Pinfold Vets – Vets in East Leake
Clinic Overview
Pinfold Vets is an independent, privately owned practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe a clinic set up for urgent and complex cases, including immediate surgery for a severe fracture, and in-patient monitoring over multiple days after toxin ingestion. Several owners also mention short-notice/last-minute appointments, and consultations that don’t feel rushed, with vets explaining options and “other avenues to try”. One review raises a concern about how a mammary lump was assessed and later described, so experiences around diagnostic certainty appear mixed.
Services
- •Emergency veterinary services (listed in clinic data).
- •Surgery, including urgent operations (e.g., a cat with a severe leg break operated on “straight away”; other owners mention dogs returning for surgical procedures).
- •In-patient hospitalisation/monitoring, including keeping a cat in for two days after toxin ingestion to monitor and ensure toxins cleared.
- •Consultations with advice and prevention planning, including follow-on guidance “to avoid it happening again.”
- •End-of-life care is referenced by an owner describing support when options were exhausted and a difficult decision was made.
People
- •Rupert (vet): named by an owner as the vet who operated on their cat’s severe fracture; praised for acting quickly and explaining the seriousness of the injury.
- •Lorna (vet): mentioned as “our vet” by an owner whose dog was unwell; they describe the team exploring all avenues before end-of-life decisions.
- •Chloe and Louise: named positively alongside the reception team for being supportive and reassuring during repeat visits for urgent issues.
- •A student is mentioned attending an appointment, with the owner noting they were seen at short notice.
Reviews
4.8 stars from 252 reviews. The comments available focus on urgent treatment, surgery, and how clearly options are explained, with one account expressing dissatisfaction about assessment of lumps.
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- •Fast action in emergencies: immediate recognition of severity and same-day surgery for a serious fracture; urgent care for toxin ingestion with close monitoring.
- •In-patient care: pets being kept in for observation (including two days) when needed.
- •Communication and decision-making: owners mention being listened to, consultations not feeling rushed, and being given options/next steps.
- •Handling nervous animals: examples include a shy cat being managed calmly and a dog that remains relaxed enough to be “keen to go back in.”
- •Negative experience noted: one reviewer felt their cat’s mammary lumps were described without tests and later framed differently, and they advise caution.
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Reviews for Pinfold Vets
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 252 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Aneta McQueen
a month ago
I cannot praise this practice highly enough. After another vet completely overlooked the serious signs when my cat Leo was limping, I turned to this team — and thank goodness I did. They acted immediately, recognised the severity of his injury, and operated straight away. The break was so severe that they even said it’s something they rarely see, yet thanks to their quick response and exceptional skill, Leo now has a real chance to walk normally again. I am forever grateful. Only a week later, they took care of my other cat, Mr. Chow, after he ingested toxins. They kept him in for two days to monitor him closely and make sure everything was safely out of his system. The level of care, attention, and genuine compassion they showed was truly remarkable. Rupert, who operated on Leo, is an amazing and incredibly caring vet. His knowledge, dedication, and kindness shine through in everything he does. And I have to mention Chloe, Louise and the receptionists — they are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Every time I walk through the door, I feel that my pets are in safe, capable, and loving hands. This practice has earned my complete trust. I wouldn’t take my animals anywhere else. Highly, highly recommended. 🐾💛
CHRIS BOOTH
a month ago
Freddy Smith
2 months ago
Too my cat to this practice some time ago because she had soft lumps on her teats without test automatically said it is most likely cancer but if it don't grow it probably be benign? Took my cat to vets as she had kidney failure and had to be put to sleep but they said the lumps on her teats were lymph note infection so please be aware of this pinfold vets not that good
Chris Common
2 months ago
vicky pegler
2 weeks ago
Took my dog to Pinfold Vets and couldn’t be happier with the care we received. The staff were friendly, professional, and clearly care deeply about the animals they look after. They made my dog feel comfortable and well cared for from start to finish. Great service and a wonderful team!
vicky pegler
3 months ago
Took my dog to Pinfold Vets and couldn’t be happier with the care we received. The staff were friendly, professional, and clearly care deeply about the animals they look after. They made my dog feel comfortable and well cared for from start to finish. Great service and a wonderful team!
Alex Wright
a month ago
A fantastic veterinary practice with a really friendly, knowledgeable and skilled team. Our dog has a few conditions that have meant she’s been a frequent visitor, including for surgical procedures, and they have gone above and beyond in her care on more than one occasion. She’s surprisingly always keen to go back in, so they also clearly take the time to make sure she’s as relaxed as possible whilst in their care. They are a privately owned practice with a lovely atmosphere and are cheaper and more personal than corporates we’ve been with previously. Highly recommend!
James Maden
2 months ago
Stop the search if you are looking for a Vetinary Practise, these guys are the best by far. The kindest, warmest and professional Vetinary Practise I have ever used. I had both of my Dachshunds registered with them. Unfortunately I lost one of them very recently, however I have to say that the whole team at Pinfold, from Lorna (Our Vet) to all of the care team including assistants, other vets and front of house were so kind, caring and hard working to do all they could to help. They went above and beyond to look at all avenues, and when we ran out of all possible options they were on hand to help me deal with what was the hardest of all decisions in the end. I have the maximum respect for how they operate, this clearly comes from the top and works its way all the way through the rest team. Absolute 5 Stars - from a proud Dad of Dachshunds
Tracy Shepley
3 months ago
Took my cat in as a last minute appointment when we our practice had no vet on duty. The staff here are lovely (just the same as our Keyworth branch) and we went in spot on time. The vet was friendly, kind and excellent with our rather shy boy. Couldn't have been any better for a worried owner. Totally sorted the issue and gave advice for going forward to avoid it happening again. Spot on. Thank-you!
Kayleigh Harris
4 months ago
This was our first time coming to this vets, such a warm and welcoming environment. The vet that took care of our cat (florence) was lovely, caring and patient. We have been to other vet’s but will now use this one as we found the care that was given excellent. The appointment didn’t feel rushed and the vet listened to us and took our concerns on board whilst giving us other options and avenues to try. Thank you so much to the vet and student that saw us at short notice!
