As well as a free barbecue with practice owner Stephen Jay at the tongs and a chance to look around, Santa made a special appearance to pose for photos with the town’s pets. 

Funds raised from pet photos with Santa go to the Cooper Street Animal Rescue which works to re-home cats and kittens in need. 

Currently the rescue has three kittens and two cats in need of a loving home. 

There were prizes for the unusual pet with Santa, as well as the best dressed adding to the fun occasion.

This year marked the sixth year that the practice has hosted an Open Day, with visitors on the day invited to see the inner workings of the veterinary hospital.