Dog & Cat Vets in Bradford

## Summary Aireworth Vets provides routine and emergency veterinary care for both pets and horses, and has been operating since 1877. The practice is accredited under the **RCVS Practice Standards Scheme** and states it offers services **in-house** at a modern site. For horses, it states it is **open 24/7 for equine clients**. From the latest reviews, owners frequently mention: - **Short waits and efficient reception**. - Handling nervous or sensory-impaired dogs using a named **“Happy Hound Training”** approach with a veterinary nurse, resulting in a dog becoming comfortable attending. - Practical support around costs, including mention of a **monthly payment plan for basic annual care**. ## Services - **Routine veterinary care for pets** (reviews specifically mention **annual boosters/vaccinations**). - **Emergency veterinary services** (clinic data indicates emergency care; the website states **24/7 availability for equine clients**). - **Equine (horse) care**, including emergency cover as stated above. - **Behaviour/handling support for anxious dogs** via **“Happy Hound Training”** led by a veterinary nurse (as described in a recent review). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in clinic data). ## People - **Stuart (vet)**: described as seeing a cat “in a calm and confident fashion,” which the owner found reassuring. - **Shelley (vet nurse)**: credited with running **Happy Hound Training** for a deaf and nearly blind dog who was previously frightened of vets; the owner reports a rapid improvement over a few visits, including calmly accepting an annual booster. - **Matty (vet)**: mentioned as overseeing the booster administration during the training-supported visit. - **Reception team**: repeatedly noted for being pleasant/efficient and for making a fuss of dogs, which owners say makes visits easier. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 498 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Efficient front desk and minimal waiting** are mentioned as practical positives. - **Support for fearful dogs** is a standout theme: “Happy Hound Training” is described as transforming a dog’s experience of vet visits, including making vaccination stress-free. - **Continuity during frequent visits for an unwell pet**, with owners saying staff “could not do enough” during repeated appointments. - **Cost handling**: one reviewer says the practice “manages costing really well” and mentions a **monthly payment plan** for basic annual care.

## Summary Gatehouse Veterinary Group is an **RCVS Accredited** practice that states it offers **in‑house specialist orthopaedic services** and **care for exotic pets**, alongside routine vet support. The clinic website also highlights a **Pet Health Club plan** where **consultations are included** (as part of the “Pet Health Club® Plus” plan), plus services such as **wellness screening** and **pet travel services**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe **successful surgery outcomes** (“saved the life of my pet… after the surgery she is as good as new”) and repeatedly single out **named vets** (Terry/Terry Crowd, and Laura) for the care provided. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and in recent reviews include: - **Orthopaedic services** (described as available “in house”) - **Surgery** (one reviewer credits the team with life‑saving surgery and a strong recovery) - **Care for exotic pets** (“wide range of services for exotic pets”) - **Wellness screening** - **Pet travel services** - **Consultations** (noted as included within a Pet Health Club® Plus plan) ## People Named staff members mentioned in recent reviews: - **Terry / Terry Crowd (vet)**: repeatedly highlighted by name in multiple recent 5‑star reviews (“absolutely A1”; “the best ever vet”). - **Laura (vet)**: credited by one owner after their pet’s surgery, with the owner reporting the pet was “as good as new” afterwards. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 440 reviews.** The latest written reviews available to us are brief but include named-staff praise and one detailed surgical outcome report. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Standout mentions of specific vets**, particularly Terry/Terry Crowd (multiple reviews). - **Positive surgical outcome** described by one owner, including “saved the life” and a strong post‑op recovery, with thanks directed to Laura.

