Highcroft Exotic Vets

08/06/2025

Musk turtle. Found in Stockwood. Bristol. Safe with our exotic species team at the main hospital on the wells road. She has superficial wounds from her adventures that are being treated. Please share to try and find her owners.

05/06/2025

Urgent call for newspaper. Our exotic species team could really do with any spare newspapers for use when hospitalise in our patients and wildlife. Please drop it off to the Wells Road hospital if you have any spare. Thank you very much in advance.

29/05/2025

CALLING OUT TO ALL GUINEA PIG OWNERS!📢🐹

Hi 👋

Please could you help with my research project, looking at the care of guinea pigs in the UK, by sparing a few minutes to fill in this short questionnaire?📱💻

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/svs/uk-guinea-pig-owner-survey

Once completed, you will be able to enter a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher! 💷

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email myself, [email protected] or my supervisor, Dr Nicola Rooney, [email protected]

Thank you so much for taking the time to help guinea pigs by taking part in my research project! ☺️

02/05/2025

REUNITED

Another tortoise. This time a male spur thighed tortoise. Again no microchip. Found Victoria Park, St George, Kingswood Bristol. Photographic proof of ownership will be required. Please call if you think he is yours on (01275) 832410.

02/05/2025

REUNITED

Female Hermann’s tortoise, found on the Whitchurch cycle lane. Sadly not microchip but does have writing on her shell. If you think she may be yours, please contact our veterinary hospital on (01275) 832410.

11/04/2025

REUNITED.

Male Spur-Thighed tortoise, sadly not chipped. Found Derry Road Brislington, Bristol. Safe with the exotic species team at the main hospital. Please share to help us find his owners.

03/03/2025

📢 Yurvac Vaccine for Highly Virulent RHD Now in Stock! 🐰

Highcroft Exotic Vets now has Yurvac available – a vaccine protecting against the highly virulent strain of Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD) in rabbits. 🏥💉

To book an appointment, please call Highcroft Exotic Vets at the Wells Road Hospital on 01275 832410. Our team will be happy to advise and arrange a suitable time for your rabbit’s vaccination.

📍 Location: Highcroft Exotic Vets, Wells Road Hospital
📞 Call to book: 01275 832410

26/02/2025

Do you live in the UK or Ireland and care for a parrot? 🦜✨

Researchers at the University of Bristol and the Royal Veterinary College want to hear from you! Whether you're a parrot owner, a rescue centre carer, a veterinarian or a zookeeper, your insights on parrot behaviour are invaluable.

We're conducting an anonymous survey to better understand parrot behaviour and welfare and we’d love to hear from you. Your contribution could help improve the care and well-being of parrots across the UK and Ireland.

✅ Who can participate?
Anyone 18 years or older
Based in the UK or Ireland
Caring for any species of parrot

📋 The survey takes just 15 minutes. Click here to take part: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/svs/parrot-housing-and-behaviour-survey

🗓 Survey closes: April 25th, 2025

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for helping advance parrot welfare research! 🦜💚

05/02/2025

🌟 Exciting News from Highcroft Exotic Vets! 🌟

We are delighted to share that Highcroft Exotic Vets has been awarded Invertebrate Friendly Practice status by the Veterinary Invertebrate Society! 🦋🐜🕷️

This recognition highlights our dedication to providing expert care for all creatures, great and small – including our invertebrate companions. From tarantulas to snails and stick insects, we are proud to offer tailored, gold-standard care for their unique needs.

A huge thank you to the Veterinary Invertebrate Society for this honour, to our incredible team for their passion and expertise, and to all the invertebrate-loving pet owners who trust us with their fascinating companions. 💙

Got an eight-legged or shelled friend in need of care? Book an appointment with our expert team today! 🩺✨

📞 Contact us: 01275 832410
🌐 Learn more: https://www.vetcollection.co.uk/south-west/highcroft-exotic-vets-whitchurch-veterinary-hospital/

31/01/2025

🌿 Supporting Wildlife Welfare: Our Commitment to Ethical Care 🌿

The Wildlife Care Pledge has been launched! This important initiative has been co-badged by the British Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, BVZS British Veterinary Zoological Society and Scottish SPCA.

At Highcroft Exotic Vets, we fully support this pledge, which calls on veterinary professionals, practice owners, and organisations to commit to the care and welfare of injured and displaced wildlife. By undertaking and supporting the 10 principles outlined in the pledge, we aim to:

✅ Provide expert, compassionate care tailored to the needs of wild animals.
✅ Support the safe rehabilitation and release of wildlife wherever possible.
✅ Uphold the highest standards of welfare in our practices.

This pledge reflects the collective effort of our profession to ensure the best possible outcomes for the wildlife we care for.

We encourage all veterinary teams to join us in committing to these principles and help spread the word far and wide. Together, we can make a difference. 💚

Read more about the pledge here: https://bvzs.co.uk/position-statements/wildlife-care-pledge/

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25/12/2024

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Exotics Team! 🎄

Wishing you and your amazing exotic pets a joyful festive season. Thank you for your support in 2024 – we can’t wait to see you in the New Year!

❤️ The Exotics Team

24/12/2024

Dutch Bantam cockerel found in a layby on the A38 last night being chased by a fox. Safe and sound with us now and thankfully no injuries. Please share to help us find his owners, on the off chance he has escaped from somewhere.