Dog & Cat Vets in England

• •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners often describing the staff as friendly, helpful, and efficient. - Reviews mention clear explanations around treatment options and good follow-up care, including one owner who felt well supported through a major operation for their dog. - End-of-life care is a standout theme: owners describe the team as sensitive and compassionate, with touches such as paw prints, hair samples, and a condolence card.

Ashfield Veterinary Group – Halifax is a CVS-owned small-animal practice offering routine, preventive and surgical care alongside in-house diagnostics including lab work, X-ray and ultrasound. The clinic also offers nurse-led services and home visits, and treats a range of common pets as well as small furries and small cage birds. During normal hours emergencies go through the practice, while out-of-hours care is referred to MiNightVet.

• •Owners frequently describe the team as kind, caring, and compassionate, with a welcoming approach across repeated visits. - Multiple reviews highlight hands-on urgent support, including sending nurses to give stronger pain relief and help safely move a dog for onward hospital care, plus follow-through on shared/referral notes. - Clear communication during stressful symptoms is a recurring theme, including talking through next steps after a seizure.

Shannon Lodge Veterinary Surgery is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Sutton-in-Ashfield, established in 1999 and set up for routine care and procedures including dentistry and surgery, with in-house diagnostics such as lab tests, X-ray and ultrasound. The clinic is an RCVS General Practice, a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver), and a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight prompt access, clear communication, and supportive care at difficult times.

• •Reviews consistently praise the practice’s low-stress approach, particularly with anxious dogs and nervous cats. - Owners often describe the vets as approachable, knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions, which helped them feel more comfortable during appointments. - Reception staff are a recurring strength, with several reviews highlighting warm, practical help beyond routine booking and check-in.

Springfield Veterinary Group is part of CVS and is an RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital established in 1964. It offers 24-hour care through its on-site MiNightVet emergency service and is equipped for both routine appointments and more advanced diagnostics and referrals, including CT, X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house lab. The practice also holds multiple RCVS “Outstanding” awards, including for Emergency & Critical Care.

• •Owners often mention a caring, kind and helpful team, with vets described as knowledgeable and compassionate. - Several reviews highlight clear explanations and thorough assessments, including careful examination of an elderly dog and practical advice about managing ongoing issues. - Surgical support stands out in the feedback, with one owner particularly grateful for being kept informed throughout their pet’s operation and for attentive nursing care around the procedure.

• •Many reviewers describe the team as friendly, calm, and reassuring, with especially positive comments about handling nervous dogs gently and helping them settle. - Owners repeatedly mention clear explanations during stressful situations, including surgery, and say they feel listened to rather than rushed. - There is strong praise for the whole team across reception, admin, nurses, and vets, with several long-term clients saying the practice knows their animals well and provides good continuity of care.

• •Reviews are strongly positive about the team’s friendly, caring approach, with owners often saying staff are helpful, approachable, and willing to answer questions. - Several owners mention gentle handling with cats and dogs, including a kitten staying calm during a heart scan and kind support during post-op checks after a spay. - Clear communication stands out, with praise for thorough explanations, practical advice, and one review specifically highlighting itemised cost discussions during an ear consultation.

• •Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s manner, with owners describing staff as warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and compassionate. - Several reviews highlight urgent and proactive care, including help after a fight between two dogs, treatment for a torn claw, and quick investigation and surgery for a malignant lump alongside a spay. - Owners also mention good communication, particularly being kept informed throughout a pet’s spay and feeling supported during stressful situations.