Weekend Veterinary Surgeon
If you have an emergency or are in need of an appointment with a Veterinary Surgeon on the weekend, during opening hours, please contact our Norwich Sprowston branch on 01603 484150 as we do not have a veterinary surgeon on site at the weekends.
Norwich Hall Road Vets4Pets
Inside Pets at HomeHall Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 6DH 01603 623 040
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Need emergency care? See out of hours information.
Normal Opening Hours
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Holiday Opening Hours
Christmas Eve
- Tuesday 24 Dec -
Christmas Day
- Wednesday 25 Dec Closed
Boxing Day
- Thursday 26 Dec Closed
New Years Eve
- Tuesday 31 Dec -
New Years Day
- Wednesday 01 Jan Closed
Parking and access information
There is a large on site car park available.
We also have a disabled parking area right at the front door for easy access.
Repeat Prescription Request
Request your prescriptions via our online form.
We've made it easier to contact us
Now you can use WhatsApp to chat to a member of our team at a time that is convenient for you. You can order products such as flea & worm treatment, request appointments and easily order and pay for treatments or repeat prescriptions. Just save our phone number in your contacts - 07723443615
Meet the team
Dr Stephan Martini
Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon
DVM MRCVS
I graduated from the Veterinary Faculty of Pisa in Italy in 1998 and have had 11 years in practice. I worked for a few months in Italy and the Blue Cross for 5 years, then in a private practice and locum work – including for Companion Care on and off for 2 years. I have an interest in all aspects of surgery and emergency care and have two cats called Elvis and Thai.
In my spare time I enjoy fishing and travelling.
Dr Laura Prendergast
Head Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS GPCERTDENT
Lina graduated from Nottingham University in 2015.
She has two lovely and energetic cockapoos and one equally energetic baby.
Lina started working at Hall Road in 2022 and has really enjoyed feeling part of the family and getting to know the clients and their lovely pets.
I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2022 and first started at the Hall Road surgery in August 2022.
I enjoy all aspects of small animal practice, particularly emergency medicine.
Outside of work I have a dog, 2 cats and a rescue rabbit who take up most of my free time.
Mrs Marli Ekkerd
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS
I graduated from Hungry from Norway.
I love all aspects of my job and have a special interest in Internal Medicine.
Outside of work I spend time being active with my dogs or plants.
I graduated from University in February 2023 and started working for Vets4Pets Hall Road in April 2024.
I enjoy working with small animals and rodents. My fields of interest are ophthalmology, ultrasound and internal medicine.
I am a cat person mainly but also used to have pet rats throughout my studies.
In my spare time I enjoy playing video games and going for walks to nature areas. I also plan to adopt a cat soon!
Richard is a Registered Veterinary Nurse who qualified from Royal Veterinary College in 2009 with a degree in Veterinary Nursing. He enjoys hospital care and anaesthesia while at work and enjoys computer games, spending time with his family and good coffee when he is not at work. He has been working at the Hall Road Surgery since November 2011.
I am currently on the first year of my veterinary nurse training course and I am loving it.
I have lots of my own pets at home including dogs, reptiles, small animals and fish.
I have worked at the surgery since September 2021.
I love working with animals particularly Sitehounds.
I am grateful to be able to work with such a happy and supportive team.
I am hoping to start my Veterinary Nurse training next year.
My hobbies out of work include walking my dogs Wesley and Parker, music and socialising with friends.
I studied animal management at Easton College before going on to achieve a degree in Veterinary Nursing at Middlesex University.
I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2022 and have worked at Vets4Pets ever since.
I have one cat called Desiree and am the practice's Cat Friendly Advocate.
Whilst enjoying all aspects of the job I do have a soft spot for the more difficult to handle patients, and try to make their experience at the vets as comfortable as possible.
Outside of work I like computer gaming and creative writing.
I have worked at the Vets4Pets Hall Road practice since May 2022.
I love working with the rodents that come into our clinic, nothing beats a good rat cuddle!
When I am not in work I am at home with my Dachshund Ronnie and my Russian Hamster Buggz and my many many fish tanks.
I love everything that comes from working in our veterinary practice. It keeps me on my toes and I learn something new every day.
I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in April 2009 following my childhood dream to work with animals.
I enjoy all aspects of Veterinary Nursing especially patient care and nurse clinics.
I find my job very rewarding and feel very grateful to work with such an amazing team.
Outside of work I enjoy dog walking, camping, socialising and most importantly spending time raising my young family.
I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2018 from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.
I moved to Norfolk from Essex in early 2024 and have 2 cats at home: Susie and Leo.
I have always had a love of animals and feel grateful that I could turn my passion into a career.
In my spare time I like to read, visit local areas of nature and spend time with friends and family.
I started working at Vets4Pets in May 2024.
I love the team I work with, they have helped me settle in really quickly.
I love everything about being a Veterinary Care Assistant especially getting cuddles with the kittens and puppies!
In my spare time I take my dog Ozzy on many adventures and I love bouldering.
Mrs Jeni Slinn
Practice Manager, Registered Veterinary Nurse and Cat Friendly Advocate
RVN
I have been nursing since 1999 and qualified in 2002 from Moulton College in Dorset. I have been working for Companion Care since the Hall Road surgery opened in 2008, before which I worked at a variety of small animal clinics through the UK gaining lots of experience and working at a variety of surgeries. I absolutely love my job! I particularly love medical and emergency medicine.
Since 2020 I have taken on the practice management role. I am loving help improve and advance our wonderful surgery.
In my spare time I like to swim, socialise and go to the theatre.
I have been working at Vets4Pets Norwich Hall Road since August 2020.
