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models for our 2011 Paw-Traits charity calendar closing date 30th September (download info here) email your picture to: competiton@orwellvets.co.uk

 

NHS staff discount scheme

 


Get 10% off your pet’s vaccinations and flea and worm treatments
“247 Discounts” is a dynamic service where local businesses can support NHS personnel and NHS staff can support local businesses. NHS staff that are registered with NHS online bring their blue NHS staff discount scheme card to Orwell Vets surgeries and receive 10% off their pet’s vaccinations and 10% off flea and worm treatments. Click on www.nhs247.com for details about the scheme and find other businesses that support the scheme

 

dates for your diary
Small furries clinics - new to Orwell Vets Guinea pigs and rabbits can enjoy a free nurse health check starting in July, contact 01473 333677 for details.

 

suffolk cutest pet competition winner

Well done to Pepsi and owner Mollie Suffolk Cutest Pet Competition Winner See the all the entries here

 

 

summer newsletter
Click here to download our latest pdf newsletter full of useful information, tips and advice for your pets.

You will need Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later to view the file.

 

Estelle wins national award
Petplan and Vet Business Journal "Practice Manager of the Year 2010
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Orwell Vets was nominated for "Vet Practice of the Year"
Charles, James and Katherine were nominated for "Vet of the Year"
Maria was nominated for "Vet Nurse of the Year"
Kim, Laura Hainsworth, and Jan were nominated for "Vet Receptionist of the Year"

 

 

Estelle Busby receives her award

 

 

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perfect petcare the pet shop and vet clinic
A branch surgery of Orwell Vets at Ravenswood Neighbourhood Centre off Nacton Road, Ipswich
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Click here to download more information and visit www.perfectpetcare.co.uk

 

pet info pages
Our pet info pages are now up and running. Access them for loads of information about your dog, cat, rabbit or small pet.

 

hospital tours
We are pleased to offer clients the opportunity to have a tour round our Grange Farm Animal Hospital and give you the opportunity to meet the staff and see behind the scenes. please contact 01473 333677 for more information.

 

pet slimmer club
Our Pet Slimmer Club is helping many dogs and cats lose weight and live healthier, happier and longer lives. If your pet is overweight and you would like more info about our Pet Slimmer Club please phone Berners Street on 257557 or Grange Farm on 333677 to make an appointment to see our nurse. These appointments are FREE.

 

orwell vets on channel five

Orwell Vets - 'Petplan Practice of the Year' on Channel Five TV News click here to view

 

 

winner of petplan vet practice of the year 2008
All the staff at Orwell Veterinary Group are thrilled to have been awarded Petplan Vet Practice of the Year Award 2008 at the evening award ceremony in Birmingham on 3rd April 2008.
Alison Devonshire our Head Nurse has also been awarded finalist of Vet Nurse of the Year 2008.
Thank you to all our clients who have nominated and supported us.

 

 

perfect petcare open day

Saturday 29th March 2008 10am-2pm
we all had a great day with over 300 people visiting us – Lesley Dolphin of BBC Radio Suffolk cut the ribbon with Satsuma her dog and children enjoyed face painting and good bags giveaways.

 

canine blood donors needed
Is your dog:
• between 18 months - 8 years?
• Medium to large breed minimum of 25kgs, but not over weight.
• Healthy, fully vaccinated and up to date with flea and worm treatments
• Neutered if a bitch
• Not had a blood transfusion themselves
If this is your dog let reception know and we will take further details.

 

local vet nurse is awarded 'veterinary health advisor of the year 2007'

Jane Bartlett BSc (Hons) VN, of Orwell Veterinary Group, Ipswich wins Veterinary Health Advisor of the year 2007. The awards ceremony was held during the British Veterinary Nursing Association congress and was hosted by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Jane has continued to develop the nurse clinics at Orwell Vets to provide tailored advice and feeding programmes for pets with problems with their weight and one-to-one training and behaviour consultations for owners of anxious or troublesome dogs and cats.

 

Jane being presented her award from Libby Sheridan, Veterinary Affairs Manager Hills Pet Nutrition.

Charles saying well done.

 

new staff
Check out our updated staff profiles.

