Specialist Vets in Wakefield

## 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 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 Abbey House Veterinary Clinic is part of the Abbey House Vets/Hospital group (the website describes veterinary care provided across six practices, plus a 24-hour hospital for emergencies). The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the most recent written reviews available to us, owners mention being seen even when arriving late, and a vet spending extended time with them during a “sad situation,” alongside repeated comments about staff being welcoming and polite. ## Services - **Emergency care:** The website states the group has a **24-hour veterinary hospital** available for emergency care. - **Veterinary nurse training:** Listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 165 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Flexibility with appointments:** one owner says they were still seen despite running late. - **Support in difficult moments:** one review describes a vet who “spent so much time” with them during a sad situation. - **Welcoming, polite interactions:** multiple reviewers mention friendly/polite staff and feeling welcome.

## Summary Vets for Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group, and the practice describes itself as locally owned. Based on the clinic’s own information, it’s set up as a 24/7 hospital with on-site staff at all times, alongside routine appointments (stated as available between 9am–8pm). The website lists advanced diagnostic and referral-type capabilities such as CT scanning, endoscopy, laparoscopy, cardiology testing (ECG/echocardiography), and an in-house laboratory, plus separate cat facilities (separate cat consult room; separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards). Recent reviews include detailed praise for handling nervous dogs slowly and at floor level, but also a serious complaint describing inconsistent communication and payment being discussed repeatedly during a rapidly deteriorating emergency case. ## Services From the clinic’s website summary and structured data, services and facilities mentioned include: - **24/7 emergency care** with team members on-site at all times (the clinic states it is “never closed”). - **Diagnostics & imaging:** CT scanning, ultrasound/ultrasonography, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ECG, echocardiography, blood pressure monitoring, Tonopen (eye pressure testing). - **Laboratory & monitoring:** in-house laboratory, haematology, biochemistry, electrolyte testing. - **Surgery & procedures:** orthopaedics (including cruciate surgery and fracture repair), soft tissue surgery, laparoscopy, endoscopy, dentistry (including a dental suite), airway surgery, ear surgery, anaesthesia. - **Referral services listed:** behavioural referrals, medicine/internal medicine referrals, oncology/chemotherapy & cancer treatment. - **Hospital facilities:** operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit, oxygen chamber, blood transfusion capability. - **Preventive/routine care & clinics:** microchipping, nurse clinic, weight clinic, nutritional advice, prescriptions/medication. - **Species seen (as stated):** dogs, cats, rabbits, and small mammals (with rabbit medicine/testing and small mammal medicine/surgery listed). - **Other services mentioned:** pet passport/animal health certificate; Groom Room; health plans. - **Facility feature:** separate cat consult room; separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards. - **Training:** listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training** facility (structured data). ## People - **Esther (vet role not stated in the review):** repeatedly praised for working patiently with a very nervous dog—described as sitting on the floor, letting the dog approach in his own time, and improving the experience over multiple visits. - **Laura (reception):** singled out for being “fantastic” in interactions with a nervous dog. - **Amy (role not stated):** also praised for handling a nervous dog well. ## Reviews **Google rating:** 4.5 stars from 893 reviews. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Several reviewers describe **positive handling of anxious pets**, including taking time to let a nervous dog settle and interacting at the dog’s level (sitting on the floor). - Multiple comments mention **friendly interactions across the team**, including reception. - One recent 1-star review raises a **serious concern about communication and priorities during an emergency**, alleging mixed messages about the pet’s condition and repeated focus on payment; this conflicts with the calmer, praise-focused experiences described in the 5-star reviews.

## Summary Wakefield Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group; the clinic website describes practices as “locally owned.” Based on the available information, the practice handles routine care (including annual check-ups) as well as end-of-life care, and it’s listed in clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility and as providing emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - long-term continuity (clients describing 10–15 years with the practice) - prompt appointments (“no waiting”) and straightforward booking - end-of-life support, including help around euthanasia and returning ashes in a casket ## Services - Routine check-ups (annual “yearly check up” mentioned) - Diagnosis for sick/injured pets (a reviewer describes a vet seeing and diagnosing their dog quickly) - End-of-life care (euthanasia mentioned, plus return of ashes in a casket) - Emergency veterinary services (listed in clinic data as “24/7 or extended hours”) - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in clinic data) ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 331 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Long-term relationships: multiple owners describe using the practice for a decade or more, including one family who stayed for 15 years. - End-of-life support: one review highlights staff support when a dog was put to sleep and mentions receiving ashes in a “lovely casket.” - Speed and convenience: reviewers mention easy booking, being seen promptly with “no waiting,” and quick diagnosis. - Advice and service: a long-term client cites “good advice” over many years.