Dog & Cat Vets in England

• •Recent reviewers consistently describe a warm, welcoming, professional team and say pets are often seen quickly, including at short notice. - Clear communication is a strong theme, with owners saying the vets explain findings, treatment choices, follow-up plans, and the likely cost of treatment. - Cats and dogs are often described as being handled calmly and sympathetically, including nervous pets that are usually wary of people.

Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury is part of the Medivet group and provides both routine veterinary care and round-the-clock emergency treatment. The clinic’s website lists 24/7/365 opening, on-site advanced diagnostics including CT, and surgical facilities including an orthopaedic theatre. Recent reviews particularly highlight efficient emergency care, clear communication during urgent cases and hospital stays, and compassionate handling of end-of-life situations.

• •Recent reviewers consistently describe the team as friendly, kind, welcoming and professional, with a warm reception and clear communication during appointments. - Several owners say staff are especially good at putting nervous pets and their owners at ease, including dogs that are anxious about vet visits. - Reviews continue to highlight long-term support for cats, including complex medical cases and one detailed example of care for a cat living with heart failure.

• •Recent feedback is largely positive about the team’s manner, with owners often describing staff as friendly, welcoming, understanding and professional. - Several reviews praise communication: vets are described as thorough, clear about treatment and costs, and good at keeping owners updated. - The clinic environment is viewed well, with repeated mentions of a clean, spacious waiting area, a waiting room split into cat, dog and puppy sections, and a large visible car park.

Burch Tree Vets in Carnforth is part of IVC Evidensia and states that it offers 24/7 emergency care, 365 days a year. Its website also promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan with consultations included. Recent reviews are largely very positive, especially around calm handling, clear communication and support for pets at different life stages, though there is also a serious complaint about an emergency case being turned away.

Ashlea Veterinary Centre Ltd in Carlisle has been operating since 1994 and is part of VetPartners. It is based in a purpose-built facility with cat-friendly rooms and holds Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation. Recent feedback continues to highlight good appointment availability, calm handling of pets during exams, and clear, helpful advice, with occasional waits when the team is dealing with emergencies.

• •Recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the team’s manner, with repeated praise for kindness, professionalism, and a sense that staff genuinely care about the animals they treat. - Several owners specifically say the practice is very good with anxious or nervous dogs, describing unhurried appointments, patient handling, and pets seeming more relaxed here than at other practices. - Communication is a recurring strength: reviewers mention clear explanations before procedures, thorough discussion of treatment options, and regular updates during a cat’s surgery day.

• •Compassionate care during end-of-life appointments is a strong recent theme, with Zaina singled out for patience and empathy. - Consultations are often described as thorough, informative, and reassuring, with reviewers saying questions are answered clearly and treatment plans explained well. - Reception and admin get positive mentions for friendliness, treats for dogs, efficient repeat prescriptions, and accommodating quieter appointment times for anxious or reactive pets.