Featured Clinic Overview
Shirebrook Vets is described on its website as an independent, small-animal practice (“Modern methods, traditional values”). From the latest reviews available, the clinic is frequently chosen for end-of-life care and support, with multiple owners describing staff as attentive during euthanasia appointments and one mentioning a sympathy card with paw prints sent afterwards. Reviews also show a split experience on front-desk/policy interactions: several owners report smooth, helpful care, while two 1‑star reviews describe rude communication and disputes over appointment cancellation/registration requirements and prescription charges.
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- •Emergency help when needed: owners mention using an emergency on-call vet service, including on bank holidays. - Clear explanations during puppy visits: one owner highlights an informative consultation covering vaccination choices. - Clinic feel and environment: described as calm/quiet, with a characterful converted-building setting and a clean interior.
- •Emergency help when needed: owners mention using an emergency on-call vet service, including on bank holidays. - Clear explanations during puppy visits: one owner highlights an informative consultation covering vaccination choices. - Clinic feel and environment: described as calm/quiet, with a characterful converted-building setting and a clean interior.
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.
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.
Dixon and Young Veterinary Surgery
New Ollerton
Our Score (78/100)
Dixon and Young Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on owner reports, the practice handles a wide mix of routine and more involved care: same-day/short-notice appointments have been mentioned, as well as surgery (including spays and additional repairs done during the same visit), and end-of-life support.
Dixon and Young Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on owner reports, the practice handles a wide mix of routine and more involved care: same-day/short-notice appointments have been mentioned, as well as surgery (including spays and additional repairs done during the same visit), and end-of-life support.
Newgrange Vets
Car Colston
Our Score (77/100)
Newgrange Vets presents itself as a family-run, independent practice (the website explicitly contrasts this with corporate clinics). Reviews consistently mention Will/William and his team and give concrete examples of what the practice is used for: new-pet registrations and first check-ups, ongoing management of complex cases, and end-of-life care including a home visit. Specific treatments described in recent reviews include x‑rays and stem cell therapy targeted to arthritic joints, with one owner reporting a noticeable improvement within a week.
Newgrange Vets presents itself as a family-run, independent practice (the website explicitly contrasts this with corporate clinics). Reviews consistently mention Will/William and his team and give concrete examples of what the practice is used for: new-pet registrations and first check-ups, ongoing management of complex cases, and end-of-life care including a home visit. Specific treatments described in recent reviews include x‑rays and stem cell therapy targeted to arthritic joints, with one owner reporting a noticeable improvement within a week.
Our Score (70/100)
Portland House Veterinary Group treats both companion animals and farm animals, and is set up for routine care as well as more serious, ongoing medical problems. Recent reviews describe out-of-hours emergency care for a dog with a severe wound (down to bone and tendon) with ongoing dressing and monitoring over weeks, and longer-term management of diabetes with lots of visits and phone calls as the dog was being regulated. Owners also mention surgical care (“during his operation”) and that the practice can be quick to see animals when needed.
Portland House Veterinary Group treats both companion animals and farm animals, and is set up for routine care as well as more serious, ongoing medical problems. Recent reviews describe out-of-hours emergency care for a dog with a severe wound (down to bone and tendon) with ongoing dressing and monitoring over weeks, and longer-term management of diabetes with lots of visits and phone calls as the dog was being regulated. Owners also mention surgical care (“during his operation”) and that the practice can be quick to see animals when needed.
Minster Veterinary Centre
Southwell
Our Score (66/100)
Minster Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice providing care for pets and farm animals (with stated support for small animals, equine, farm animals and “backyard pets”). It offers its own 24‑hour emergency service staffed by their own vets, plus on-site diagnostics (in‑house lab, X‑ray, ultrasound) and surgery.
Minster Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice providing care for pets and farm animals (with stated support for small animals, equine, farm animals and “backyard pets”). It offers its own 24‑hour emergency service staffed by their own vets, plus on-site diagnostics (in‑house lab, X‑ray, ultrasound) and surgery.
Home Farm Equine Ltd
Cropwell Bishop
Our Score (54/100)
Home Farm Equine Ltd is an independent ambulatory equine practice focused on at-yard horse care with mobile diagnostic equipment (digital x‑ray, ultrasound, endoscope and gastroscope). The practice states it has vets on duty 24/7, 365 days a year for emergencies, and reviews include an emergency call-out where a vet arrived within 30 minutes, diagnosed colic, organised urgent referral for surgery, and then returned for a follow-up visit. Reviews are mixed on access: several describe smooth appointment handling and helpful admin support, while one review says they weren’t offering services to new clients and wouldn’t provide phone advice.
Home Farm Equine Ltd is an independent ambulatory equine practice focused on at-yard horse care with mobile diagnostic equipment (digital x‑ray, ultrasound, endoscope and gastroscope). The practice states it has vets on duty 24/7, 365 days a year for emergencies, and reviews include an emergency call-out where a vet arrived within 30 minutes, diagnosed colic, organised urgent referral for surgery, and then returned for a follow-up visit. Reviews are mixed on access: several describe smooth appointment handling and helpful admin support, while one review says they weren’t offering services to new clients and wouldn’t provide phone advice.