Specialist Vets in Salisbury

## Summary My Vet Salisbury is a small-animal clinic where recent reviews repeatedly single out individual vets by name—especially **Adam** (described as “experienced,” “honest,” and “dedicated”) and **Daniel** (mentioned positively by name). Owners also highlight **practical access**, noting the practice is **open seven days a week**. One reviewer specifically says the clinic’s **pricing made treatment for a senior cat possible** when they otherwise feared euthanasia might be the only option. ## Services Based on the latest reviews available to us, the only clearly described care is: - **General veterinary treatment**, including **treatment for a senior cat** (no specific condition or procedure described). ## People - **Adam (vet)** – described by reviewers as experienced and dedicated; owners mention **honesty** and feeling able to proceed with needed care (one reviewer links this to being able to treat a senior cat rather than choosing euthanasia due to cost). - **Daniel** – mentioned positively by name (“Love daniel”), but no role or specific interaction details are provided in the review text we have. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 142 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Multiple short, enthusiastic recommendations (e.g., “Highly recommend”). - Specific praise for **Adam** as an experienced, dedicated vet, with emphasis on **honesty**. - **Affordability/value** is mentioned as a deciding factor for at least one owner (helping them afford treatment for a senior cat). - **Seven-day opening** is called out as a practical benefit.

## Summary The Pet Practice is a fully independent, family-owned veterinary practice founded in 2009 by vet Ben Johnson. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations and parasite control) with the ability to fit in urgent problems during opening hours when needed. Recent reviewers mention getting a same-day appointment after calling in the morning, and one non-registered owner says their dog was seen as an emergency during opening hours. ## Services From the clinic website: - Vaccinations - Flea treatments - Worm treatments - Regular health checks Species specifically mentioned on the website: - Dogs - Cats - Chickens Urgent care (as described in reviews/website copy): - Reviews include being “accommodating in an emergency” and one account of an emergency appointment for a non-client during opening hours; no formal out-of-hours arrangements are described. ## People - **Ben Johnson (vet)** – named on the website as the practice founder (founded 2009). What reviewers comment on (staff not named in the reviews provided): - **Reception and vet team**: described as friendly and professional, including one reviewer who said they called in the morning and were given an appointment that afternoon. - **Handling urgent situations**: one reviewer says staff saw their dog as an emergency despite them not being a client, and that the “care and attention” made them feel confident about registering. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 136 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast access to appointments**: one reviewer reports calling in the morning and being seen that afternoon. - **Emergency help during opening hours**: one reviewer says their dog was seen as an emergency even though they weren’t already a client. - **Front-desk experience matters**: multiple reviews specifically mention receptionists alongside vets as part of the good experience. - **General interactions described as friendly/helpful**: reviewers mention a warm welcome and “really looked after” their cat.

## Summary Stonehenge Vets is described in recent reviews as a practice that will sometimes fit pets in at short notice and handles animals gently (one owner mentions their dog being treated “with such love and gentleness”). Several reviewers also highlight clear explanations: one specifically says the vet made sure they understood the problem, the issues involved, and the treatment plan. A minority experience conflicts with this positive picture—one reviewer reports a delayed appointment time and feeling rushed through vaccinations. ## Services Services specifically mentioned in the latest reviews include: - Vaccinations for dogs (one reviewer describes being “in and out with vaccines for both dogs”). - Consultations where the vet explains the suspected problem, potential issues, and a treatment plan. ## Pricing - One reviewer reports paying **£149** for a visit that included **vaccines for two dogs**, and alleges prices have **“gone up 25% in a year.”** (This is a single reviewer’s account; no other pricing is stated in the information provided.) ## People - **Admin staff:** described as “helpful” by one reviewer. - **Vets (unnamed):** repeatedly noted for explaining what’s going on and outlining a treatment plan; another review describes details being “carefully explained.” ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 201 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Being fitted in at short notice and staff going “above and beyond” to accommodate appointments. - Gentle handling of pets (one owner specifically mentions their dog being treated with “love and gentleness”). - Clear explanations of the problem and the treatment plan. - A conflicting experience: one owner reports waiting past their appointment time despite the clinic seeming quiet, feeling the vaccination appointment was very brief, and dissatisfaction with price increases and cost.

## Summary Medivet Salisbury (The Vets Salisbury) is part of the Medivet group. The clinic advertises 15‑minute consultations and has on-site kit including an in-house laboratory, X‑ray machines, and dental facilities. It also lists care for a wide range of pets beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits, reptiles and other exotics/small mammals). From the latest reviews available, owners highlight practical handling and appointment experience—one owner brought seven Labrador puppies for vaccination, microchipping and health checks and said the team kept things calm and “no stress”; another review mentions patience with a nervous cat and an appointment starting early. One reviewer flags a “poor notification system,” suggesting communications may be inconsistent. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the website include: - 15-minute consultations - Vaccinations - Parasite care - Microchipping - Pet neutering - Dentistry (with dental facilities listed) - Acupuncture - Nurse clinics - Home visits - In-house laboratory testing - X-rays Species listed as treated: cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals, exotics, and reptiles. Out-of-hours arrangements (as stated on the website): out-of-hours practice is listed as **Vets Now Salisbury**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 246 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Handling multiple pets and “busy” appointments: one owner reports seven puppies were vaccinated, microchipped and health-checked in a way that felt calm and manageable. - Cat handling and appointment flow: patience with a nervous cat is specifically mentioned, and one review notes the appointment started early. - Communication/admin: one review reports a “poor notification system.”

## Summary Companion Care (Salisbury) Ltd operates under the Vets for Pets brand and is based inside a Pets at Home store. The clinic lists in-house diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, lab) and a surgical operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic, suggesting it’s set up for both routine care and procedures. Recent reviews include a detailed account of end-of-life support (including keepsakes such as a paw print and hair clippings) and another describing a weekend injury follow-up where the vet discussed options and ultimately avoided surgery when the problem had largely resolved. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the written reviews available: - Vet consultations and nurse clinic appointments - Vaccinations (annual boosters; kennel cough; puppy/kitten full courses; rabbit vaccination) - Microchipping - Dental care including dental X‑ray - Imaging and diagnostics: digital X‑ray, ultrasound, in-house lab - Surgical procedures (operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility) - Cryotherapy - Weight clinic and nutritional advice - Medication supply and written prescriptions available on request - Cat and rabbit neutering listed (female cat spay; male cat castration; female rabbit spay; male rabbit castration) - Out-of-hours care is provided via Vets Now (as stated on the clinic site) ## Pricing - Out-of-hours (Vets Now) standard consultation fees are stated as starting from **£336**. ## People Named in recent reviews: - **Roxanne (vet)** – seen for a dog with a torn dew claw; the owner highlighted discussion of “options” and felt confident in the advice given. - **Agata** – checked the dog on the day an operation was booked, and when the issue had largely resolved she examined him and clipped other claws; the owner described this as difficult with a nervous rescue dog. - **Laura (reception)** – mentioned as consistently helpful across visits. - One reviewer describing an unexpected loss of their dog said “the vet did all she could to save him” and highlighted compassionate support and memorial keepsakes provided by the team. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4 stars from 109 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Compassionate handling of emergencies and bereavement, including owners being given keepsakes such as a paw print and a small jar containing hair clippings. - Clear discussion of treatment options, with one owner noting surgery was booked but not pushed when the problem improved by the day of the procedure. - Practical support for anxious/nervous dogs during hands-on care (e.g., claw clipping). - A “Companion Care package”/plan is mentioned by one reviewer as “good value for money,” but no inclusions or prices are specified in the reviews provided.