Dog & Cat Vets in Wakefield

## Summary Palmer and Duncan Veterinary Surgeons is listed in clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (the exact out-of-hours arrangement isn’t specified). Recent reviews describe practical, problem-solving appointments—examples include a same-day Saturday visit for an infected anal gland and a first-visit medication plan that improved a dog’s long-running symptoms. One vet is named in reviews (“Joe”), and reception is also repeatedly mentioned as part of a smooth experience. The clinic website text we could access mainly notes temporary disruption to phone/internet connections, rather than detailing services. ## Services Based on clinic data and the latest reviews available to us, services referenced include: - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in clinic data; specific availability/hours not stated). - **Anal gland treatment** (a dog was seen same-day on a Saturday for an **infected anal gland**). - **Medical management for ongoing symptoms** (a dog with problems “for months” was prescribed **medication** at the first appointment, with symptoms starting to improve). - **Ongoing care planning** (owners mention leaving with “a plan in place” and “next steps” discussed). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in clinic data). ## People - **Joe (vet)** – described as “easy to talk to,” “very informative & knowledgeable,” with owners highlighting how clearly he explained things during the appointment. - **Reception team (not named)** – mentioned positively alongside vets; one owner specifically points to reception as part of what made them feel “very at ease.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 218 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Same-day access for a specific issue:** one owner reports getting a **same-day Saturday appointment** for an **infected anal gland**. - **Clear explanations and communication:** “easy to talk to” and “very informative” comes up in relation to the vet named Joe. - **Actionable treatment plans:** owners mention leaving with a **plan for next steps**, and one describes **symptom improvement after medication** on the first visit after months of issues elsewhere.

## Summary Donaldson's Vets Ltd describes itself as an **independently owned veterinary group** (per its website), offering “Total Care” for **small animals** and a broad in-house/referral-style service list that includes **CT scanning**, **ultrasound**, **keyhole surgery**, and an **animal rehabilitation centre**. It also states it provides **emergency care including overnight care**, and help for **stray and injured cats and dogs**. Recent reviews back up day-to-day care such as **booster vaccinations**, **patient handling of a nervous dog**, and treatment of a **pet hen with bumblefoot** (suggesting they may see some non-traditional pets, at least in certain cases). ## Services Services and capabilities explicitly mentioned across the website summary and reviews include: - **Emergency care**, including **overnight care** (as stated on the website) - Care for **stray and injured cats and dogs** (as stated on the website) - **CT scanning** - **Ultrasound** - **Keyhole surgery** - **Cancer care for pets** - **Dermatology referrals** - **Behaviour referral** - **Animal rehabilitation centre** - **Microchipping** - **Repeat prescriptions** - **Home visits** - Preventive care: **booster vaccinations** (mentioned in reviews) - Treatment mentioned in reviews: **bumblefoot/foot infection** management in a **hen** ## People - **Reception staff and vets** are specifically praised in one review for “going above and beyond” during repeated visits for a very unwell pet hen, including support when the pet didn’t survive. - A vet is described as **patient with a nervous dog** during booster appointments, taking time to reassure the dog and interact calmly. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 250 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Long-term clients mention keeping “past and present animals” registered there and being happy with the standard of care, while one reviewer also comments that they **“charge [an] arm and leg”** (suggesting some feel it’s expensive). - Compassionate handling of difficult outcomes: one owner describes attentive support during treatment for a hen’s **bumblefoot**, and appreciation for the team’s efforts when the hen later died. - Routine visits are described as smooth and considerate, including **booster vaccinations** and **gentle handling of a nervous dog**.

