We are open for essential care only
In line with government guidelines, we are only offering medically essential appointments, so please contact the practice team before travelling. Our opening hours may also vary, so please monitor our webpage to keep up to date with the latest information.
We are taking steps to help keep you and our colleagues safe:
- If you do need to visit, we ask that only one person per pet comes along, to help reduce the number of people in the waiting area at any one time.
- Social distancing is crucial at this time. When arriving, you may be required to call ahead and wait to be invited in by a member of our team. You will be informed if this is necessary when you call us to make your appointment.
- Once inside the practice, we ask that you please respect a two metre distance from our colleagues and other clients.
- We are only accepting card payments to help minimise contact between you and our colleagues.
- If you can’t visit the practice and are concerned about your pet’s health, please contact us to discuss available options.
We will continue to share regular updates here and on our Facebook page. We thank you for your patience at this time.
Braintree Vets4Pets
Inside Pets at HomeBraintree Retail Park
Charter Way
Braintree
CM77 8YJ
Telephone: 01376 348934
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Meet the team
Having originally trained in New Zealand, I graduated from Massey University in 1995, and during the 19 years that have flown by since then, I have gained a wealth of knowledge in small animal practice. I have been practising in the UK since 1998. I have thoroughly enjoyed my career so far, during which time I have developed a passion for canine and feline medicine and therapeutics and a great enthusiasm for working with small furries (rabbits, guinea pigs & hamsters).
I now relish the challenge that having my own clinic will bring, along with the chance to develop and nurture my fabulous team, some of whom I have worked closely with before.
At home, I have a dog named Bali and a rabbit called Lieutenant Dan. When not at work, I enjoy the outdoors, live (rock) music, theatre, cinema and travel.
At Vets4Pets Braintree, clients can be assured of receiving the best level of both clinical and customer care. I shall endeavour to instil an atmosphere where they feel welcome, nurtured and respected and where their pets are treated as though they were part of our family.
From a very young age I knew I had always wanted to work alongside animals in one way or another, as it is a huge passion of mine. I started my career and training in Chelmsford where I gained much of my knowledge. I have been nursing since I was 17 years old, and qualified in 2015. I thoroughly enjoy nursing, we see so many amazing and exciting procedures and no two days are ever the same. At home I own 2 dogs - Mary and Lexi and an Alexanders Parakeet. In my spare time I enjoy playing netball, walking the dogs with friends, going to the cinema, and when I get chance jetting off on holiday.
I started my veterinary career in 2001 when I graduated from Writtle college with an NVQ in Animal Care. I was lucky enough to do my work experience in a vet clinic close to home. I trained and qualified as an Animal Nursing Assistant (ANA). I eventually managed to secure a job at a training practice and got the chance to fulfil a childhood dream. I graduated from Myerscough College as a qualified Veterinary Nurse in 2007. Since qualifying I have gained experience in a number of practices and have been involved in training some amazing student nurses. I hold an Assessor and Clinical Coach qualification so I am able to train future nurses. I have also undertook courses in Animal nutrition and recently, I completed a year long certificate in Feline Nursing. I live in Chelmsford with my husband, my three young children Emily, Oliver and Lily, two crazy Labradors called Nelly and Nora and my two rescue cats Lenny and Barry.
From as young as I can remember, I have always wanted to work with animals. I filled my summer holidays from the age of 11 working in pet shops, kennels and catteries and helping out at rescue centres, until I was old enough to start my Veterinary Nursing course as Writtle College when I was 17. I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in July 2011, and since then have worked in mixed animal practices in Essex. I love all aspects of nursing and have a particular interest in emergency nursing, nurse clinics and keeping my working environment clean and organised. I have worked for Vets4Pets since 2011, but joined the Braintree team in April 2017 after returning from maternity leave. I live in Chelmsford with my husband, 2 sons and my 3 dogs - Lolly, Brody and Django; in my spare time, I enjoy socialising with friends, dog walking and going to the gym.
