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//Swaffham Veterinary Centre//

Swaffham Vets

are a proudly independent, modern veterinary practice based in the heart of Norfolk.

We are a dedicated team of skilled, experienced, compassionate staff, committed to making every visit as positive and stress-free as possible for you and your pet.

Our practice has been designed with your pets' comfort and well being in mind. Equipped with modern facilities and the latest technology, we combine advanced veterinary care with the friendly, personal service you would expect from a local independent practice.

Whether it is a routine check up or more specialised treatment, you can trust our team to treat your pet with the same care and kindness we would give our own.

  • Purpose designed premises
  • State of the art equipment
  • 24 Vets, Nurses and support staff
  • Traditional, caring and personal service
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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

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Testimonials

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An independent practice that provides the best care for your small animals🐶😺🐰🐹

Unfortunately we have had a deceased rabbit handed into us. He was found in Shouldham, he is a black entire male but unfortunately with no microchip.If you believe he could be yours please get in contact with us. ...
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🐾 MAY’S RAFFLE DRAW 🐾 We’re excited to announce that tickets are now LIVE for our raffle draw on Friday 30th October! 🎉🎟️ Tickets are just £1 each💷 Please note: This is payable as cash or card!And look at these amazing prizes plus many more.👀🥇 1st Prize: £100 Amazon voucher🥈 2nd Prize: £80 cash🥉 3rd Prize: A lovely hamper This raffle has been organised to help raise funds towards May’s surgery. May came into our care after suffering a serious leg injury, and our amazing team were able to pin her leg to give her the best possible chance of getting back on her feet. 🩷Every £1 raised makes a difference and will help towards May’s treatment and recovery.So, if you haven’t got your tickets yet, make sure you grab yours from the practice! 🎟️Good luck everyone – and thank you so much for supporting May! 🐾❤️Thank you to all local businesses who have kindly donated amazing prizes, we could not have done this without you. Trell Contractors Watton Radiant VIBES Tanning Studio Papworth Butchers Swaffham Kickboxing Acadamy Rasputin Restaurant, Swaffham Swaffham Cafe Majestic Cinema Dereham Leisure Centre Bow Wow Pet Wear Bircham Windmill Boots UK Natures Paddle Paws Sunshine’s Woof Market Tarchey Kennels The Green Parrot Reeds Furniture & Bed Centre Mid-Norfolk Railway John's Mr Chips Elizabeth the Florist and Flower Corner Everybody Hair & Beauty Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service Sealife Centre Beauty & Tanning Boutique London Nails Maddie @pedlarscornercafe @Kingsbarbers @duncanmacleanvehiclerepairs @michelesmith @maddiemillerphotography @pioneer @Agria @deanmoultonbuildingservices @thethrossellfamily ...
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📱🐾 Have you discovered PetsApp yet? 🐾📱We absolutely LOVE PetsApp, and it’s a fantastic way for you to stay connected with our team and your pets! 💗Whether you have a non-urgent question or concern, you can send us a message through PetsApp and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as they can. It’s perfect for those little questions that you’re not sure need a consultation for. 🐶🐱You can also use PetsApp to:🐾 💬 Speak to our team about non-urgent queries🐾 💊 Order flea and worming treatments🐾 🏥 Receive updates about your pet if they are staying with us as an inpatient🐾 📸 Send photos or videos to help us understand what’s going on🐾 📋 Keep in touch with our team without needing to call the practiceIt’s quick, convenient and means you can have your pet’s care team right at your fingertips! 📲❤️Please remember: PetsApp is for non-urgent enquiries only. If your pet is experiencing an emergency or you’re seriously concerned about them, please call the practice directly so we can help you as quickly as possible. 🚨If you haven’t downloaded PetsApp yet, why not give it a try? We think you’ll love it as much as we do! 🐾💕 ...
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Unfortunately, the dog show where the raffle/draw was going to be held has been cancelled. We will still be holding the draw at a later date, though this date is yet unknown. We will keep you all posted❤️🎉 ...
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*UPDATE- OWNER FOUND* 🐱We have had this lovely boy handed into us🐱He is:-Adult Male Neutered -Pale Grey Tabby -Found in Necton/Dunham area -Chipped but details are not up to date -Possibly re-homed from a rescue centre out of the area -Friendly but likely been straying for a while 📞Please if you think he could be yours or you know someone who may have lost this beautiful boy then please call us or contact us on Facebook. ...
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Ellen Whale

