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Hollybank Veterinary Centre We are an independent, small animal veterinary centre in Sandiway, Cheshire.
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We offer excellent standards of care and service to pets and their owners in a friendly and welcoming manner for a competitive fee - 24hrs a day.

15/05/2026

Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month ⭐️
At Hollybank we have Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs - in dark blue) and Student Veterinary Nurses (SVNs - in light blue). Our nurses have many different roles within the veterinary team, here we have one of our RVNs, Becky, and our SVNs giving Pumpkin the cat a dematt and practicing bandaging on a well behaved Mabel! Of course with lots of treats and fusses! 🤍

08/05/2026

👏🏻 Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 👏🏻

Please meet Willow, Kobe and Cooper, some of this week’s patients who our nursing team have seen.

Each year in May, the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) runs Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM).

The campaign celebrates what it means to be a veterinary nurse, raising awareness of the significant contributions made my veterinary nurses to animal health and welfare, and that of the public too.

This year’s theme is compassion and empathy. At Hollybank vets we always like to celebrate VNAM by writing about our wonderful registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) and showcasing what they do on a day to day basis 🩺💕🩹🐾

Please visit our website to read what Ellie and Becky have to say about compassion and empathy as an RVN. www.hollybankvets.co.uk

01/05/2026

Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 🐾
Each May we celebrate VNAM and our nurses at Hollybank, keep an eye on our socials over the next few weeks as we hear from them on the different topics for this year’s campaign 💚

17/04/2026

✈️✈️✈️Change to Pet Travel Rules and Animal Health Certificates. From 22nd April 2026, the Animal and Plant Health Agency will apply new EU rules to the non commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets entering the EU from third countries such as Great Britain. Please see our website for details of these changes - www.hollybankvets.co.uk.

02/04/2026

🐣EASTER TOXINS 🐣❌

We hope everyone is set to enjoy a lovely Easter weekend.

However, with this time of year come seasonal toxicities including chocolate, raisins, sugar free treats and seasonal flowers. 🍫🍪🌷🌼

Please see our website to help know what to avoid this Easter www.hollybankvets.co.uk

30/03/2026

In Memory of the Bravest Boy, Homer 🖤🪽
Homer was a 16 year old Labrador crossbreed who was rescued by one of our Registered Veterinary Nurses, Aimee and her partner. You may recognise him as a star model from many of our previous posts!
Over the past 10 years, Homer has also helped train many of our student nurses, he’s sat patiently whilst they bandaged him up (as you can see in the photos) and practiced other nursing skills on him, of course in exchange for a gravy bone!
In February this year, Homer’s health took a sudden decline and he started to suffer from seizures. His quality of life was suddenly lost and his parents had to make the very hard decision to put him to sleep.
We were in the process of writing this post about him when he passed away and as he meant a lot to everyone here at Hollybank, it felt right to still tell his story and share it with you all.
Head to our website to read Homer’s full story and how he’s been the bravest boy 🖤

https://hollybankvets.co.uk/in-memory-of-the-bravest-boy-homer/

01/03/2026

Chemotherapy in Pets 🐾
The ‘Big C’ can be a difficult diagnosis to come to terms with for our pets. The information can be overwhelming at the best of times but particularly after first hearing the news, and following this, discussing multiple options for treatment.
🐶 Meet Harvey - we wanted to highlight wonderful Harvey who is receiving chemotherapy, in the hope he will make the idea of chemotherapy and the decision to undergo it feel a little less daunting for owners and their pets.
Head to our website to read more about chemotherapy, the different types and Harvey’s story 🐶

https://hollybankvets.co.uk/chemotherapy-in-pets/

04/02/2026

Puppy Clubs 🐶

Here at Hollybank Vets, we understand that a puppy’s earliest experiences can shape how they feel about visiting the vet for the rest of their lives. That’s why we offer Puppy Club Clinics run by our amazing, friendly Veterinary Nurses to help your new puppy have a positive introduction and experience when visiting us.

Head to our website to read all about what happens in our one to one puppy clinics and why we recommend them 🐶 https://hollybankvets.co.uk/puppy-clubs/

If you would like to book in, please give us a call on 01606 880890 or 01606717969 ☎️

07/01/2026

Guide to Applying Eye Drops 👁️

If your dog or cat has been prescribed eye drops, applying them can feel a little tricky at first.

By following these steps you should find the process easier. With patience and practice, most pets become more tolerant of eye treatments, and the process becomes much easier for both of you.

1. Read all the instructions on the medication. Some eyedrops need to be kept in the fridge so ensure you are storing them correctly.

2. Wash your hands.

3. Choose a quiet and calm environment to administer the drops and having your pet sit on a non slip surface will help them feel more secure.

4. You can either position your pet on the floor between your legs, get someone to hold them or have them sit against a wall.

5. Raise the pets head to look up at the ceiling by holding under their chin.

6. Using your dominant hand, hold the bottle of eye drops and use your little finger or side of your hand to raise the pet’s upper eyelid a shown in the picture.

7. Squeeze one drop of the solution onto the eye without touching the surface of the eye to avoid contaminating the rest of the bottle.

8. Allow the patient to blink, which distributes the medication across the surface of the eye.

Remember to reward your pet with a treat. The more times you do this will encourage positive reinforcement and will build a positive association with the eye drops.

If your pet has been given a buster collar to wear, this should be kept on until the vet has allowed them to have it off. They may be more likely to rub their eyes after having drops applied and could cause trauma to the area.

21/12/2025

Christmas Opening Hours at Hollybank - Sandiway & Winnington 🎄

21/12/2025

Keeping our pets safe from Christmas Hazards 🐾🎄
In the lead up to Christmas, it’s important to remember that there are many dangers that can pose a risk to our pets including…
• Chocolate
• Christmas pudding & Mince pies
• Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives
• Christmas plants
• Other items (decorations, batteries, wrapping)

Head to our website to find out more about these dangers and how us and our four- legged friends can enjoy Christmas safely! 🐾🎄

Hopefully this will help keep your pets safe over Christmas, but accidents do happen so please don’t hesitate to contact us for help and advice! If you think that your pet has eaten any of the above, firstly stop them from eating anymore, and get in touch with us on 01606 880890 or 01606 717 969.

https://hollybankvets.co.uk/christmas-hazards-for-your-pets/

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584 Chester Road

CW82DX

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:30
Thursday	08:00 - 19:30
Friday	08:00 - 19:30
Saturday	09:00 - 13:00
Sunday	09:00 - 13:00

Website

http://www.hollybankvets.co.uk/

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