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Mapperley Vets for Pets
Unit B,540 Woodborough RoadMapperley
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG3 5HB 0115 960 9200
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Normal Opening Hours
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Holiday Opening Hours
Bank Holiday Monday Closed
- Monday 25 May Closed
Parking and access information
Parking available in the spaces to the left of the practice.
Meet the team
Kerry joined us as our Head Nurse in 2016 and has been nursing for 22 years. She is now our Owner and Head Nurse! She has 2 boys called Max and Eli, and a little girl called Ava. She has 2 dogs called Oscar and George, and two rescue animals that came in as strays to our practice, – a cat called Terry and an axolotl called Axle! She also has 3 guinea-pigs called Alfred, Winston and Walter. In Kerry's spare time (!) she does voluntary work on farms, and goes clay Pigeon shooting. Her biggest weakness is German Shepherds, she loves them! Kerry has a certificate in ‘Wound Management’, and a keen interest in Emergency and Critical Care.
Liz has over 30 years’ experience, she has worked in small animal practices in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia after qualifying at Bristol University. She has a Certificate in Small Animal Surgery, and has a keen interest in challenging surgical cases. Liz enjoys going rock climbing, running marathons and is a qualified Scuba Diving Instructor. Liz has a little girl called Izzi, and 2 rescue cats called Fred and Ginger.
Alex graduated from The University of Nottingham and joined us in 2016. Alex became our Lead vet in March 2024. She has a cheeky Sprocker called Bertie and a very naughty cat called Billy who came in to us as a stray in 2017. She has a special interest in Dentistry and does many Laparoscopic procedures at the practice.
In her spare time Alex enjoys riding her horse, Rose and going out for dinner.
Dr Kara Wildber-Dunn
Veterinary surgeon
BVM/BVS, MRCVS, BVMedSci, GP CERT EXAP
Kara graduated as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Nottingham in 2018, and joined the practice here in October 2023. She has a keen interest in exotic medicine and surgery, and is now qualified GPCert qualification exotic animal practice. As well as this she also enjoys non-routine surgery and feline behavioural medicine. In her spare time Kara looks after her 'zoo' at home - consisting of a Bernese Mountain dog called Brian, 3 cats called Cosmo, Irwin and Shrimp, a panther chameleon called Harry and a crested gecko called Sprout. When not looking after the zoo, she enjoys travelling, live music and pole fitness.
Kate graduated from the University of Nottingham and joined Mapperley Vets for Pets in September 2024. Kate has an interest in surgery and at home she has two cats, Masie and Maui.
Before retraining as a Vet, Kate studied music at the Royal College of Music in London and in her free time still plays with several local music groups.
Kate is also a keen runner having completed several half marathons and will be running in the London Marathon next year on behalf of the WWF of which she is a long time supporter
Dr Sarah Brown
Vet
BVSc MRCVS
Michelle qualified in 2015 and joined us in December 2018 . She has a keen interest in surgery and enjoys working with reptiles. Michelle has three cats called Snowflake, Sebastian and Willow. She enjoys spending family time with her 2 boys and partner, and in what spare time she gets, she really enjoys baking!
Louise Stanger
Registered Vet Nurse
RVN
Grace Hayes
Student Vet Nurse
SVN
I qualified in 2024 as a Veterinary Nurse at Nottingham Trent University and went on to do my Bachelors Degree top up with NTU.
I am passionate about Feline nursing and wound care.
I I live with my partner and his brothers whippet called Patch and enjoy watching Nottingham Panthers in my spare time.
Mel joined us in November 2011 after working for 27 years in banking. She enjoys working at Vets for Pets because of the friendly clients and banter with her work colleagues. In her spare time, she enjoys eating out, going to the theatre, going on summer holidays and watching tennis and football. She has 2 rescue cats – Joey who is a ginger boy, and a black kitten that came in to us as a stray, called Princess Pea!
Paula joined us in December 2012 after working as a PA in the fashion industry. She enjoys working at Vets for Pets because of the lovely interaction with clients, their pets and the team. She enjoys socialising, walks in the countryside, keeping fit and travelling in her spare time. She has a cat named Newt.
Louise joined us in February 2018 after working in the NHS for 26 years. Louise enjoys meeting clients and their lovely pets. She has a cat called Poppy who Louise rescued after she came to us as a stray! She also has a golden retriever called Pyper who is 11 months old.
Jo joined the team in August 2020. She enjoys looking after her grandchild and has 3 cats called Pudding, Pebbles and Guiness. In her spare time she enjoys crafts like knitting and crochet.
Hannah Hughes
Receptionist
James joined us in September 2025 and has taken over the role of Practice Manager from Kerry. James has a background in Private Security Management/Dog handler working both in the UK and Overseas. James later worked within the NHS Management Team.
James loves his animals that he shares with the family but has just had his way and got a German Shepherd puppy called Sid. He is not that small anymore.