I have 3 cats, 3 hamsters and in my spare time I enjoy photography, games and films with my family and theme parks.
I have worked as a receptionist at Vets4Pets for just over a year now.
I am a proud mum of a little girl.
When not working I love to walk my 2 dogs Ookami and Winter.
Ookami's name actually means wolf in Japanese. He is 9 years old and a German Shepherd x Husky.
Winter is a 16 weeks old Siberian Husky.
We all love to go for walks on the beach
I joined Vets4Pets in September 2021 working as a receptionist.
I am a mum of 2 teenage boys who keep me very busy.
I have a wonderful rescue dog from Romania called Fenton.
I love to be out and about walking Fenton, shopping and having coffee with friends.
I love this job especially the interaction with pets and their owners.
I joined Vets4Pets in October 2021 working in the reception team and also doing the Insurance claims and queries for Hall Road.
I have a wonderful Lhasa Apso called Luna who keeps me very busy.
The best part of the job for me is seeing all the puppies growing up and helping people sort out their problems.
Louise Barfoot
Receptionist
Gabija Galdikaite
Receptionist
After completing my business management degree at the Royal Agricultural College I travelled and worked in Africa, Australia and Canada for 5 years.
On returning to the UK most of my career has been in the NHS, before branching out into animal rather than human healthcare.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my 2 nephews as well as my small menagerie of animals. I currently have 2 ponies, 2 dogs, 3 cats and 4 guinea pigs.
I have been working at Vets4Pets Hall Road since April 2024 and I am loving every second of it.
I am a mum of 2 and my hobbies outside of work include visits to the beach, watching sports and anything food related! Oh and I love my music.
Vets4Pets Norwich Hall Road was founded in 2008.
The staff here at the surgery are committed to bringing you affordable, high quality patient care via our modern and well equipped practice.
We have obtained Small Animal General Practice Accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons via the Practice Standards Scheme.
We are well equipped including having available a Laboratory area for in-house blood and urine testing facilities, Pharmacy, Digital X-ray, Dental X-ray, Ultrasound, Capnography and Orthopaedic equipment.
Our friendly and supportive team can't wait to meet all of their new clients!
We are open on the weekends for appointments with the Veterinary Nurse or for collections only.
If you have an emergency or are in need of an appointment with a Veterinary Surgeon on the weekend, during opening hours, please contact our Norwich Sprowston branch on 01603 484150 as we do not have a veterinary surgeon on site at the weekends.
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Services
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Emergency coverEven if we are closed, we have your pet covered.
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Open 7 Days a WeekWe are open 7 days a week.
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AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
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Bereavement SupportMaking the decision to say goodbye to your pet is one of the toughest you’ll ever make. Pets provide us with unconditional love, friendship and comfort, so it is normal to have intense or conflicting emotions when it comes to euthanasia. At Vets4Pets we’re here for you and your pet for every step of your journey together.
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BiochemistryAllows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
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Blood Pressure MonitorUsed to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.
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Blood TransfusionTreats many critically ill cats and dogs and our pioneering blood donor programme helps keep them alive.
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Chemotherapy & Cancer TreatmentDogs and cats that receive chemotherapy feel normal the day they are given the drug.
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Cruciate SurgerySurgery to repair damaged stifle ligaments.
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Dental X-RayUnlike humans, dogs need to be under general anesthesia for dental X-rays. Anesthesia is considered to be a safe procedure and will be performed after a general examination. It is tailored to the individual and your dog is continuously monitored during the dental exam.
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DentistryThe treatment and prevention of dental disease
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Digital X-RayDigital X ray equipment is available.
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Ear SurgeryEar Surgery service is available to keep your pet free from any infections.
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ECGECG is also available to keep your pet's heart healthy.
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ElectrolyteEnables the assessment of critical blood chemicals such as sodium and potassium.
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EndoscopyEnables us to capture real-time images of internal organs and structures using an endoscope.
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Fracture RepairOrthopaedic surgery to correct broken bones.
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Groom RoomGrooming services available for your pet.
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Haematology – Blood testingAllows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
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Health PlansDesigned to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
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Hospital WardSuite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
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In house blood transfusionsIn house blood transfusions
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In-house LaboratoryA range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
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Isolation UnitA special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
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MedicationMedication
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MicrochippingA microchip can help retrieve lost pets
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Nurse ClinicAppointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
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Nutritional AdviceAdvice and support for your pet's diet.
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Operating TheatreAn operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
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OrthopaedicsSurgery of joints and bones.
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Oxygen ChamberEnables us to provide supplemental oxygen when needed.
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Pet Passport / Animal Health CertificateTrained Official Veterinarian vets to issue Pet Passports, Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests.
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PrescriptionsWe can provide written prescriptions upon request.
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Rabbit Medicine and TestingRabbit Medicine and Testing
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Separate Cat & Dog Waiting AreasSeparate cat and dog waiting areas, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Separated Dog & Cat Wards and Isolation UnitsSeparate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
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Small Mammal Medicine and SurgerySmall Mammal Medicine and Surgery
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Soft TissueSurgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
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UltrasoundGenerates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
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Weight ClinicMonitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
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X-RayGenerates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.
Practice accreditations
Offers
Offers
10% off for NHS staff and members of the Armed Forces
Health Plans
Health Plan
Complete Care Plus
Out of hours
Fir Covert Road
Taverham
Norwich
NR8 6HT
Tel: Telephone: 01603 867330
Out-of-hours emergency consultation fees start from £195. Any necessary treatment or medication administered by the emergency service will be charged in addition to the emergency consultation fee.