Cromwell Vets

Cromwell Vets: a century of veterinary care across Cambridgeshire

Cromwell Vets describes itself as having served Cambridgeshire for over 100 years, with a presence in Huntingdon dating back to that period. The group now operates six practices in the county and presents itself as available "all day, every day" to both longstanding and new clients.

The organisation is part of Linnaeus, an affiliate of Mars, Incorporated, according to the notice carried on its site.

Six practices and a hospital

The network comprises a hospital in Huntingdon and five branch surgeries. The branches are located in St Neots, St Ives, Ramsey, Cambourne and Sawtry. In addition to the practices, the group runs a rehabilitation centre for what it describes as expert care.

Each practice is presented as offering friendly staff, a high quality service and access to local emergency out-of-hours treatment.

Clinical services listed

The group sets out a catalogue of services available across its practices:

• Veterinary nurse clinics
• Flea and worm treatment
• Microchipping
• Vaccinations
• Pet neutering, including laparoscopic spays
• Pet dental care
• Annual health checks
• Pet weight management
• Care for senior pets
• Start of life guidance for puppies and kittens
• A Rabbit Club

Emergency care and client schemes

A 24-hour emergency service operates from the Huntingdon hospital. The group also offers a "Pet Health for Life" scheme, presented as a way to spread the cost of essential healthcare, alongside repeat prescription requests, online appointment booking and pet registration.

Team and charitable work

More than one hundred staff work across the hospital and the five branch surgeries. The group states that every few years its staff choose a new charity to support and that funds raised are donated to that cause. It also publishes material on its own sustainability work and describes itself as a Cat Friendly Clinic.

Practical information and advice

The site carries factsheets on topics including travelling with pets, puppy and kitten advice, microchipping, pet insurance, vaccinations, worms in cats, rabbit diet, rabbit healthcare and housing and socialisation. A separate FAQ section and a news section address seasonal matters such as parasite protection and heat safety in Cambridgeshire, as well as hydration advice for dogs and cats.

Service notices

A notice on the site states that the Cambourne, Ramsey and St Neots practices are closed on Saturdays until further notice.