Business Details
13 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Cat Care in Salisbury
Established in 2013, Jaffa Vets Salisbury is a family-owned veterinary practice dedicated exclusively to feline care. We prioritise creating a stress-free environment for cats, offering tailored consultations that avoid unnecessary procedures like annual over-vaccination. Our team specialises in complex dental care, geriatric treatments, and pain management, with expertise developed through decades of combined veterinary experience.We challenge conventional practices by adopting innovative approaches such as human-grade blood glucose monitoring and minimising the use of restrictive post-operative collars. As one of fewer than 20 UK cat-only clinics accredited by International Cat Care, we maintain rigorous standards in feline welfare and patient-centred care.
Services
Dentistry
Home Visits
Vaccination
Neutering
Emergency Care
Geriatric Treatments
Pain Management
Dietary Advice
Feline Behaviour
Euthanasia Services
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We are one of fewer than 20 UK cat-only veterinary clinics accredited by International Cat Care
- Our team avoids unnecessary procedures and prioritises individualised treatment plans
- We offer advanced dental care including full-mouth extractions and root canal therapy
- Our minimally invasive neutering techniques eliminate the need for restrictive collars
- We provide home visits to accommodate mobility challenges while maintaining treatment quality
Associations and certifications
- International Cat Care (Cat-Friendly Practice Scheme)
Services
Feline Dentistry
Specialist dental treatments for cats including full-mouth extractions and root canal therapy. We prioritise dental radiography to address painful conditions affecting older cats. By treating dental issues promptly, we prevent chronic pain and improve overall health outcomes through comprehensive geriatric care.
Home Visits
Veterinary care provided at client residences while avoiding rush-hour traffic. Limited diagnostic equipment available during visits. We prioritise home visits for cats with mobility issues or those requiring less stressful treatment environments.
Neutering Services
Early-age neutering from 12 weeks using minimally invasive techniques. We eliminate the need for restrictive collars through advanced surgical methods. Focus on providing comfortable post-operative recovery without traditional wound-stitching procedures.
Geriatric Care
Specialised treatment for older cats with chronic conditions like kidney disease. We challenge age-related treatment limitations by implementing tailored anaesthetic protocols. Our approach addresses pain management without age-based treatment restrictions.
Euthanasia Services
Compassionate farewell procedures conducted in a dedicated quiet room. Optional sedation precedes painless euthanasia injections. We provide flexible arrangements including home visits and post-procedure care options for grieving owners.
People
Pete Coleshaw
Founder
Veterinarian with decades of feline medicine experience. Created Jaffa Vets to provide cat-specific care challenging corporate veterinary practices. Focuses on complex cases and innovative treatment approaches for chronic conditions.
Jill Coleshaw
Practice Manager
Former NHS nurse, midwife and health visitor. Oversees client relations and practice operations. Provides continuity between veterinary care and client needs while maintaining practice standards.
Sarah
Veterinarian
Qualified in 1997 with emergency care expertise. Specialises in tailoring treatments to individual pet needs. Focuses on client communication and delivering high standards of feline-specific medical care.
Carly
Veterinary Nurse
Feline nursing specialist with diplomas in feline behaviour and care. Provides compassionate patient support during treatments. Focuses on stress reduction and building trusting relationships with feline patients.
Questions
What makes Jaffa Vets different from other veterinary practices?
We specialise exclusively in feline care, with a cat-only environment and tailored consultation approaches that avoid unnecessary procedures.
Do you provide emergency veterinary services?
Yes, we offer emergency care with same-day consultations available for urgent feline medical needs.
Can you perform complex dental procedures?
We perform advanced dental treatments including full-mouth extractions and root canal therapy with routine radiography.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, we provide home visits for cats with mobility issues or those requiring less stressful treatment environments.
What vaccination protocols do you recommend?
We tailor vaccination schedules based on individual risk factors rather than administering annual blanket vaccinations.
How do you handle end-of-life care?
Our compassionate euthanasia service includes pre-procedure sedation and flexible arrangements in a dedicated quiet room.
