Blenheim Veterinary Centre – Vets in Ashbourne
Clinic Overview
Blenheim Veterinary Centre is a general small‑animal practice that also sees a wide range of species (including reptiles and birds) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website highlights services such as nurse clinics, acupuncture, dentistry, home visits, and ophthalmology, and states that emergency care is available. It also lists accreditations including RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic, Rabbit Friendly, and Chicken Vet.
From the latest reviews, owners most often describe
- •Complex/urgent care being handled quickly, including a same‑day appointment and a hip being relocated under general anaesthetic.
- •End‑of‑life care at home being available, with very different experiences reported: one owner describes a compassionate vet visit, while another reports problems with communication and unexpected extra charges.
- •Nervous pets being handled patiently, including a dog with a damaged nail that needed removing.
(Ownership type—independent vs corporate group—is not stated in the information provided.)
Services
From the clinic website summary
- •Emergency care (stated as available)
- •Nurse clinics
- •Acupuncture
- •Dentistry
- •Home visits
- •Ophthalmology
- •Species seen: cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, plus lizards, snakes and other reptiles, and birds including chickens and fancy fowl
From recent reviews (examples of care owners mention)
- •Home euthanasia (requested/arranged as a home visit)
- •Damaged nail removal
- •Orthopaedic procedure under general anaesthetic (hip relocated)
- •Care/advice for an FIV cat
- •Taking in an injured bird to attempt treatment
Pricing
- •One reviewer reports paying £284 for a home euthanasia visit, and says they were later told there would be an additional £83 charge after an earlier quote.
People
- •Adam (vet): repeatedly named for clinical explanation and compassion, including end‑of‑life support and explaining a procedure and aftercare in detail; also named in a review describing a same‑day urgent procedure under general anaesthetic.
- •Katie Hanks: thanked for patience with a nervous dog and for sorting a damaged nail that needed removing.
- •Charlotte Mould: described as open and helpful when discussing a cat’s condition (an FIV cat).
- •Debbie (receptionist) and Holly: one review describes poor communication and a lack of empathy during arrangements for home euthanasia, including being left on hold and needing to repeatedly ask for basic timing information.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 315 reviews. “”
- •Standout praise for specific vets, especially Adam, for explaining options/aftercare and supporting owners during stressful situations (including end‑of‑life care).
- •Examples of prompt, high‑stakes treatment, including a same‑day appointment and a hip relocation under GA.
- •Handling of anxious pets: patience and gentle management are specifically mentioned (e.g., during a nail removal).
- •Clear conflict around reception/admin and end‑of‑life arrangements: one owner reports an impersonal experience with long holds and an added charge after being quoted, while another describes compassionate support in a pet’s final hours.
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Reviews for Blenheim Veterinary Centre
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 315 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Rosalind Milford
a week ago
I used to really rate this vets. Now my impression is they are very impersonal and commercial. The receptionist Debbie would benefit from training. I rang to request a home visit to have my beloved dog put to sleep. Debbie didn't listen properly and asked if I was bringing her into the surgery and asked my/my dog's name more than once. She then left me on hold longer than I deem appropriate in such an upsetting situation. She then said she couldn't give me a time (fair enough) but I had to ask lots of times what the latest was likely to be. Debbie just kept saying she couldn't say until I said "you must have a closing time? I'm guessing it is not going to be 10pm??" I was quoted a price, made arrangements for my friend to take time off work, planned my dog's final few hours then was telephoned some time later to be told there would be an additional charge of £83. By then I was committed emotionally and in terms of plans made. Any vet I have worked for or been a client of before sends a sympathy card when a pet is put to sleep. Not this vets, I just got an invoice and when I rang to pay I was left on hold again. Holly was polite but showed no empathy and was very matter of fact. Not impressed with any aspect of this £284 transaction. Very different from my experience when Adam came out 14 or so years ago to put my last dog to sleep
Kay Jenkinson
a month ago
Fantastic veterinary care. From most of the receptionists to the amazing Vet Adam. His knowledge and expertise is outstanding .
Alexander Evans
a month ago
Absolutely amazing team at this practice. Front of house always super helpful and I can’t thank Katie Hanks enough for her patience and care for my dog who can get a little nervous when at the Vets. When he had a damaged nail that needed to come off, Katie was incredible to care for him and sort the problem out. Great experience.
Jon Rankin
a month ago
All the staff are very professional and treat the dogs like they treat there dogs. Thanks for the work you have done for my two dogs
Deborah Lorena Hoskins
a month ago
A really good place to go for your pet's very clean and tidy, all the vet's and nurses also the reception staff are very helpful and welcoming.
Maria Kehle-Cullen
3 weeks ago
An excellent Veterinary Centre where my five spaniels have been treated over many years by various members of staff. Sadly, I recently had to say goodbye to my wonderful 15 year old Springer Spaniel. I therefore wish to express my gratitude to Adam for his exceptional vet care during her lifetime and in her finał hours.He showed immense care and compassion towards both my Springer and me at such a difficult time -truly above and beyond expectations. Adam is undoubtedly a fantastic vet and extremely understanding and supportive of any concerned pet owner. Blenheim Veterinary Centre is very fortunate to have such a highly experienced and popular vet (both with pets and owners). He is definitely the best in the veterinary business.
Stephen Wembley
a month ago
Blenheim veterinary clinic is really outstanding. I saw Charlotte mould with Edward my FIV cat. She was really excellent very open discussing things and extremely helpful. I would strongly recommend this practice for any loved pet.
Deborah Lorena Hoskins
a month ago
A really good place to go for your pet's very clean and tidy, all the vet's and nurses also the reception staff are very helpful and welcoming.
Charlie Wood
2 months ago
Super friendly and helpful. We found an injured bird and they were more than happy to take it in to try and save it. It shows what a caring veterinary practice they are! Thank you so much!
Stephen Palmer
a year ago
Fantastic service, same day appointment and procedure done there and then (relocated hip under GA). All the staff went out of their way to be friendly and reasurring. The standard of care for both myself (stressed and upset owner) and our little dog was absolutely top class! The vet (Adam) showed incredible compassion and explained the procedure and after care to great extent. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the service and care we received and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this surgery to anyone!! Photo attached of our little lady Tilly - still a little away with the fairies 🖤
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