Best Vets in Burton On Trent – Complete Local Guide

Vets At Bretby is a new, independently owned practice (opened in March 2025) in a purpose-built facility with separate cat and dog waiting areas and dedicated dental, surgical and isolation spaces. The clinic presents itself as set up for both routine care and higher-acuity work, with in-house ultrasound, digital x‑ray and laparoscopy, and it states it can handle emergencies and provide critical care. Recent reviews describe hands-on surgical and medical care with structured follow-up: owners mention neutering with a free pre‑op check and two included post‑op follow-ups, plus rapid support when a dog was uncomfortable after surgery. Owners also report treatment for an eye ulcer, management of an ongoing skin condition with prescribed tablets, and appointments for a tortoise—suggesting they’re seeing a wider range of species than dogs and cats.

West Midlands Referrals is a referral veterinary clinic (ownership/group not stated) that describes “experienced consultants” and “state-of-the-art facilities” on its website. From the latest reviews, it appears particularly set up for surgical and complex cases (including orthopaedic operations and trauma care), with structured communication before and after procedures. Owners repeatedly mention practical touches and process details, including: - A detailed welcome/info pack and help with insurance paperwork (reported by one owner). - Follow-up calls after surgery (including a physio call the day after one operation, and recovery check-ins a few days later). - Clear explanations using visuals such as X‑rays, plus written aftercare paperwork and medication instructions. - An “all in” fee model mentioned by one reviewer as reducing worry about unexpected costs.

Burton Vets is part of the Lockwood Veterinary Group and has been established since 1994 (website). The clinic is RCVS-accredited (website) and reviews describe a practice that handles everyday veterinary needs (such as vaccination boosters/kennel cough and chronic problems like fits/seizures) as well as end-of-life care. Recent feedback is mixed: several owners describe thorough testing and clear explanations of treatment options and costs, while a small number report serious concerns about decision-making in a suspected parvovirus case and about short-notice appointment cancellation affecting time-sensitive vaccinations.

Glenthorne Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on recent reviews, it handles routine care as well as more complex or sensitive situations (including end-of-life support), and owners mention practical systems such as an easy prescription-ordering service and a Pet Club used for regular parasite treatments and medications. Reviews also suggest the team can accommodate behaviour needs—for example, booking quiet-time appointments for dogs that are nervous, barky, or reactive around other dogs. Owners frequently describe consultations as thorough and explanatory (including discussing home treatments and when to escalate to prescribed medication), though one review reports a negative experience where treatment costs were not explained in advance, while another explicitly says they were informed of options and costs.

The Veterinary Centre is a training practice for veterinary nurses (listed as a “Veterinary Nurse Training facility”). Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for routine pet care and same-day/short-notice appointments, with several owners describing friendly handling and clear communication (including a vet named Sarah). However, a small number of reviewers describe the opposite experience—feeling rushed, struggling to get timely appointments for a pet in pain, and disagreements over product choices (one review alleges refusal to help fit a flea collar because the practice “don’t believe in flea collars”). One reviewer also describes being referred to (or needing to use) an out-of-hours emergency team elsewhere. Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include: seeing a newly adopted dog at short notice; assessment of a dog’s heart (a murmur was mentioned); treatment of a hen; and use of an out-of-hours emergency service when a dog developed breathing difficulty.