A HIGHBRIDGE veterinary practice is looking to relocate.

The Bridge Veterinary Surgery currently operates from its base on Worston Road, in a predominantly residential area in the northern part of the town.

The practice has applied to relocate its entire operation to a vacant business unit within the Works 22 site, located on Bennett Road within the wider Isleport Business Park.

The relocation will see all 17 existing members of staff transferred to the new base, with two further full-time positions being created.

The new premises will include four consulting rooms for pre-booked appointments and a dog walking area to ensure pets are calm before they visit for consultations.

The surgery will be open from 8.30am to 6.30pm on weekdays and from 9am to noon on Saturdays, with an out-of-hours visiting service operating 24 hours a day.

This new site lies within close walking or driving distance of the Isleport Grove housing development which is currently being constructed – making it easier for residents of the new homes to ensure their pets are fit and well.

You can find the full planning application (reference number 11/24/00025) on Somerset Council's website.