. We are always happy to offer advice on maintenance and dental care at home such as teeth brushing or dental supplements."

18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers – and the practice now has a silver level certificate for being a cat-friendly clinic. She said: "I love dogs but I'm really a cat person. Cats can be misunderstood which can lead to them having quite a stressful life, so if we can make things easier for them and help people understand what cats need then everyone will be happier.

"As animal lovers there's always more to learn and understand about what makes them happy. Enrichment at the home is important for a happy cat – and as cats are naturally solitary animals if you live in a multi-cat household it's important to understand what they need. The rule is to have a resource per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats you should have three feeding stations, three litter trays and three scratch posts spread around the house so they have the opportunity to move around to wherever they want to go. Scratching is as natural a thing for cats to do as going out hunting is, so if they're unable to go out it's about providing the chance for them to behave as naturally as possible."

07/01/2024

Four-year-old Sebastian the Jack Russell is back to his usual boisterous self after being treated at Vets4Pets Abingdon for a condition that was causing the knee caps on his back legs to dislocate when he walked.

The condition, known as medial patellar luxation, would cause him to hop or skip when exercising. It's quite common in terriers and small dog breeds, but Sebastian's case was quite severe and he was given surgery by orthopaedic surgeon Joe to deepen the groove his patella runs in on his right hind leg, and also to move and reattach his patellar tendon.

Sebastian is owned by practice vet Hannah who said: "After the operation he just wanted to get back to normal straight away but he couldn't ... and that's where we struggled. He wanted to be out and about, charging around and playing with his toys but he needed to rest." Hannah had to give him medication for six weeks to give his knees time to heal. She said: "He's absolutely fine now – he's fully recovered and running around like a lunatic again!"

05/01/2024

When 11-year-old lurcher Jess was brought into Vets for Pets Leeds Birstall 24/7 Small Animal Hospital on Christmas Eve feeling very poorly with pyometra – a life-threatening uterus infection – the team knew they had to act fast; so vet Emily and nurses JD and Hannah headed straight in to perform emergency surgery on her in the early hours of Christmas morning.

The operation went so well that by lunchtime nurse Krishna was able to call her owner Beth to say she was well enough to come home to recuperate – and Beth made the hour-long drive from her home in Keighley so she could bring Jess home before the family sat down for their Christmas dinner. Beth said: "It was a stressful start to Christmas, as we were worried about Jess because of her age and because she's never had anything wrong with her before. We're so grateful for everything – it was so nice of them to come in on Christmas Day to operate on her, to look after her so well and to get her home on top form. The vets were fantastic from start to finish. Jess is recovering nicely – you can see the happiness is back in her!"

Krishna said: "Our night team always do an amazing job, and performing serious surgery like that at that time of night and on Christmas Day of all days is just brilliant. Jess did amazingly well to bounce back so quickly, and it was amazing being able to call her owners to say that she could come home to spend Christmas with them. It's the sort of call we all love to make, but doing it on Christmas Day was extra nice."

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