Veterinary services in East Anglia, with a love of all things exotic
When to visit
Opening hours
Monday to Friday:
9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday:
9:00am – 12:00pm
Emergencies:
24/7
Our Team
You’re in safe hands
Our team of experienced exotic veterinary staff are here to provide your pets with the very best care.
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🎃👻 Halloween at Suffolk Exotic Vets! 👻🎃![]()
October has bought some seasonal changes to our waiting area 🥰 Avoid those 'Hibernation Horror Stories' by taking a look at Lizzie's tortoise info board!🐢 Vet Student Scott is looking frightfully good today and is ready with sweets for any Trick-or-Treaters! 🍬 Gemma has created a lovely autumnal themed board and Jo & Speedy are also all dressed up! Can you spot what animals the team have created from pumpkins this year? 🎃 We would love to see your pumpkin carvings or spooky plans! 💀
EDIT: Vin is safely on his way to RSPCA East Winch for continued vet care, with some help from our wonderful nurse Lizzie and a kind member of the public in Norfolk!🥰![]()
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⚠️ URGENT HELP NEEDED - RUNNER REQUIRED! ⚠️![]()
'Spicy Vin' the Gull was bought in by a member of the public and is currently in our care, being treated for a poorly leg! We are unable to facilitate his long-term rehabilitation; but have secured him aRSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centreife Centre! 💜![]()
Can anyone please help us relay him from us (NR34 8RL) to RSPCA (PE32 1LG)?![]()
Call the practice on 01502 447 501 if you can help! 🥹
It's that time of year again! 🥰 Nominations for the Burgess Excel Vet Awards ARE OPEN!! 🐰💜🐹![]()
These awards celebrate the hard work of veterinary professionals and practices who work tirelessly to help improve specifically rabbit and guinea pig health & welfare, which is something we are passionate about! Last year we were absolutely thrilled to win in three categories! 🤩![]()
Our whole team is absolutely dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to all our small furry patients; whether it be a routine nail clip with the nurse, to complex surgical procedures, second opinion referrals and intensive hospitalisation! 🩺![]()
The award categories we are eligible for nomination of include:![]()
💜 Rabbit Friendly Veterinary Practice of the Year![]()
⭐️ Guinea Pig Friendly Veterinary Practice of the Year![]()
💜 Rabbit Vet of the Year (Catherine and Ellie!) ![]()
⭐️ Rabbit Nurse of the Year (Lizzie and Alwen!)![]()
💜 Rabbit Support Staff of the Year (Gemma and Jo!)![]()
If you've had a positive bunny 🐰 or piggy 🐹experience with any member of our team, why not consider nominating them for a Burgess award?![]()
Nominations are open NOW and close on 22nd November! 🥰![]()
www.burgesspetcare.com/events/burgess-excel-vet-awards/![]()
You can nominate more than once, across the various categories and staff members!![]()
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As always, we thank pet owners for your continued support of this independent practice and for trusting us with the care of your special furry companions! 💜
TODAY IS REPTILE AWARENESS DAY! 💚🐢🐍🦎🐊![]()
Reptile Awareness Day 2024 is a day dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the incredible world of reptiles. Reptiles, which include snakes, turtles, lizards, and crocodiles, are fascinating creatures that play vital roles in ecosystems around the globe!![]()
Here are some ways you can appreciate and get involved contributing to the preservation of reptiles: ![]()
💜Advocate for Responsible Pet Ownership: If you have reptile pets, advocate for responsible pet ownership, appropriate husbandry and correct care practices.![]()
💚Learn about Local Reptiles: Research the reptile species that inhabit your local area and understand their role in the local ecosystem.![]()
💜Educational Workshops: Attend educational presentations about reptiles, their biology, and their importance in ecosystems.![]()
💚Visit a Reptile Sanctuary: Spend the day at a reptile sanctuary or zoo to learn more about various reptile species and their conservation needs.![]()
💜Support Conservation Efforts: Contribute to organizations and initiatives that work to protect reptile habitats and conserve endangered species.![]()
💚Further your Knowledge: Did you know that Lizzie and Catherine hold have Advanced Practitioner Certificates, which means that they have the most-up-to-date knowledge regarding reptile care for owners in the UK? They are both more than happy to share this knowledge and promote best practice! ![]()
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Photographed here are just some of the many reptile patients we have had the privilege to care for! We would love to share the reptile love - please post your reptile pets in the comments! 🐢🐍🦎![]()
*by posting your photo you consent to Thomas Veterinary Ltd using the image for marketing or educational purposes in the future.