Experienced
Caring Staff
An experienced team of 24 vets, nurses & support staff
Experienced
Modern
Facilties
Comprehensive operating facilities for all small animals
Flexible
Appointments
Flexible appointments & access to emergency care 24/7
//Swaffham Veterinary Centre//
A pro-active approach to your pet’s healthcare
We are an independent modern veterinary practice located in Swaffham in the heart of Norfolk. Our purpose designed facility has been fitted out to the highest standards and we are committed to providing you with the very best individual care for your pet.
We look foward to meeting you today!
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Purpose designed premises
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State of the art equipment
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24 Vets, Nurses and support staff
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Traditional, caring and personal service
Our Services
Take a look at the comprehensive suite of services we have on offer at Swaffham Veterinary Centre
About Us
Find out more about our veterinary practice, our wonderful team and the facilities we have available
Our Blog
Here is where you will find useful information, advice, handy hints and tips from the world of pets
Pet Advice
Take a look here to find out some basic information and commonly asked questions on dogs, cats and rabbits
Introducing Petsapp
We are pleased to offer a new, more convenient way for you to contact us.
PetsApp allows you to chat to our team, order medication, book appointments, and even conduct video consultations. Your regular flea, wormer and appointment reminders will also be available through the app.
PetsApp is ideal for non-urgent requests and questions, allowing you to contact us at a time to suit you. If you run out of medication or dog food at 10pm simply send us a message and receive a response the following morning.
You should receive an invitation from us to join PetsApp. We would strongly encourage you to do so – and take advantage of the convenience it offers.
Our Opening Hours
- Monday 08AM - 10PM
- Tuesday 08AM - 10PM
- Wednesday 08AM - 10PM
- Thursday 08AM - 10PM
- Friday 08AM - 10PM
- Saturday 08AM - 10PM
- Sunday Closed
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Testimonials
Mrs. H
East Dereham“Absolutely the best. When my mum and dads dog had to be put to sleep at nearly 16 years old it was the most dignified way imaginable. We were all given time with Polly before and after she slipped away.”
Mrs D
Little Dunham“I was incredibly impressed by your compassion and care when I called as a new client worried about my 3 year old boxer. Your care and consideration for both myself and Lola was greatly appreciated. I can highly recommend your practice.”
Mrs. F
Necton“I wouldn’t trust my animals with anyone else.”
Advice & Insights
Our Blog
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Swaffham Veterinary Centre
An independent practice that provides the best care for your small animals🐶😺🐰🐹
🌡️HEATWAVE ALERT🌡️ ![]()
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Protect your animals during extreme temperatures this week. ![]()
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⚠️What to avoid this week? ![]()
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❌Never leave animals in vehicles![]()
(Even when windows open, cars can become deadly within minutes) ![]()
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❌Avoid walks during peak heat (11am-6pm) ![]()
(Pavement can burn paws and heat exhaustion can develop quickly) ![]()
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❌No intense exercise or long outdoor activity![]()
(Keep play sessions short and in shades or cool areas) ![]()
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❌Avoid hot surfaces ![]()
(Tarmac, sand, artificial grass and metal can cause burns) ![]()
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❌Do not rely on ‘just shade’ ![]()
(Shade alone is not enough in extreme heat-cooling is still) ![]()
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✅How to keep them safe? ![]()
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💦Provide constant fresh, cool water ![]()
🏠Keep pets indoors during peak heat ![]()
🪭Use fans or safe cooling mats ![]()
❄️Offer frozen treats (pet-safe) ![]()
🥾Walk early morning or late evening only ![]()
⛱️ Keep enclosures well ventilated and shaded![]()
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‼️Warning signs of heatstroke! ![]()
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🥵Heavy panting or drooling ![]()
😴Lethargy or collapse ![]()
🤮Vomiting or diarrhoea ![]()
🔴Bright red or pale gums ![]()
🤔Confusion or unsteady movement ![]()
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If you suspect heatstroke: ![]()
Move animal to cool, shaded area immediately ![]()
Offer small amounts of cool (not-iced) water ![]()
Wet fur with cool water and fan gently ![]()
Contact us immediately.![]()
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📞Heatstroke is a medical emergency and can be fatal so please call us immediately if you notice any of these signs or you’re worried.
🐾 Vet Appreciation Week at Swaffham Vets 🐾![]()
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❤️This Vet Appreciation Week, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate and thank our incredible team of veterinary surgeons here at Swaffham Vets. Their dedication, expertise, and compassion make a difference to the lives of pets and their families every single day.![]()
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🏅Our veterinary team brings together an impressive breadth of knowledge and qualifications, including Surgical Certificates, Advanced Veterinary Practice qualifications, an Ophthalmology Certificate and a small animal medicine Certificate. Which is just amazing! We are also proud to have vets with particular interests in orthopaedics, exotics, small animal medicine and cardiology. ![]()
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📚We’re especially excited to support two of our vets who are currently undertaking a Dermatology Certificate and an Exotic Certificate, further expanding the specialist knowledge available to our patients. ![]()
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🩺Whether they’re performing complex surgeries, diagnosing challenging cases, caring for exotic pets, or providing routine healthcare and advice, our vets are committed to delivering the highest standard of care with kindness and professionalism.![]()
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🙏🏻Thank you to each and every one of our vets for your hard work, dedication, and passion. We are incredibly grateful to have such a talented team caring for the pets of our community. ![]()
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Please join us in showing our wonderful vets some appreciation this week! 👏🐶🐱🐰🦜
Sweet 16-year-old Huey enjoyed a well-earned lick of Lik-e-Lix after being such a superstar for his blood tests during his Senior Cat Clinic visit. Don’t be fooled by his expression, he loved his treat! 🐾💙![]()
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🐱Our Senior Cat Clinics are designed to help detect health issues early, often before our feline friends show any obvious signs of illness. As cats age, they become experts at hiding when something isn’t quite right.![]()
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✔️During Huey’s visit, we thankfully discovered his bloods were normal, however he did have high blood pressure – something that may not have been detected without attending our Senior Cat Clinic. This high reading will be reassesed in two weeks time to monitor. Early detection allows us to start treatment sooner and help keep our senior patients feeling their best for longer.![]()
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Well done, Huey – and enjoy that tasty treat! 🐱✨
👾Fun game👾 ![]()
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Guess Emrys height in inches or cm, he is a 2.5 year old Borzoi, what a magnificent giant he is❤️
🏆It’s Pet Of The Month time again!![]()
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🩷Erin is our deserving winner this month, we hope everyone shows her as much love as possible. We are so impressed with how brave she has been so far and how dedicated and amazing her owners have been.![]()
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👏🏻Well done Erin.
