Abbey Veterinary Centre

Abbey Veterinary Centre is a fully independent practice providing both first-opinion care and referral work. The clinic is set up for complex investigations and procedures, with advanced diagnostics and imaging (including CT and MRI) and options such as laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery. It also states that 24-hour and emergency services are available.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain what’s happening (including a “good check over” before medication), offering choices about treatment, and providing supportive care through serious illness and end-of-life situations.

Services

• •First-opinion veterinary care and referral services (including surgical referrals and diagnostic imaging referrals)
• •Advanced diagnostic imaging
• •CT (Computed Tomography)
• •MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• •Ultrasound scanning
• •Radiography (digital radiography system listed)
• •Surgery
• •Laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery
• •Orthopaedic surgery
• •Medical health screening
• •Platelet Rich Plasma
• •In-house laboratory
• •Species mentioned as treated: dogs, cats, parrots, bearded dragons
• •24-hour and emergency services (as stated on the clinic website)
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in clinic data)

People

• •No individual clinicians are named in the information provided.
• •In reviews, owners describe the team as
• •Explaining findings and next steps clearly, which helped reduce anxiety during visits (e.g., “made me feel less panicking… explained everything”).
• •Offering options for treatment rather than a single path (“always offer options for you”).
• •Providing kind, supportive handling during difficult outcomes, including when a pet died and during longer-term care for an older dog.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 101 reviews.

• •Clear explanations and thorough checks before treatment/medication.
• •Emotional support and respectful communication during stressful visits.
• •Owners value being given options for their pet’s care and feeling their pets are remembered by staff.
• •Several reviews reference support through serious illness and end-of-life care, with gratitude for the team’s kindness.