Minster Veterinary Practice, Mount Branch

Minster Veterinary Practice (Mount Branch) is a small-animal clinic. Reviews describe routine preventative care (vaccinations and check-ups), ongoing management for chronic issues (monthly Librella injections for arthritis), and diagnostics such as blood testing for weight loss. Practical details that come up repeatedly include punctual appointments (“went in… at 3.30”), being able to get appointments easily, and staff taking extra care with nervous or timid pets (for example, gentle handling during an elderly cat’s blood test, successful on a second attempt). One reviewer notes they’re “not the cheapest,” and another reports disappointment that a pet’s vaccinations were allowed to lapse.

Services

• •Small-animal veterinary care (stated on the clinic website summary).
• •Check-ups and vaccinations (multiple owners mention routine exams and annual vaccinations).
• •Blood tests (e.g., blood sample taken for an elderly cat with unexpected weight loss).
• •Arthritis management with monthly Librella injections (specifically mentioned for a dog).
• •Medication advice and explanations during consultations (owners mention vets explaining what they needed to know about medication).
• •Weight-related advice (one review mentions helpful advice about a pet’s weight problem).

People

• •Henrietta (vet): Mentioned for giving monthly Librella injections for arthritis and an annual vaccination; described as knowledgeable and friendly in the context of explaining and providing ongoing treatment.
• •Michelle (staff member): Called out by name as “fabulous,” with the context being supportive, kind handling that made a dog more comfortable attending.
• •Jane: Mentioned as “very helpful with advice” regarding a pet’s weight problem.
• •Continuity is valued by some owners (“always good to see the same face each visit”), though one reviewer notes that the vet they’d been seeing is “moving on.”

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 80 reviews. - Punctuality and access: owners mention being seen at the booked time and not being kept waiting except for emergencies, plus being able to get appointments easily.

• •Gentle handling for anxious/timid pets: examples include a timid elderly cat being handled gently for a blood test and an anxious dog having a calmer visit than at other vets.
• •Clear explanations and support with ongoing care: medication explanations are specifically mentioned; chronic arthritis care is referenced via monthly Librella injections.
• •Mixed notes on admin/price: one owner says they’re “not the cheapest,” and another reports disappointment that vaccinations were allowed to lapse, alongside comments that staff are friendly and polite.