Chelmsford Vets4Pets

Inside Pets at Home
Chelmer Village Retail Park
Chelmer Village Way
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6XE

Telephone: 01245 228 914

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Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:30 - 16:00

Meet the team

Vets

Zizia (Elizabeth) Douglas

Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

Gail Robertson

Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

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Gail, Essex born and bred, qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1986 so has recently celebrated her 23rd ‘official’ birthday! Working in many different walks of veterinary life over the years, mixed practice, equine practice, small animal practice and 5 years as a dedicated emergency vet on night and week-end shifts has taken her all over the country – and to the other side of the world! Gail joined us in May 2009 and says she is content to be back on the day shift as “The Old Part-Timer”!! Her veterinary interests include soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging and metabolic disorders. She enjoys contributing to the profession through her many roles on the Council of Essex Veterinary Society over the past 10 years, including her “proudest moments” as President in 2002 and 2003. Hobbies include motorcycling, dancing, swimming and skiing.

Becky Sany

Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

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Becky, originally from Chelmsford, graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2006. Her first job was in a mixed animal practice ion North Cambridgeshire, it was a great introduction to the beginning of her veterinary career. After 3 years she decided to move back to Essex after spending some time travelling to Hong Kong, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea. Becky started at the practice in September 2010. Her veterinary interests include soft tissue surgery and medicine – especially endocrinology. She loves being a vet and enjoys looking after her flat-coated retriever, staffie cross and a ginger and white cat called Harvey.

Emma Denny

Veterinary Surgeon

MRCVS

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Emma joined the team in September 2019 after graduating with a VetMB from Cambridge University. Emma’s favourite part of being a vet is meeting new patients and that each day is never the same! Emma enjoys the strong relationships she has made with the team throughout her time here. Emma lives in Chelmsford with Richmond the sausage dog and her cats Benson, Matilda and Dottie.

Nurses

Kelly Gordon

Practice Manager & Registered Veterinary Nurse

RVN

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Kelly first joined the Chelmsford team in 2005 as a placement student and weekend receptionist whilst studying at university. Kelly graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2009 with a BSc (Hons) degree in veterinary nursing and has been a full time team member ever since. Kelly loves being a veterinary nurse and has a particular passion for wound management and dental care. As the Practice Manager, Kelly really enjoys the challenges of managing a diverse and passionate team to deliver high standards of care for patients. Kelly lives in Chelmsford with her cat Daisy and outside of work enjoys spending time with family, yoga and long dog walks.

Emma Daw

Head Veterinary Nurse

RVN

Jennifer Baker

Registered Veterinary Nurse

RVN

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Jen recently completed her Bsc (Hons) degree in Veterinary Nursing and Applied Animal Behaviour at Anglia Ruskin University. Jen has been working with the practice since 2019, she completed several of her university work placements with the practice and worked part time while she completed the final year of her university. Jen graduated in 2022 and is now a full time RVN. Jen’s favourite part of being a veterinary nurse is inpatient care and spending time in the wards. Outside of work Jen enjoys spending time with her family and sailing.

Emma Jenkins

Registered Veterinary Nurse

RVN

Asher Arnill-Bunn

Student Veterinary Nurse

Danielle Little

Student Veterinary Nurse

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Danielle is currently studying her Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at Writtle College. Danielle has been working in veterinary practice for many years and joined the team in May 2022. Her favourite part of the job is recovering the patients after their procedures and she especially likes to work with our feline patients. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her hand rear cat Albus Dumblepaws and her family.

Karen Bacon

Veterinary Care Assistant

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Karen joined the team in January 2018 initially as a receptionist and then progressed onto gaining her level 2 diploma as a Veterinary Care Assistant in March 2020. Karen enjoys getting stuck in and assisting the vets and nurses. Outside of work Karen enjoys walking and spending time with her Labrador Douglas.

Carly Leff

Veterinary Care Assistant

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Carly lives in Chelmsford and has worked at the practice since February 2014. She has two primary school age boys and many animals including a dog, cat, hamster and guinea pigs. In her spare time, Carly likes to spend time with her family especially in activities such as swimming, football and visiting the seaside. Carly enjoys the challenge of working in the busy environment of the practice and the variety of work which her role demands.

Tash Begent

Veterinary Care Assistant

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Tash joined the team in August 2021 as a Veterinary Care Assistant and is currently studying a level 2 diploma in Veterinary Care Support. Tash especially enjoys getting to meet all of our feline patients. Outside of work Tash enjoys walking and photography.

Non Clinical

Philippa Rowden

Practice Administrator

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Philippa lives in a village just outside Chelmsford with her husband and secondary school age daughter and always looks forward to regular visits from her four other children, all of whom are currently away at different work locations and universities. Her family have a number of pets including two German shepherd dogs, two bunnies and a hamster. Philippa’s hobbies include walking, especially in the local wooded countryside and along the coastal footpaths; supporting and often attending home matches of her lifelong football team (currently in the Premiership!); sailing and power-boating; taking-part and assisting in various activities within the church she regularly attends; and helping her daughter with pony care and riding. She worked with the practice from 2007 to 2011 as a part-time receptionist and returned in November 2014 to take up the role of practice administrator. Philippa enjoys working with her colleagues in an animal care environment, aiming to provide the best possible service to clients and their pets.

Rebecca Humphreys

Receptionist

Allie Price

Receptionist

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Allie has been working with the practice since August 2021 and previously worked as a colleague in the Pets at Home store. Allie loves working in a veterinary clinic and particularly enjoys interacting with clients and patients and having a cheeky snuggle with the animals when she can. Outside of work Allie enjoys all things arts and crafts.

Amber Scott

Receptionist

Anna Ktorides

Receptionist

About us

Vets4Pets is a whole new veterinary concept committed to bringing you affordable and high quality care. Here at Vets4Pets Chelmsford we offer just this, with a well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound. Plus, on site car parking too!

Our expert, friendly and experienced team always work hard to provide your pets with the best possible veterinary care. We can't wait to meet you and your pets!

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Services

Emergency cover
Even if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
Open 7 Days a Week
We are open 7 days a week.
Anaesthesia
General anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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Biochemistry
Allows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.

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Blood Pressure Monitor
Used to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
Dental X-Ray
Unlike humans, dogs need to be under general anesthesia for dental X-rays. Anesthesia is considered to be a safe procedure and will be performed after a general examination. It is tailored to the individual and your dog is continuously monitored during the dental exam.
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Dentistry
The treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-Ray
Digital X ray equipment is available.
Electrolyte
Enables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
Haematology – Blood testing
Allows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
Health Plans
Designed to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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In-house Laboratory
A range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
Locally Owned
This practice is locally owned.
Nurse Clinic
Appointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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Operating Theatre
An operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
Pet Passport / Animal Health Certificate
Trained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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Prescriptions
We can provide written prescriptions upon request.
Separate Cat & Dog Wards
Separate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
Tonopen - Eye Pressure Testing
Measures eye pressure.
Ultrasound
Generates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
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X-Ray
Generates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.