Abbey House Veterinary Hospital

Abbey House Veterinary Hospital is a 24-hour veterinary hospital that’s part of a wider Abbey House Vets group of six practices (as described on its website). Based on both the website and recent reviews, it appears set up to handle urgent and emergency cases, including overnight care and diagnostic work-ups.

Owners specifically describe

• •Emergency care being provided on a Sunday for an older greyhound, including a thorough examination, relief of distress, and a clear treatment plan.
• •Staff calling to explain diagnostic steps such as X-rays and scans, and updating owners at each stage of assessment and treatment.
• •A case where diagnostics confirmed no blockage, meaning surgery was not needed, which was communicated clearly to the owner.
• •Pets being cared for during an overnight stay, with owners noting they felt their pet was kept safe and well looked after.

Services

• •24-hour emergency care (stated on the website).
• •Emergency assessment and treatment planning, including managing distress in an urgent presentation (from reviews).
• •Diagnostics referenced by clients, including X-rays and scans (from reviews).
• •Overnight hospitalisation / overnight stay (from reviews).
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (from structured clinic data).

People

• •Ammar (vet) – mentioned for being kind and thorough during an emergency consultation, identifying the dog’s problems, relieving distress, and setting out a treatment plan (review example: older greyhound emergency on a Sunday).
• •Reception staff – described as helpful and efficient in an emergency visit, and noted for handling details such as insurance information and keeping owners updated (review examples include proactive updates and clear communication during diagnostics).

Reviews

4.5 stars from 1,391 reviews. “”

• •Frequent mention of clear, proactive communication, including phone calls to explain test results and next steps.
• •Emergency care experiences are a major theme (including a Sunday emergency), with owners describing thorough exams and prompt relief of symptoms.
• •Diagnostics leading to avoiding unnecessary surgery is specifically described (X-rays/scans showing no blockage, so surgery not needed).
• •Owners note pets being kept safe and well cared for, including during an overnight stay.