Dog & Cat Vets in Newark

## Summary 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**. ## Services - **Small animal veterinary care** (practice describes itself as a small-animal clinic). - **24-hour emergency care** (stated on the clinic website); owners also mention being seen urgently for an emergency appointment. - **Avian care mentioned in reviews**: treatment for a budgie’s lump and later illness with feather loss and swelling; phone advice was provided before an in-person visit, followed by a recheck about a week later. - **Medication prescribing options**: one reviewer says the practice will **offer a prescription** so owners can buy medications themselves. - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the provided clinic data). ## People - No current vets or nurses are named in the information provided. - One reviewer mentions **“Mr Owen” (retired)** when describing their search for a smaller, more personal practice. - What reviewers consistently highlight in staff interactions: - **Taking time in appointments** and listening to a pet’s needs (owners say they don’t feel hurried). - **Supportive communication during serious situations**, including end-of-life care for a cat. - **Problem-solving beyond the appointment**, e.g., a vet researching potential causes and advising on diet/care for an older budgie. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 166 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **End-of-life support:** one owner describes compassionate care over a cat’s final year and a calm, “peaceful and warm” setting at the end. - **Urgent access when needed:** an emergency appointment is described as handled with an “amazing” response; another owner says their dog was treated “very quickly.” - **Listening and unhurried consults:** multiple reviews mention staff taking time, listening, and explaining rather than rushing. - **Avian case detail:** phone triage advice, in-clinic treatment, a follow-up visit, and additional research with practical husbandry/diet guidance. - **Costs and prescribing:** some reviewers describe “value for money”/“good pricing,” and one specifically notes being offered a prescription to source medications independently.

## Summary Portland House Veterinary Group treats both companion animals and farm animals (small pets and large animals). The website references online booking, repeat prescriptions, pet registration, and a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. Recent reviews repeatedly mention being able to stay with your pet during the consultation, and the practice using text reminders tied to their records (for example, to prompt when a yearly flea/tick injection is due). One reviewer also flags pricing as “a bit high,” while still saying their dogs are well cared for. ## Services - **Companion animal care (small pets)** (website). - **Farm animal services (large animals)** (website). - **Pet Health Club® Plus plan** that includes **consultations** (website). - **Repeat prescriptions** (website). - **Yearly flea and tick injection** mentioned by a reviewer as a newer medication option at the practice (reviews). - **In-consultation owner presence:** clients say you can **stay with your pet during the consultation** so you can see what’s happening (reviews). ## Pricing - One reviewer says **“prices are a bit high”** compared with other vets (no amounts given) (reviews). ## People - **Karen (reception):** named positively for helping make visits go as well as possible, alongside colleagues (reviews). - **Reception team, nurses and vets:** several reviews describe them as professional and helpful; one owner highlights the team putting both pet and owner at ease (reviews). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 71 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners describe consistent, long-term care for cats and dogs across multiple visits/years. - Several mention **clear, involved consultations**, including being allowed to **stay with the pet during the appointment**. - Practical follow-through is noted: **text reminders based on records**, with an example tied to a **yearly flea/tick jab**. - Pricing feedback is mixed: one reviewer says care is excellent but **costs feel higher** than alternatives.

## Summary Minster Veterinary Centre is an independent practice (owned by David Sparks) that treats both pets and farm animals, and says it runs its own 24-hour emergency service staffed by its own vets. The website highlights structured preventive care (puppy/kitten packages, annual parasite packages) and cat-focused standards (ISFM Gold standard for the Newark surgery), while recent reviews repeatedly mention emergency presentations and surgical/dental work being handled in-house. Concrete examples from the latest reviews include a spay that owners say took time to schedule “safely” with ongoing updates and options, a dental/tooth extraction for a 16‑year‑old cat followed by check-ups/aftercare, and an emergency wound appointment on a bank holiday with notes sent on to the pet’s usual vet. Pricing experiences appear mixed: one reviewer calls a consult plus ear drops “just short of £80” and a “ripoff,” while another describes an emergency visit cost as “amazing.” ## Services - **24-hour emergency care**: The clinic states it provides a 24-hour emergency service staffed by its own vets; reviews describe using out-of-hours/bank-holiday emergency care, including assessment of a wound and dispensing antibiotics/pain relief, with information forwarded to the primary vet. - **Preventive care packages** (website): primary healthcare packages for puppies and kittens; annual parasite-prevention packages for adult dogs and cats. - **Parasite control** (website). - **Diabetes management** (website). - **Dental care** (website + reviews): dental procedure and **tooth extraction** for an elderly cat, with follow-up check-ups and aftercare mentioned. - **Surgery** (reviews): spaying and “emergency surgery” are specifically referenced. - **Free weight/diet clinics** (website): weight and diet management clinics. ## People - **David Sparks (owner)** is named on the clinic website. - **Sarah** is named in one emergency visit review (role not specified). - Across reviews, staff are repeatedly described as: - **Explaining options clearly** and checking owners understand (noted during a long-planned spay). - **Calm in emergencies**, which owners say helped them feel confident during urgent visits and emergency intervention. - **Continuity/recognition**: one owner notes staff “know her by sight” (their dog) after repeated visits. - **Reception team**: one emergency review specifically mentions being greeted by three receptionists and smooth handling from arrival to leaving. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 83 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Emergency/out-of-hours care comes up repeatedly**, including a bank-holiday visit and emergency surgery; owners mention calm handling and clear explanations during urgent situations. - **Dental work is specifically praised**, including a tooth extraction/dental on a 16-year-old cat with follow-up checks and reported improvement (“fit and well and pain-free”). - **Communication and decision-making**: reviewers describe being given “plenty of options” and information presented clearly and straightforwardly. - **Price perceptions conflict**: one reviewer reports a consult plus ear drops totaling just under **£80** and felt overcharged, while another describes an emergency visit cost as “amazing.”

