Dr Bea Thackwell
Veterinary surgeon, clinical lead
Soft-tissue surgery and older dogs. Lives with Pickle, a lurcher with strong opinions about the sofa.
Unhurried care for dogs, cats and small pets
Bramblecote Vets is a small team of vets and nurses who take time over every appointment and explain your options and costs before anything happens.
Costs agreed firstYour options and prices before anything happens
Quiet cat morningsCat-only waiting times on weekday mornings
A night lineReaches the vet on call out of hours
What happens here
We never rush a nervous patient, and prices are always agreed first.
| Service | What it covers | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Consultations | A nose-to-tail check, plenty of time for your questions, and clear options with costs. | Any pet, well or unwell |
| Vaccinations | First courses and yearly boosters, with a health check at every visit. | Puppies, kittens, rabbits, ferrets and adults |
| Neutering | A pre-op check, drop-off in the morning and collection the same afternoon. | Dogs, cats, rabbits and some small pets |
| Dental care | Free nurse checks, then scaling and extractions under anaesthetic when needed. | Pets of any age, especially older ones |
| Surgery | Routine and soft-tissue surgery in our own theatre, with a nurse monitoring your pet. | Day patients and overnight stays |
| Nutrition and weight | Weight clinics and diet plans with a nurse, for any life stage. | Pets gaining, losing or changing diet |
Everyday care, animal by animal
Each animal has different needs. Not sure what yours is due? A nurse can check when you book.
- Puppy vaccination course
- Kitten vaccination course
- Yearly boosters
- Kennel cough vaccination
- Microchipping
- Flea, tick and worm protection
- Mobility checks for older dogs
- Senior cat clinics
- Rabbit teeth checks
- Flystrike checks in warm months
- Bonding guidance for rabbit pairs
- Guinea pig health checks
- Ferret vaccinations
- Nail clipping
Bringing home a new pet
Ideally in the first week, even if your pet seems well. Bring them in a carrier or on a lead, with any records you were given.
- Register with usTell us your pet's name, species and age. Moving from another practice? We can request the records.
- First health check, 20 minutesA nose-to-tail check, with a vet or nurse going through what your pet needs.
- Plan vaccinationsWe explain the first course and when your pet can go out.
- Microchip and protectionA microchip at the first or second visit, then flea and worm protection chosen for age and weight.
How long each visit takes
Times are a guide. We go at your pet's pace, and your booking text has the details for your own visit.
| Visit | What it involves | How long |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | A full check and time for your questions | 20 minutes |
| Vaccination | A first course or yearly booster, with a health check | 15 minutes |
| Nutrition clinic | Weigh-in and a diet plan with a nurse | 30 minutes |
| Neutering | Pre-op check, morning drop-off, afternoon collection | Day patient |
| Dental care | Scaling and any extractions under anaesthetic | Day patient |
Sample content. Replace visit types and times with your own.
Vets, nurses and their own animals
A small team, so you will soon know the people looking after your pet, and they will know theirs.
Dr Tomasz Oakenby
Veterinary surgeon
Cat medicine and dentistry. Shares a flat with Marmalade, who has never once used the scratching post.
Imani Rushbrook
Head veterinary nurse
Runs our rabbit, weight and new pet clinics. Keeps a bonded pair called Dill and Fennel.
Cai Ellery
Veterinary nurse
Anaesthesia monitoring and small pets. Has three guinea pigs and a very large hay bill.
Questions
Which animals do you see?
Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, gerbils and ferrets. We refer birds and reptiles.
What if my pet is unwell at night?
Call the night line on (555) 016-7711. It reaches the vet on call, who will say where to go and what to bring.
My rabbit has stopped eating. Can it wait?
Please call us the same day if your rabbit stops eating or passing droppings. Bring their bonded friend along too.
How do repeat prescriptions work?
Ask at least 48 hours before you run out. A vet needs to have seen your pet in the last six months, so we may ask you to book a quick check first.
My dog is nervous. Can we wait outside?
Yes. Wait in the car or the garden and we will fetch you when the room is ready.
Is a wellness plan the same as pet insurance?
No. A plan spreads the cost of routine care over 12 months. It does not cover illness or accidents.
Find us on Orchard Rise
Open Monday to Thursday until 7:00 PM, Friday until 6:00 PM and Saturday until 1:00 PM. There is a car park beside the practice and a dog-free cat waiting area.
Orchard Rise12 Orchard RiseMon to Fri from 8:00 AM, Sat from 9:00 AM · (555) 016-7700
Out of hoursPhone first. The vet on call will say where to goSundays, and nights when we are closed · (555) 016-7711