Bishop's Stortford Veterinary Hospital

18/08/2026

Stray kitten found 🐾🤍

This lovely young lady was brought in to us at the weekend, she has no chip, is female and is around 6 months old.

She was found in Bishop’s Stortford after roaming around the area for some time and is currently receiving supportive treatment for a cat flu flare up.

If she may be yours then please contact us on 01279 654108, proof of ownership will be required! 🐾🙏

08/08/2026

Found cat sadly deceased🌈

Sadly a member of the public has brought in a male black and white, entire, domestic short hair cat. He unfortunately has no microchip or collar. He was found by the range in stortford. Please contact the practice directly if you believe he may be yours on 01279654108 💙

05/08/2026

Emergency phones📞🚨‼️

Our out-of-hours phone line is currently experiencing technical issues and may be unreliable.

If your pet has a life-threatening emergency before 8:30am and you are unable to get through on the emergency line please come directly to the practice and knock loudly on the door so a member of our team can assist you.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while the issue is being resolved. Thank you🙏🏻

31/07/2026

Last week, we sadly said goodbye (for now!) to our wonderful Amy, who many of you will recognise from our hydrotherapy team, as she begins her maternity leave. We know she’ll be greatly missed while she’s away, and we wish Amy and her growing family all the love, happiness, and good health as they prepare to welcome their little one🤍

We also wished a very happy retirement to our princess Mia👑🐾 Mia is Amy’s dog who has been coming to the practice almost everyday for the last 8 years, and she’s now looking forward to a well-earned, quieter life at home, where she’ll be taking on her important new role as a big sister to her new sibling.

We’ll miss them both so much and can’t wait to hear all about their exciting new adventures. 💗

29/07/2026

OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED 💙

🚨 FOUND CAT UNDERGOING TREATMENT– BUNTINGFORD 🚨

We have found a male cat who is currently undergoing treatment. He was found near the BP Garage in Buntingford.

🐾 Details:
S*x: Male (Neutered)
Microchip: Yes, but unfortunately not registered
Location: Buntingford (BP Garage area)

If you believe this is your cat or recognise him, please contact us immediately on 01279 654108.

Proof of ownership will be required before release.
Please LIKE & SHARE to help us get him back home safely! 💙

28/07/2026

✨ 31 years of Hannah! 🥂

If you’ve visited us over the last three decades, you’ll definitely recognise Hannah and you might have recently spotted her settling into her new role in the pharmacy! We can’t thank her enough for her incredible loyalty, dedication, and the amazing support she continues to bring to the team.

Happy work anniversary, Hannah! 💙

24/07/2026

📢 Update to Written Prescription Fees
We are updating our written prescription charges to align with the new levels set by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following their report issued earlier this year.

💊 Written Prescription Fees • First medication prescribed: £21.00 (including VAT) • Each additional medication prescribed at the same time: £12.50 (including VAT) per medication
What does this fee cover? This charge is for the administrative service of issuing a written prescription, allowing you to purchase your pet's medication from an external supplier or online pharmacy if you wish. Please note that the cost of the medication itself is separate.

📋 How much medication can be prescribed?
🐾 Clinical discretion Prescription quantities are tailored to your pet's individual needs and the severity of their condition. The CMA does not specify how much medication a veterinary surgeon should prescribe on a single prescription.
🐾 3-month standard For stable, long-term conditions such as arthritis, thyroid disease, or heart conditions, prescriptions will typically cover up to 3 months of treatment.
🐾 Controlled drugs Certain highly regulated medications, including some epilepsy treatments and strong pain relief medications, are legally restricted and can only be prescribed for shorter periods, usually up to 1 month initially, with future prescriptions considered on a case-by-case basis.
🐾 Review requirements To continue issuing repeat written prescriptions, we are legally required to regularly review your pet's condition to ensure their medication remains safe and effective. Reviews are required at least every 6 months, although the frequency may vary depending on your pet's individual needs. In most cases, this will involve an in-clinic examination, although occasionally a telephone consultation may be appropriate.

💙 We remain committed to providing the highest standards of care and transparency for your pets. If you have any questions about your pet's treatment plan or written prescriptions, please don't hesitate to contact our team.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

24/07/2026

📢 Changes to Our Deposit Payment Policy

At Bishop's Stortford Veterinary Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for every patient. To help us continue delivering efficient and sustainable veterinary services, we are introducing an updated deposit payment policy from Monday.

🐾 Planned Procedures & Surgeries
A 50% deposit of the estimated treatment cost will be required on admission.

🏥 Hospital Admissions & Investigations
A 50% deposit based on the estimated cost of the first 24 hours of care will be required.

👋 New Clients
Full payment (100% of the estimate) will be required before any diagnostic tests or treatment are carried out.

✅ Deposits are deducted from your final invoice and are not an additional charge.

These changes will help us continue delivering exceptional patient care, maintain a fair payment process, and ensure resources are available to treat pets promptly and efficiently.

If you have any questions, please speak to a member of our reception team who will be happy to help.

22/07/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to our amazing Britt on officially qualifying as a Registered Veterinary Nurse and joining the RCVS register🐾

Becoming an RVN is no small achievement. It takes years of dedication, hard work, studying, exams, practical training and determination to reach this milestone, and the team couldn’t be prouder of everything Britt has accomplished over the past 3 years🩺

Your commitment to providing the best care for your patients has shone through and we can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve in your nursing career.

Congratulations, Britt – you’ve worked so hard for this, and it’s so well deserved💚

20/07/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE: SECURITY ALERT 🚨

We have been made aware that a spam/phishing email was recently sent out appearing to come from our practice email address.

Please ignore and delete this email immediately.

Do not click on any links, open any attachments, or reply to the message. We are currently investigating the issue and taking steps to ensure our systems are fully secure.

Thank you for your patience and vigilance! If you have any concerns or need to verify a genuine communication from us, please contact us directly via 01279 654108 or visit our website

Bishops Stortford Veterinary Hospital Proudly independent since 1878 Our practice has been in operation for over 140 years at Rye Street in Bishop’s Stortford. In 1985 we achieved Hospital status and remain the only one in a 10 mile radius. We aim for the highest possible standards in patient and ...