Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Companion Care (Worcester) Ltd trades under the Vets4Pets brand and describes itself as a locally owned practice. Based on its listed equipment and services, it appears set up for both routine care and more complex investigations and treatment, including CT scanning, endoscopy, ultrasound/X‑ray, and dental X‑rays, with facilities such as separate cat and dog waiting areas/wards and an isolation unit. The practice also states it accepts referrals from other veterinary practices and offers emergency cover (including when the practice is closed). In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention clear explanations, friendly/helpful staff, and not having to wait. ## Services Services and capabilities stated on the clinic website include: - Routine and preventative care: routine check-ups, nurse clinic, weight clinic, nutritional advice, medication, prescriptions (written prescriptions on request), health plans. - Diagnostics & monitoring: in-house laboratory testing (biochemistry, haematology), blood pressure monitoring, ECG, echocardiography (heart scans), Tonopen (eye pressure testing), ultrasound, X-ray, CT scan, endoscopy. - Surgery & procedures: general anaesthesia, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics (including cruciate surgery and fracture repair), ear surgery, keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery, laser treatment, dentistry including dental X-ray. - Advanced/complex care: oncology including chemotherapy & cancer treatment, blood transfusion, stem cell therapy, physiotherapy. - Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals (e.g., guinea pigs, hamsters, rats), and exotics including birds and reptiles (e.g., geckos, tortoises, snakes, bearded dragons). - Other support/services: bereavement support, behaviourist. - Travel documentation: Animal Health Certificate / pet passport-related services (including Fit to Fly letters and rabies serology tests) via Official Veterinarian-trained vets. - Emergency/out-of-hours: the website states emergency cover is available when closed, via Vets Now – Severn Vets (named provider). ## Pricing - Out-of-hours emergency consultation fees are stated as starting from £336. ## People - Jonathan Niccol (MRCVS) is listed on the website. - In the latest written reviews available to us, clients mention staff explaining everything clearly during a cat visit, and being friendly/helpful, with one reviewer noting they didn’t have to wait. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.5 stars from 331 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Staff described as friendly and helpful. - Clear explanations about care and what was being done (noted specifically for a cat). - Short/no wait time mentioned by one reviewer. - Compassionate service mentioned explicitly.
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Henwick Vets is an independent veterinary practice, operating from a purpose-built clinic (built in 2014) with a recent extension. Based on its own information, it’s set up mainly for pre-booked appointments, routine operations, and ongoing pet healthcare (repeat medications and parasite treatments). In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe sticking with the practice for years, mention staff “go the extra mile,” and one reviewer notes the premises are “clean and bright” and that there may be a waiting list for new customers.
Henwick Vets is an independent veterinary practice, operating from a purpose-built clinic (built in 2014) with a recent extension. Based on its own information, it’s set up mainly for pre-booked appointments, routine operations, and ongoing pet healthcare (repeat medications and parasite treatments). In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe sticking with the practice for years, mention staff “go the extra mile,” and one reviewer notes the premises are “clean and bright” and that there may be a waiting list for new customers.
Brentknoll Veterinary Centre Ltd is a small-animal practice that, according to its website, has been providing care for over 25 years and supports a wide range of species (including cats, dogs, and several small pets/exotics). The clinic also advertises advanced in-house diagnostics (including a 64‑slice CT scanner and advanced ultrasound) and in-house referral services alongside orthopaedics, soft-tissue surgery, medicine, ophthalmology, and rehabilitation. Recent reviews emphasise practical, decision-relevant experiences: a nervous dog handled calmly during an appointment with plenty of time for questions; puppy vaccinations and a first nail clip done in a way that kept the pup noticeably calm; and supportive aftercare around euthanasia, including a handwritten condolence card from the team. One reviewer also describes prompt help when a puppy swallowed a foam ear plug, from initial call through collection after treatment.
Brentknoll Veterinary Centre Ltd is a small-animal practice that, according to its website, has been providing care for over 25 years and supports a wide range of species (including cats, dogs, and several small pets/exotics). The clinic also advertises advanced in-house diagnostics (including a 64‑slice CT scanner and advanced ultrasound) and in-house referral services alongside orthopaedics, soft-tissue surgery, medicine, ophthalmology, and rehabilitation. Recent reviews emphasise practical, decision-relevant experiences: a nervous dog handled calmly during an appointment with plenty of time for questions; puppy vaccinations and a first nail clip done in a way that kept the pup noticeably calm; and supportive aftercare around euthanasia, including a handwritten condolence card from the team. One reviewer also describes prompt help when a puppy swallowed a foam ear plug, from initial call through collection after treatment.
Lowesmoor House Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice seeing cats, dogs and a range of small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters). The website lists RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation and Rabbit Friendly status, and also promotes nurse clinics, diagnostics and surgical services, plus a Pet Health Club plan. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention practical things that affect day-to-day visits: appointments running on time, a calmer feel in the building (noted as helpful with a noisy cat), and regular updates by text and email. One reviewer also says the team helped them weigh options without feeling pushed toward profit-driven decisions.
Lowesmoor House Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice seeing cats, dogs and a range of small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters). The website lists RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation and Rabbit Friendly status, and also promotes nurse clinics, diagnostics and surgical services, plus a Pet Health Club plan. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention practical things that affect day-to-day visits: appointments running on time, a calmer feel in the building (noted as helpful with a noisy cat), and regular updates by text and email. One reviewer also says the team helped them weigh options without feeling pushed toward profit-driven decisions.
Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the latest reviews available, this clinic is mainly discussed in the context of routine visits for dogs and general pet care, with multiple owners highlighting the quality of advice and feeling listened to. Specific points mentioned include: - Owners say their concerns are “listened to and responded to” in a professional but personable way. - One reviewer switched from another vet due to declining service and reports being “very happy” after moving here. - Several reviewers say they would trust “all of the team” with their pets and wouldn’t go elsewhere.
Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the latest reviews available, this clinic is mainly discussed in the context of routine visits for dogs and general pet care, with multiple owners highlighting the quality of advice and feeling listened to. Specific points mentioned include: - Owners say their concerns are “listened to and responded to” in a professional but personable way. - One reviewer switched from another vet due to declining service and reports being “very happy” after moving here. - Several reviewers say they would trust “all of the team” with their pets and wouldn’t go elsewhere.
Ambleside Veterinary Clinic is described in recent reviews as a practice that handles both routine care and more serious illness requiring inpatient stays and surgery. Owners mention pets being kept in for up to a week with the option to visit, and post-op care where a puppy was comfortable returning for a second visit after an operation. One reviewer also notes the clinic felt “more affordable than the big chains” (a comparison rather than a stated pricing policy).
Ambleside Veterinary Clinic is described in recent reviews as a practice that handles both routine care and more serious illness requiring inpatient stays and surgery. Owners mention pets being kept in for up to a week with the option to visit, and post-op care where a puppy was comfortable returning for a second visit after an operation. One reviewer also notes the clinic felt “more affordable than the big chains” (a comparison rather than a stated pricing policy).
MBG Vets (MacArthur, Barstow & Gibbs) is an independent, vet-owned practice that covers small animals and exotics as well as farm livestock (including exports) and equine (horses and donkeys). From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention same-day appointments when needed, use of an app for booking non-urgent visits, and experience with less-common pets (rats, chameleons, hamsters) alongside larger animals (miniature ponies and goats). One review describes feeling dismissed and left confused after a consultation about a rat, contrasting with others who describe clear, welfare-led decision-making and not being pushed into “pointless surgeries.”
MBG Vets (MacArthur, Barstow & Gibbs) is an independent, vet-owned practice that covers small animals and exotics as well as farm livestock (including exports) and equine (horses and donkeys). From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention same-day appointments when needed, use of an app for booking non-urgent visits, and experience with less-common pets (rats, chameleons, hamsters) alongside larger animals (miniature ponies and goats). One review describes feeling dismissed and left confused after a consultation about a rat, contrasting with others who describe clear, welfare-led decision-making and not being pushed into “pointless surgeries.”
St Peters Animal Clinic Ltd’s ownership (independent vs group) isn’t stated in the information provided. From the written reviews available, it appears set up for routine appointments and illness checks, with multiple owners mentioning gentle handling and time taken to explain findings. Specific examples include being able to book in the next day, vets answering questions during the visit, and careful examinations for cats and kittens.
St Peters Animal Clinic Ltd’s ownership (independent vs group) isn’t stated in the information provided. From the written reviews available, it appears set up for routine appointments and illness checks, with multiple owners mentioning gentle handling and time taken to explain findings. Specific examples include being able to book in the next day, vets answering questions during the visit, and careful examinations for cats and kittens.
Vets Now Worcester is part of the Vets Now out‑of‑hours emergency network, offering emergency and critical care for dogs, cats and small animals. The clinic states it will see pets regardless of which daytime practice you’re registered with, and will transfer case notes back to your usual vet during working hours. Based on its stated facilities and recent reviews, it appears set up for urgent stabilisation and short inpatient care (including an isolation unit and hospital ward), with owners describing thorough examinations and ongoing updates during admission. Recent reviewers also mention being given clear, reassuring phone guidance before attending, and supportive handling of end‑of‑life situations. Cost is a recurring point: one reviewer found the consultation fee “high”, while another felt the overall price was fair given the time and consumables involved.
Vets Now Worcester is part of the Vets Now out‑of‑hours emergency network, offering emergency and critical care for dogs, cats and small animals. The clinic states it will see pets regardless of which daytime practice you’re registered with, and will transfer case notes back to your usual vet during working hours. Based on its stated facilities and recent reviews, it appears set up for urgent stabilisation and short inpatient care (including an isolation unit and hospital ward), with owners describing thorough examinations and ongoing updates during admission. Recent reviewers also mention being given clear, reassuring phone guidance before attending, and supportive handling of end‑of‑life situations. Cost is a recurring point: one reviewer found the consultation fee “high”, while another felt the overall price was fair given the time and consumables involved.
Veterinary Eye Referrals (Eye Vet Clinic) is a dedicated veterinary ophthalmology referral practice with a purpose-built eye hospital. The website describes a specialist-led team offering eye consultations, eye surgery and BVA/KC/ISDF eye testing, and also states they are available 24/7 for pets’ eye problems. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe complex eye cases being managed surgically and with close aftercare—for example: - a same-day operation after a non-healing corneal ulcer, with medication explained in detail and recovery reported as “fully healed ahead of schedule” - treatment and surgery for a perforated cornea, with owners noting attentive explanations and reassurance - planned eye removal after a long-running problem, with a month post-op checkup mentioned and the dog described as “pain free”
Veterinary Eye Referrals (Eye Vet Clinic) is a dedicated veterinary ophthalmology referral practice with a purpose-built eye hospital. The website describes a specialist-led team offering eye consultations, eye surgery and BVA/KC/ISDF eye testing, and also states they are available 24/7 for pets’ eye problems. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe complex eye cases being managed surgically and with close aftercare—for example: - a same-day operation after a non-healing corneal ulcer, with medication explained in detail and recovery reported as “fully healed ahead of schedule” - treatment and surgery for a perforated cornea, with owners noting attentive explanations and reassurance - planned eye removal after a long-running problem, with a month post-op checkup mentioned and the dog described as “pain free”