Dog & Cat Vets in Worksop

## Summary Wildbore Veterinary Limited (Wildbore Vetstop) is an **RCVS-accredited small-animal veterinary hospital** with **on-site 24-hour inpatient care** and access to **advanced diagnostics including a CT scanner** (with a CT referral form mentioned on the website). The clinic is also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - **Fast triage for urgent cases** (including being phoned back and brought in sooner than the next available booking). - **Short-notice appointments**, including at weekends, and appointments reported as running **on time**. - A **large waiting area with separate cat and dog sections**, and practical space for bringing dogs in. ## Services - **Small-animal veterinary care** (website). - **Emergency/out-of-hours care:** the website states an **emergency line for treatment outside normal hours** and **24-hour inpatient care on-site**. - **Diagnostic imaging:** **CT scanner** available; the website references **CT referrals** for referring practices. - **Nurse and vet appointments** are specifically mentioned as being available and not hard to book (reviews). - Case types referenced in reviews include **suspected foreign body ingestion** (dog ate part of a corn cob) and general **urgent illness/injury presentations** where pets were seen promptly. ## People - **Carlene (receptionist)** and **Natalie (receptionist)** are named in a review for helping an owner during an emergency call and being “outstanding” and “helpful”. - **Jade (vet)** is named for handling a dog who “can be worried at the vets,” with the owner describing a supportive experience. - **Dave (vet)** is mentioned by name in a review about end-of-life care; the owner describes him and the team as being “more like a family” during that period. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 756 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Urgent cases handled quickly:** examples include being called the next morning after an online booking because the team felt the issue might be more urgent, and an emergency call resulting in being seen “straight away.” - **Access and scheduling:** several reviews mention getting appointments at short notice (including a Saturday), and one reviewer reports consistently being seen **on time**. - **Communication that reduces anxiety:** owners mention vets/nurses explaining things in detail (e.g., puppy care and food guidance) and being calm and informative during emergencies. - **Facilities that help with anxious pets:** a large waiting room with **separate cat and dog areas** is specifically noted. - **Supportive end-of-life care:** one review highlights kindness and support during a pet’s death, with the vet named directly.

## Summary Worksop Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. Recent reviews describe a mix of routine and problem-focused appointments, including **vaccinations/boosters**, a **cat eye problem examined and treated with medication**, and a **blocked bladder case** where the owner felt the vet worked collaboratively to get their cat stable again. Feedback is split: several owners describe professional, caring care, while others report issues such as **long waits**, **concerns about cleanliness during injections**, and feeling that costs and repeat-visit requirements were emphasised. ## Services Services and situations specifically mentioned in the available information and reviews include: - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed specialisation). - **Consultations/examinations**, including a **thorough eye examination** for a cat and medication prescribed. - **Vaccinations/boosters**, including a booster given during a health-check type visit. - **Urinary emergency care** mentioned in reviews: a **cat with a blocked bladder** treated and monitored as part of a plan agreed with the owner. - **General health checks**, including checking a dog’s heart. - **Weight management discussions**, including an owner being told their dog was overweight (with later dispute about missing recorded weight). - **Diagnostics discussed for a lump**, including mention of **tests/biopsies** and a quoted estimate (owner later questioned whether this was necessary). ## Pricing Explicit prices/figures mentioned in reviews: - **£50 per consultation** (reviewer statement). - **£100 total** for a visit where a cat’s eye issue was examined and medication prescribed (reviewer statement). - **Around £1100** discussed/estimated for **tests and biopsies** relating to a lump on a pet’s nose (reviewer statement). ## People - **Fiona** (role not stated, described as the clinician seen): one reviewer says she carried out a **thorough eye examination** and prescribed medication, but the same reviewer was unhappy that she **wouldn’t look at a video of a second cat** (not registered “on file”) and said a **separate appointment** would be needed before any assessment. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 466 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Multiple short 5-star reviews describe the clinic as **caring/professional** and “top class,” without detail. - One detailed positive review describes successful care for a **cat with a blocked bladder**, highlighting **shared decision-making** between vet and owner. - Cost-related concerns appear in several negative reviews: **£50 consults**, **extra fees**, and feeling money was prioritised (including dissatisfaction at needing **another paid appointment** for a different pet). - Service/process complaints include **waiting over an hour**, a claim of **unprofessionalism**, and concern about a dog being given food on a **dirty floor** during a booster jab. - Record-keeping is criticised in one review where an owner was told their dog was overweight but later said the **previous weight hadn’t been noted**, and they were asked to **pay again** to re-weigh.

## Summary Vets 2 Your Pets is a mobile veterinary service that provides home visits, aiming to deliver care in a pet’s usual environment. Calls are answered by qualified veterinary nurses, who provide guidance and support for owners. The service includes at-home end-of-life care (home euthanasia for cats and dogs), routine preventive care (vaccinations, flea/worm treatments), and specific one-off needs like animal health certificates for travel. It does **not** operate an emergency home call-out service; for emergencies it refers clients to partner practices, and out-of-hours care is available via a telemedicine service. ## Services - Home visits for dogs, cats, and rabbits - Home euthanasia for cats and dogs - Vaccinations: - Puppy and kitten vaccinations - Annual booster vaccinations - Litter vaccination and microchipping for breeders - Parasite control: flea and worm treatment - Ongoing condition support: arthritis and allergy treatments - Animal health certificates for travel - Chemical castration injections for dogs - Vet nurse appointments: nail clipping and anal gland expression - Emergency/urgent care approach (as stated): no emergency home call-outs; emergencies are directed to partner practices; out-of-hours support via telemedicine ## People - Calls are answered by **qualified veterinary nurses**, who provide advice and support to pet owners. - Veterinarians are stated as **RCVS registered**.