A VET described by pet owners as “one in a million” has been inundated with support after leaving his practice – raising more than £11,000 in less than a day to start a new independent clinic.
Adam Sheridan, who had been working at My Vet Salisbury in Wilton, announced his departure online yesterday, citing “differences in principle” with the owner.
Within two hours of launching a crowdfunding page today to help establish his own low-cost veterinary practice, hundreds of supporters had donated thousands of pounds.
Now, more than £11,400 had been pledged towards an £18,000 target, with money still rolling in.
The outpouring of support highlights the reputation Adam built among pet owners in the Salisbury area, with many clients saying they would follow him wherever he sets up next.
Many supporters commenting on his announcement described him as a vet who treats animals “like family”, while others said he had restored their trust in veterinary care.
In a message shared on the fundraising page, Adam confirmed he had left his previous role but insisted he remained committed to helping animals in the community.
“Dear all, yes it is true that I have left my previous practice in Wilton,” he wrote.
“Due to difference in principle between myself and the owner of the practices, I am fine and healthy… and will be back elsewhere soon. I am still a vet, and still dedicated to helping as many animals as possible.
“My principles are strong. I support my friends as family, and my patients as if they were my own animals, and will strive to keep helping animals, clients and friends.”
Adam said the idea of opening his own practice had long been an ambition but had previously been limited by finances.
“I now would like to start my own low-cost veterinary practice. I want this new practice to be a hub of the community,” he said.
The funds raised will help replace equipment left behind at the previous premises and purchase essential items for a new clinic, including an X-ray unit, kennels and sterilisation equipment.
He said supporters themselves suggested creating the fundraising page to help speed up the process while he waits for bank financing.
“So let’s see how fast we can make this happen,” he wrote.
Many donors say they are eager to see him back practising locally as soon as possible.
To fund out more, visit Fundraiser by Adam sheridan : Your community Veterinary Centre
This is such a show of appreciation toward Adam as a Vet and caring person, we as a community want to keep him for our furbabies and our selves, this fundraiser shows all of us are behind him, over £16000 in less than 6 hrs is phenomenal
Great article.. Adam is a first class vet and and even nicer human being, it is so great to see the community coming together to get him up and running in his own practice. So lovely to see something positive in the newspaper.
We are so happy to be apart of this amazing fund raising. Adam you are an amazing vet and our animals are so lucky to have you as their vet
I have only seen Adam once with my dog Ted it was nice to see a vet that is honest and wasn’t in it just for the money, I would like to donate some money please can someone let me know where to do this ?
I will love to take my dogs to your new practice.
Wow!
We didn’t know about this we’ve been with Adam from the start & his previous practice.
We will support him , if we can x
We will follow you(Adam) were ever you land up,it came as a shock to learn you left MyVet you made both our girls Annie & Lennox feel like you were a friend not just a vet
I am devastated that Adam has not be recognised by the owners on my vets as being the best vet and nicest person. Please let us know where and when you are setting g up and we will follow you if its at all possible . You came to put my much loved cat to sleep a mo th ago and were professional but ki d to me as well as Daisy
Can’t wait for you to get up and running again, we’ll come to where ever end up, Adam is great & caring, treating all animals as they were his own, cares about his prices, never met a vet like him before. Helped Subby operating when he did his crucial ligament. Thanks Adam.
Professional lovely guy, puts all the animals first, good luck for the future, everyone waiting to find out where you go. 🙂
Just be careful I have friend with very bad experience from Adam with her new puppy
I was impressed. Straight forward
Knew where I stood. My.Welsh collie was a vet rescue
from Dorset. Has health issues. Rosie is almost 8 and so lovely and gentle. Grateful to Adam.