Tortoise vets near Suffolk

[Freddywoozy]

Hi. I'm new to the forum, so I'm sorry if this is in the wrong category...

I'm going to be getting a pet Russian (in March, because I don't want to interrupt their hibernation), and was wondering if their was a vet either in, or close to Suffolk in the UK. I have found one so far that is in London, but it would seem to be a far way away in the case of an emergency.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Hello Freddy welcome to the TFO from AZ, USA . Captive torts don't have to hibernate . So don't worry about the interruption . If you've completed your resurch ? Just get the one you want . Have a great tort day !


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[Freddywoozy]

Thank you for telling me that I don't have to worry about possibly making them ill. I will probably wait a while longer until the weather starts to get slightly better after winter though, because I'm still in the process of researching the tortoise, and trying to find a good place in my garden for a pen.
I am still looking for a vet near me though, so i would appreciate anyone's input.

 

[Steven Schultheis]

I recommend looking for a traveling vet. Someone who would come to you.

Just did a Google Search.

http://www.themobilevetnurse.co.uk/ - Clickable link.

Mobile vet...that was easy

 

[ditzyangeluk]

Don't know if you are still looking or if this is near to you but I did research around Suffolk and found
Swayne & Partners Vets (http://www.swaynevets.co.uk) They have vets at Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Long Melford, Haverhill

When I emiled them, I received the following reply;

"Thank you for your email regarding treatment of your tortoise. All our vets have experience in treating tortoises.
The cost of a consultation is £25.03 including VAT. The cost of any treatment required will then be added to this fee.
Many thanks
Emma Flood
Receptionist"​

But you may like to contact them for your own peace of mind.

Hope that helps. Where in Suffolk are you?

 

[Freddywoozy]

I am in Sudbury. I have been trying to find one this close for a while, and the closest i have found was in London so far.
Thank you for telling me one that is closer. Now i dont have to worry about my tortoise dying by delaying it's treatment.

 

[ditzyangeluk]

No problem - I can't recommend or vouch for them perse though as I haven't used them but they are prompt with replies and friendly (and near) so worth a go I guess. Fingers crossed you won't need them!
Where in Suffolk are you?