Heath Vets

27/05/2026

The weather is continuing to be very hot over the next couple of days. Please remember no dog needs to go out every day - but they will still do it for their owners. 😔

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

✨ We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for the Best UK Vet Awards! ✨

This recognition is based on our 5⭐ client reviews, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us and taken the time to leave such kind feedback – it truly means the world to our whole team 💙🐾

25/05/2026

🌼 Spring Bank Holiday – Practice Closed 🌼

Monday 25th May

Please note that Heath Vets will be closed on Monday 25th May for the Bank Holiday.

🐾 Healthcare Plan Members
If you’re a HeathCare plan member, remember you have 24/7 free veterinary advice via VidiVet — perfect for peace of mind over the long weekend.

If you’re not yet signed up and would like to be, drop us a note in the comments below and we’ll get in touch.

🚨 Emergencies (Out of Hours)
For any emergencies while we’re closed, please contact PETS on 📞 01273 566993.

💊 Medication Reminder
Bank Holidays can delay fulfilment times, so please make sure you order any repeat medications early to avoid running out.

Thank you for your understanding — and we hope you and your pets enjoy the long weekend 💛

👉 Find more information about our services at ​https://www.heathvets.com​

22/05/2026

🐾💙 Vet Nurse Awareness Month 💙🐾

This image captures just some of the many roles our Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) carry out every day at Heath Vets.

Our RVNs are involved in all aspects of patient care, including:
🩺 Supporting consultations and running nurse clinics
💉 Blood sampling, IV catheter placement and medication administration (as prescribed)
🫁 Assisting with and closely monitoring anaesthesia
🏥 Inpatient care, recovery monitoring and pain scoring
🧪 In‑house laboratory work and sample preparation
🩹 Wound care, bandaging and post‑operative checks
📚 Providing clear, practical advice to support owners at home

Their role is varied, highly skilled and central to the care your pet receives at every visit.

💬 Want to know more about what our nurses do? Pop your questions in the comments.

20/05/2026

🌟 Meet the Team: Claire 🌟

As part of Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month, we’re delighted to introduce Claire, our incredible Trainee Registered Veterinary Nurse, now in her second year of training.

Alongside her studies at Plumpton College on day release, Claire spends her time in practice gaining hands on experience, building her nursing skills and supporting the team every day as she works towards qualification.

Claire is always on the go and always ready to help. She has a great knack for spotting what needs doing next and plays a big part in helping the practice run faster and smoother for both the team and our patients.

💙 We are so proud of Claire’s progress and love having her as part of our nursing team during Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month and beyond.

20/05/2026

📢 Practice Closed Today – Team Training 📢

Just a reminder that Heath Vets is closed today (Wednesday 20th May) between 9:00am and 4:00pm while our team completes essential full‑practice training.

🐾 Emergencies:
We remain available for emergencies only. If your pet needs urgent care, please phone the practice as usual.

💻 HeathCare Plan members can continue to access VidiVet for free online veterinary advice during this time.

We kindly ask that you avoid calling for routine appointments, general advice or medication collections until we reopen.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

18/05/2026

📢 Practice Closure – Team Training 📢

Please note that Heath Vets will be closed on Wednesday 20th May between 9:00am and 4:00pm while our team takes part in essential full‑practice training.

Regular training allows our whole team to update skills, improve communication and continue providing safe, high‑quality care for our patients.

🐾 Emergencies:
We will remain available for emergencies during this time. If your pet needs urgent attention, please phone the practice as usual so we can help.

💻 HeathCare Plan members:
You continue to have access to , providing free online veterinary advice during this period.

📞 During the closure, we kindly ask that you avoid calling for:

Routine appointments
General advice
Medication collections

Thank you for your understanding and assistance while we carry out this important training.

17/05/2026

💙🐾 BRAVEHEART AWARD WINNER – MISSY 🐾💙

A huge congratulations to beautiful Missy, our very deserving Braveheart Award recipient. 🏅

Missy, a sweet Pug cross, came to see us after becoming very unwell. Her owners noticed she was straining to urinate, alongside vomiting, pain and general discomfort. Further investigations showed a severely distended bladder and multiple bladder stones causing a urinary blockage — a painful and potentially life‑threatening condition.

Despite feeling so poorly, Missy was incredibly brave throughout her treatment. After emergency catheterisation to relieve the blockage, she went on to have surgery to remove a large number of bladder stones, including very small, sand‑like stones lodged deep within the bladder and urethra.

Thanks to the dedication of her owners and the care of our veterinary team, Missy is now back to being bright, happy and comfortable again. She’s recovering beautifully, enjoying life, and has started a specialist diet to help reduce the risk of future stones. 🩺✨

💡 Important reminder for pet owners:
Straining to urinate, repeated squatting with little or no urine passed, or signs of pain when trying to wee are a veterinary emergency — particularly in male dogs. If you notice this in your pet, please contact us straight away for advice.

Well done, Missy — you were an absolute superstar every step of the way, and we’re so proud of you. 💙