Ellen Whale

Patient Care Assistant/ Receptionist
PCA

Ellen joined us in 2026 after previously working in another vet practice and an animal sanctuary.

She loves horses and has two of her own called Molly and Abbie.  she also has four dogs who she enjoys walking in the Norfolk countryside. 

Adri Rossouw

Adri Rossouw

Locum Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc CertAVP (FelMed) MRCVS

Adri qualified as a Vet Surgeon in South Africa in May 1992 before moving to the UK in 1998.  She was partner in a small animal vet practice in Norfolk before retiring in May 2023.  She missed working with animals so now works as a locum part time.  She brings a wealth of experience to the team.  She achieved a CertAVP Small Animal Medicine (feline medicine) certificate in 2023.  She also enjoys orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery. 

Outside work Adri enjoys gardening, cycling and walking as well as being involved in the Gateway Church in Kings Lynn.  Adri has a tuxedo cat called Karolus and the village peacock Bob has claimed her garden.

Helen Manson

Veterinary Surgeon
BVM&S CertVOphthal MRCVS

Helen moved to Norfolk after graduating from Edinburgh Vet School in 2003. After working in practices around King’s Lynn, she joined the practice in 2023.


Helen enjoys small animal medicine and has a special interest in Ophthalmology. Helen gained her post graduate RCVS certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2012 and offers internal and external referrals for eye cases at the practice.


Outside of work, Helen is kept busy with her three children, Daisy the Labrador and Maggie the cat. She is married to Liam.

Ben Mcdonnell

Clinical Director & Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc, BSc, Cert AVP (GSAS)MRCVS

Following his graduation from Liverpool University in 2008 Ben returned to his roots in Cumbria, where he spent a short period working in mixed practice, before making the decision to work solely as a small animal veterinarian. He moved to Norfolk in 2022, when he joined our team at Swaffham, becoming a clinical director in 2025. Ben enjoys all aspects of first opinion small practice work, but especially enjoys the surgical side of the job and achieved the Royal College Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (General Small Animal Surgery) in 2021.


Outside work Ben is often found exploring the Norfolk countryside and coastline with his son Joey. His other interests include mountain biking, walking, running and more recently paddle boarding.

Emily Neep

Veterinary Surgeon
BVetMed BSc(hons) MRCVS

Emily joined Swaffham Veterinary Centre in 2023, having worked as a vet in Wales. Originally from Norfolk, she was very excited to move back home! She has a keen interest in exotic animal care and also is trained in acupuncture.


In her spare time, Emily enjoys exploring her creative side with various craft projects, from crochet to jewellery making and can often be heard singing along to her favourite musical (much to the nurse’s dismay!). She has always had pets at home, ranging from various cats and dogs to a pet toad!

Liam Manson

Clinical Director & Veterinary Surgeon
BVM&S GPCert (SAS) MRCVS

Liam founded Swaffham veterinary Centre in 2014, having worked in mid-Norfolk since graduating from Edinburgh University in 2003.  He completed a surgical certificate in 2007 and continues to have a keen interest in surgery but does enjoy the variety that a busy first opinion small animal practice gives each day.

Out of work Liam enjoys spending time with his wife and children, who all enjoy travelling in the UK and abroad.  he also enjoys exploring the beautiful Norfolk countryside with his Labrador Daisy.  When given the opportunity Liam is a keen gardener.