Downwood Veterinary Centre

07/05/2026

It is National Veterinary Nurse awareness month 🐾🩺💚

We’re so lucky to work alongside such a caring, hardworking and supportive Veterinary Nurse team every single day. Whether we’re in the clinic looking after our wonderful patients or spending time together outside of work, we truly are one big family 🫶

Thank you to our incredible vet nurses for all the love, compassion and dedication you give to every patient that walks through our doors — we couldn’t do it without you 🐶🐱🐰

06/05/2026

Do you remeber the lovely Winnie we posted in March who had her Caesarean… well this is her puppies now😍

They visited our Ringmer practice today for their first vaccinations and microchip, we just love seeing them grow up🤍

29/04/2026

Our team spent a lovely day together pottery painting🤍

We are so grateful for a veterinary team that works hard, laughs often, and truly has each other’s backs 🐾

27/04/2026

It’s Little Pampered Dog Day 🐾✨

Small in size but big in personality 💛 Today we’re celebrating all the little dogs who love a bit of extra pampering—from cosy beds and tasty treats to plenty of cuddles.

And let’s not forget grooming! Regular brushing, nail trims, and keeping coats clean aren’t just about looking good—they’re an important part of your dog’s overall health and comfort too ✂️🐶

At our practice, we know that keeping your little companions happy also means keeping them healthy. Regular check-ups, the right nutrition, and lots of love make all the difference❤️

Give your little dog an extra fuss (and maybe a brush!) from us today!

24/04/2026

It’s almost the end of Veterinary Receptionist Week… and what a week it’s been!

A week of constant juggling, adapting to staff absences, and fitting in emergency appointments and operations.

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible receptionists who keep clinics running smoothly every single day. From answering calls and supporting worried pet owners to managing busy schedules, covering where needed.... your work truly makes a difference. 💙
Your patience, kindness, and dedication don’t go unnoticed—we appreciate everything you do for pets and their people. 🐶🐱

23/04/2026

As we come to the end of National Pet ID we thought we’d do a post on the importance of microchipping 🐾👀🔍

Microchipping is one of the simplest ways to keep your pet safe. If they ever get lost, a quick scan at a veterinary clinic or rescue centre can reunite you in minutes.

It’s quick, safe, and no more uncomfortable than a routine injection. Yet it can make all the difference in bringing your pet home where they belong 🏠 💙

📍Is your pet microchipped and your details up to date? If you’re unsure, we’re always happy to help check just give us a call and we can get your pet in, scan their chip and ensure their details are up to date🤍

It is now a legal requirement for dogs to be microchipped by the time they are 8 weeks of age and for cats to be microchipped by the time they are 20 weeks of age🤍

Reunited

21/04/2026

21/04/2026

‼️found dog‼️
We have had a lovely young boy handed in to our Horam practice today. Looks to be a lurcher x saluki type. Not microchipped but wearing a collar. He was with another greyhound/lurcher type dog with him who ran off before he could be caught!
If anyone is missing a dog or knows of someone who is please contact us, we will need a picture for proof of ownership before we can show a picture of the dog we have with us‼️🐾

21/04/2026

📣 HORAM BRANCH CLOSING AT 5.00PM TODAY 📣

Due to an emergency orthopaedic operation at our Ringmer branch this afternoon, we will be closing Horam early instead.

Horam will now close at 5pm, and our Ringmer branch will remain open until 7pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

15/04/2026

💫 🐈‍⬛️MISSING CAT 💫🐈‍⬛️

🥰 EDIT... FOREST IS HOME 🥰

Poor Fozzy is missing....
He is dark grey with white patches on his legs & tummy, he is also wearing a dark green collar.
Missing from The Spinneys / Green Lane area since 10th April.
Please share far and wide and let’s help get Fozzy home 🐈‍⬛💛 🙏.

09/04/2026

🐙Frodo🐙

This gorgeous boy came in to our Ringmer practice the other day for a check up with Charlotte and was treated too a lovely Octopus for being such a good boy 🤍