Vets for Pets

Vets for Pets describes this practice as locally owned and set up for both preventative care and sick/injured pets, with facilities that support diagnostics and surgery (including an in-house laboratory, digital X‑ray, operating theatre, and isolation unit). The website also notes separate cat and dog waiting areas plus separated wards.

From the latest written reviews available, owners most often describe

• •A vet (named Simon) persisting with a difficult case over months, including trying new medical procedures, with the pet improving from “the brink of death” to nearly normal.
• •Ongoing, morale-boosting communication from a team member named Jackie, who “takes the time to talk.”

Services

Services and capabilities listed on the clinic website include

• •Emergency/critical care access: clients have access to a dedicated 24/7 veterinary emergency service (via another Vets for Pets emergency site).
• •Diagnostics & monitoring: digital X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, echocardiography, blood pressure monitoring, and in-house testing such as biochemistry, haematology, and electrolyte testing.
• •Surgery & anaesthesia: anaesthesia, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics (including cruciate surgery, fracture repair), plus airway, ear, and ophthalmology-related services listed under specialties.
• •Dentistry
• •Cancer care: chemotherapy & cancer treatment/oncology
• •Transfusions: blood transfusion and in-house blood transfusions
• •Exotics and small mammals: listed care for rabbits, small mammals, and exotic pets, including rabbit medicine and testing
• •Preventative and routine care: microchipping, nurse clinic, weight clinic, nutritional advice, prescriptions/medication, and health plans
• •Other support/services: bereavement support, home visits, and pet passport / animal health certificate

Facilities mentioned include an oxygen chamber, isolation unit, and separated dog/cat wards.

People

• •Simon (vet) – mentioned in a detailed review for sticking with a “very difficult case,” trying new medical procedures, and continuing treatment over a three‑month period that the owner says brought their dog from near death to close to normal.
• •Jackie – mentioned for taking time to talk things through during a prolonged illness, with the owner describing her support as helping them cope through “many dark days.”

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 618 reviews.

• •Persistence with complex cases: one owner credits the vet with not giving up and trialling new approaches over months, resulting in major improvement.
• •Supportive communication during long treatment periods: one review highlights regular, time-taking conversations that helped the owner emotionally as well as medically.
• •Several recent reviews are 5‑star but provide minimal detail beyond general satisfaction (“So far so good”).