Vets for Pets

Vets for Pets is described on its website as a locally owned practice based inside a Pets at Home store, and it’s set up for a broad mix of routine care and in-house diagnostics/surgery (including digital and dental X‑ray, ultrasound, echocardiography, and an operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic). Recent reviews highlight fast triage for urgent illness (one owner says their cat was given an urgent appointment and referred to a specialist hospital within hours) and thoughtful follow-up such as a condolence card after a pet’s loss. Another reviewer mentions being offered alternatives where possible and points to a pet care plan as a way to reduce overall costs.

Services

Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include

• •Consultations for dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals
• •In-house diagnostics and monitoring: biochemistry, haematology (blood testing), blood pressure monitoring, in-house laboratory testing
• •Imaging: digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray, ultrasound, echocardiography (heart scans)
• •Surgery: soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics (including cruciate surgery), fracture repair, dentistry
• •Nurse clinics and weight clinic
• •Microchipping
• •Medication and written prescriptions on request
• •Pet travel documentation: pet passport/animal health certificate, Fit to Fly letters, rabies serology tests
• •Isolation unit care
• •Bereavement support (also reflected in reviews)

Emergency / out-of-hours: The website states out-of-hours care is provided by Nightingale Emergency Vets.

Pricing

• •Out-of-hours provider consultation fees start from £235.00 (as stated on the clinic website for the named out-of-hours provider).

People

• •Julie (Head Receptionist) – the website states she has British Veterinary Receptionist Association (Bronze, Silver and Gold) training.
• •The wider team is repeatedly described in reviews in practical terms: arranging an urgent appointment, moving quickly to a specialist referral, and providing bereavement support (including sending a condolence card). One reviewer also notes the team offers alternatives when possible and communicates clearly.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.4 stars from 111 reviews. “”

• •Urgent care and escalation: an owner reports their cat was seen urgently and referred to a specialist hospital within hours.
• •Bereavement support: one review specifically mentions a card of condolences after a pet’s loss.
• •Communication and options: one reviewer highlights good communication and being offered alternatives where possible.
• •General experience: reviewers describe staff as knowledgeable and friendly; there is also a 3‑star review in the latest set provided, but it contains no written detail here.