Copthorne Vets

05/10/2025

⭐BVRA Congress 2025! ⭐

Last week we sent our reception team to Solihull to this years BVRA congress!✨️

The BVRA (British Veterinary Receptionist Association) was created to support and raise the profile of veterinary receptionists through training, education and development. Each year they host their very own congress where receptionists can take part in seminars and lectures all so that they can better help you and your companions when you walk through our practice doors. 💙

We are very lucky to have 3 members of the team so dedicated to bettering their knowledge and skills with the sole purpose of helping you! Whether this be triaging during a phone call, greeting you with a warm welcome or supporting you with any admin’ (aka complicated paperwork!) they do so with empathy and professionalism. 🥰

03/10/2025

😍 2 MONTHS DIFFERENCE! 😍

Some of you may remember the very lovely little Yogi that we posted a few months ago, well he came in to see one of our nurses yesterday and look how much he has grown already! 🩵

This gorgeous little ball of fluff visited for his 5 month weight check in preparation for his parasite treatment, which of course he had no qualms about munching down thinking it was a treat! 😋

We recommend all puppies and kittens come in for monthly weight checks with one of our nurses until the age of 12 months old so that we can make sure they are gaining weight correctly and to get them used to coming into the practice (and also for lots of cuddles and fusses obviously! 🤭). This gives you the chance to ask any questions that you may have about your new companion and also helps to build a good relationship between yourselves and us! 😊

If you would like to book your puppy or kitten in for a weight check then please call us on 01743 360614 📞

01/10/2025

💙It's National Veterinary Receptionist Day! 💙

Here at Copthorne Vets we feel extremely lucky to have these 3 absolutely fabulous ladies behind our reception desk! Our receptionists are often the first and last point of contact during your pets visit to the practice and they will always welcome you with a smile (and sometimes even a sing-song if you’re lucky!) 😀.

They go above and beyond for you, your four legged friends and us on a daily basis and what many of you don’t realise is how much they do behind the scenes here! From admin’ work such as insurance claims and stock ordering to being TikTok superstars and the practice mood boosters, we are so grateful for each of them and what they bring to the team! 💙

Thank you Laura, Georgia & Emma for everything you do! 💙

27/09/2025

🐰Hoppy International Rabbits Day! 🐰

This day has been recognised since 1998 and is used to spread awareness about the care and protection for both domestic and wild rabbits 💙

Our long-eared friends make brilliant pets but they do have certain requirements to make sure they live a happy and healthy life...

🐇 Socialisation - Rabbits are sociable animals and like to have company
🥕 A healthy balanced diet - high in fibre and tasty goodness
🩺 Regular visits to the vets - this allows us to make sure they're fit & healthy
🏡 Appropriate housing - with enough room to allow them to exhibit natural behaviours (like hopping and binkying!)

To help celebrate our bunny buddies, post your photos below! ⬇⬇⬇

25/09/2025

🩸Did you know there's a blood bank for pets?🩸

Pet Blood Bank UK is a charity that helps to save the lives of pets in need. It’s just like the human blood service, but for dogs! They run donation sessions across the country where owners bring their much loved dogs to give blood. Our next donation session here at Copthorne Vets is on Sunday 26th October! ❤

Pet Blood Bank needs your help to ensure blood is always available! They are looking for large, happy, healthy, and confident dogs to come forward as blood donors to help save the lives of other dogs in need. 🐾

To be a blood donor, your dog should be...
🐕 Between the ages of 1 and 8
🦴 Weigh over 25kg
💪 Fit and healthy
🥰 Happy, confident, and enjoy meeting new people

If this sounds like your dog, head over to Pet Blood Bank’s website to find out more www.petbloodbankuk.org/dogs ❤

23/09/2025

✨️ Welcome back Seren ✨️

We would like you all to join us in saying a HUGE welcome back and congratulations to the newly qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse, Seren! 💙

Some of you may recognise Seren and that's because she did both her 10 week placement and year long placement here with us and we are so proud to announce that she is now a full time member of the Copthorne team! 🥰

Seren qualified from Harper Adams University earlier this year and after spending the summer travelling the globe she is ready to jump feet first into her veterinary career! 💙

In her spare time Seren enjoys nothing more than walking her dogs, playing the piano and horse riding.🐾

20/09/2025

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19/09/2025

💙 Tomorrow is the day!!💙

Come along and support the fantastic Severn Hospice team at their first ever dog show!

