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Testimonials »"I would like to thank you for your work, your amazing service...I would like to thank you most of all for your humanity, kindness and empathy.." The team at Hyde Park Veterinary Centre: "you will love them and they will love your pet"Andrew "Thank-you so much for taking such good care of me while I lived in London."Larry, 3yr old Lhaso Apso "..want to thank you and your staff for the care and attention you have given our pets for many years.."Sue "The atmosphere in your practice is fun and relaxed yet doesn't deter from your most professional work, much appreciated."Don & Erica "Many thanks for all your hard work and support at this year's summer festival.."Halogen"[Oscar and Miffy] could not have been in more capable hands"William and David
Rugby & Management »Rugby and Management Our practice manager recently returned from a rugby tour in Cape Town, where she got to play against the South African as part of  the Nomads squad. We decided to ask her a few questions about her love of rugby and how it all started. Q. You've come a long way in a short time - how did you start playing rugby and who do you play for now? A. I've always had a passion for sport and before moving to the UK there was Aussie Rules. When I moved to London in 2002 I didn't think I would find a sport which could replace it, thankfully I was wrong. It was quite by accident that I started playing rugby union, but I haven't looked back. I joined London Welsh 7 years ago and made a move to Saracens 2 years ago. During the summer I play 7s for the Moody Cows.  
Hyde Park Dog Show 2012 »Connaught Village Festival; sun shines for Dog Show of the Year  For those of you who made it to the Connaught Village Festival this year, you will know doubt have come across, or taken part in, the Hyde Park Veterinary Centre Dog Show. If you couldn't attend on the day, and have wondered what you missed, we have a small video to highlight some of the day's entertainment. Hyde Park Veterinary Centre Dog Show 2012 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buU8lL4_H5s). Proceeds from the event go to the Mayhew Animal Home. This year we raised over £700 for the charity, well up on last year's effort. A massive thank-you to all those who made the day possible and to those who donated time and money to the event. "Thank-you so much for your support of The Mayhew at such a fantastic event!" The Mayhew Animal Home If you haven't already done so head to our Facebook page and have a look at the photos from the day. Hopefully they will be on the site soon, for now they can all be found at Facebook/HydeParkVet (http://www.facebook.com/hydeparkvet) A huge thank-you to Studio 1B (http://www.studio1b.co.uk/) who covered the event on film and put together the video. A great reminder of a great day.
Exotic Pets at Hyde Park »Do you have any exotic pets at home? Birds? Snakes? Tortoises? Lizards? Rats, mice, hamsters, rabbits and gerbils? Do you keep fish? It's difficult to find a vet in central London who has real experience with treating these species, but your search is at an end! Tim Hopkins (index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47:vets&catid=10:the-team&Itemid=37) is a vet with just that experience. He has a special interest in small, furry, feathered and scaly creatures and is now joining the team at the Hyde Park Veterinary Centre. Tim will be available for consultations on Fridays from 22 June onwards - please call us in 020 7723 0453 for more information or to make an appointment.
The Complete Animal Unleashed »The Complete Animal has officially been unleashed The Complete Animal L-R: Jeanette, Lynne, Annie, Janine, Martina and Mel Sunday the 27th of May saw the Hyde Park Veterinary Centre begin their fundraising efforts for the year. The clinic has decided that all team events entered for this year will be under the name 'The Complete Animal'. An alter ego for the members of the Hyde Park gang, but once a dream of Andrew's which involved calling the clinic this. Perhaps we should be happy for it to represent the people within the walls of the clinic and not the clinic itself?! In an effort to increase cancer awareness and raise money for Cancer Research UK, the girls ran 5km in Hyde Park. With temperatures souring to 29 degrees on the day, the team managed to finish in good spirits - albeit a little red-faced. To date, the target we set to raise £150 for the cause has been smashed and the team total is currently £536.36 plus Gift Aid. We must send out a big THANK YOU to all who have sponsored us and a special thank you to Davies Veterinary Specialists (http://www.veterinaryspecialists.co.uk/) who donated £250. It's not too late to donate, events like Race for Life are vital in funding Cancer Research UK's life-saving work into preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer. By sponsoring us now you can help more people survive cancer. facebook (http://www.facebook.com/hydeparkvet) page. Enjoy!
Hyde Park Vet's Dog Show »The Hyde Park Vet's Dog Show 2012 In conjunction with the Connaught Village Summer Festival, the Hyde Park Veterinary Centre Dog Show is back. On Wednesday the 20th June Connaught Village will play host to the annual Summer Festival, it will also see the return of the ever popular Hyde Park Vet Dog Show which began in 2011. There's a bigger arena, better sound, fantastic judges and great prizes, it promises to be bigger and better than ever, so come on down, join in the fun and help raise money for The Mayhew Animal Home. The CV Summer Festival does bring with it some logistical changes on the day. If you are planning on travelling into the village, Connaught Street.,Porchester Place and Kendal Streets will be closed from 11am, they will not re-open until 10pm. Please look for alternative routes and/or parking.