## Summary Minster Veterinary Centre is an **independent** practice (owned by **David Sparks**) with a long history of providing veterinary care (the practice says it has operated since the **First World War**). The website describes a **24-hour emergency service staffed by their own vets**. It also highlights structured preventive care (puppy/kitten packages and annual parasite prevention) and **free nurse/clinic-style support** for specific ongoing needs (weight/diet, parasite control, diabetes, and dental care). In recent reviews, owners most often point to **condition-specific help (cat allergies)**, **effective flea treatment**, and support around **end-of-life care** where clients felt the focus wasn’t “all about the £ sign.” ## Services - **24-hour emergency service** staffed by the practice’s **own vets** (as stated on the website). - **Primary healthcare packages** for **puppies and kittens** (website). - **Annual parasite prevention packages** (website). - **Free clinics** for: - **Weight and diet management** - **Parasite control** - **Diabetes management** - **Dental care** (all from the website) - Species the practice says it handles: - **Small household pets** - **Livestock** - **Horses** (website) - Services evidenced in reviews: - Support for **cat allergies** (owners mention ongoing management and advice). - **Flea treatment** reported as effective (“100% flea free” after treatment). - **End-of-life care** (a dog with nasal cancer; PTS mentioned, with support before/during/after). ## People - **Annie**: Mentioned by name in multiple recent reviews for being **knowledgeable about cat allergies** and “super kind,” in the context of ongoing allergy visits for a cat. - **Jack**: Thanked by name alongside “the team,” with the reviewer describing them as **professional**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 91 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Longer-term problem support**: repeated mention of practical, knowledgeable help for **cat allergies** over a sustained period. - **Preventive treatment outcomes**: one owner specifically reports the clinic’s **flea treatment** fully resolved the issue. - **Difficult conversations and end-of-life care**: one detailed review describes compassionate handling of a dog with **nasal cancer** and support “before, during and after” PTS. - **Cost sensitivity**: more than one reviewer contrasts the experience with other practices, saying decisions felt guided by the pet’s needs rather than “the £ sign.”

## Summary Companion Veterinary Clinic Ltd offers a broad small-pet service (cats, dogs and small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters) with **24-hour emergency cover** and is listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. The clinic’s website highlights routine and preventative care (vaccinations, parasite control, weight clinics, wellness screening) alongside procedures such as neutering and other surgery, plus pet travel passports and orthopaedic screening (hip and elbow scoring). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention **clear explanations during everything from jabs to surgery**, and one describes receiving a **printed cost estimate on the day of an operation**; another highlights staff **helping despite a booking error**. There is also a clear split in feedback on value: one long-term client alleges a shift toward profit and cites a high quote for euthanasia/cremation after “Paul left,” while others describe decades-long loyalty. ## Services From the clinic website and review details, services mentioned include: - **24-hour emergency cover** - **Routine vaccinations** (“jabs” referenced in reviews) - **Neutering** and other **surgical procedures** - **Pet wellness screening** - **Weight clinics** and **nutrition advice** - **Worming/flea control** - **Claw clipping** - **Administering medication** and **changing dressings** - **Behavioural advice** - **Pet Travel Scheme passports** - **Hip scoring** and **elbow scoring** ## Pricing Only specific prices mentioned in the available reviews: - One reviewer reports being **quoted £480** for **euthanasia and cremation** for a **small dog under 10kg**, and says they paid **£225** for the same service elsewhere. - Another reviewer mentions receiving a **printed cost breakdown/estimate for surgery** on the day of the procedure (no amount stated). ## People - **Reception team (unnamed):** Mentioned as “friendly” and “attentive,” and specifically praised for **helping an owner who arrived with a booking error**, still assisting and answering queries. - **A vet (unnamed, referred to as “she”):** Praised for **taking time to explain everything clearly** and reassuring both pet and owner. - **Paul (mentioned in an older review):** Credited alongside staff for support during a stressful time; a separate recent review states “since Paul left,” they feel the practice has changed (no further details given). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 182 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners often highlight **detailed explanations** for both routine visits and surgery, including one report of a **printed cost summary** provided on the day of an operation. - Several reviewers describe **staff accommodating situations** (e.g., resolving a **booking mistake** and still providing care). - Multiple long-term clients mention being registered for **decades** and feeling their pets (especially **cats**) were treated with care and sympathy when needed. - One negative review raises a concern about **cost/value**, citing a **£480 quote** for euthanasia/cremation for a small dog and alleging a shift toward profit compared with the past.