Stockton Vets4Pets Ltd – Vets in Stockton-On-Tees
Clinic Overview
Stockton Vets4Pets Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice that the website says is locally owned by Mark and Cathy Buxton (opened 2008) and is RCVS accredited to GP level. The practice looks set up for both routine care and more involved investigations/treatments, with an in‑house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound, plus separate dog and cat wards and isolation units listed on the site. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe staff taking time with anxious pets (including vets crouching down to the dog’s level during consults), same‑day appointments when needed, and particularly thoughtful end‑of‑life support (a private room, being present “till the very end,” and a handwritten condolence card with seeds).
Services
Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website include
- •Diagnostics & monitoring: in‑house laboratory testing (haematology, biochemistry, electrolytes), blood pressure monitoring, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, echocardiography (heart scans), Tonopen eye pressure testing.
- •Surgery & procedures: anaesthesia, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics (including cruciate surgery and fracture repair), ear surgery, dentistry.
- •Cancer care: chemotherapy & cancer treatment / oncology.
- •Inpatient facilities: hospital ward; separate dog & cat wards; isolation unit(s).
- •Preventive/routine care & support clinics: microchipping, nurse clinic, weight clinic, nutritional advice, puppy parties, prescriptions, health plans.
- •Other services: physiotherapy; pet passport / animal health certificate; small mammal medicine and surgery.
Emergency / out-of-hours: the website states out-of-hours services are provided by Vets Now.
Other capability noted in the provided clinic data: Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
People
- •Mark Buxton (Practice Owner; Veterinary Surgeon) and Cathy Buxton (Practice Owner) are named on the website; it states they opened the practice in 2008 and both qualified from the Royal Veterinary College.
- •Paul is mentioned in a recent review as part of the front-of-house welcome (“Paul and the receptionist team”), with the reviewer highlighting patience with “a barrage of questions” and an approach that reduced anxiety on arrival.
- •Several reviewers describe vets adjusting their consultation style for nervous pets—for example, spending time crouched by an anxious whippet and interacting gently, rather than staying seated across the table.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6 stars from 688 reviews.
- •Welcoming, anxiety-aware visits: multiple owners mention reception and vets helping them feel comfortable in a stressful setting, and taking time with nervous dogs.
- •Practical responsiveness: one owner reports being fit in the same day for a cat appointment.
- •End-of-life care: reviewers describe being given a side room, being able to stay with their cat until the end, and later receiving a handwritten condolence card (with “forget me not” seeds mentioned).
- •Specific clinical issues referenced: one owner mentions help managing eye ulcers in a French bulldog.
- •Cost compared with expectations: one reviewer says an initial quote was lower than competitors and the final cost was even cheaper on the day (no amounts given).
Special Services
Animals Treated at Stockton Vets4Pets Ltd
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Opening Hours – Stockton Vets4Pets Ltd
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Reviews for Stockton Vets4Pets Ltd
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 688 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Paul Flanagan
a week ago
Didn't rate them much other than another big name gimmick until I went with my two new puppies and was made very welcome and professionalism of staff was second to none. I feel safe now my pups will be in good care and understanding staff
Rach
a month ago
After having visited multiple vets over a series of weeks, Vets 4 Pets had stood out to us from the off. Paul and the receptionist team are keen to welcome visitors in a way that makes you feel instantly comfortable and relives any anxiety going into what can be a stressful place for both pets and owners. Special thanks to the ladies who have never balked at the barrage of questions I came at them with every appointment. The same level of care is also shown by the vets, and it is clear that they care for the pets and their clients. Whilst other vets at other surgeries had remained in their seats/ across the table during consultations, the vets at Vets4Pets would pet my dog, and would spend time crouched by her. As the parents of a very anxious whippet, this made a lot of difference. Not only was the original quote at this vets much lower than their competitors, this ended up being even cheaper on the day. To the team, thank you. I could not be happier.
Raymond Coates
a month ago
Well organised and professional. They managed to fit me in in the day to look at my daughter's cat.
Matt Jarratt
2 months ago
great with dogs very comfortable friendly staff always clean
Jeanette Scott
3 months ago
Great vets
Annabel Hand
3 months ago
The vets and reception team are so lovely and caring and really good to speak to for anxious pet owners. Thank you for making Gizmo a happy boy.
Vicky Smith
8 months ago
I truly do rate vets for pets stockton on tees.The vet who looked after us and our cat blaze went above and beyond and was always honest with us from the start. Blaze was just over two and half years old with a serious health issue and Unfortunately closed his eyes for one last time today. The vet made the last process less stressful as he knew I was really struggling with the whole situation.The staff were amazing and if I could give you more stars I would.Thankyou for looking after blaze and us in such a heartbreaking time.
Neil McGee
9 months ago
Great Vets, they take time making sure your pets are well looked after and at ease. The staff are lovely and our Ted loves going and being spoilt on his visits
jock mcbru
10 months ago
I'm giving vets4pets the full 5 stars even though it was a very difficult and unhappy occasion that we visited here As unfortunately we had to get our pet cat put to sleep in her her 21st year due to bad health and other problems. So it was a sad sad visit, but the staff in there were brilliant in dealing with us and even took us to a side room a they could see we were struggling to deal with the situation we found ourselves in. We were with our cat till the very end and will now await contact from them for us to go and pick her ashes up which will be in a nice little casket. I've had to come back and update my review because today we received a condolence card (pictures attached) from Vets4Pets, it was all hand written and there was even some forget me not seeds attached for us to plant when we bury Issy. We were both really touched by this gesture and made us quite emotional. So an almighty huge thank you again to everyone concerned at this vet's, a truly outstanding service and I would give you many more stars if I could👏👏👏👏
Carly Marwood
2 years ago
Love vets for pets. So friendly, and are fantastic with our Frenchie. Definitely reccomend them. Brilliant, helping us look after our frenchie and his eye ulcers. Even added our little puppy to them.
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