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Dog & Cat Vets in Nottinghamshire

Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate

## Summary Lawrence Veterinary Centre offers routine and surgical care for a range of small pets (including cats, dogs and several small mammals) and is listed as an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic. The website highlights preventative care (vaccinations, microchipping, wellness screening), surgery, and referral work (cardiology), alongside nurse-led clinics and K‑Laser therapy. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe a calm, cat-focused setup (including a separate cat area mentioned by one reviewer) and practical steps to reduce stress—such as calming sprays and blankets for cat carriers provided free of charge. Multiple reviews also mention staff taking time to explain options and handle nervous or difficult-to-examine pets (including an “angry cat” needing a thorough exam). ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - Pet vaccinations - Neutering - Microchipping - Operations & surgery (an operation for a nervous dog is specifically mentioned in reviews) - Pet wellness screening - Nurse clinics - Cat clinic (the clinic is also listed as an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic) - K‑Laser therapy - Cardiology referrals - Emergency veterinary services (the website mentions emergency care, but does not provide details in the information available to us) - Species stated on the website: cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters ## People Staff named in the latest reviews: - Jo (vet) – praised by one reviewer as “absolutely amazing” with their cat, and for helping give the cat “a chance in life.” - Lucy – mentioned as being “amazing” with a very nervous dog undergoing an operation. - Richard – described as “amazing” during a visit with another dog. - Emily – described as “helpful and polite.” - Reception team – one reviewer specifically notes a receptionist walking them to the cat building/area and making sure they were settled, which helped during an anxious visit. ## Reviews 4.8 stars from 669 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Handling anxious or challenging pets: owners mention vets managing a nervous dog during an operation, and completing a thorough exam of an “angry cat,” while keeping the experience manageable. - Cat-stress reduction steps: one review describes a calm environment plus calming sprays and blankets for carriers provided free, and being guided into a cat-specific area. - Communication and advice: multiple reviewers mention being given helpful advice and finding staff informative. - Facilities/first impressions: reviewers describe the practice as clean, modern, and professional. - Cost noted by one reviewer: one person says the clinic is more expensive than other vets, but felt the standard of care justified it.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (89/100)

4.7(491 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Eastwood Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. Based on review detail, the practice appears set up for a wide range of small-animal work, with repeated mentions of care for “exotics” and birds (budgies, chinchillas, rabbits) as well as dogs. Owners often describe vets getting physically down to a dog’s eye level to greet them, clear explanations of what will be done (including for a wild animal brought in), and reception handling practicalities like care plans, medications and insurance claims. One recent account strongly conflicts with this, alleging a missed serious heart/lung problem after a brief exam and being advised dental extractions instead.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (88/100)

5.0(369 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Pawsome Vets Ltd is an independent small-animal practice that treats dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, with digital X‑ray and ultrasound listed on its website. Reviews describe a clinic set up for both routine care and common surgeries (spays/neuters) as well as sensitive end-of-life appointments. Concrete examples owners mention include: - Surgery updates via an app during a spay, followed by a next-day check-in message and two post-op check appointments. - A team that phones during recovery to discuss extra treatment (e.g., asking permission to give an anti-sickness injection when a dog was drooling post-op). - Not rushing appointments and explaining options clearly, including for a dog with suspected testicular cancer needing an urgent operation. - Extra care taken during euthanasia discussions, including adapting communication so an owner with dementia could understand what was happening.

#4

Our Score (87/100)

4.5(373 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Medivet Hucknall is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine and more complex surgical work, ongoing medical management, and access to 24-hour emergency care via Medivet’s wider network. Owners specifically mention fast appointment availability for injuries (a broken dew claw), clear communication around long-term conditions (hyperthyroidism with prompt blood-result calls to adjust medication), and post-op care after a “big operation.” Reviews are mostly positive but include a complaint about a consultation where an owner felt the vet didn’t listen and their dog reacted poorly after medication given ahead of nail clipping.

Our Score (86/100)

4.8(148 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Medivet Netherfield is part of the Medivet group. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine healthcare and common procedures (including dental work and neutering), with the ability to triage urgent cases quickly and arrange more advanced testing at another Medivet practice when needed. Owners mention specific interventions such as tooth extraction for a Maine Coon, annual injections, and rapid treatment after suspected rat poison ingestion (inducing vomiting, then prescribing charcoal and a course of vitamin K1). The website also promotes a free “Mobility Pain Check” (time-limited offer noted on the site).

#6

Our Score (86/100)

4.6(225 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Medivet Sherwood is part of the Medivet group (a corporate veterinary provider). Based on owner reports, the team is often dealing with routine preventive care (annual vaccinations and flea treatment) as well as in-clinic procedures like dental work, and they’re set up to handle nervous or reactive pets with extra time and desensitisation-style visits. Owners also describe staff recognising them and their pets by name, and a “team effort” approach around procedures such as a dog dental. The wider Medivet website also states access to 24-hour emergency care via one of Medivet’s emergency centres, with a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (7pm–9am).

Our Score (86/100)

4.4(478 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

The Pet Vet Nottingham is part of The Pet Vet group (the clinic branding and website sit under the thepetvet.co.uk network). The website describes a practice set up for both routine and emergency treatment, with on-site diagnostics (including X-ray, ultrasound, dental X-ray, and an in-house laboratory) and a broad surgical/medical offering. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - Dental work (including teeth cleaning/“teeth done”), with one owner choosing the clinic specifically because of a dental offer. - Surgery and post-op support, including a dog eye surgery with “excellent” at-home care instructions afterwards. - Extra time for nervous pets, including allowing an owner to stay with a nervous dog pre- and post-op so the dog could settle. - End-of-life care, with multiple reviews thanking named staff for the way a pet’s passing was handled.

Our Score (85/100)

4.9(79 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Medivet East Midlands Referrals is part of the Medivet group and operates as a referral centre for companion animals, focused on advanced orthopaedic, neurosurgical/neurology, soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. The website highlights on-site imaging and inpatient care (including CT, MRI, ultrasound, X‑ray and arthroscopy), and reviews describe complex surgical cases such as cruciate ligament surgery, back (spinal) surgery, joint replacements and knee operations. Owners repeatedly mention clear explanations, post-op communication (including a surgeon phoning immediately after surgery), and practical discharge support such as medication guidance, physiotherapy demonstrations and staff helping lift a large dog into the car.

Our Score (85/100)

4.6(239 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Medivet Beeston - Churchcroft Vets is part of the Medivet group (a network with 400+ practices and 27 24‑hour sites). The clinic states it offers 24/7 emergency care, with a published out‑of‑hours consultation fee for appointments between 7pm and 9am. From the latest reviews available, owners often describe a friendly, reassuring team and thorough communication (including during emergency visits for problems like a cat not eating), while a minority report serious concerns about costs and decision-making around end‑of‑life care, including allegations of inconsistent pricing and feeling pressured into expensive tests/treatment.

Our Score (85/100)

4.4(151 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital Limited is a veterinary hospital offering a 24/7 emergency service and an on-site hospital facility (both mentioned by clients and on the clinic website). The website also highlights routine care (vaccinations, nurse clinics, neutering) alongside more advanced procedures such as complex surgeries and “keyhole” laparoscopic spays. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention being kept updated during emergencies (including regular pre-/post-op updates), and several describe compassionate end-of-life support where they were given time and practical help with arrangements. A few reviews also flag operational hiccups—one owner describes an appointment being deleted and a long wait, and another mentions a single abrasive phone interaction.

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