## Summary Paragon Veterinary Referrals is a multi-disciplinary small-animal referral centre that takes cases from referring vets across the UK. The website highlights rapid handling of TPLO cases (within 48 hours) and an advice service for referring vets, suggesting it’s set up for more complex, specialist-led work rather than routine first-opinion appointments. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention very structured communication and follow-up planning (for example, “clear and thorough communication” with “specific follow up plans”), plus intensive inpatient monitoring in ICU (one owner described checks every four hours and twice-daily updates). The hospital also advertises formal recognitions including being a Gold standard cat friendly accredited hospital and holding an RCVS recognised hospital accreditation (2019), alongside “Four ‘OUTSTANDING’ RCVS awards” listed on the site. ## Services - Small-animal referral care across multiple disciplines (described as a “multi-disciplinary small animal referral centre”). - Orthopaedics: TPLO (website states TPLO cases are handled within 48 hours). - Ophthalmology/eye referrals (owner review mentions a dog referred “for his eyes” and ongoing visits). - Inpatient/ICU care with frequent monitoring (review describes ICU checks every four hours for a seriously ill dog). - Advice service for referring veterinary surgeons (listed on the website). - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in structured clinic data). ## People - **Jane** (role not stated): mentioned in a review with specific thanks for ICU care, including frequent checks (“every four hours”) and attentive handling of a very unwell dog. - **ICU team** (not individually named): one owner reports twice-daily updates during hospitalisation and close monitoring throughout the stay. - **Unidentified vet seeing “Milo”** (role not stated): described as very thorough and focused on explaining options and answering questions during eye-related referral visits. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 848 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Detailed, structured communication: owners mention clear explanations, being talked through options, and having specific follow-up plans. - Intensive inpatient support: an ICU stay is described with checks every four hours and progress updates twice a day. - Thoroughness and empathy: multiple reviews use “empathetic” and “thorough” when describing examinations and care. - Clean, professional environment: reviewers mention cleanliness and a “professional” setting.

## Summary Hemsworth Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network (the wider “Pets at Home Family” is referenced on the Vets4Pets site), with the website describing practices as “locally owned.” It’s set up as a general companion-animal practice, with recent reviews specifically mentioning routine care such as nail trims and vaccinations, and praising how pets are handled during visits. One reviewer also credits a team member named Ryan with finding a serious problem in their cat that they believe extended her life by 13 years. ## Services - **Nail trimming** (mentioned for a rescued “tripawd” dog, who “really enjoyed visiting” for nails being cut). - **Vaccinations** (owners mention being happy with vaccines and staff). - **Preventative care plan:** the Vets4Pets website references a **“Complete Care Plan”** described as cost-effective preventative care for different life stages (no practice-specific inclusions or prices were provided in the source text). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the clinic data). ## People - **Ryan** (role not stated): one reviewer thanks Ryan for identifying the issue affecting their cat, saying it gave them “13 extra wonderful years” and describing his “expertise and professionalism.” - Team (not individually named): multiple reviewers describe staff as friendly and say they are consistently good with their dog during appointments. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 241 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Handling and experience during routine visits:** a dog visit for a nail cut is described as enjoyable for the pet. - **Communication/approach from staff:** repeated mentions of “friendly” staff and being “brilliant with our dog.” - **Problem-finding in a serious case:** one detailed account credits Ryan with finding a critical issue in a cat that the owner believes significantly extended the cat’s life. - **Routine preventative care:** vaccinations are specifically mentioned as satisfactory.

## Summary Medivet Pontefract is part of the Medivet group (a network of veterinary practices). The practice advertises access to around-the-clock emergency care via Medivet’s 24-hour centres, with a stated overnight emergency consultation fee of **£130** for consultations between **7pm and 9am**. It’s also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. From the latest reviews available, pet owners most often mention a **friendly, helpful front-of-house experience**, an **“inviting environment”**, and vets who **take time to explain what’s happening**. ## Services - **Emergency care access (overnight):** Access to 24/7 emergency care at one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres (as described on the Medivet site). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the clinic’s structured data). - **Consultations and explanations of treatment:** Owners specifically mention vets **explaining everything** during visits (from reviews). ## Pricing - **Overnight emergency consultation fee:** **£130** for consultations between **7pm & 9am** (as stated on the website summary). ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 278 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners describe staff as **“happy, friendly and helpful”** and the environment as **“warm and inviting.”** - Communication is a repeated point: one reviewer highlights vets who **“explained everything.”** - Experiences aren’t universally glowing in the latest sample: there is at least one **3-star** review (without written detail), alongside multiple recent **5-star** ratings.