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.
Cross Hands Vets4Pets
Inside Pets at HomeCross Hands Retail Park
Llandeilo Road
Cross Hands
SA14 6NB
Telephone: 01269 833150
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Opening hours
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Meet the team
Dr Emma Havard
Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon
BVetMed Cert AVP (GSAS) Pg Cert VPS MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in General Small Animal Surgery (Soft tissue and Orthopaedics)
Emma qualified from the RVC London in 2003 and worked in a large practice group in Berkshire until her move to Wales in 2009. Here she joined a local practice as Clinical Director and Clinical Coach until 20015 when she moved into a Principle Vet role for a busy emergency and critical care provider.
She achieved her advanced surgical certificate in 2015 and her Certificate in Veterinary Professional Studies in 2016, the same year she was accepted onto the RCVS Advanced Practitioner list as a general surgeon, joining only a small number of surgeons in Wales with this qualification.
She enjoys all aspects of surgery but particularly different methods of canine cruciate repair, difficult fractures and BOAS surgery.
Antun was born in Osijek, Croatia and ran his own veterinary clinic for 25 years before moving to the UK in 2018. He graduated from Zagreb University in 1992 then studied immunology and earned his Master’s degree in companion animal medicine. Having worked in a variety of small animal clinics in Europe and the UK, Antun has settled in South Wales with his wife Ivana, daughter Anja, their two Weimaraners and four cats. Apart from veterinary medicine Antun enjoys drawing, and science fiction.
Kimberley qualified from Bridgend as a registered veterinary nurse in 2013 where she was working in a large veterinary hospital in Bridgend. She then spent a year and a half working nights in an out of hours emergency and critical care practice, before taking up the head nurse role at Cross Hands.
Kimberley is our clinical coach who trains our student nurses, and is also planning to start teaching veterinary nursing students a few hours a week in Coleg Sir Gar starting in September. She enjoys all aspects of nursing particularly surgery, anaesthesia, wound management and clinics.
Kimberley is kept busy with her border collie named Finn, and is currently planning her wedding. She loves to travel and doesn’t need any excuse to explore somewhere new, preferably with some sun!
Jess completed her diploma in Veterinary Nursing at Abbeydale vet link, qualifying at her first attempt in January 2019! Jess is now a fully qualified and registered veterinary nurse, who works full time alongside our head nurse, Kim. Jess lives in Swansea with her parents and has 3 dogs and 2 cats who keep her busy at home. She is particularly interested in critical care nursing and anaesthesia.
Bex is originally from America but has lived in the UK for many years. After a long spell in marketing at a large local company she realised her passion for animals and joined a Swansea veterinary group as a receptionist.
From there she worked her way up to Animal care assistant and took her qualification in 2016. From here she was accepted onto the veterinary nursing degree course and she is currently in her second year at Gwent college.
She lives in Swansea with her husband and mad Jug, Frank Junior! Bex enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing.
I qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2005,and before this I was a veterinary care assistant.
I have been nursing within practice for the last 20 years and worked in emergency and critical care clinics, I have an interest within this field.
I'm a lecturer in veterinary nursing at carmarthen college.
I'm a happy friendly outgoing person and love all animals great and small.
When I'm not working I'm rushing around with my family and looking after my own animals.
Shelley lives locally in with her rescue dogs and family. She runs a dog walking and boarding business when not working in the Vets and has previously worked in practices in England before moving to Wales over a year ago. She is a qualified microchip implanter and also has additional qualifications in canine behaviour. Shelley is also a vegan and makes amazing vegan cakes and goodies!
Hannah is a Foundation Degree graduate in Animal Science & Welfare, also previously completed her Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management. Before starting at Vets4Pets Cross Hands Hannah has previously worked in the pet industry for many years, by working within a well-established Pet Store, where she gained further knowledge and hands on experience about caring for a vast range of animals. Hannah has a rescue medium sized cross breed dog named Marnie, she will lick everyone to death if you gave her the chance! Another household pet is Hannah’s hand reared budgie named Sprites who loves to chat and thinks he’s human! Outside of work Hannah loves to participate in fitness activities including dancing and fun runs, which some have been completed to support different charities.
Vets4Pets Cross Hands 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!
Surgery
Surgeries usually take place Monday to Friday but we can arrange routine operations on a Saturday with enough notice.
You will be given an admit time between 9am and 10.30am then will return to collect your pet, again you will be given a time slot, between 4pm and 7pm.
If you would like to look at our day wards, surgical theatre or anywhere your pet may be during the day please ask and we will happily show you around.
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Services
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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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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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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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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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In house blood transfusionsIn house blood transfusions
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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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X-RayGenerates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.
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X-Ray & UltrasoundX-Ray & Ultrasound
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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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Puppy PartiesPuppy parties to support you to train, socialise and ensure your puppy has the best start in life possible.
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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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OncologyMedical care of cancer.
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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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Laser TreatmentTherapeutic laser therapy.
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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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Home VisitsIf you can’t make it us, we will come to you. We offer routine home visit for pets who don’t like to leave the house or clients who are unable to visit us. (Additional costs may occur)
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Herbal MedicinesCan provide herbal medicine and advice
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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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ChemotherapyDogs and cats that receive chemotherapy feel normal the day they are given the drug.
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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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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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AnaestheticGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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Air Way SurgeryAir Way Surgery
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
Practice accreditations
Offers
Health Plans
Starter pack protection
Best Start in Life
£85
Our Best Start in Life starter pack includes everything they'll need from a veterinary perspective to grow up happy and healthy, from a microchip to their first vaccinations.
Health Plan
Complete Care Senior
From £17
A complete care plan for your 7+ year old pet's continued good health
Health Plan
Vac4Life
Just £99
Vac4Life is a preventative plan following primary vaccinations
Out of hours
Vets Now
Inside PDSA Pet Hospital Building
20 Viking Way
Winch Wen Industrial Estate
Swansea
SA1 7DA
Inside PDSA Pet Hospital Building
20 Viking Way
Winch Wen Industrial Estate
Swansea
SA1 7DA
Tel: Telephone: 01792 775 572
Standard consultations before 9pm start from £167.50 Standard consultations after 9pm start from £215.00
Referral service
For all referrals please complete the referral form