Woodward Veterinary Practice Ltd

Woodward Veterinary Practice Ltd is a small-animal clinic with a “modern, fully equipped” facility, and the website states over 150 years of experience. It’s accredited as a Gold Level Cat Friendly Clinic by ISFM, and it’s listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

From the latest reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and more involved reproductive and diagnostic work: one owner describes a planned C-section with vets “on standby” over a weekend, while another review mentions paying £1,500 for tests. Feedback is mixed on communication: several owners highlight vets taking time to explain options, but one reviewer reports a defensive interaction with a nurse and feeling the practice wasn’t open to feedback. Corporate ownership isn’t stated by the clinic; one reviewer believed it was “owned by a mega company,” but this isn’t independently confirmed in the provided sources.

Services

•Small animal care (website lists: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals).
•Preventative healthcare (explicitly mentioned on the website).
•Diagnostic testing (a reviewer reports paying for “tests” for a dog).
•Planned Caesarean section for a dog (review describes a planned C-section and vets being on standby around the due time).
•End-of-life support (review describing kindness and understanding when “the end is near” for a pet).
•Cat-focused handling/environment standards via ISFM Gold Level Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation.

Pricing

•One reviewer reports paying £1,500 for tests (no breakdown provided).

People

•“Eddie” (vet): an owner of an elderly cat says he spent around 35 minutes explaining the cat’s condition and “possible options” in detail.
•Unnamed “Greek doctor” (vet): a guinea pig owner describes her as calm and professional, and specifically valued that she explained everything clearly.
•Nursing team (mixed feedback): one reviewer says a nurse was defensive when questioned and upset their dog enough that another nurse was called in; others describe staff as supportive and helpful.
•Reception team (mixed feedback): several reviews mention reception staff being supportive and welcoming; one reviewer reports being “glared at” when returning to collect treatment.

Reviews

4.6 stars from 542 reviews. - Clear explanations and options during consults: multiple owners describe vets taking time to explain conditions and choices (including a long discussion for an elderly cat).

•Support in stressful situations: owners mention kindness around end-of-life decisions and anxiety-provoking appointments.
•Reproductive care mentioned: one review describes a planned C-section with vets prepared to come in when needed.
•Communication and feedback can be inconsistent: a repeated review reports a nurse being defensive when questioned and a sense the practice wasn’t open to feedback.
•Cost/value concerns appear in some experiences: one reviewer reports paying £1,500 for tests and being told their dog was healthy, without further context provided.

Reviews for Woodward Veterinary Practice Ltd

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 542 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Linda Wearmouth

2 weeks ago

Caring and responsive vets

Vlad Ivascu

4 weeks ago

We brought our guinea pig, Pompom, to the clinic and were seen by a Greek doctor who was absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly kind, calm, and professional, and took the time to explain everything clearly, which really put us at ease. The reception girls were also very supportive, friendly, and helpful from the moment we arrived. We felt truly cared for and respected, and because of this positive experience we will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended.

Mark Cox

a month ago

Excellent service staff was very friendly and helpful with lots of support for you and your pets

Tom

2 months ago

I paid £1,500 for the tests and they told me the dog was healthy.

G

All staff great except 1 nurse who talked at me was defensive and clearly did not like being questioned. Also upset my dog to the point another nurse was called in. No real empathy I actually thought the nurse was a vet. I did complain but not formally. Went in a few days later to collect a treatment and was glared at by receptionist. Now with another vet much cheaper and local and not owned by a mega company. Glad I not there anymore.get the feeling they are not open to feedback.

a week ago

Emma Gill

3 weeks ago

I cannot recommend Woodwards Vets Ashby enough. Every single person is lovely. My French bulldog was due her first litter. We opted for a planned C Section. When near, every vet was on standby willing to come in over the weekend if my dog was ready. Everyone is so helpful and they really care and look after your pets as if they are their own. The lovely reception ladies are welcoming and happily let your pet go in the reception area for a fuss and love. I wouldn’t take my pets nowhere else. Thank you everyone for everything you did for Willow and Rufus xx

Julie Gough

Thank you so much for all your help and understanding. When we bought our Jack Russell, JACK Into your surgery. It's very painful when you know the end is near for your beloved pet. But every one was so kind, professional, and understanding

Sally Stimson

Took my little dog,staff were so kind and understanding. The vet we saw was amazing, he explained everything to me,giving me options and was so patient ,knowledgeable and kind .I can't thank Woodwards enough.

Jessica Arnold

a year ago

We have just taken our very old cat to see Eddie at this veterinary practice. Wow, what a lovely and knowledgeable man, who has genuine care and compassion for the animals he sees. He sat with us for 35 minutes explaining possible options for our cat, and went into detail about his condition. Thank you so much, I couldn’t have asked for a better vet. Eddie is a credit to this practice. Thank you so much.