Our emergency service has now changed, however you can still dual register for out-of-hours care. Click here to find out more.
With an extended bank holiday on the horizon, we wanted to let you know that our opening hours may vary from our usual opening hours. Please see below our opening times and our out of hours contact number: Thursday 2 June 2022 – Spring bank holiday Closed Friday 3 June 2022 – Platinum Jubilee bank …
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As with any business in Basildon, a vet practice needs such as ours at Cherrydown Vets needs a strong supporting team for the non-clinical business functions. The client care team will generally be the first and last port of call for pets and their owner. Depending on the size of the practice, this can include: …
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The role of a patient care assistant in Basildon is so important working alongside and supporting the whole practice team to achieve the highest standards of patient care. Under the direction and supervision of a veterinary surgeon or registered veterinary nurse (RVN) they will assist with monitoring of inpatients, infection control and handling animals safely …
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Spring is an exciting time for most of us in Basildon, pets included! Lighter nights mean more opportunities for us to be out and about in the Basildon area. To ensure a happy and safe season for your animals, take a minute to make yourself aware of hidden dangers which could lead to a poorly …
Ask most veterinary practices in Basildon and they will tell you that their Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) are at the very heart of everything they do, we are no different here at Cherrydown Vets. Such is the respect for RVNs that a whole month is dedicated to celebrating their roles – Veterinary Nurse Awareness …
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Our veterinary surgeons in Basildon (commonly known as vets) serve the healthcare needs of animals. Once qualified as a vet, there are many roles such as teaching, research, government and clinical work. Clinical vets can work with farm animals, zoo animals, horses, laboratory animals, pets or a mixture. It is an incredibly diverse and …
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Let’s look at why annual visits are important for your pet in Basildon. My pet only had its primary vaccines, is that okay? It is a misunderstanding amongst some pet owners, that following the vaccination, pets are protected against diseases for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case and can cause the …
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Learn more about feline hypertension and book a blood pressure check in Basildon today… What is feline hypertension? Feline hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, commonly affects cats aged seven years or older in Basildon. As your cat ages, the risk of developing hypertension increases. Hypertension can often go undetected until it is too …
With Christmas around the corner, we wanted to ensure we had our opening times for the festive period in place for you. Please see below our Cherrydown Basildon opening times over Christmas and New Year. 24th December: 8am – 5pm. 5pm – 8pm coverage by our vet. 8pm – 8am Vets4Pets out of hours coverage. 25th …
What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develops mechanisms to reduce the effects of the antibiotic. These mechanisms evolve through mutation and adaptation. Mutations can be good or bad for bacteria. In some cases, the mutation kills the bacteria and it may provide the bacteria with a survival advantage. The survival advantage may …
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