Springwell Vets

31/05/2026

21/05/2026

🕒 Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🕘

Friday 22nd May: 8:00am–6:30pm

Saturday 23rd May: 8:30am–12:00pm

Sunday 24th May: Closed

Monday 25th May: Closed

Tuesday 26th May: 8:00am–6:30pm

For any emergencies outside of these hours, please contact Hampden Veterinary Hospital, Aylesbury on 01296 423666 🚑

Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the bank holiday weekend 🐾💙

14/05/2026

✨ New arrivals in reception! ✨

We’ve just stocked up on gorgeous new accessories from Cocopup & Cococat 🐶🐱

Take a look next time you’re in the practice and grab your favourites before they're snapped up 🐾💙

13/05/2026

Huge congratulations to our vet Ralph for completing the Chiltern Hills 100k on Saturday! 🏃‍♂️🎉

The Springwell team were there at the finish line to cheer him on, and we are so proud of this incredible achievement 💙

Well done, Ralph! 💪🐾

08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough! 🎉🌍

Thank you for inspiring generations to love, respect, and protect the animals we share our world with 🐾

Your passion for wildlife continues to inspire us every day in veterinary care 💙💚

01/05/2026

⚠️ Recent news stories reminds us how serious dog bites can be, but also the amount of misinformation and prejudice.

Any dog can bite, regardless of breed, size, age, or how loving they usually are. Most bites don’t come “out of nowhere”. Dogs often show signs that they’re scared, overwhelmed, or uncomfortable. So here are the common warning signs to watch out for:

🚩 Stiff body posture or freezing
🚩 Turning their head away and showing the whites of the eyes
🚩 Lip licking or yawning when not tired
🚩 Growling, snapping, or barking
🚩 Trying to move away or hide

There’s simple ways to reduce risk and help a scared dog when they start showing the subtler signs of being uncomfortable.

🐶 Give dogs space, especially when eating, sleeping, or unwell
🐶 Avoid approaching unfamiliar dogs without the owner’s permission
🐶 Respect when a dog shows they need distance

🚸 Always supervise children around dogs
🚸 Teach children not to hug dogs or put their faces close

This isn’t about finger pointing to the breed of dog or the owner, it’s about understanding dog behaviour, building safer interactions, and protecting everyone. 💖

01/05/2026

💙🐾 Happy Friday 🐾💙

Please be advised we will be closed on Monday for the bank holiday ☀️

We are open today until 6:30pm and will be open on Tuesday at 8am 🫶

If you need any medications, food, or have concerns about your pet, please contact us in advance of the long weekend ☎️

For any emergencies while we’re closed, please call Hampden Veterinary Hospital in Aylesbury on 01296 423666 🚑

Wishing all our clients and their furry friends a lovely long weekend 🐶🐱🐰

22/04/2026

We’re so excited to share our lovely herb garden, planted and cared for by our wonderful nurse SJ 💚

This special space is more than just greenery – it provides fresh, fragrant enrichment for our small furry inpatients 🐰🐹 From mint to rosemary and sage, these herbs are a big hit with our patients! 🌱

In today’s videos, you’ll see two very sweet brothers on their recovery journey after their castration surgery 🐇✨
One is happily tucking into some fresh mint straight away (what a star!), while his brother needed a little extra support to get started 🌿

As shown in the third clip, he was gently syringe fed Critical Care recovery food to help get his appetite going. After a few feeds, he was back to nibbling on the herbs himself – exactly what we want to see 💪💚

It’s so important for rabbits to keep eating to prevent gut stasis, especially after surgery. Sometimes they just need a bit of encouragement, and we’re always here to help them along the way ☺️

A huge thank you to SJ for creating such a thoughtful and beneficial addition to our care 🫶

20/04/2026

Planning a trip to the EU with your dog, cat, or ferret? Please take note of important rule changes coming into effect this Wednesday, 22nd April 2026.

​Starting this Wednesday, there are significant changes to the travel documents required for GB residents:

​🚫 EU Pet Passports: From 22nd April, EU pet passports held by GB residents will no longer be valid for travel from Great Britain to the EU. This includes passports originally issued in the EU or Northern Ireland. EU pet passports can now only be issued to pet owners whose main residence is within the European Union.

​✅ Animal Health Certificates (AHC): All GB residents travelling to the EU with their pets will now need to obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC).

​📄 New Templates: The official AHC templates are being updated. While there is a short transition period where old templates will be accepted, we will be moving to the new documentation as soon as it is released by APHA.

​What should you do?

If you have travel plans booked for this week or the coming months, please contact us as soon as possible to ensure your paperwork is compliant with these new rules. We recommend checking the entry requirements for your specific destination country well in advance of your departure.

​There are currently no changes to the requirements for pets entering Great Britain from the EU.

​Questions? Give our team a call at the surgery or drop us a message! 📞💙🐾

13/04/2026

🐾💙 Meet Mango & Hazel 💙🐾

We had the absolute pleasure of caring for this gorgeous pair recently 💛🖤

Mango (our handsome boy) came in for his castration, while lovely Hazel visited us for her spay procedure. Both were super brave and handled their day like little stars 🌟

We’re so happy to report that they recovered beautifully! 🩺❤️‍🩹 Hazel especially wasted no time bouncing back — as you can see, she’s been enjoying her food very happily post-op 😋 (and rocking her adorable medical pet shirt to keep her safe and comfy while she heals 👕🐱).

It’s always wonderful to see our patients doing so well after their procedures — and these two definitely stole our hearts 💕

Wishing Mango & Hazel lots of cuddles and continued smooth healing at home 🏡🐾