Dog & Cat Vets in Mansfield

## Summary Mansfield Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network; the group website describes its practices as “locally owned and locally loved.” Based on reviews, this clinic is regularly used for both routine care and urgent, same-day problems, with multiple owners describing being seen “straight away” for injuries and emergencies. Concrete examples mentioned in recent reviews include: - Same-day treatment for a dog with a badly bleeding leg cut, including bandaging. - Emergency assessment after a dog was hit by a vehicle, with wound cleaning plus pain relief and antibiotics. - Rabbit neutering with owners reporting a smooth recovery. - Ongoing long-term care for dogs over many years, including dental extractions and regular anal gland emptying, as well as support during end-of-life visits. ## Services Services and capabilities explicitly referenced in the available information: - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (structured clinic data). - **Urgent care for injuries/emergencies**: immediate triage/appointments described for severe bleeding and for a dog hit by a vehicle. - **Wound care**: cleaning and bandaging of cuts. - **Medications**: pain relief and antibiotics given following an emergency injury. - **Rabbit care**: neutering reported for a male rabbit. - **Dental procedures**: teeth extractions mentioned for dogs. - **Anal gland emptying**: described as a monthly visit for one dog. - **Check-ups**: adoption check-ups mentioned for rescued dogs. - **End-of-life care**: multiple reviews describe support during “final goodbyes.” ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Chloe**: credited (along with the wider team) with looking after a household’s basset hounds over 10+ years, across routine care, dental extractions, and end-of-life support. - **Richard**: mentioned alongside Chloe as part of the long-term care team for the same household. - **Sam (receptionist)**: singled out for calming and practical support during an urgent visit (sitting an owner down, making tea, offering reassurance and a hug). ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 883 reviews.** The latest written reviews available describe repeat use over many years, quick help in urgent situations, and strong emotional support during stressful and end-of-life visits. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast response when owners are worried**: “saw to him straight away” for a severe-looking leg wound; “saw my Rosie right away” after a road accident. - **Clear, practical treatment steps**: bandaging for a cut; cleaning, pain relief and antibiotics after an accident; owners reassured when injuries weren’t as serious as feared. - **Supportive handling of grieving families**: owners describing euthanasia visits say staff made the process “as painless as possible” for both pet and family. - **Long-term continuity of care**: several reviews mention using the practice for 10+ years, including seeing familiar faces again after a long gap. - **Species beyond dogs**: rabbit neutering is specifically mentioned, with the owner noting the rabbit seemed relaxed and comfortable afterwards.

## Summary Forest Veterinary Clinic Limited describes itself as an **independent, full-service** practice for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and small exotic pets. The website lists **in-house X‑rays, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory** for diagnostics, alongside surgery options including **soft-tissue procedures** and **minor orthopaedic work**. Recent reviews most often mention help with **urgent same-day appointments**, longer-term case management (including **diabetes monitoring and controlled blood results**), and support around **end-of-life care** (including time to say goodbye and keepsakes such as paw prints/fur in a card). One recent review reports an **unfriendly, unprofessional-feeling visit** (staff “moaning”/talking about colleagues), which contrasts with other reviews describing a supportive team. ## Services - **Diagnostics (in-house):** X‑rays, ultrasound, blood testing, in-house laboratory (website). - **Surgery:** neutering, soft-tissue surgery, minor orthopaedic work (website). - **Preventative care** (website). - **Exotic/small pet care:** exotic animal health checks; reviews also mention treatment for a **cockatiel** with a badly infected eye (website + reviews). - **Out-of-hours care** (website). - **Bereavement support** (website), with reviews describing sensitive handling of euthanasia appointments and aftercare gestures (e.g., paw prints/fur in a card). ## People - **Tom (vet):** mentioned for treating a cockatiel’s infected eye over a week of treatment, with the bird “100% on the mend” (review). Also singled out (along with Sophie) as “excellent” in a dog’s diabetes care where blood results became controlled (review). - **Sophie (veterinarian):** described as calm and supportive, helping an owner feel at ease; also mentioned in connection with diabetes management (reviews). - **Imogen and Maddy (veterinary surgeon team):** credited for guiding a multi-week rehabilitation of a severely underweight cat after a long period missing (review). - **Front-of-house staff:** described as getting to know a cat and giving “plenty of fuss and affection” during repeat visits (review). One reviewer reported a recent visit felt “not friendly” and “not professional,” citing staff complaining/talking about other staff (review). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 467 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Support in difficult moments:** multiple reviews describe euthanasia/end-of-life appointments handled without rushing, with time to say goodbye and compassionate language; one mentions receiving a card with **paw prints and fur** afterwards. - **Urgent access:** same-day appointments for urgent cases are specifically mentioned. - **Complex/ongoing care:** one owner credits the clinic with stabilising a dog’s **diabetes** (“bloods are controlled now”). - **Exotics seen in practice:** a cockatiel’s infected eye treated successfully over a week. - **Mixed experience on professionalism:** one recent reviewer reports an uncomfortable, unfriendly visit and concerns about staff conversations/complaining, which conflicts with many other accounts of kindness and support.

