Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Local Veterinary Practice in Bristol
Established in 1991, Abbotswood Veterinary Centre is an independent practice dedicated to providing personalized care for small animals. Our team, led by Dr Hannah Scott since 2019, combines decades of clinical expertise with continuous investment in modern equipment and staff training. As an official training practice for Registered Veterinary Nurses, we maintain high standards through in-house development and collaboration with specialists.Our services span preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency support, tailored to individual patient needs while prioritizing client education and comfort. We serve Yate and surrounding areas with weekday extended hours and 24/7 emergency triage.
Services
Vaccinations
Neutering
Microchipping
Dentistry
Emergency Care
Parasite Prevention
Surgery
Home Visits
X-Rays
Ultrasound
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience serving Yate and surrounding areas
- Our in-house laboratory provides same-day blood test results
- Offering 24/7 emergency triage with dedicated out-of-hours partners
- Official training practice for Registered Veterinary Nurses since 1991
- Specialist geriatric medicine expertise for senior pet care
What people say
Good honest advice
Personalised care
Friendly team
Modern facilities
Compassionate euthanasia service
Services
Small Animal Consultations
We offer appointment-based consultations for cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals. Our 15-minute standard appointments include routine health checks, vaccinations, and diagnostic procedures like blood tests and ultrasounds. Emergency consultations are prioritized with same-day availability, while our qualified nurses provide specialized advice for specific conditions and treatments.
Vaccinations
Comprehensive vaccination programs protect cats, dogs, and rabbits against life-threatening diseases. We administer core vaccines for feline panleucopaenia, canine parvovirus, and rabbit haemorrhagic disease, with annual boosters for leptospirosis. Our team offers titre testing for distemper/parvovirus/herpes in dogs and provides vaccination certificates for travel and insurance purposes.
Euthanasia
We provide compassionate euthanasia services with personalized arrangements for pets and owners. Options include quiet daytime appointments, home visits with advance notice, and post-procedure care choices like individual cremation. Our team offers bereavement support and helps create lasting memories through paw/nose prints, while explaining the procedure's medical process and aftercare options.
Neutering
We perform spaying and castration surgeries for cats, dogs, and rabbits from appropriate ages. Our guidance considers breed-specific needs for optimal timing, with early neutering options for cats. The service includes pre-operative assessments, surgical procedures under modern anaesthesia, and post-operative care. We collaborate with Cats Protection charity for community neutering support and financial assistance programs.
In-house Laboratory
Our IDEXX-equipped laboratory delivers same-day blood and urine analysis for organ function, thyroid levels, and SDMA kidney disease markers. We process pre-anaesthetic blood panels for 35 and provide rapid urine diagnostics within 15 minutes. For specialized tests, we partner with external labs while maintaining strict quality control and timely result communication to inform treatment decisions.
People
Dr Hannah Scott
Practice Owner
MRCVS-qualified from Liverpool University (2011), Hannah has worked in emergency care and locum roles before purchasing the practice in 2019. She focuses on modernizing facilities while maintaining personalized service, with special interests in geriatric medicine and avian care.
Kate O'Neill
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVN since 2013, Kate has worked at Abbotswood since 1997. She holds additional qualifications in small animal nutrition and manages weight management programs. Her English Pointer Otis qualified for Crufts 2018, demonstrating her expertise in canine care and training.
Dr Grace Paxton
Veterinary Surgeon
Qualified from Bristol University (2020), Grace joined in 2022 after small animal practice in Wales. She specializes in animal behavior and chronic pain management, with interests in acupuncture and competitive powerlifting. Her rescue dog Piper informs her approach to behavioral rehabilitation.
Jenny Smith
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Qualified in 2014, Jenny combines clinical work with veterinary nurse education. She holds a Level 3 Award in Education and Training and is pursuing feline nursing certification. Her expertise ensures training standards while caring for two tortoises and promoting rabbit dental health.
Heidi Dixon
Student Veterinary Nurse
Currently training to become RVN, Heidi brings farm animal experience and equestrian expertise. She works with Cocker spaniels Darcey and Pixie while studying, combining practical knowledge with academic veterinary training to enhance patient care standards.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We treat cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, and small mammals. For exotic species like reptiles and birds, we provide emergency first aid only.
Do you offer emergency services outside hours?
Yes, our out-of-hours emergencies are handled by The Emergency Veterinary Service at Rowe Veterinary Hospital. Call our usual number for immediate assistance.
What payment plans are available?
Our Pawsome Pet Club offers monthly direct debit plans covering vaccinations, flea, and worm treatments for dogs, cats, and rabbits.
Can I get same-day blood test results?
Yes, our in-house IDEXX laboratory provides same-day blood analysis including SDMA kidney markers and thyroid testing with 15-minute urine diagnostics.
Do you provide home visits?
Home visits are available for euthanasia with advance notice. For regular consultations, we recommend visiting our practice to access full facilities.
How do you handle pet bereavement?
We offer compassionate bereavement support, paw/nose print keepsakes, and cremation options including individual ashes return and body gifting for veterinary education.