It is set to be a brilliant day with fun for all of the family! 🎉

Our team will be there with a stall of our own so come along and say 'Hello'! 😊

We are so very proud to be sponsoring this event this year! 🥰

Who’s the prettiest pooch, the most handsome hound, or the waggiest tail in Bicton? Find out TOMORROW at our fur-st ever Fun Dog Show at our hospice at Bicton.

From Tales for Tails storytelling to a Game of Bones lucky dip, a bark-b-que, stalls, and plenty of treats (for pups and humans) from Refresh at Severn Hospice, and of course the all-important Dog Show, it’s set to be a paw-fect day.

Worried about the weather? We've got it covered with a huge marquee to keep you nice and dry. So don't let the Autumn showers put you off.

📅 Gates open 10am | Judging starts 12pm
💙 Free entry to the event, classes £2.50 (5 for £10) – all in support of your local hospice

It's because you care that we can.

Sponsored by Copthorne Vets

16/09/2025

💙 Don't forget this Saturday is Severn Hospice 's first ever dog show!!💙

📆 Saturday 20th September
⏰️ 10am - 4pm
📍 Severn Hospice at Bicton Heath
💰 FREE ENTRY!

We are so proud to be sponsoring this event so come and join us and the incredible Severn Hospice team for a day of fabulous fun! 🎉

There will be a multi-class dog show (yes, including waggiest tail!), a BBQ, stalls, treats, agility courses and so much more! 😍

So grab your family and fur babies and come along to the canine event of the year! 🐕

(There may even be a familiar face on the judging panel 🤓)

14/09/2025

We are very lucky to have a full nursing team here at Copthorne Vets that are able to offer a huge range of nurse consultations dedicated to helping you and your pet. 💙

Many of our RVN's (Registered Veterinary Nurse) have additional qualifications in areas that they are interested in which helps to better their knowledge and practical skills. 🤓

Some of the nurse consults we offer here are...

⚖️ Weight Checks
💉 Diabetes Clinics
🥽 K-Laser Therapy
🩸 Post Operative Checks
🪲 Parasite Control
👵🏻 Senior Wellness Clinics
💅 Nail Clips
💩 A**l Gland Expressions
😌 Desensitisation Clinics
🦷 Dental Advice
🍔 Nutrition Clinics
..to name just a few!

If you'd like to book in with one of our fabulous nurses then please call us on 01743 360614 📞

10/09/2025

🐾 Playful Paddington 🐾

This lovely boy came to see one of our nurses last week and we don't think his tail stopped wagging from the second he stepped into the practice! 😍 He happily showed us all of the tricks under his collar and that smile certainly did brighten up our day (as he always does when he visits!) 🌞

07/09/2025

⭐ STAFF SPOTLIGHT ⭐

We have some incredible people in the Copthorne Vets team so we thought we would share a few of the teams recent achievements starting with Stacey! 💙

Stacey is a familiar friendly face who has been with us for almost 10 years! She is one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses and is also our very own Cat Advocate as recognised by the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine). Most recently though, Stacey has completed a certificate in Feline Nursing! 🐈

We asked her what this means for her, for you and for your feline friends:

💬'It means I can advocate for our feline patients better and ensure feline friendly methods are being implemented throughout the practice. Along with this, the course has given me more knowledge to be able to give advice on things such as how to settle new cats into their new homes, advice to first time cat owners, how to help owners who just want general advice about how to improve their cats daily life, how to give feline nutrition advice based on the cats individual needs and health profile and how to make travelling to the vets a less stressful time.’💬

We are all extremely proud of all of the hard work Stacey has put in and of her passion and dedication to her patients! Well Done Stacey! 👏💙