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We’re really pleased to announce that Alex Dalleywater will be starting with us on 28th July 2025.  Alex is an experienced small animal vet who has worked locally for a number of years and may well be known to some of our clients.  We are thrilled that she is joining us! We asked her to

When Kirsty first walked through the doors of Howe and Starnes, now Fairfield House Vets, it was the summer of 1995, and Kirsty, then a newly qualified vet, was equal parts nervous and determined. Little did anyone suspect that this young vet would become the backbone of the practice, nurturing not only animals but also

We are looking for dogs to add to our register of blood donors. These dogs remain on the register and might be called in an emergency to donate blood to help saves the lives of other canine friends. Dogs should be friendly, calm and happy coming to the vets. Other donor criteria includes: Dogs will

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at the Happy Paws Grotto on the 24th November! Seeing your adorable pets meet Santa was such a treat, and your support helped us spread joy while raising funds for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Not only did your dogs and cats come

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N5) has been confirmed at a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. All bird keepers are urged to remain vigilant and follow strict biosecurity measures to prevent further outbreaks. For more information on biosecurity practices and the latest updates, please visit GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu. The specific requirements for each disease control

Get ready for a tail-wagging festive event at Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery in Uckfield! On 24th November, from 10am to 1pm, bring your furry friend to the Happy Paw Grotto for a magical meet-and-greet with Santa himself. 🎅🐾 For an entry fee of just £5, your pet can enjoy the festivities and receive a gift

Due to the detection of additional cases of bluetongue virus (BTV3) and signs of local transmission in the East Riding of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire areas, the Temporary Control Zone has been lifted and replaced with an expanded Restricted Zone (RZ) that now includes East Riding of Yorkshire, the City of Kingston upon Hull, and parts

Two additional cases of bluetongue virus (BTV3) have been confirmed in sheep near Norwich, Norfolk, and another infected sheep has been detected near Lowestoft, East Suffolk. In response to these new cases, the existing Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) has been expanded to cover more areas of Norfolk and East Suffolk. It is crucial for keepers

It is the time of year where ticks are more active so we are reminding dog owners to be more ‘tick aware’. There have been reports that ticks are more prevalent in Ashdown Forest at the moment. Ticks can spread diseases so here are some tick preventing tips! Protecting your dog from ticks is crucial

At this year’s South of England Show, we had the honour of sponsoring the prestigious Sussex Cattle class. Our sponsorship underscored our commitment to supporting local agriculture and celebrating the excellence in livestock breeding. The event was a remarkable showcase of the finest Sussex cattle, with breeders from across the region presenting their best animals.

Bluetongue is a disease of sheep, cattle, other ruminants such as deer and sheep and can also affect camelids. It has spread from Europe and is spread via infected midges. There have been confirmed cases in Kent and Norfolk after active surveillance from the APHA.  Livestock owners have been asked to remain vigilant and report

As summer has arrived, we are all looking forward to some holiday time. Many of us also want to be able to travel with our furry companions to Europe. Unfortunately, any UK issued pet passports are now invalid and are not legal to travel to Europe. EU issued pet passports are still valid for unlimited

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support we’ve received over the past year for our fund raising campaign. From llamas with father Christmas to pancake tossing competitions they have all  gone towards raising this money.

Following a confirmed case of Highly pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI) or ‘Bird Flu’ in Rye, East Sussex, bird keepers should remain vigilant for emerging cases within their flocks and the surrounding wildlife.

As some of you may be aware, a case of foot and mouth (FMD) was confirmed in Germany on the 10th January 2025. Foot and mouth is a severe, highly contagious viral disease of cloven-hooved livestock which can have significant economic impacts in the event of an outbreak.