The Sands Veterinary Practice

The Sands Veterinary Practice The Sands Veterinary Practice is a new independent small animal vets practice based in Tarvin Sands (between Kelsall and Tarvin), near Chester.
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The Sands provides quality care for your pet in a state of the art facility, with a dedicated team of vets, vet nurses and receptionists with over 100 years’ experience of caring for small animals. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality pet-centric care at an affordable price with compassion and professionalism. We offer a full range of in-house services from routine checks to cutting edge

surgical and medical procedures as well as pet passports. Please feel free to give us a call on: 01829 849844 if you have any questions or if you would like to have a look around or visit our website for more information or if you wish to register your pet. You will hear more from us over the coming weeks and months. We want to welcome you to The Sands Veterinary Practice, where your pet will always come first.

🎓 IT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME! 📚🐾After a long, hot summer of having the kids at home, Arlo and Winnie are ready to get back...
03/09/2026

🎓 IT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME! 📚🐾

After a long, hot summer of having the kids at home, Arlo and Winnie are ready to get back into a routine - and enjoy a little peace and quiet! 🤓

As your family settles into the new term, it is a good time for your pets to have their own back-to-school checklist:

Flea and worm treatment: Is it up to date? Fleas can survive during the colder months too.

Vaccinations: Are they fully protected? Muddy puddles and contaminated areas can spread serious diseases.

Kennel cough vaccination: Make sure it is up to date ahead of doggy daycare or boarding. As it is a live vaccine, your pet may need to wait after vaccination before attending, so plan ahead and check your provider’s requirements.

Exercise and routine: Keep up those regular walks, especially if your pet will be home alone more often. After getting used to a busy household, the change can take some adjustment.
A little preparation can make the transition back to routine easier for everyone - and help your pets earn top marks for health! ⭐🐶

🛎️ BANK HOLIDAY REMINDER 🛎️ Just a little reminder for when we are closed for over the Bank holiday weekend! But we’ll b...
27/08/2026

🛎️ BANK HOLIDAY REMINDER 🛎️

Just a little reminder for when we are closed for over the Bank holiday weekend! But we’ll be open as usual on Saturday and back to normal on Tuesday

If your pet needs emergency care you can still phone our practice number and it will provide you with our out of hours provider 🐾

Have a lovely weekend 🐾🫶🏻

🐾 ATTENTION, DOGS & CATS! THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🐾National Dog Day is coming up on 26th August and we’re handing over the r...
21/08/2026

🐾 ATTENTION, DOGS & CATS! THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🐾

National Dog Day is coming up on 26th August and we’re handing over the review section to the experts… YOU! 🐶🐱😂

Forget what your humans think — we want to know what YOU really think of The Sands! ⭐️

Was the reception full of fuss?
Did the vet give excellent ear scratches? 👂
Were the treats actually good enough? 🍖
And most importantly… did your human embarrass you in the waiting room? 👀😂

Get your human to help you write your funniest, cleverest or most ridiculous review and either:
⭐ Add it to your instagram story (with a picture too)
💬 Or Pop it in the comments below
📸 Then share your review to your story with a photo of your furry reviewer! Tag The Sands Veterinary Practice & Natural Touch Wellness | Beauty & Wellness Chester - make sure you’re following us both!
🏆 Our favourite WINs a voucher from Natural Touch Wellness | Beauty & Wellness Chester

We’ll be picking our favourites to share — so make it paw-some! 🐾
5 stars for The Sands? We’ll take that. 5 stars for the treats? Now THAT’S the review we want to hear! 😂⭐️

🚨 Last chance… or is it? 🚨Our 50% OFF allergy testing offer was due to end this month, but due to popular demand, we’ve ...
31/07/2026

🚨 Last chance… or is it? 🚨

Our 50% OFF allergy testing offer was due to end this month, but due to popular demand, we’ve extended it for one more month! 🎉

If your pet is struggling with itchy skin, recurring ear infections, excessive licking, or tummy troubles, allergy testing could help identify the cause.

