VetPartners

09/08/2026

🐾VetPartners is making a global difference 🌍💙

This summer, vets and veterinary nurses from VetPartners practices across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal and the Netherlands volunteered their time, skills and expertise to support a major Mission Rabies vaccination programme in Malawi 🐕🐈

Working alongside Mission Rabies, Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) and MSD Animal Health, the team helped vaccinate thousands of animals, protecting both animal welfare and human health in local communities 💉

One of the volunteers was Przemyslaw “Shemi” Idzkowski from Tameside Vets, who describes the trip as “the experience of a lifetime.”

Read Shemi’s inspiring first-hand account and find out how VetPartners colleagues helped support this life-saving international campaign. 👇

05/08/2026

🐾 Exciting news for pet owners in Wishaw! 🐾

Work is set to begin on August 17th on a major expansion at Clyde Vet Group Small Animal Hospital, bringing more appointments and enhanced facilities and experience for pets and their owners.

The multi-phase development, due for completion by early December 2026, will include:
🐱 A dedicated cat-friendly waiting area to help reduce stress for feline patients
🩺 Two additional consulting rooms, increasing the total to six
🏥 A second operating theatre to expand surgical services, including laparoscopic spays
🐶 Additional dog kennels and a refurbished X-ray room
👩‍⚕️ New spaces for staff training, professional development and team wellbeing

The investment has already created new jobs, with two receptionists, two veterinary surgeons and two veterinary nurses joining the growing Clyde Vets team.

Clinical Director Niall Kenny, who has been part of Clyde Vets for more than 30 years, said the expansion is a “really exciting milestone” that will help the practice continue delivering the highest standards of veterinary care for local families for many years to come.

We can’t wait to see these exciting plans come to life! 💙🐕🐈

04/08/2026

💚 An incredible achievement by vet Alexa Montgomery! 💚

Alexa, who works at Rutland House Vets in Warrington, has completed a gruelling 100km Peak District Ultra Challenge in just two days, helping to raise more than £7,000 for Vetlife.

She took on the challenge in memory of her close friend and fellow vet John, who tragically died by su***de. Alongside three friends, Alexa walked 50km on each of two consecutive days, spending around 14 hours on their feet each day across the demanding Peak District terrain.

Alexa raised £2,000 through her JustGiving page, while the team raised a combined £5,288. VetPartners then matched Alexa’s fundraising, bringing the total to £7,000.

Alexa said: “It was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done, both physically and emotionally. There were times when we were in tears because we were so exhausted, but we kept reminding ourselves why we were doing it.”

We're incredibly proud of Alexa and her friends for their determination, compassion and commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the veterinary profession. 🌟🐾

31/07/2026

🐾Quentin’s remarkable recovery is an important reminder for dog owners 🐾

Seven-year-old Quentin the Sprocker Spaniel was rushed to Chantry Vets’ hospital in Brindley Way, Wakefield, after a persistent cough suddenly worsened and he began coughing up blood.

He was diagnosed with a severe lungworm infection and needed intensive round-the-clock care, including a blood transfusion and advanced treatment to save his life.

Thankfully, Quentin has made a fantastic recovery ❤️

His story highlights how dangerous lungworm can be and why keeping your dog’s preventative worming treatment up to date is so important.

Read the full story here 👇

30/07/2026

🌍 Congratulations to the team at Rutland House Vets on achieving the Investors in the Environment (iiE) Silver Award!

This fantastic achievement recognises the practice’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact while continuing to provide outstanding care for pets across the region.

The team has made some impressive improvements, including:
🐾 Reducing anaesthetic gas use during operations by 17% without compromising patient care or welfare
🚗 Cutting travel between branches by 17%
🔥 Lowering gas consumption by 5%
♻️ Expanding recycling initiatives across paper, clinical waste and other materials

What makes this especially noteworthy is that it has been a true whole-team effort. Vets, veterinary nurses, receptionists and support colleagues have all played a part, supported by a dedicated sustainability group that has helped drive positive environmental change across the business.

The iiE Silver Award is a wonderful reflection of the passion and commitment of everyone involved. Well done to the entire Rutland House Vets team for proving that excellent veterinary care and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. 💚

27/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to everyone at Woodcroft Veterinary Group on celebrating an incredible 50 years of caring for pets and their owners.

To mark the milestone, the team welcomed more than 200 clients and local pet lovers to a special open day, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the practice's advanced facilities, cutting-edge equipment and the dedicated team delivering exceptional patient care every day.

The celebrations also raised an amazing £1,000 for Vetlife, VetPartners' Charity of the Year. Vetlife provides independent emotional, financial and mental health support to everyone working in the veterinary community, making it a cause that's close to all our hearts.

We're incredibly proud to support practices like Woodcroft Vets, which has been part of VetPartners for 10 years, as they celebrate their place in the community while giving back to the profession.

