Millennium Veterinary Practice

29/05/2026

UPDATE***REUNITED WITH OWNER***
In Bocking

Tortoise, no microchip.

If you have any information please call us on 01376325511

29/05/2026

Feline Fridays

Meet Peg, newest member of the Millennium family. She belongs to Emma our senior nurse who loves everything cat!

This was her in for her first vaccine. Just 880g 😻

26/05/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Millennium Vets will be holding our next Kennel Club Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS) assessments on Wednesday 3rd JUNE at our Braintree practice. (Our next date will be the 7th July hot weather permitting )
Assessments will be carried out by our Approved Assessor, Lindsey Nice BVetMed Cert SAS MRCVS.

Why is respiratory grading important?
Many brachycephalic breeds – including Bulldogs, Pugs, shih Tzu, Pekingese and French Bulldogs – can suffer from a condition called BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome). This can cause noisy breathing, exercise intolerance, overheating, and in severe cases, significant health and welfare concerns.

The Kennel Club Respiratory Function Grading Scheme provides a simple, non-invasive way of assessing a dog’s breathing. Each dog is given a grade from 0–3 based on their respiratory health:
Grade 0: No evidence of breathing problems
Grade 1: Mild signs, not currently affecting health or exercise tolerance
Grade 2: Moderate signs – veterinary advice and potential treatment may be required
Grade 3: Severe signs – veterinary intervention strongly recommended
For owners, this gives peace of mind and valuable guidance on how best to support their pet’s health. For breeders, it helps make informed decisions to improve the welfare of future generations.

Did you know we can also treat BOAS here at the practice? Lindsey and Shaun are both experienced surgeons in this area and have a passion in helping these dogs.

How to book
📅 Date: FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
📍 Location: Millennium Vets, Braintree, Essex
👩⚕️ Approved Assessor: Lindsey Nice BVetMed Cert SAS MRCVS
✉️ Bookings & enquiries: [email protected]
🔗 Find out more about the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme here: millenniumvets.co.uk/services/respiratory-function-boas-assessment
➡️ Places are limited, so please contact us soon to secure your appointment.

24/05/2026

Did anyone hear our vet Lindsey Nice on the radio today discussing dogs in this hot weather? If not you can go back and listen to it anytime. She was on the 10-2pm show, segment 12.15-1.

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

🧹Job opportunity! We are looking for a cleaner to join our team 🧼

22/05/2026

Please be aware that our Coggeshall branch is closed today. Sorry for any inconvenience

19/05/2026

We are currently experiencing a power cut meaning our phones are also not working. If you need us urgently please head down to the practice.

13/05/2026

We wanted to share something very special with you all 💚
Gemma kindly wrote to us after receiving Rue’s Pet Bravery Award, along with these beautiful photos showing just how strong and full of life she was. Rue was diagnosed with lymphoma and went through so much, yet never lost her spirit — from chasing her beloved tennis balls to keeping her three dog siblings firmly in line (despite being the smallest!).
Rue truly captured the hearts of our whole team. She showed incredible bravery throughout her treatment, and it was a privilege to care for her. Stefaan, Laura and all of our nursing team were so fond of her, and we know how much she meant to her family.
We were incredibly saddened to hear that Rue lost her battle with cancer last month, but we still wanted to share her story — because she was, without doubt, one of the bravest little dogs we’ve had the honour of knowing 🐾
Sending all our love to Gemma and her family. Thank you for letting us be part of Rue’s journey 💚