Specialist Vets in Leeds

## Summary 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.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - 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**.

## Summary Towerwood Vets Ltd. appears to run more than one practice (the website refers to “our practices”) and provides care for cats, dogs, and other small animals. Listed offerings include conventional and complementary treatments, plus support services like bereavement support and “puppy parties.” Clinic data also flags this as a veterinary nurse training facility and as providing emergency veterinary services (described there as 24/7 or extended-hours). From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention a welcoming, chatty front-of-house experience, vets giving practical advice, and at least one vet being praised for guiding care in a “least invasive” way rather than rushing into more intensive options. One reviewer also notes they’ve used the practice since 1991, suggesting long-running client relationships. ## Services Based on the website summary and clinic data, services mentioned include: - Conventional veterinary treatments - Complementary treatments - Pet advice and nutritional advice - Bereavement support - Travel-related support (“Travelling Abroad” is listed) - Puppy parties - Emergency veterinary services (listed in clinic data as 24/7 or extended-hours) - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in clinic data) ## People - **Brendan (vet)**: Mentioned by name in a review for guiding a dog’s care in the “least invasive way,” and for helping to plan and implement ongoing care. - **Natalia**: Thanked by name for providing advice to an owner about their pet’s situation. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 409 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners describe staff as welcoming and “chatty,” with a warm reception on arrival. - Helpfulness is a repeated point (e.g., “happy to help,” “nothing is too much trouble”), including with new-pet registrations. - Specific clinicians are singled out for practical guidance and decision-making, including an approach described as “least invasive.” - Long-term loyalty is mentioned (one owner says they’ve attended since 1991).

## Summary Holly House Veterinary Clinic is a general small-animal practice that also operates as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. The clinic website references **proactive healthcare plans (“Pet Health Club”)**, plus sections for **repeat prescriptions**, **billing**, and **emergency care** (no specific out-of-hours arrangement is stated). In recent reviews, owners most often describe **routine vaccinations (“jabs”)**, **supportive nursing care**, and **compassionate end-of-life appointments** where the team helped families say goodbye in a calm, dignified way. ## Services Based on the information available from the clinic data, website navigation text, and recent reviews, the clinic is associated with: - **Veterinary Nurse training** (listed as a training facility). - **Vaccinations** (owners mention coming in for puppy “jabs”). - **End-of-life care / euthanasia support** (a review describes a senior dog’s final visit handled with empathy and professionalism). - **Proactive healthcare plans** (the website references “Pet Health Club”; inclusions/prices aren’t stated in the data provided). - Website sections indicating services or admin options (without further detail provided): **repeat prescriptions**, **pay my bill**, and **emergency care**. - An **“Exotics”** section is referenced in the website navigation text, but no specific exotic-species services are described in the available summary. ## People No clinicians are named in the information provided, but recent reviews highlight: - **Nursing support:** one owner says a **nurse “went above and beyond”**. - **Team approach during difficult appointments:** one family describes the team supporting both them and their senior dog during a goodbye appointment, focusing on making it **peaceful and dignified**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 438 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Support during euthanasia/end-of-life visits:** owners describe empathy, professionalism, and helping the family through the process. - **Routine preventative care:** puppy vaccinations are specifically mentioned, with the owner noting the staff were “great.” - **Standout nursing care:** at least one review calls out a nurse for going beyond expectations.

## Summary White Cross Vets Roundhay is part of the White Cross Vets group (described on its website as having 21 practices across the North and Midlands). The clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services. In recent reviews, owners most often mention clear explanations of treatment plans and vets taking time to give thorough advice; one reviewer also notes frequent staff changes, and another reports their pet having an allergic reaction to prescribed drops but recovering. ## Services - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in the clinic data; no further details provided). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the clinic data). - **Cat care mentioned in reviews:** one vet, Karen, is described as being particularly good with cats (“like a cat whisperer”). - **General consultation/treatment discussions:** reviews mention treatment options being explained clearly and advice being thorough. ## People - **Karen (vet)**: highlighted by one reviewer for handling cats especially well (“cat whisperer”). - **Administration team**: described as friendly in a recent review. - **Communication style**: owners mention staff explaining treatments clearly and giving time for questions and advice. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 417 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Clear explanations of treatments and a sense that appointments include time for advice and questions. - Positive comments about friendly front-desk/administration. - One owner mentions **frequent staff changes**. - One owner reports their pet had an **allergic reaction to drops** that were given, but says the pet is now well.

## Summary Yorkshire Vets is part of the Yorkshire Vets “family” of practices and this surgery has been operating since 2009 in a purpose-built building. It’s RCVS Accredited to Core Standards, and the website positions it as a first-opinion practice offering routine care (vaccinations, neutering, routine surgery) alongside diagnostics and weight clinics. The clinic also states it provides 24-hour emergency cover via their RCVS Accredited Veterinary Hospital. Recent written reviews are mostly positive about day-to-day visits (including dogs being comfortable enough to “love going there”), but there is also a very recent 1‑star review saying “Avoid at all costs!” without further detail. ## Services From the clinic website: - First-opinion diagnostics - Vaccinations - Neutering - Routine surgery - Weight clinics - 24-hour emergency cover via their RCVS Accredited Veterinary Hospital (as stated on the website) ## People - **Billie Bennett**: Mentioned by name in a recent review as “excellent.” The same reviewer also highlighted a friendly team and that vets have a good manner with dogs. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 221 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Multiple reviewers describe the team as kind, friendly, and supportive during visits. - Several comments are specifically about **dogs**: one owner said their “little dog loves going there,” and another noted the vets’ manner with dogs. - A contrasting signal: a very recent 1‑star review says “Avoid at all costs!” but doesn’t explain what went wrong. - One recent 3‑star review is present but contains no written details.