The People's Vet Ltd

The People's Vet Ltd describes itself as an independent veterinary practice offering routine and urgent care, supported by digital X‑ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention urgent/emergency surgeries (including an emergency operation for a shih tzu, and care after a cat’s pelvis was broken in a dog attack), operations with pre-med given in the waiting room while the owner stayed with the dog, and end-of-life care where families felt the euthanasia process was handled kindly and quickly. Several reviewers also contrast it with other practices on cost and priorities (e.g., one person says they were quoted “5 times” more elsewhere; another says “money was not your priority”).

Services

Based on the website summary and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include

•Routine care and preventative healthcare
•Urgent veterinary care
•Diagnostics, including
•Digital X-ray
•Ultrasound
•In-house laboratory testing
•Surgery/operations, including cases described as
•Emergency operation (shih tzu)
•“Life changing surgery” with aftercare mentioned
•Operation with pre-med administered while the dog stayed with the owner in the waiting room
•Wound/abscess treatment (review describes an abscess “cut out” leaving open wounds, with ongoing healing monitored)
•End-of-life euthanasia (multiple reviews mention being supported through this)

Out-of-hours/emergency: the website states 24/7 out-of-hours emergency services are available (method described on the site, but not repeated here).

People

•Pete / Peter: Mentioned repeatedly in reviews for handling serious cases, including saving a cat after a dog attack that broke the pelvis, and providing kind, quick euthanasia when owners faced that decision. Owners also describe pets being calm with him.
•Greg: Described in one review as a “young South African vet” who looked after a cat through liver illness recovery and later treatment of a severe abscess with open wounds, with follow-up progress noted.
•Sandra: Thanked by name for being kind.
•Reception team: Mentioned as friendly and helpful, including support “from the first phone call” through consultations and aftercare.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 141 reviews.

•High-stakes care described in detail: emergency operations, major surgery with aftercare, and management of serious injuries (e.g., pelvic fracture after a dog attack).
•End-of-life support: multiple families mention euthanasia handled with kindness, making a difficult situation more bearable.
•Practical handling during procedures: one owner notes their dog was given pre-med while sitting with them in the waiting room before an operation.
•Cost/value comparisons: a reviewer says another practice quoted five times what they ultimately paid here; another says the team prioritised the pet’s wellbeing over money.
•Team-based experience: several reviews describe consistent support from first contact through consultations, surgery, and recovery.

Reviews for The People's Vet Ltd

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 141 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Richard Marshall

3 weeks ago

Lauren Hoyle

They truly care about animals. Avoid the pet doctors. They quoted 5 times the amount I ended up paying with the people's vet. The staff were incredible. Best on the island

Kerry Fosbury

4 weeks ago

Excellent service from the whole team. Thank you for taking such great care. Highly recommended

Tim Davis

a month ago

All very good

Mum's Phone

I was so nervous about taking my dog for his operation on Monday but the staff was very good they gave him pre med when he was sat by me in waiting room but I forgot about lifting a 37 big dog thank you

Penny Bonvoisin

Joint best vet in my life ! Pete is brilliant - he saved my cat after the poor thing was badly bitten by a dog that broke his pelvis. He also put my dear old cat to sleep & it was the kindest quickest death I’ve witnessed - which makes the awful decision easier to live with. As one of the very few independent vets on the island, Pete has complete control over the destiny of his practice. He has no monthly quotas to achieve for a faceless, controlling company. This is very important. He is kind & very knowledgeable having practiced in many environments with all kinds of animals - my feisty cat is perfectly calm with Pete & I know we are getting the very best service from him & his great team. Thank you People’s Vet. P.S the other best vet was on Exmoor.

Jane Gardner

2 months ago

I honestly feel like there should be a TV Programme made about this place!!! Such a lovely surgery with amazing, friendly staff. From the first phone call right the way through consultations, life changing surgery and after care. Everyone has been so helpful, understanding and reassuring. My boy Bobby has received the upmost care and attention. Thank you so much Peter and team. Both of my cats are now registered and we feel so lucky to have found you via Friends of the Animals. Well done 🐾🐾

Jenny Walkerdine

We were over on holiday and sadly our dog became ill from cancer. We had to make the horrible decision to put him to sleep. This vets couldn’t have been kinder to me and my family . Thank you so much for making a horrible time a little easier . Off to the rainbow bridge now Dougie dog xxx

Denise Mayers

4 months ago

Highly recommend Pete Greg and all the staff are caring, compassionate they gave our boy the best care I have been with a couple of vets before and it was then I saw the fantastic work Pete did when our shih Tzu needed an emergency operation I'm so glad he open up this vets our boy had 5 star care right untill the end I am truly great full to you all And unlike other vets money was not your priority the wellbeing of our boy was Sandra thank you for being so kind You are a star x

Lisa Pibernik

5 months ago

What can I say. Brilliant vets, recommend 1000%. Pete and his team are fabulous, friendly, kind and extremely compassionate. Ladies on reception all so friendly and lovely. January one of my cats became ill with his liver, they got him well and he recovered well. Then in April he was attacked by another cat, had huge nasty abcess that was cut out leaving two nasty open wounds, still healing well, on track. Greg, a wonderful young south african vet has taken good care of my baby. Actually think Patch likes seeing him. Thank you Greg and everyone at the peoples vet.