Dog & Cat Vets in Guisborough

## Summary Wilton House Veterinary Clinic offers routine and preventive care alongside more advanced work such as soft-tissue and orthopaedic surgery, imaging (including ultrasound investigations and X‑rays/hip scoring), and in-practice clinics (weight, diabetic, senior wellness). The clinic states that emergency care is available, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners often mention friendly, professional interactions and clear explanations during appointments (including a clinician explaining what they were doing and why). There are also recent complaints about pricing transparency and communication—one reviewer says they weren’t told the consultation price upfront, and another describes confusion and delay around a repeat prescription. Concrete examples mentioned include treatment for chocolate ingestion (a vomiting-inducing injection after an urgent visit) and repeat prescriptions for pain relief medication (Metacam). ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website include: - Vaccinations - Neutering - Dentistry - Reproductive management - Weight clinics - Diabetic clinic - Blood testing - Microchipping - Flea and worming treatments - Pet passports - Medical management of diseases - Surgery (soft tissue and orthopaedics) - Pregnancy scans and ultrasound investigation of disease - X-rays, including hip scoring for the Kennel Club - Senior wellness clinics Other stated/structured information: - Emergency care is available. - Species seen include cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and hamsters. - Listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. ## Pricing Only specific prices mentioned in the latest reviews available to us: - One reviewer reports being charged **£36 for 5ml of Metacam** (they describe this as poorly communicated and were unhappy). - Another reviewer complains they were **not informed of the consultation price upfront** (no amount provided). ## People Named individuals mentioned in reviews: - **Tracy** (role not stated): praised for being “extremely helpful” and “going above and beyond.” - **Katie** (described as a receptionist in one review): mentioned positively by name, and also thanked alongside vets and staff during an end-of-life visit. - **Sarah** (role not stated): thanked alongside Katie, vets, and staff during an end-of-life visit. - **Lisa and Gerald** (roles not stated): described by a long-term client as having been “fantastic” in the past. Other staff observations from reviews: - A reviewer notes a **female clinician** who was professional, handled their dog carefully, and **explained what she was doing and why**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 406 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Helpful handling of urgent issues:** one owner describes urgent treatment after a dog ate chocolate, including a vomiting-inducing injection, and says the dog was doing OK afterwards. - **Positive day-to-day interactions:** multiple reviews mention friendly reception and professional service; one highlights clear explanations during the exam. - **End-of-life support is mentioned:** one review thanks named staff and vets for kindness at a difficult time. - **Price and communication concerns also appear:** one reviewer calls the clinic “expensive,” another alleges they weren’t told the consultation price beforehand, and another describes poor communication about a repeat prescription and the cost of medication.

## Summary Clevedale Veterinary Practice describes itself as a “fully mixed” practice, providing care for pets as well as farm and equine animals (no corporate group name is stated). The website highlights routine small‑animal care plus laparoscopic spays, and a dedicated equine focus (lameness diagnosis, dentistry, medicine and reproduction). For large‑animal clients, the practice states it runs a 24/7 ambulatory emergency service. From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain options and answer questions, and practical steps to reduce stress during visits—such as offering a quiet waiting space for cats. Specific treatments mentioned include a successful cancerous lump removal and longer‑term management of a dog’s chronic regurgitation. ## Services - **Small animal / pets** - Routine care (website) - **Laparoscopic spays** (website) - Vaccinations/boosters and regular injections (“monthly jabs” mentioned in reviews) - Surgery, including **removal of a cancerous lump** (review) - Support for anxious/nervous pets; owners mention pets being settled quickly (reviews) - Visit accommodations: **quiet waiting space for cats** offered (review) - **Equine** - **Lameness diagnosis** (website) - **Equine dentistry** (website) - **Equine medicine** (website) - **Equine reproduction** (website) - Website also references routine work, dental care, and an out‑of‑hours service for emergencies for horses/ponies/donkeys (website) - **Farm / large animal** - Species listed on the website include cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and camelids (website) - **24/7 ambulatory emergency service for large animal clients** (website) ## People - **Emily (vet)**: mentioned by multiple reviewers. Examples given include managing an older dog’s long‑standing regurgitation problem and taking time to answer questions and explain care decisions. - **Becks (vet nurse)** and **Kate**: named in a review as helping create a place the owner felt confident bringing their pets; nurses are also mentioned making time to comfort pets during visits (e.g., “a cuddle” during monthly injections). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 48 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Staff repeatedly described as welcoming and helpful from reception onward; several owners mention feeling put at ease when arriving or when switching practices. - Communication is a strong recurring detail: owners mention being given “plenty of information,” having options discussed, and not feeling rushed. - Stress reduction during appointments comes up often: quiet waiting space offered for cats, and nervous dogs being settled quickly; one owner noted their dog was comfortable being taken through for an operation without them. - Specific outcomes mentioned include a **successful cancerous lump removal** and improved management of a chronic regurgitation issue in an older dog.