Our tests can detect:
🐾 Environmental allergies (such as pollen, dust mites and grasses)
🐾 Food allergies

Don’t miss this opportunity to get answers and help your pet feel more comfortable for less. Contact the practice to find out more information- Call now on 01829 849844

📷 Shout out to Winnie our new social media star ⭐ who comes to work with our new vet (who some of you may have already met) Gracie - a proper introduction pending….

23/07/2026

🚨 A sticky situation for Ruby! 🐶💛

This is Ruby, who came in for a post-operative check after an unexpected emergency procedure.

Who knew chewing a bottle of expanding Gorilla Glue could end up requiring emergency surgery? Unfortunately, once swallowed, expanding glue reacts with moisture in the stomach, rapidly hardening and expanding into a solid mass that can’t be digested or passed naturally.

Thankfully, Ruby’s owner acted quickly and brought her straight to us. Our team were able to remove the hardened glue from her stomach before it caused even more serious complications.

As you can see, just a few days later Ruby was already feeling much more like her happy self again! 🥰

💡 Top tip: Keep adhesives, chemicals and other household products safely out of reach of curious pets. If you ever suspect your pet has swallowed something they shouldn’t, don’t wait for symptoms to appear—contact your vet immediately. Acting fast can make all the difference.

We’re so pleased to see Ruby recovering so well, and we wish her a speedy return to full health! ❤️🐾

Apollo came in for his annual vaccinations… although judging by the entrance, you’d think he was arriving for a film pre...
21/07/2026

Apollo came in for his annual vaccinations… although judging by the entrance, you’d think he was arriving for a film premiere 🐾🚘😂

The Aston Martin is technically a two-seater, but nobody mentioned it had to fit an actual horse. His head was towering so far above the windscreen the roof had to come down just so he could fit in 😭

Nothing says “small car problems” quite like a Great Dane in a soft top

🐾 Tarvin Fete Dog Show & Ashton fete 2026 🐾We had a fantastic time attending Tarvin Fete a couple of weekends ago, where...
14/07/2026

🐾 Tarvin Fete Dog Show & Ashton fete 2026 🐾

We had a fantastic time attending Tarvin Fete a couple of weekends ago, where our team Fiona, Dan & Robyn had the pleasure of judging the wonderful dog show! It was great to meet so many local dogs and their owners, and the standard was incredibly high across all classes.

🏆 Congratulations to all of our winners:

🐶 Best Puppy in Show – Chester & Molly Mae
🐕 Waggiest Tail – Dylan & Bella
🤝 Best Handshake – Kimba & Coco
❤️ Golden Oldies – Whitney & Noah
🌟 Best Young Handler – Laslo & Lennie
👑 Best in Show – Laslo & Lennie

Unfortunately we had to cancel the dog show at Ashton fete due to the hot weather but it was still a great day and it was great to see so many familiar and new faces, we also had a special guest Bertie the corn snake join us for the day, as the weather wasn’t a problem for her!!

A huge well done to everyone who took part in the dog show and thank you to the organisers for inviting us to be part of such a fantastic community events - hopefully we can take part in both dog shows next year!

👨‍⚕️🐾 A very special guest at The Sands today!Today, our orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Dan Bell, had a very familiar face scru...
02/07/2026

👨‍⚕️🐾 A very special guest at The Sands today!

Today, our orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Dan Bell, had a very familiar face scrubbing in alongside him… his dad, Dr Chris Bell! 😄

Whether Dan was getting some expert guidance or just making sure everything was done exactly how Dad taught him, we’ll let you decide! 😉

As a youngster, Dan used to scrub in and watch his dad in surgery, sparking the passion that eventually led him to become a veterinary surgeon himself. Fast forward to today, and the roles have come full circle, with Chris scrubbing in alongside Dan for what was the first time he’d ever seen his son operate. 💙

It was fantastic to see two generations of veterinary surgeons working side by side, combining years of experience with plenty of shared knowledge.

Thanks for joining us today, Dr Bell – you’re welcome back anytime💙🐾

Address

Apex House, Kelsall Road, Tarvin Sands
Chester
CH38NR

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441829849844

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