My interest in animals began when I was a small child and I was thrilled when my parents bought me a puppy Westie when I turned 13. I walked him, bathed him, trained him and spent every spare minute I had with him. I applied for a weekend receptionist job at a veterinary surgery and was over the moon when I got the job. I loved my time there and gained my interest in the veterinary industry. I moved from there to become a member of the Braintree Vets4Pets team when we opened, and have enjoyed meeting lots of new people with their furry friends in the Braintree District. I live in Chelmsford with my fiancé and we have Florence the cat, and have recently welcomed our beautiful son Henry into our family. I enjoy socialising with friends and family, cinema (especially horrors) and have recently taken up knitting.
I have always wanted to work with animals after being a keen watcher of Monkey Life and other animal programmes when I was younger.
I have grown up with lots of different animals, such as dogs, cats, goats and horses. I also have a huge passion for guinea pigs and own lots of them, so you can imagine how loud my house is! In my spare time I enjoy getting tattoos, caring for my guinea pigs and going out for dinner with friends. I will look forward to meeting you and your animals.
Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a passion for caring and learning about animals. After gaining my National Certificate and National Diploma in Animal Care from Writtle College, I worked in various aspects in the animal care industry. On top of which I have kept many different species of animals over the years, maintaining my interest in learning as much as I can in diet and husbandry of all animals.
I live with my husband, whom I met while at Writtle on the Diploma course, and together we have our own little zoo at home, which include our 2 dogs and cats, various rabbits, guinea pigs, as well as Marine fish, Ringneck parakeet and our Barn Owl. I also have experience and knowledge in keeping a wide variety of fish, reptiles and amphibians.
I’m thrilled to be part of such a hard working friendly team, and look forward to eventually studying for my Vet Nursing qualification in the future.
My name is Georgia, I am a Receptionist at Vet4Pets Braintree. I have always dreamt of a career in the animal industry, as I have always enjoyed being surrounded by animals. I currently own a cat called Alfie, a dog called Ron, crested gecko called Gendry, royal python called Sydney, Hognose snake called Hedwig, rabbits Luna and Caramac and guinea pigs Timon and Pumba. During my free time, I also look after a small holding, where I look after sheep, alpacas, chickens and a Labrador called Rosie. I also enjoy going to the cinema with friends. I look forward to meeting you and your pets.
Vets4Pets Braintree 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!
The friendly team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!
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Services
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Emergency coverEven if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
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OrthopaedicsSurgery of joints and bones.
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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Isolation UnitA special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
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EndoscopyAn endoscope is a long tube connected to a light source and video camera that sends real time images to a television screen for viewing. Endoscopy is the use of an endoscope within internal structures and organs of the body. The endoscope can be inserted through natural openings such as the mouth, nose or rectum to reach the structure of interest.
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Echocardiography (heart scans)Generates a 2D moving image of your pet's heart.
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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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ECGECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
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UltrasoundGenerates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
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BiochemistryAllows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
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HaematologyAllows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
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ElectrolyteEnables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
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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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Weight ClinicMonitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
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Soft TissueSurgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
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PrescriptionsWe can provide written prescriptions upon request.
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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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Pet PassportTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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Nutritional AdviceAdvice and support for your pet's diet.
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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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MedicationMedication
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Fracture RepairOrthopaedic surgery to correct broken bones.
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Ear SurgeryEar Surgery service is available to keep your pet free from any infections.
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Cruciate SurgerySurgery to repair damaged stifle ligaments.
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BehaviouristThe Behaviourist approach to learning studied changes in behaviour that are caused by a person's direct experience of their environment, using the principles of classical and operant conditioning to explain them.
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ArthroscopyArthroscopy (also called arthroscopic or keyhole surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope, an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.
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AnaestheticGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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Open 7 Days a WeekWe are open 7 days a week.
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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CardiologyCardiology
Practice accreditations
Health Plans
Health Plan
Complete Care Senior
Health Plan
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Out of hours
Spring Lodge Farm
Powershall End
Witham
CM8 2HG
Tel: Telephone: 01376 530 759
Standard consultations before 9pm start from £173. Standard consultations after 9pm start from £223.