## Summary Baildon Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that is also a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. Recent reviews describe practical, small-but-important touches—like an **animal nurse providing a replacement cat carrier** after one was soiled—and a **follow-up call the day after an appointment** to check on a dog. Multiple owners also mention staff being **patient with nervous pets** and helping them feel comfortable during visits. (No information provided on whether the practice is independent or part of a corporate group.) ## Services Based on the information provided from structured data and recent reviews, the clinic is referenced for: - **Veterinary and nursing appointments** (owners mention both “vets” and an “animal nurse” involved in care). - **Support for anxious/nervous pets during visits** (e.g., taking time to help a nervous dog feel comfortable). - **Post-visit follow-up** (a next-day check-in call after an appointment). - **Veterinary Nurse Training** (explicitly listed as a training facility). ## People - **Veterinary nurses (including an animal nurse mentioned in a recent review):** One owner describes a nurse as “fabulous,” highlighting a concrete step taken—**providing a cat carrier** when the original was unusable. - **Vets and reception team:** Reviews mention good experiences “from the receptionists to the vets,” with owners saying their cats were **well looked after**. - **Staff approach with nervous dogs:** An owner specifically notes staff being **patient** with a nervous dog and helping the dog feel comfortable, plus **calling the next day** to check on her. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 274 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners repeatedly mention **staff patience and helping pets feel comfortable**, including nervous dogs during appointments. - **Follow-up contact** after a visit is specifically described (a next-day check-in call). - Several reviews mention **good care for cats**, and one notes a practical extra—**a replacement carrier provided by a nurse** after travel sickness.

## Summary Vets4Pets Keighley describes itself as a locally owned Vets4Pets practice, offering routine care through to diagnostic investigations and surgery, with facilities including an in-house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound. The website also highlights separate wards for cats, dogs and rabbits, plus an isolation unit and operating theatre. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention prompt help and thorough check-ups, including one reviewer saying the team “saved my cat from disaster many times.” ## Services - Routine health checks and vaccinations (website) - Diagnostic investigations supported by: - In-house laboratory (biochemistry, haematology) (website) - Blood pressure monitoring (website) - Digital X‑ray (website) - Ultrasound (website) - Surgery, including: - Airway surgery (website) - Cruciate surgery (website) - Use of a full operating theatre (website) - Dentistry (website) - Microchipping (website) - Physiotherapy (website) - Pet passport / animal health certificate (website) - Species mentioned as treated: dogs, cats, rabbits (website) - Out-of-hours care: provided by Vets4Pets Leeds Birstall, with on-the-day and out-of-hours appointments available (website) ## People - The practice describes a small team of vets and nurses supported by a reception team (website). - Recent reviewers repeatedly mention staff being “helpful,” “prompt,” and “thorough in the check ups,” with one owner crediting the team with preventing serious outcomes for their cat (“saved my cat from disaster many times”). (reviews) ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 480 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Prompt service and helpful staff, including quick assistance when pets needed care (reviews) - Thoroughness during check-ups (“helpful and thorough in the check ups”) (reviews) - Positive experiences across multiple visits for at least one cat owner who says the clinic has helped “many times” (reviews) - Convenience of being able to pick up treats/toys immediately after the appointment is noted as making visits easier for a pet (review)

## Summary Shearbridge Veterinary Centre offers **15‑minute vet consultations as standard** and says it is **fully equipped with the latest veterinary equipment**. It’s also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training** facility and notes having a **client car park**. In the latest reviews available to us, multiple owners describe **very long-term use (around 15–25 years)** and mention pets being comfortable enough that a dog “**looks forward to visiting the veterinary nurses**.” ## Services - **Vet consultations (15 minutes as standard)** (from the clinic website information). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (from clinic data). - The clinic states it is **equipped with the latest veterinary equipment** (specific equipment types aren’t listed in the sources provided). ## People - **Veterinary nurses** are mentioned in reviews as being a positive part of visits; one owner says their dog “looks forward to visiting the veterinary nurses.” - Reviews repeatedly refer to “**vets**” and “**staff**” being “excellent” and “very caring,” but no individual clinicians are named in the information provided. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 226 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Long-term loyalty and repeat use:** owners mention using the clinic for **15 years** and **25 years**, including ongoing care for cats. - **Supportive manner:** reviewers describe “very caring staff” and “wonderful care, support and love.” - **Positive experience with the nursing team:** one owner notes their dog **looks forward to visiting the veterinary nurses**.