We are delighted to announce that the Royal College of Veterinary surgeons has awarded Village Vet St Albans Hospital and Emergency Centre status under it’s nationwide Practice Standards Scheme. This is the highest level awarded by the College demonstrating the care and facilities provided meet their stringent requirements. The hospital is open 24 hours a… Read more »

With the Christmas and New Year Holidays approaching many people will be spending the time at home with the families and pets. But please spare a thought for our Emergency Teams who we be staffing our 24 Hour Hospitals round the clock all through the festive period. These dedicated nurse and vets ensure that if… Read more »

Along with the fine weather in summer comes the discomfort of allergies. We all know how irritating and unpleasant hayfever can be and how many of us need treatment and help so we can enjoy the sunshine. The same is true for our pets, Dogs don’t get hayfever in the same way as we do,… Read more »

Labrador and Golden retrievers have a reputation for being greedy and this is reflected by their being a high risk breed for developing obesity – both breeds have had being overweight flagged for special attention in the Kennel Club’s Breed Watch scheme.  But why?  A new study is trying to answer that question and they… Read more »

This cold spring is very bad news for tortoises. If they cannot get warmed up and eating quickly they can become seriously ill or die. If your tortoise is still hibernating you should get him up NOW and keep him indoors under a heat lamp until the weather warms up. It is very easy –… Read more »

We understand that a trip to the vets can be a trying time for any pet, but it can be especially stressful for cats. Cats are sensitive animals and the whole experience of getting in the cat carrier and journey to the clinic together with the sights and smells of a strange enviroment can be upsetting. We… Read more »