 

charity fun dog show and open day

Thank you to everyone who braved the weather and came to see us at our Charity Fun Dog Show and Open Day on Sunday 24th June - we raised over £300.00 for our Dog Charities: Dogs Trust, PAT Dogs, Guide Dogs. Over 80 dogs took part in our fun dog classes which included: Fancy dress class Best child handler Sausage Fetch Waggiest Tail Best Puppy Best veteran Best rescue Musical Sit.
Visitors to the open day also enjoyed tours of the Orwell Veterinary Groups Grange Farm Hospital. If you were unable to visit us on the day but would still be interested in a hospital tour contact a member of staff to organise a suitable time and we will be very pleased to show you round.

 


dragon boat race

A big thank you to everyone who sponsored us for the Dragon Boat Race at Alton Water last Saturday 9th June. The event was organised to raise money for St Elizabeth Hospice. Orwell Vets went with a team and we are thrilled to have raised over £2000. We came 7th out of 17 and were only 3 seconds away from the semi-finals. It was a great day - so a huge thank you to everyone who sponsored and supported us in this event - the challenge is on for next year's event!

 

 

suffolk’s cutest pet
As part of National Pet Month, Orwell Veterinary Group and Town 102FM were looking for Suffolk’s Cutest Pet throughout April 2007. Jasper Smart a 13 week old Shih-tzu cross Chi Hua Hua was voted the winner by Town 102FM Radio’s staff. Jasper’s proud owner, Kerry Smart, always knew Jasper was very cute but is thrilled to have won “Suffolk’s Cutest Pet”. Jasper received a great Pet Hamper including a year’s supply of flea and worm treatment supplied by Orwell Veterinary Group. Thank you to all the fantastic entry photographs. Over 90 entries were sent into Town 102FM Radio. All the entries for the competition can be viewed on www.town102.com “galleries”

 

orwell art at orwell vets

Orwell Vets are very pleased to be supporting local digital artist Sharon Teague. We now have three wonderful pieces of perspex art (scenes of the River Orwell) displayed in the consulting rooms at our Hartree Way Veterinary Hospital.

 

new ultrasound scanner .... old scanner sent to Africa
Orwell Veterinary Group have purchased a new Ultrasound machine with the latest technology offering ultrasonography trained vets a diagnostics tool with a very high quality image. Our old machine was out of date but still working so it was donated to 'Tools with a Mission' which is a Christian Charity sending gifts of good quality tools into many countries. It enables those who receive them to earn a living and change their world.

If you wish to discuss the benefits of ultrasound diagnostics, please ask a member of staff.


change in Stutton opening times
We have extended the surgery opening times weekdays Monday to Friday now starting at 5pm to 7pm. We no longer run a Saturday surgery due to lack of demand.

 

congratulations

To Maria on her award for 'Best Student Nurse of the Year 2006' and Alison (our Head Nurse) on her 'Best Assessor of the Year 2006' award from The College of Animal Welfare.

metacam
For pet owners with dogs on long term treatment for arthritis with metacam, you may like to visit www.metacam.co.uk

 

food delivery service
We now have our pet food and accessory delivery service up and running. You would be surprised how much money you could save by ordering large bags of dog or cat food and let us carry the load. Phone for more information or email us at: info@orwellvets.co.uk

 

at last - new spot on worming treatment for cats
The news all cat owners have been waiting for…….
- No more struggling with worming tablets
- No more scratches or shredded towels
- No more wasted attempts to hide tablets in food
Simply apply the treatment to the skin on the back of your cats neck….. easy!

 

new spot on flea control for dogs and cats
One of the new generation spot on flea control products that is safe fast effective and is not washed off by water. Treats fleas on your pet and in the house! Also treats round worms each month when it is applied.

 

Stronghold now 20% cheaper and Cat Stronghold now available in a 6 pack

 

breakthrough in arthritis control for dogs
Hills have launched a new diet that helps to reduce joint inflammation and prevent progressive damage to the joint cartilage. It can be fed to older pets already suffering arthritis and may mean that less medication is required and can even be stopped. It can be fed to adult dogs prone to developing arthritis, so all larger breeds especially Labradors, Retrievers and GSDs can be fed the diet once skeletally mature and hopefully avoid arthritis when older. More info at www.hillspet.com