Featured Clinic Overview
## 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Wildbore Veterinary Limited
Worksop
Our Score (86/100)
Wildbore Veterinary Limited (Wildbore Vetstop) is an RCVS-accredited small-animal veterinary hospital with on-site 24-hour inpatient care and access to advanced diagnostics including a CT scanner (with a CT referral form mentioned on the website). The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - Fast triage for urgent cases (including being phoned back and brought in sooner than the next available booking). - Short-notice appointments, including at weekends, and appointments reported as running on time. - A large waiting area with separate cat and dog sections, and practical space for bringing dogs in.
Wildbore Veterinary Limited (Wildbore Vetstop) is an RCVS-accredited small-animal veterinary hospital with on-site 24-hour inpatient care and access to advanced diagnostics including a CT scanner (with a CT referral form mentioned on the website). The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - Fast triage for urgent cases (including being phoned back and brought in sooner than the next available booking). - Short-notice appointments, including at weekends, and appointments reported as running on time. - A large waiting area with separate cat and dog sections, and practical space for bringing dogs in.
The Pet Vet Nottingham
Nottingham
Our Score (86/100)
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.
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.
Medivet Beeston - Churchcroft Vets
Nottingham
Our Score (84/100)
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.
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 (84/100)
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.
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.
Park Hall Veterinary Clinic
Mansfield
Our Score (83/100)
Park Hall Veterinary Clinic was established in 1978 by Margaret Wharmby (the website describes her as the practice principal). It’s set up for routine pet care (puppy vaccinations and boosters are specifically mentioned in reviews) as well as emergency on-call support, including bank holidays (reported by a dog owner who has used the service in urgent situations). Reviews also describe a calm, quiet clinic environment in a characterful converted building, alongside comments that the inside feels “professional” and “modern.” One recent review reports a serious negative experience at reception, alleging refused help (including a microchip scan) for a sick/injured stray cat—this conflicts with other reviews that describe reception as friendly and helpful.
Park Hall Veterinary Clinic was established in 1978 by Margaret Wharmby (the website describes her as the practice principal). It’s set up for routine pet care (puppy vaccinations and boosters are specifically mentioned in reviews) as well as emergency on-call support, including bank holidays (reported by a dog owner who has used the service in urgent situations). Reviews also describe a calm, quiet clinic environment in a characterful converted building, alongside comments that the inside feels “professional” and “modern.” One recent review reports a serious negative experience at reception, alleging refused help (including a microchip scan) for a sick/injured stray cat—this conflicts with other reviews that describe reception as friendly and helpful.
McPhersons Veterinary Practice
Mansfield
Our Score (82/100)
McPhersons Veterinary Practice is described by one long-term client as “not a great big corporate type,” suggesting an independent feel rather than a large group. Based on the information available, the practice covers routine consults alongside more complex care: dental treatment is specifically mentioned with a good post-op outcome, and emergency care is referenced (including a New Year’s Eve visit). Reviews repeatedly mention vets taking time to listen to owners and give advice, including one account of a vet remembering a client and their previous dog at a later first consultation with a new pet. However, a small number of recent reviews raise serious concerns, including an alleged misdiagnosis and complaints about costs not being discussed before payment.
McPhersons Veterinary Practice is described by one long-term client as “not a great big corporate type,” suggesting an independent feel rather than a large group. Based on the information available, the practice covers routine consults alongside more complex care: dental treatment is specifically mentioned with a good post-op outcome, and emergency care is referenced (including a New Year’s Eve visit). Reviews repeatedly mention vets taking time to listen to owners and give advice, including one account of a vet remembering a client and their previous dog at a later first consultation with a new pet. However, a small number of recent reviews raise serious concerns, including an alleged misdiagnosis and complaints about costs not being discussed before payment.
Collingham Vets
Newark
Our Score (81/100)
Collingham Vets is an independent small-animal practice (per its website) that has been established for 30+ years. The practice states that 24-hour emergency care is available, and recent reviews back up fast access—one owner describes getting an emergency appointment with an “amazing” response. Reviews also point to a clinic that supports owners through difficult decisions, including end-of-life care for a cat described as “peaceful and warm,” and a vet who researched possible causes when treating an unwell budgie and gave practical diet and care advice.
Collingham Vets is an independent small-animal practice (per its website) that has been established for 30+ years. The practice states that 24-hour emergency care is available, and recent reviews back up fast access—one owner describes getting an emergency appointment with an “amazing” response. Reviews also point to a clinic that supports owners through difficult decisions, including end-of-life care for a cat described as “peaceful and warm,” and a vet who researched possible causes when treating an unwell budgie and gave practical diet and care advice.