Canterbury Sturry Rd Vets4Pets
Inside Pets at HomeMarshwood Close
Sturry Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1DX 01227 477 990
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Open Today 09:00 - 19:00
Opening Hours
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- Sunday Closed
Advanced services
At Vets for Pets, we have invested considerably in our team and kit to make a number of advanced services available to our clients. We also accept referrals from other practices.
Orthopaedics and fracture repair
Our veterinary team have undertaken advanced training to allow us to perform orthopaedic surgery in our practice. If your pet develops an abnormality involving their skeleton or joints, such as elbow dysplasia, a patella (kneecap) that gets stuck, or a torn cruciate ligament, an orthopaedic procedure may help them.
Ultrasound
We are pleased to be able to offer ultrasound scanning in practice, which is a painless way to look inside your pet’s body to find out what’s going on.
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Meet the team
Vet and owner working together for a common goal - giving your pet the longest, happiest and healthiest life possible.” I graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2009 where I achieved a pass with distinction in small animal, large animal and equine studies. I was originally born in Essex (but don’t let that put you off!) and moved to the beautiful county of Kent with my partner Amy after graduating from vet school. I have worked locally around Canterbury for the last 11 years. My team is well established and we have worked well as a close group of friends and colleagues for the last 2 1/2 years before setting up the practice. As a pet owner I understand that every pet is a much loved member of the family and I treat every patient as such. In my spare time I enjoy country walks and putting my feet up in front of the TV with a takeaway!
Natalia qualified from Wroclaw University in Poland. She completed an internship & worked as a general practitioner in a small animal clinic in Poland until 2023 when she moved to the UK with her partner , little dog Pchelek & rabbit Pretzel to come & work with us here at Sturry Rd.
Natalia is highly motivated to improve her knowledge & skills to provide the best care for your pets.
In her free time she enjoys dancing, walking with her dog & exploring new places.
“Providing high standards of care for you and your pet is my number one priority” Hi I'm Felicity. I have worked with Shelly for over 20 years so I am thrilled to be part of this exciting new practice! Since qualifying in 1998 I have worked within various referral disciplines giving me vast experience in all aspects of veterinary care – medical nursing is my passion! I also work closely with “pets as therapy” charity. I am a mum to two children and enjoy seaside walks in my spare time.
I have always wanted to work with animals since I was a child, I initially started working at Vets4pets as a volunteer enabling me to complete my Veterinary Care Assistant qualification in my spare time. I was over the moon when I was offered a permanent postion at the practice, as I love being part of the Sturry Road Team, who have made me feel really welcome and helped me start the journey of my Veterinary career, and now in 2023 I have enrolled on the Veterinary Nursing course to become a registered Veterinary Nurse.
My caring, friendly nature means I find it really rewarding helping to take care of the animals at Vets4Pets and forming professional relationships with their owners In my spare time I enjoy walking my two black labradors Gem & CJ, and Gem has helped save lives on several occasions as she is a blood donor dog for the practice.
Lucy is our newest recruit to the practice, joining us this year.
Lucy qualified in 2015 and has worked in first opinion practice but has spent the last year in a referral practice & is currently studying for her nursing anaesthesia certificate.
Her menagerie consists of two dogs, & two cats that take up most of her spare time especially as one is diabetic!
I first started my veterinary nursing career in 2005 at a practice in Folkestone & enrolled as a student nurse,I really enjoyed it but unfortunately due to personal circumstances I l paused my training.
I then stayed home with two small children and decided to use my time helping new families adjust to parenthood and all that may bring.
In 2010 I returned to veterinary nursing for just over a year working at the Barton Veterinary Hospital where I gained a lot of experience in nursing more complex cases. From there I went on to work for Vets Now on reception in the evenings, this gave me great experience in communication and triaging of patients.
My family then moved across the world to Zimbabwe where we spent 5 years, during that time I continued to work with animals alongside the SPCA and ended up with 4 dogs having only left the UK with 1!
On my return to the UK, now with three children, I went back to the practice I first started at in 2005 to cover reception on a Saturday whilst my children were still small. Once my youngest started at primary school and a visit to Vets Now with my elderly cat, relighting a fire and determination in me to go back to veterinary nursing and to complete my training to join the register.
In 2019 I started work at a practice in Dover where I managed to complete my training during the pandemic, with three children, a husband and a home to take care of as well as being one of the eldest in my class!
I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in April 2023 and joined Vets4Pets Sturry Road. My interests at the moment include running nurse clinics, behaviour of animals in clinic and upholding high standards of patient care. I feel very supported at Sturry Road and glad to have joined such a wonderful team. I am looking forward to many years here and getting to know the clients and their pets.
Juliet (aka Jules) came to V4P's from 12 years in HR, having previously worked in a bookshop, a gym, a golf club and as a holiday rep in Kos.
She has 1 dog and 3 cats and is long term fostering her Aunt's 2 dogs so she's a bit of a soft touch! Don't ask her how she ended up with 29 guinea pigs!!
In her spare time she can be found at her cousin's fields lending a hand with the horses, ponies and chickens and in any left over time she's also very creative , knitting, crocheting and sewing. She is sporting one of her own hats in her picture.
Jules is very happy to be working for us and cannot wait until restrictions ease and she can actually make a fuss of all of your pets.
Abigale Johns
Kennel Assistant
Vets4Pets Canterbury Sturry Road is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Plus, on site car parking too!
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Services
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Emergency coverEven if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
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AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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BiochemistryAllows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
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Blood Pressure MonitorUsed to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
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Blood TransfusionTreats many critically ill cats and dogs and our pioneering blood donor programme helps keep them alive.
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Chemotherapy & Cancer TreatmentDogs and cats that receive chemotherapy feel normal the day they are given the drug.
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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Ear SurgeryEar Surgery service is available to keep your pet free from any infections.
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ElectrolyteEnables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
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EndoscopyEnables us to capture real-time images of internal organs and structures using an endoscope.
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Haematology – Blood testingAllows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
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Health PlansDesigned to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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In house blood transfusionsIn house blood transfusions
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In-house LaboratoryA range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
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Isolation UnitA special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
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Locally OwnedThis practice is locally owned.
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MedicationMedication
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MicrochippingA microchip can help retrieve lost pets
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Nurse ClinicAppointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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Nutritional AdviceAdvice and support for your pet's diet.
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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Pet Passport / Animal Health CertificateTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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PrescriptionsWe can provide written prescriptions upon request.
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Rabbit Medicine and TestingRabbit Medicine and Testing
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Separate Cat & Dog WardsSeparate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Small Mammal Medicine and SurgerySmall Mammal Medicine and Surgery
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Soft TissueSurgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
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UltrasoundGenerates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
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Weight ClinicMonitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
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X-RayGenerates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.
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X-Ray & UltrasoundX-Ray & Ultrasound
Health Plans
Health Plan
Complete Care Plus
Out of hours
c/o Broadway Veterinary Centre
Unit 1, The Links
Herne
Kent
CT6 7FE
Tel: Telephone: 01227 470 033
Standard consultation fees start from £270.