Cromwell Veterinary Group is part of Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (A Mars Company).
05/09/2025
Calling out to all those scratching their head over how to catch a urine sample from your dog! 🐕
We’re here to help! I cant say I’ll hold your hand through the experience… but we can offer words of advice!
The easiest way to tackle this challenge is to have a ‘uripet’ this is an attachment that is fixed onto the sample pot or clean container. It’s scoop shaped and so allows for easier catching.
You should then put your furry friend on a lead before attempting to catch the sample so you don’t find yourself in a game of tag.
Walk them out to their favourite spot for a wee! when they start to urinate calmly place the uripet into the stream to catch your sample.
Once you have collected the sample make sure to place the lid securely and ideally bring straight into practice. If you are unable to bring it straight to us we ask that it is kept refrigerated to ensure freshness best for reliable results!
02/09/2025
Thank you to everyone who sent us information on what we now know is a “Tillandsia cyanea”
We are in bloom! 😆🪴
31/08/2025
📢 Temporary Closure – Ramsey Branch
Please be aware that our Ramsey practice will be closed every Monday throughout September, starting 1st September.
Our other Cromwell Vets branches remain open and are available to support you and your pets during this time.
For any emergencies, please contact our Huntingdon branch on 01480 52601.
We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and continued support 💙
Best vets in Cambridgeshire, Cromwell Vets, offer pet health care, pet advice and pet treatments within their six modern practices. Contact us today
31/08/2025
📣UPDATE: Ramsey September opening hours
Our Ramsey branch will be closed for Mondays in September. it will be open Tuesday - Friday.
Please know this isn’t a decision we take lightly, and understand the impact this can have. It’s something that is in constant review.
As many are aware the veterinary industry can be really hard but we are taking this step, for now, to protect our branch.
We have our hospital in Huntingdon and 4 other branches available should you need us on a Monday in September.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding 💙
29/08/2025
We completely understand life is busy, hectic and sometimes the ball drops.
We also appreciate 9 times out of ten this is a complete accident. But to be open and honest, last week we had a total of 26 appointments across our hospital and our branches that weren’t attended.
A friendly reminder that if you need to rearrange this is absolutely fine! But do let us know so we can open the slot to another pet in need. This in turn allows us to have more availability on our consult diary which eases the load for our hospital vets who care for our inpatients and any overflow of sick pets that need to be seen urgently.
We strive always to give the best care possible and managing our diary and case loads is a huge part of ensuring the team who work tirelessly, don’t become burnt out and are able to continue a high level of care, knowledge and love.
Thank you so much for your understanding💙
28/08/2025
The sun has shined and we have swam in flea and worm (not literally)
But we have been busy badgering away dispensing mountains of flea treatment. So much so that we have ran out of multiple sizes - Our trusty Val has placed an order to restock our shelves though!
For this reason, we do politely ask that 48 hours’ notice is given where possible to collect flea treatment as we would hate for you to arrive in hope, and we don’t have the stock to fulfil your order.
Have a lovely weekend when you get there and should you need us we are a call away x
27/08/2025
Fancy a change? Looking to join a nursing team bursting with passion, one to one support AND the facilities of top-grade hospital equipment? I know I’ve caught your attention… read on! 👀
We are looking for our missing piece to an awesome puzzle🧩
Currently recruiting for a registered Veterinary Nurse to join a bubbly, positive group of experienced RVN’S, lead nurses, student nurses and pet care assistants.
Our practices are equipped to referral level including an ultrasound, endoscopy, orthopaedic facilities, laparoscopic spay equipment and a full imaging suite. A true nurses playground🤩
Also, we celebrate Halloween and Christmas to the max… so now is the time to join the fun. as if you needed anymore reason😎
Ted had a surgical procedure to remove his eye after suffering some trauma.
It was so lovely to see him back at home enjoying the sunshine with his brother ☀️
24/08/2025
The reception girls have been lovingly looking after this little pink plant (they were thrilled with the colour!🤣)
Much to our surprise we came down one day to see it has sprouted a purple flower!
Extra points to anyone that can let us know what it is so we can look into caring properly for our new sprouting friend 🪴
(We’re all very attached now)
22/08/2025
SO! you’ve been asked to collect a urine sample for your cat. You gave the vet the thumbs up, but have left feeling like you’re about to take on a task out of the crystal maze 💎
Let us break it down for you!
Firstly, you want to make sure you have a non-absorbent litter to put into their tray, such as Katkor!
To prepare the tray empty it fully, sterilise using boiling water and pat dry with a paper towel before replacing with the non-absorbent litter.
Now we wait. 🐈 👀
Once your cat has fallen for the disguised tray use the pipette provided as soon as possible to collect the sample and transfer it into the collection pot.
If you are unable to bring it straight into the practice we do ask that it is kept refrigerated (next to the sandwiches will do) and brought in at the earliest convenience!
Simply pop it into reception making sure to relay your pets name and surname so the admin staff can print a label and take it to lab!
20/08/2025
Take a guess at our biscuit jar! 🤔🫙 🍪
If you’re correct you will win the whole jar for the enjoyment of your fluffy friend 🐕
Visit us in Huntingdon reception to record your guess- £1 a go!
All monies raised are being donated to aid in buying pet food for food banks 💙
19/08/2025
This is Louise. An incredible member of the team, lurcher lover, and as of recently – our new client care team lead.
Boasting 5 years of experience with us under her belt this promotion has been so very deserved. Her knowledge In this field and customer care qualities are exemplary - there is rarely a question Lou doesn’t know the answer too!
You may recognise Louise from multiple of our branches as she is often busy zipping around covering shifts in all 6 locations.
Well done Louise!! – we are very lucky to have you
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Cromwell Vets has been around for generations and is one of an elite group of practices around the world to celebrate over 100 years of veterinary care. The practice at St Johns Street was originally established by Mr Stanley Masterman on the 17th October 1911. It was purchased soon after the First World War by Thomas Hall, a Veterinary Surgeon of 18 years, from Saffron Walden.
In the early years Thomas (better known as Fred) was assisted by his son Ian, who followed his father’s footsteps in veterinary medicine and took over the practice in 1942. Ian had originally planned to join the ministry but instead, he divided his time between the practice and his local church. After the Second World War the practice was predominantly looking after farm livestock however, Ian realised that pets would in time, become an important aspect of the work within his practice. He developed his idea and built the first small animal facilities at St Johns Street where we are still here to this day.
The Surgery grew from the Halls Veterinary Surgery to Hall, Thurley & Soldan to Hall, Thurley, Soldan & Fennell. It was then in the early 1980's the practice was re-named, "The Cromwell Veterinary Group" by the partners at that time. Today we are more commonly known as “Cromwell Vets”.
If you wish to learn more about the Cromwell Vets and its history, the complete story (including historic photos) is available on our website.
Today, the practice is entirely devoted to the care of small companion animals and has surgeries in Huntingdon, St Ives, St Neots, Ramsey, Cambourne and Sawtry. We are also proud to offer the services of the Cromwell ARC, our dedicated animal rehabilitation centre, based at Sawtry. Our aim is to always maintain the traditional values on which the practice was first founded by offering a personal service with integrity whilst embracing the new opportunities made possible by science and technology.
All our surgeries are accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and our Huntingdon site holds certified hospital status. The hospital is also a veterinary nurse training centre of excellence.
In 2005 we developed the Hunts Vets Emergency Service to provide excellent 24 hour emergency care for our pets and also those from other practices in the local area.
It is our belief that by continuing to invest in the development of our team and our facilities, we can work with our clients to achieve what is most important - happy healthy pets that are respected and loved as a member of your family.
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