Dog & Cat Vets in West Yorkshire

## Summary Tweed House Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary practice that also operates as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (as listed in the clinic’s services). Beyond that training role, no further clinic-specific details (such as facilities, case types, or policies) were provided in the available inputs. ## Services - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (training of veterinary nurses is explicitly listed as a clinic capability)

## Summary Sandbeck Veterinary Centre describes itself as an **independent** clinic with a **“fear free”** approach, designed to reduce stress during visits (including a specially designed waiting room). The practice is set up for general care with in-house diagnostics (X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory) and also offers **veterinary dermatology referrals** (for veterinary professionals only). In the latest reviews available, owners consistently mention **kind, professional handling** and **clear discussions of options and prognosis** during appointments. ## Services Based on the clinic website: - Vaccinations and routine health checks - Dental care - Diagnostic imaging: **X-rays** and **ultrasound** - In-house **laboratory** testing - **Acupuncture** - **Veterinary dermatology referrals** (referrals via veterinary professionals only) - Online pet registration and appointment booking - Use of **PetsApp** (as listed on the site) ## People No individual clinicians are named in the information provided, but reviewers repeatedly describe: - **Staff and vets as kind and professional**, with pets treated “as special.” - **Decision support during consults**, with one owner noting they were “told all the options and prognosis.” ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 573 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners repeatedly highlight a **friendly, professional team** and a smooth overall experience. - **Gentle handling and concern for the pet** is specifically mentioned (e.g., a dog being treated with “care and concern”). - **Clear communication about choices and likely outcomes**, with options and prognosis discussed during the visit.

## Summary Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd is an **RCVS Accredited Veterinary Hospital** and states that it provides **24/7 emergency cover, 365 days a year**. Ownership (independent vs part of a larger group) isn’t stated in the available information. Based on the website and recent reviews, the practice appears set up for **routine care plus support through serious illness and end-of-life decisions**, including **home visits**. Owners repeatedly mention: - **At-home euthanasia** with a vet and nurse talking families through the process and giving them time. - **Medication support**, including discussing **options and affordability** for daily long-term meds. - **Fast access to appointments** (“seen… so quickly”) and staff follow-up gestures (e.g., a **card provided when ashes were collected**). ## Services From the clinic website summary: - **Consultations** (including “consultations included” as part of a **Pet Health Club® Plus plan**—no further details provided) - **Home visits** - **Wellness screening** - **Repeat prescriptions** - **Pet travel** - **Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year** (as stated by the clinic) From the latest written reviews available to us: - **End-of-life care**, including **euthanasia at home** - Support around **ashes collection** (implying cremation/aftercare coordination) - Treatment provided for a **hen** for an end-of-life procedure (the reviewer notes the practice doesn’t usually accept birds, but did so in this case) ## People No individual staff names or roles are provided, but reviews repeatedly describe: - **Vets and nurses** who *talk owners through options* (including pricing/affordability discussions for ongoing medication) and guide families through **end-of-life decisions at home**, allowing time and explaining what will happen. - **Reception staff** described as “lovely” in one review. - A vet being **unbothered by a child** being present during an appointment, which one owner valued. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 73 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **End-of-life care is a major theme**, with multiple owners describing compassionate home visits, clear explanations, and a peaceful process. - **Communication and choices:** owners mention being given options for treatment/medication and having **costs discussed** to keep care manageable. - **Kindness beyond the appointment:** one reviewer mentions a **sympathy card** from staff when collecting a dog’s ashes. - **Access and responsiveness:** one reviewer thanks the practice for seeing pets **quickly**. - **One practical concern raised:** a reviewer says **opening times for reception at one branch can vary week to week** and that published hours may be inconsistent, recommending calling ahead for non-appointment visits (e.g., collecting medications).

## Summary White Cross Vets Guiseley is part of the White Cross Vets group (the website describes 21 practices across the North and Midlands). Based on the information available, the clinic appears set up for general companion-animal care, with owners specifically mentioning dogs and cats—including a “scared stray” cat—being handled patiently and professionally. Clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) and that it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Concrete signals from recent reviews include: - Repeat, long-term use (“taken my animals there for years”). - Staff approach with anxious animals (a nervous/“scared stray” cat was brought in and the team were described as helpful and kind). - Pets that seem comfortable attending (“my pet love’s it when he goes in”). ## Services Services and capabilities explicitly referenced in the inputs include: - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in clinic data as **24/7 or extended hours**). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in clinic data). - **Care for dogs and cats** (owners mention treatment for a collie and two cats, including a scared stray). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 323 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners repeatedly describe a **friendly, welcoming experience** when bringing pets in. - Multiple comments focus on **staff helpfulness and professionalism**, including with a **nervous/“scared stray” cat**. - Some reviewers emphasise **continuity and trust over time**, noting they’ve used the practice for **years**.

## 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**.