## Summary 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**. ## Services - **Small-animal veterinary care** (stated on the clinic website). - **Euthanasia / end-of-life care** (multiple reviews describe pets being “put to sleep,” including last-minute support for a very unwell cat). - **Vaccinations** (one review references an appointment for a puppy’s first vaccination). - **Parasite treatment prescriptions** (one review discusses a prescription charge related to flea treatment). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the clinic data). ## Pricing - One reviewer reports being quoted **£20 per cat for a prescription** (paperwork only, not the medication) in order to obtain flea treatment. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 165 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Strong feedback for compassionate end-of-life support:** several owners describe staff being excellent when pets were put to sleep, including support “right to the end,” helping with a last-minute euthanasia, and sending a card with paw prints afterwards. - **Handling of cats described positively in at least one review:** one owner says staff were patient and understanding even when their cat was “naughty and cheeky.” - **Conflicting experiences with reception/management and policies:** two reviewers describe rude interactions and feeling talked over; one says an appointment was cancelled shortly before due to missing medical records for an older dog, and another objects to prescription costs and being removed from the practice after a missed appointment.

## Summary 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. ## Services - **Emergency/on-call veterinary care** (owners mention calling out an emergency on-call vet, including on bank holidays). - **Vaccinations and preventive care** (a veterinary surgeon discussed vaccination options for a new puppy; “boosters” are mentioned). - **Species seen (from the website summary):** rabbits and cows. - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the structured clinic data). - **Microchip scanning** is referenced indirectly: one reviewer says they were refused even a microchip scan for a stray cat. ## People - **Margaret Wharmby (practice principal; named on the website):** a long-term client says “Margaret saved the life” of their first puppy when other vets said there was no hope. - **Lizzie (veterinary surgeon; from a review):** described as “fantastic” with a new puppy and “very informative” when explaining vaccinations and available options. - **Megan (veterinary nurse; from a review):** described as friendly and polite during an appointment. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 1047 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **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. - **Reception experience is mixed:** several reviews describe reception as friendly/helpful, but one recent review alleges an “horrible attitude” and refusal to provide help or even a microchip scan for a stray cat.

## Summary 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. ## Services - **Emergency veterinary care** is listed as available (reviews also mention an emergency visit on New Year’s Eve). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** is listed. - **Dental care**: one owner describes a cat with “serious dental problems,” with the issue explained, treatment advised, and a positive post-operative outcome (“eating well”). - **Consultations and treatment planning**: owners describe being told what the problem was and advised on treatment, and receiving “plenty of advice.” - **Medications**: one reviewer mentions being given three medications (in the context of a complaint about diagnosis/cost). - **End-of-life care** is referenced in reviews (pets being “put to sleep”/PTS). ## People - **Kirsty (vet)**: mentioned by name as being kind to a dog, taking time during visits, and “going the extra mile.” - One reviewer describes a vet remembering their grandson and his previous dog “very well” at a later visit with a new dog, which stood out as continuity of care and attention to the family’s history. - Multiple reviews describe staff giving advice and explaining problems/treatment options (for example, a cat’s dental issue being explained and a treatment plan advised). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 984 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Communication and advice**: several owners say the team explains what’s wrong and advises on treatment, with “plenty of advice” mentioned. - **Dental treatment experience**: a cat owner reports clear explanation of dental problems and a positive post-op result (improved eating). - **Continuity/relationship over time**: comments include pets being cared for from puppyhood into old age, and a vet remembering a client’s previous pet at a later visit. - **Emergency/end-of-life experiences**: emergency care is mentioned (including New Year’s Eve), and there are accounts involving pets being PTS. - **Serious negatives alongside positives**: two recent 1-star reviews describe a very poor experience—one alleges a misdiagnosis and says pricing wasn’t discussed before payment, and another (from an owner of rats) says they did not receive the standard of care they needed.