Pet emergencies can happen at any time including when our practice is closed. That is why Woodward Veterinary Practice works closely with Park Veterinary Group to provide a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year emergency service.
To contact us for our emergency out-of-hours vets service, please call our practice number 01530 412 035 and you will be directed to our out-of-hours provider, Park Vet Group in Glenfield.
Signs Your Pet May Need an Emergency Out-of-Hours Vet
It is almost guaranteed that your pet will need to attend our emergency out-of-hours vet service if they are displaying any of the following behaviours, or symptoms or are seriously injured:
- They are unconscious
- They have collapsed
- Experiencing difficulty breathing
- Suspect they have broken a bone
- Had or are having a seizure
- Have an open wound/bleeding
- Lameness or inability to walk
- Are in visible pain
- Have a swollen abdomen
- Are persistently vomiting
- Have persistent diarrhoea
- Are frothing at the mouth
- Any accident or physical injury
If in any doubt do not hesitate to give us a call. The health and wellbeing of your pet is our priority.
What to Do If Your Pet Needs Out of Hours Emergency Care
If you require emergency treatment for your pet or any other help and advice during our normal opening hours, our regular team of vets and nurses at the surgery are on hand to help.
If you need help in an emergency outside of our normal opening hours, your call will be transferred to our partner practice Park Veterinary Group in Glenfield.
If you require emergency care, contact us on 01530 412035.
Plan For an Emergency
We never know what is around the corner or when an incident or emergency may occur, this is why it is always helpful to be prepared should the unexpected happen. In the unfortunate case that your pet may need to attend our emergency out-of-hours vets think ahead and have a plan.
- Keep our practice number in your phone or somewhere convenient
- Plan your journey – how would you get there day or night? (Park Vet Group is around a 30-minute drive away)
- Would you need help to get there or assistance with your pet?
- Who could you ask, if needed?
Our Emergency Vet Costs
Our emergency out-of-hours vets service is available to all our registered customers however, please note that the cost of this service will differ to our normal practice hours prices.
We strongly encourage our customers to have their pets insured to avoid any unexpected additional costs they may incur.
Pet Emergencies During Office Hours
If you require emergency treatment for your pet or any other help and advice during our normal office hours, our regular team of vets and nurses at the surgery are on hand to help.
If your pet has suddenly fallen ill, contact us on 01530 412 035
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 8.00pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday: Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed
24-Hour Emergency: 01530 412 035
Veterinary Care in Ashby
Call us on 01530 412035