Vets welcome launch of Davies London »Vets welcome launch of Davies London Vets have welcomed the introduction of Davies London, the capital’s new private specialist veterinary practice based near Hyde Park. More than 60 attendees at the formal launch of the initiative last week showed enthusiasm for the increased choice and convenience that the new service provides. Davies London, a subsidiary of Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS), Bedfordshire, is based at the premises of the centrally located Hyde Park Veterinary Centre on Connaught St W2. The new service conveniently allows clients to consult with a leading team of RCVS Recognised Specialists in the heart of London, thus avoiding the need to make the lengthy and sometimes stressful journey out to a distant referral centre.
Read All About It: Andrew Answers Questions for Sunday Times »Read All About It: Andrew answers questions for the Sunday Times If you haven't already been following Andrew in the Sunday Times, it's best you rush out this weekend and grab yourself a copy! The Sunday Times now has a pet section amongst it's Home pages, and our very own Andrew Prentis writes for the Vet's Corner. Some of the questions answered to date include; Q. I am the proud owner of an English setter called Harvey. He is beautiful, charming and affectionate, with a great sense of humour, but the breed is in danger of dying out. How can we stop this? Joy Considine, by email   A. What a good question! My great-grandfather was Tom Steadman, the celebrated breeder of the Mallwyd kennel of English setters around the turn of the 20th century. He had a multitude of show winners, including supreme champions at Crufts. One of the issues in the canine world now is that too few pedigree dogs are bred for their working abilities. The obsession with form over function has led to dozens of breeds and countless thousands of dogs being affected by inherited diseases. This animal-welfare issue has recently been highlighted by the BBC and is the subject of a dispute between the RSPCA and the Kennel Club. Rather than slavishly following fashion, where pets become accessories rather than necessities, let’s not forget some of the great old breeds. They were great for a reason.
Dog Friendly Restaurants/Bars/Pubs »Dog Friendly Restaurants, Bars and Pubs We don't always want to leave our beloved pet at home when we head out for a meal or a pint of squash.... Please find a list of dog friendly places around London that ensures you don't have to leave them at home the next time you head out to play.
Raw food feeding arrives at Hyde Park Vets »Raw food feeding arrives at Hyde Park Vets! After so much talk over the years about feeding raw food diets for cats and dogs, we have finally taken the plunge and now stock the Natural Instinct Range of pet diets in the new shop at 61 Connaught Street (next door to the new clinic entrance at 63).
Japanese Veterinary Visit »Japanese Veterinary Visit On Tuesday 6th September 2001, the Hyde Park Veterinary Centre played host to a group of Japanese vets who were combining some tourism with a study tour of veterinary clinics in London.
Horseman's Sunday and World Horse Welfare »44th Annual Horseman's Sunday and World Horse Welfare Sunday the 18th of September saw Connaught Village will play host to Horseman's Sunday. The Hyde Park Veterinary Centre has been a keen supporter of Horseman's Sunday ever since Andrew Prentis first arrived in the Connaught village in 1998. This year the Hyde Park Veterinary Centre helped raise over £140 for World Horse Welfare, a fun day out for all involved and stay tuned for photos appearing in the gallery very soon.
Hyde Park Needs Your Help »Win a Digital Photo Frame (http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22CRC4ACKHT) If you have been to the clinic recently you may have noticed a few changes....the Hyde Park Veterinary Centre has now been split in two, with entrances at 61 and 63. At 63 Connaught Street you can find the usual suspects, with all the usual vet clinic shenanigans, only with a little more space than we used to have. The biggest change comes at 61, where we hope you will find everything you and your pet need in terms of food, accessories, cleaning or just pure indulgence. Here's where we need your help!!
Hyde Park Dog Show »Hyde Park Dog Show The 15th of June 2011 saw the very first Connaught Village Festival Dog Show, proudly supported and organised by the Hyde Park Veterinary Centre. All proceeds raised from the event went to the Mayhew Animal Home.
Hyde Park Vet Website Upgrade »Hyde Park Vet Website Upgrade Welcome to the new Hyde Park Veterinary Centre website. It has been a long time coming, but it's finally here. Over time we hope to get your most frequently asked questions answered, a gallery for you to peruse, links to other helpful people and organisations, information sheets and an up-to-date schedule of the news and events happening in and around the Hyde Park Veterinary Centre.
News & Events »News & Events For all the latest news and updates on the current events happening around Hyde Park Veterinary Centre select one of the following links; News (index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=4&layout=blog&Itemid=61) Events (index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=15&layout=blog&Itemid=62)