Emergency 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 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 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.

## Summary Medivet Balderton is part of the Medivet group (a corporate veterinary chain). The practice offers 15‑minute consultations and has on‑site diagnostics and imaging (in‑house lab, X‑rays and ultrasound), plus procedures such as dentistry, ECG and endoscopy. Cat owners will note it holds the ISFM Silver Standard Cat‑Friendly Clinic Award, and reviews mention a separate cat waiting area. Recent feedback is mixed: many owners describe friendly, informative appointments (including vets/nurses explaining treatments clearly), while a few reviews describe feeling dismissed or encountering rigid “policy” handling—most notably being turned away for arriving four minutes late, and another owner reporting they sought a second opinion elsewhere after feeling advice was insufficient. ## Services - **Consultations:** 15‑minute appointments. - **Preventive care:** vaccinations and health checks are specifically mentioned in reviews. - **Dentistry** - **Diagnostics:** in‑house laboratory testing, ECG, ultrasound, X‑rays. - **Endoscopy** - **Nurse clinics** - **Pet travel documentation:** Animal Health Certificate for pet travel. - **Species treated (per website):** cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals, exotics including avians and reptiles. - **Out-of-hours care:** stated to be provided by *Vets Now Lincoln*. ## Pricing - **Out-of-hours consult fee:** from **£280 (incl. VAT)** (noted on the website; prices stated as subject to change). ## People - **Vets and nurses (not named in available sources):** - Some owners describe clinicians explaining treatments clearly and helping them “learn something new every time” during visits. - One reviewer appreciated a vet advising them their **health plan wasn’t good value** for how little they were using it, describing this as honest. - **Reception/front desk (not named):** - Several reviews describe a friendly welcome. - Other reviews describe interactions as dismissive and inflexible around appointment timing, including being turned away for arriving a few minutes late. ## Reviews **Google rating:** 4.7 stars from 162 reviews. **Thems below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Cat-focused setup gets specific praise:** a separate cat waiting area is mentioned; the clinic is described by one reviewer as “cat friendly.” - **Communication during appointments is a recurring positive:** owners mention vets/nurses explaining treatments well and showing interest in the pet. - **Policy/people experience is inconsistent:** some describe a warm welcome, while others report feeling dismissed or not treated with empathy (including being refused an appointment after arriving four minutes late). - **Clinical judgement disputed in a small number of cases:** one owner reports leaving after getting a second opinion elsewhere, saying their cat’s issue was identified and treated differently; another mentions disagreeing with a dog treatment plan and seeking a second opinion. - **Cost concerns appear:** one reviewer says appointment and medication costs feel high (general comment) and also mentions waiting for a response following an official complaint.