Vets for Pets Mapperley is committed to bringing you affordable, compassionate, high quality care via a modern, extremely well equipped practice, including an operating theatre, in-house laboratory, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound, dental x-ray and key-hole surgery including keyhole spays. Plus, on site car parking too!
Our lovely helpful team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!
Services
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DermatologyThe diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders in animals.
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Emergency coverEven if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
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Open 7 Days a WeekWe are open 7 days a week.
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AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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Bereavement SupportMaking the decision to say goodbye to your pet is one of the toughest you’ll ever make. Pets provide us with unconditional love, friendship and comfort, so it is normal to have intense or conflicting emotions when it comes to euthanasia. At Vets4Pets we’re here for you and your pet for every step of your journey together.
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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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Cruciate SurgerySurgery to repair damaged stifle ligaments.
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Dental X-RayUnlike 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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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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Echocardiography (heart scans)Generates a 2D moving image of your pet's heart.
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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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Exotic PetCan see a range of patients, from small animals through to reptiles.
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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 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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Keyhole SurgeryIn human medicine ‘keyhole’ surgery or laparoscopy has been used for many years given its reduced surgical trauma and quicker recovery times compared to traditional 'open' surgery.
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Laser TreatmentTherapeutic laser therapy.
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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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Oxygen ChamberEnables us to provide supplemental oxygen when needed.
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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 Waiting AreasSeparate cat and dog waiting areas, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Separated Dog & Cat Wards and Isolation UnitsSeparate 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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Tonopen - Eye Pressure TestingMeasures eye pressure.
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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
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Separate Cat Consult RoomDedicated cat consult room, designed to ensure your cat is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Surgery ReferralsOur JVP, Tamsin Chance achieved the Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2009 and can perform most complex surgery procedures in house. She also accept referrals. Tamsin can perform Orthopaedic surgeries such as fracture repair and Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease, and Soft Tissue Surgery such as Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome.
Our practice prices
We are a locally owned practice and review our prices regularly to ensure we offer our clients the best value for money.
Our team are always happy to discuss pricing and treatment options and provide estimates in advance of any treatment for your pet. Please see below for the prices of our most frequently used services and treatments.
| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | £59.00 |
| Microchipping | £37.50 |
| Written prescription fee | £21.00 |
| Re-examination repeat prescription | From £50.50 |
| Nurse Consultation | £31.00 |
| Annual booster vaccination | From £64.00 |
| Annual booster vaccination (Inc. Kennel Cough) | From £109.50 |
| Kennel Cough | From £56.50 |
| Puppy full vaccination course | From £93.50 |
| Spay (Female Dog) | From £447.00 |
| Laparoscopic Spay (Keyhole) | From £798.00 |
| Castration (Male Dog) | From £268.00 |
One simple plan for all your pet's needsFrom vaccinations to face-to-face health checks and a free 24/7 vet helpline - our Complete Care Plan provides your pet with cost-effective preventative care for every life stage. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | £59.00 |
| Microchipping | £37.50 |
| Written prescription fee | £21.00 |
| Re-examination repeat prescription | From £50.50 |
| Nurse Consultation | £31.00 |
| Annual booster vaccination | £69.00 |
| Kitten full vaccination course | From £107.00 |
| Spay (Female Cat) | £172.32 |
| Castration (Male Cat) | £131.61 |
One simple plan for all your pet's needsFrom vaccinations to face-to-face health checks and a free 24/7 vet helpline - our Complete Care Plan provides your pet with cost-effective preventative care for every life stage. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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| Appointment | Price |
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| Vet Consultation | £59.00 |
| Microchipping | £37.50 |
| Written prescription fee | £21.00 |
| Re-examination repeat prescription | From £50.50 |
| Nurse Consultation | £31.00 |
| Vaccination (Rabbit) | £98.00 |
| Spay (Female Rabbit) | £212.76 |
| Castration (Male Rabbit) | £168.26 |
One simple plan for all your pet's needsFrom vaccinations to face-to-face health checks and a free 24/7 vet helpline - our Complete Care Plan provides your pet with cost-effective preventative care for every life stage. Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details |
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Terms and Conditions
For further information on our pricing and details of what each appointment/treatment includes please contact the practice.
All Prices include VAT and are subject to change.
*1 General policy of this practice is to re-examine an animal on a regular basis. Our team will discuss the most appropriate re-examination frequency with you.
Practice accreditations
Health Plans
Complete Care Plan
Complete Care Plan - Dog & Puppy
Complete Care Plan
Complete Care Plan - Cat & Kitten
Complete Care Plan
Complete Care Plan - Rabbit
Health Plan
Vac4Life
Out of hours
Nottingham PDSA Pet Wellbeing Centre
The Marion and Christina Ionescu Hospital
581 Radford Road
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 7EB
Tel: Telephone: 0115 978 9143
Standard consultation fees start from £302.50
Keyhole surgery
