Calder Vets Ltd – Vets in Wakefield
Clinic Overview
- Several reviewers describe the team as caring, welcoming and efficient, with praise for both general appointments and cat care. - One detailed review highlights fast handling of a mast cell tumour case, from initial assessment to surgery and follow-up wound checks within a few weeks, with strong praise for communication throughout. - Language support stands out in one review, where access to a Polish-speaking vet was valued during ongoing treatment.
Calder Vets Ltd is a Linnaeus-owned veterinary practice in Wakefield. Website-listed services cover routine pet care, surgery, diagnostics, rehabilitation support and a 24-hour emergency service, with facilities including ultrasound and a bereavement room. Recent feedback is mostly positive, particularly around prompt treatment, clear follow-up and caring staff.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, annual health checks, vaccinations, microchipping, flea and worm treatment, repeat prescriptions, veterinary nurse clinics, weight management and senior pet wellness clinics.
- •Surgery and diagnostics: neutering, including laparoscopic spay, plus dental care for cats, dogs and rabbits, ultrasound and Cryopen treatment. Recent reviews also mention a dog being seen quickly for a lump, having samples sent away, then moving on to surgery and regular wound checks.
- •Rehabilitation and recovery support: hydrotherapy, veterinary physiotherapy and laser treatment through the clinic’s rehabilitation centre.
- •Additional support and species seen: a bereavement room is listed on the website, and the practice mentions care for cats, dogs and rabbits.
Pricing
Available published prices indicate the clinic sits around average relative to similar practices. Reviews do mention some fee concerns: one client described an upfront consultation charge of £50+ before neutering and said they were offered a £180 annual plan instead of a payment arrangement, while other recent reviewers focused on the care received rather than cost.
People
Recent reviews specifically praise Ben the vet, along with Roberta and Becca as vet nurses, especially for surgical care and follow-up. One reviewer also highlighted access to a veterinarian who speaks Polish, which they found particularly helpful during long-term treatment. Reception staff were also described positively for being helpful and welcoming.
Reviews
Google reviews stand at 4.4/5 from 116 reviews. Recent written feedback is mostly positive overall, with a couple of clear complaints.
- •Several reviewers describe the team as caring, welcoming and efficient, with praise for both general appointments and cat care.
- •One detailed review highlights fast handling of a mast cell tumour case, from initial assessment to surgery and follow-up wound checks within a few weeks, with strong praise for communication throughout.
- •Language support stands out in one review, where access to a Polish-speaking vet was valued during ongoing treatment.
- •Negative feedback centres on communication and fees, including one complaint about a promised call-back over Metacam not happening, and another about upfront consultation charges and limited flexibility around neutering arrangements.
