Unfortunately we have tested positive for Covid and have no choice other than to close the clinic temporarily. The vet practices that provide cover for us during our holidays are aware of the situation and happy to attend to our clients should the need arise. (Click on the AVS Closures 2022 link) We apologise for […]
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Easter opening Times 2022
April 14, 2022
Easter 2022 Happy Easter everyone! We hope you all enjoy the long weekend. Our opening hours are set out below. Good Friday 15/04/22 Closed Saturday 16/04/22 9.30am – 12noon Easter Sunday 17/04/22 Closed Easter Monday 18/04/22 Closed Tuesday 19/04/22 9.30am – 5.30pm As always, we provide our own out of hours service for […]
Read More ...AVS Closures 2022
February 21, 2022
Just a reminder regarding our biannual closure dates and information of other veterinary practices should you require assistance during these times. 2022 – Closed February 26th – March 7th / September 3rd – 12th We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however with us not getting any younger we feel it is our only […]
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December 17, 2021
Christmas Opening Hours Opening times Friday December 24th 9am – 12noon Saturday December 25th CLOSED Sunday December 26th CLOSED Monday December 27th CLOSED Tuesday December 28th CLOSED Wednesday December 29th 9am – 12noon Thursday December 30th 9am – 12noon Friday December 31st 9am – 12noon Saturday January 1st CLOSED Sunday January 2nd CLOSED […]
Read More ...AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU) 2021
November 3, 2021
***25/04/22*** Update regarding housing restrictions *** 21/12/2021 *** – CVO Press Release 03/11/2021 – The Government has brought the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in to force, whereby it is a legal requirement for bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity protocols. ***UPDATE 24/11/2021*** Following multiple cases of HPAI H5N1 across the country the Government has instigated additional […]
Read More ...Projectile injuries in falcons
March 11, 2021
Shockingly, within a relatively short period during the winter of 2019 / 2020 AVS were presented with three separate cases of life-threatening injuries to falconry birds after being shot! This is not the forum to express our anger at these instances and accidents do happen, but if you honestly cannot identify the species you […]
Read More ...AVS holiday closures
January 27, 2021
Just a reminder regarding our biannual closure dates and information of other veterinary practices should you require assistance during these times. 2022 – Closed February 26th – March 7th / September 3rd – 12th We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however with us not getting any younger we feel it is our only […]
Read More ...That wasn’t on the menu!!
December 16, 2020
Gus, a normally very jolly, chatty Grey Parrot, who on occasion has been known to greet his vet with “I’ll tan your arse!!” presented in decidedly poor form with unusually, nothing to say for himself. He was also off his food and dehydrated with vomiting and diarrhoea. As vomiting is considered an emergency in the avian […]
Read More ...Festive Period Opening Times
December 10, 2020
Our opening hours for the festive period Thursday December 24th 9.00am – 12.30pm Friday December 25th CLOSED Saturday December 26th CLOSED Sunday December 27th CLOSED Monday December 28th CLOSED Tuesday December 29th 9.00am – 12.30pm Wednesday December 30th 9.00am – 12.30pm Thursday December 31st 9.00am – 12.30pm Friday January 1st CLOSED Saturday January 2nd 9.00am […]
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November 23, 2020
Update 19 March 2021: GB Governments have announced plans to lift poultry housing measures from 23:59 on 31 March. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures remain in place for all birds. If you intend to allow your birds outside after 31 March you must take action now to prepare the outside areas, please check […]
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