LATEST NEWS
We love to keep you up to date with what’s going on at Roborough Vets. Here you’ll find plenty of useful information to help you keep your pets healthy! Plus keep up to date with our latest offers and promotions.
We love to keep you up to date with what’s going on at Roborough Vets. Here you’ll find plenty of useful information to help you keep your pets healthy! Plus keep up to date with our latest offers and promotions.

Roborough Vets is proud to be accredited by the RCVS. We are inspected regularly to ensure that our clinic, facilities and staff satisfy the Core Standards set by the Royal College.
The Old Forge House,
18 Tavistock Road,
Plymouth, PL6 7BB
Call us on 01752 779999
If you have a veterinary EMERGENCY outside of our opening times, please telephone Woodlands Vets of 1 Burnett Road, Plymouth PL6 5BH on 01752 700600.

We’re proud to be a Local Vets approved practice. It shows we’re totally committed to staying independently owned and will always be here to serve our local community of pets and their owners.
Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 6pm
Saturday: 8:30am to 12.30pm
Sunday: Closed
Please note we are closed for lunch between 1.00pm to 2.00pm on weekdays to enable our team to have a break.
If you have a veterinary EMERGENCY between 1.00pm to 2.00pm please call our normal number and press 1.
Please do not call Woodlands Veterinary Hospital during our lunch break.

Below the gumline…
Many pet dental diseases occur below the gum line, where you can’t see. Maybe that’s why dental problems can be missed even by the most observant pet owners…
March is Mobility Month
It’s Mobility Month during May and we’ll be helping to keep your pets on the move! Pets of all ages can benefit from a mobility check to make sure they keep on moving, and the right diet and exercise program can make all the difference. That’s why we’re offering FREE Mobility Checks throughout May plus 15% OFF Joint Supplements.
Christmas Hazards…
Christmas is a time for celebration… not a time when you want an unexpected trip to the vets! It’s important to remember that Christmas can create additional hazards for our pets. So here’s some top tips to stay safe this Christmas.
May is Veterinary Nurse Awareness Month
Lumps and Bumps
Most pet owners will worry if they see a lump or bump on their pet. Not all lumps will be sinister, but it’s always important to get any lump, however small, checked out…
Have you entered our Summer Photo competition?
We hope you’ve been enjoying the Summer this year! The hot weather brings a few challenges when it comes to keeping our pets happy and healthy…and cool! But it’s also a great time to enjoy spending with our pets… and getting some photos of them too!
It’s a dog’s life…
It’s senior dog month so we thought we’d share with you some tips and advice to help you care for your older dog. Plus we have DISCOUNTED Senior Dog Checks for all dogs over 8…
A dog walk a day keeps the doctor away!
Research has shown that pet owners are healthier than those without an animal companion! Dog owners in particular tend to lead active lifestyles with plenty of miles covered on those daily walks. But it’s not just dog walkers who stay healthy…
Senior Cat Month Special Offers!
On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping. That means a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three years of its life! And cats tend to sleep more as they get older…
Rabbits say “Buzz off”
We want to raise awareness of a dangerous and often fatal disease in rabbits called “Flystrike”. Rabbits are susceptible to unwanted attention from flies, especially in warmer weather…