A Colchester vets has reopened its doors a month after a devastating fire forced it to close.

The fire, which is thought to have originated from an electrical fault, broke out during the night of January 19 at the Vets4Pets building and spread quickly.

Thankfully no pets or people were harmed, but it did cause significant damage to the building.

East Anglian Daily Times: The veterinary clinic has reopenedThe veterinary clinic has reopened (Image: Vets4Pets)

Now, after extensive repairs to fire-damaged kennels, doors and walls, as well as the replacement of all medication, computers, air-conditioners and blood machines – the Colchester Vets4Pets practice has fully reopened.

Dr Don Crawford, practice owner and veterinary surgeon, said: “We know our colleagues and clients alike were shocked by the fire at our practice and we’d like to say a huge thank you to them for their patience and understanding during this time.

“We immediately started work on repairing the fire damage so we could return home to our practice and now we’re open we can’t wait to welcome everyone back with open arms.”