Dog & Cat Vets in Cotgrave

## Summary Buttercross Veterinary Centre is a modern, purpose-built small-animal practice (established in the early 1960s) with in-house diagnostics (X-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab) and listed advanced interests including orthopaedic surgery, soft-tissue surgery, keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery and cardiology. It’s also a veterinary nurse training facility and is accredited as an **RCVS General Practice** and a **Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver)**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to **explain findings and options clearly** (including careful assessment of an elderly dog’s mobility and behaviour), and staff support around **surgical procedures** (pre-, during and post-op nursing support was specifically thanked). Several reviews also mention being **fit in at short notice** when pets were unwell. ## Services From the clinic’s website summary and the reviews available to us, services and capabilities include: - **Consultations** (including geriatric assessments and treatment planning mentioned in reviews) - **Surgery**, including listed capabilities in: - Orthopaedic surgery - Soft tissue surgery - Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery - **Dentistry** - **Diagnostics**: diagnostic tests & imaging, with **X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house lab** - **Preventive care**: vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, six-month health checks, blood pressure checks - **Neutering** - **Nurse clinics** - **Grooming & routine procedures**: nail clipping, anal sac expression - **Pet travel documentation** - **Home visits** - Species the practice states it sees include **dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals (e.g., guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets)** and also **small cage birds, backyard poultry and wild birds**. A review specifically mentions **tooth clipping for rats**. - **Emergency arrangements (as stated):** emergency support is available during normal hours by contacting the practice; **out of hours, MiNightVet Nottingham** provides emergency services. ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Irene** (described by a reviewer as their pet’s vet around an operation): thanked for keeping the owner **comfortable and informed** about a pet’s operation, and for being **thorough and communicative**. The reviewer also thanked the **nursing team** for support **before, during and after surgery**. - **Lisette**: repeatedly described as taking time with an **elderly dog**, including a **thorough examination**, watching the dog walk outside, and explaining how observed behaviours can affect older dogs; another reviewer credits Lisette (along with **Alex** and **Ruth**) with helping manage a cat’s ongoing illnesses and supporting the family through a difficult end-of-life decision. - **Alex** and **Ruth**: mentioned (alongside Lisette) for supporting care for a cat with multiple illnesses and helping the owners through decision-making near end of life. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 69 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Clear explanations and thorough assessment:** examples include a vet observing an elderly dog’s gait outdoors and explaining age-related behaviour, and another owner being kept informed around an operation. - **Support during difficult or complex cases:** ongoing illness management in a cat and support through end-of-life decision-making are specifically mentioned. - **Practical treatment plans:** one reviewer describes being given medication to manage a recurring issue without needing repeated visits each time. - **Scheduling flexibility mentioned:** more than one owner notes being fit in at short notice when needed.