Congratulations to the whole team on a fantastic event and an important milestone. Here's to the next 50 years! 🐾

~Support

20/07/2026

🐾 A walk that nearly turned into tragedy...

Rosa, a much-loved five-year-old German Wire-Haired Pointer, was enjoying one of her favourite woodland walks near Kelso when a low-hanging branch caused a devastating injury.

The branch tore a 12cm wound down her side, narrowly missing her chest and abdomen. Thanks to the quick actions of her owners and the expert care of the dedicated out-of-hours team at e-Vets in Galashiels, Rosa underwent emergency treatment and, after 15 stitches, made a remarkable recovery. ❤️

While Rosa was incredibly fortunate, not every dog is so lucky.

The team at e-Vets and Galedin Vets have sadly treated many dogs with life-threatening injuries caused by sticks and low-hanging branches, with some injuries proving fatal.

If you're out enjoying the countryside with your dog:
🌿 Be mindful of low-hanging branches, especially when dogs are running at speed.
🦴 Choose safer toys instead of sticks for games of fetch.
🐶 If your dog suffers any injury involving a stick or branch, seek veterinary attention immediately – even if the wound appears small.

A huge thank you to Rosa's family for allowing us to share her story and help raise awareness to prevent other families from experiencing the same frightening ordeal.

Here's Rosa with e-Vets vet Rebecca Seraphin and veterinary nurse Danni Johnston.

17/07/2026

Planning to take your dog to the beach this summer? Check out these tips to help keep them safe.

1. If you want to play ball, choose an open area of the beach that’s away from rocks and other hazards. Dogs can suffer nasty injuries to toes and paws by running into rocks when they are chasing after a toy.

2. Don't play with sand-covered toys as dogs can accidentally swallow the sand and this puts them at risk of a dangerous impaction. Try and keep their water bowl as free from sand as possible, and after you've been to the beach rinse your dog in fresh, clean water to remove sand from their coat.

3. Take plenty of fresh water for your dog to drink, to avoid them getting thirsty and being tempted to drink from rock pools or lap at the waves. Seawater contains high levels of salt and bacteria that can make your pet very unwell.

4. Head to the beach at cooler times of the day. Beaches can have limited shade and, if the sand gets hot, it can burn paws.

5. When walking along cliff paths, put your dog on a short lead and avoid retractable leads. Falls from cliffs can cause serious injuries and even death.

To help you enjoy a fun day at the beach with your pet, you can find more information here:
https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/news/five-beach-risks-every-dog-owner-needs-to-know-and-how-to-avoid-them/

15/07/2026

When Taran's owner realised at 1am that her puppy was suffering from chocolate poisoning, the night team at Valley Vets was there to help.

Claire Haile had been keeping a close eye on the pup because he seemed lethargic and not himself, and when he vomited up a chocolate she knew he needed veterinary treatment straight away. Chocolate can make dogs dangerously ill because it contains a chemical called theobromine that can cause organ failure.

At Valley Veterinary Hospital, vet Trisha Mwewa gave Taran some medication to bring up any chocolate that might still be in his stomach, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has made a full recovery.

Claire said Taran had sniffed out some left-over Christmas Quality Street chocolates that the family had forgotten about, and had eaten everything in the tub - including the wrappers!

She added: “Luckily, he’s none the worse for the experience but he is a typical Staffy who will eat anything given half a chance, so we’re being extra vigilant and keeping anything out of his way.”

Taran is pictured with vet Trisha Mwewa of Valley Vets. You can read the full story here

A puppy needed emergency treatment at Valley Veterinary Hospital in Cardiff after he ate chocolate and becoming unwell.

15/07/2026

🐶 A close call for Benji – and an important reminder for all dog owners.

Thirteen-year-old Benji is back home with his family after needing emergency treatment from the team at Ashlands Vets in West Yorkshire when he raided the kitchen bin and ate fermenting food scraps.

The cheeky crossbreed even smashed through a wooden safety gate to reach the bin, but what seemed like a mischievous snack quickly turned into a life-threatening emergency. Fermenting food caused his stomach to fill with gas, leading to a dangerous condition called bloat that required urgent veterinary treatment.

Benji's owner Amanda Belt said: "The team at Ashlands were amazing. Everyone was so kind and caring, from the receptionist, who gave me a reassuring hug, to the vets and nurses who all went above and beyond to save Benji."

We're delighted Benji has made a full recovery, and his story serves as an important reminder to keep food waste securely out of reach of curious pets. Even small amounts of fermenting food can pose a serious risk.
Here he is on a recent return to the practice with Lead Nurse Sam Shillingford, centre, and owners Amanda, right and her daughter Katelyn.
❤️ Wishing Benji many more happy adventures – just hopefully away from the kitchen bin!