NATIONAL CRUELTY LINE
0300 1234 999
Our Easter opening hours are as follows…
Monday 30th March – Open for Prescription collections only 10-2pm
Tuesday 31st March – CLOSED
Wednesday 1st April – CLOSED
Thursday 2nd April – Open for Prescription collections only 10-2pm
Monday 6th April – BANK HOLIDAY
Tuesday 7th April – CLOSED
Wednesday 8th April – CLOSED
Thursday 9th April – Open 9am til 4pm for Vet Appointments
In the event of an emergency please contact Forest Vets, Epping on 01992 575790
We will be closed for appointments until Thursday 19th February,
Monday 16th February we will be open from 10-2pm for prescription collections only
We have no vet on Monday 9th September,
We will be open for prescription collections only 10am – 2pm
Clinic will be closed on Tuesday 3rd September,
Re open Wednesday 4th
We will be closed from Thursday 23rd May until Thursday 30th May,
In an emercency please contact your primary vets
We are happy to continue to treat our XL Bully patients, provided that they are compliant with the law.
All XL Bully dogs must now be:
• Registered for exemption by 31st January 2024,
• Microchipped
• Insured for public liability
• Neutered before the deadline.
We will ask you to prove these things.
Please keep your XL Bully on a short lead and muzzled at all times in our clinic waiting area.
If you and your pet would feel more comfortable waiting outside, just let us know you’re here and we’ll call you in when the vet’s ready for you
In some instances we may be able to provide limited support with neutering for XL Bullies – please ask our reception team for details if you need help.
For more information about the law and XL Bullies, scan these QR codes.
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/wellbeing-and-care/xl-bully-ban-explained
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-for-the-ban-on-xl-bully-dogs
Merry Christmas and Happy 2024 to all our clients. Please note our opening hours over the festive period is as follows. You will need to ensure you have sufficient medication for your animals to cover ahead of christmas.
Wednesday 20th – Open 10am – 3:30pm
Thursday 21st – Open for Prescription collections only 10am – 1pm
Monday 25th – Wednesday 27th – CLOSED
Thursday 28th – Open 10am – 3:30pm
Monday 1st January to Wednesday 3rd – CLOSED
Thursday 4th Jan – RE-OPEN Open 10am – 3:30pm
8th January normal Monday – Thursday clinic opening hours 10am – 3:30
We are looking to recruit a new board of trustees to return the Branch back into local control. To do this, we need to appoint the following roles. If we are unable to appoint new trustees, we may have to close the branch. Please help us to continue to provide much needed animal welfare at our Clinic in Harlow.
If you are interested, please e-mail admin@rspcastortvalley.org.uk
Chairperson
As the Chair of the Branch, you will direct the Branch Committee meetings and ensure they are properly run, in line with the governing document. You will take the lead in ensuring that trustees comply with their duties and ensuring the charity is well governed. You will have the casting vote in the event of a tied vote from the committee.
Secretary
As The Secretary of the Branch, you will take the lead on organising committee meetings, taking minutes and arranging the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Treasurer
As the Treasurer of the Branch, you will take the lead on preparing financial reports and presenting these at the Branch committee meeting. You will liaise with professional advisors and oversee the preparation of the annual accounts. You may also take the lead in preparing the annual budget.
Additional trustees are needed with expertise in one or more of the following subjects
If you have other skills or experience you think would benefit the branch, these will also be considered.
One of the key roles that we will be looking to recruit for is a trustee who would be able to line manage the Clinic & Shop Managers and we would welcome expressions of interest in this role.
Our branch relies on public donations to support owners to get their animals neutered. Due to the lack of donations received at our Clinic, we have had to suspend offering neuter vouchers until further notice. The trustees will continue to monitor the situation.
Your free guide to protecting animals with a gift in your Will
Leaving a gift in your Will is a wonderful way to always be there to protect animals from cruelty.
For more information please click on this link to complete online enquiry form. We will send you a simple guide in the post, which also includes a Will planner and information on Inheritance Tax.
