Donaldson's Vets Ltd – Vets in Halifax
Clinic Overview
Recent reviews specifically praise Kathryn for a kitten consultation, and also mention a young female vet who was especially compassionate during an end-of-life appointment.
Donaldson's Vets Ltd in Halifax offers emergency veterinary care, end-of-life support, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is mostly positive, with owners highlighting friendly service, professional care, and especially compassionate handling of difficult end-of-life appointments. One recent reviewer felt experiences could vary depending on which vet they saw.
Services
- •Emergency veterinary services: listed as providing 24/7 or extended-hours emergency care.
- •End-of-life care and euthanasia support: owners describe unhurried appointments, clear discussion of options, and time to say goodbye.
- •General consultations: recent reviews mention routine appointments including a kitten health check.
- •Veterinary nurse training: the clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.
People
- •Veterinary Surgeons: Kathryn Lynch, Amy Ball, Kate Boniface, Jessica Hagain
- •Senior Veterinary Nurses: George Turnbull, Jess Talbot
- •Veterinary Nurses: Leah Turner, Lisa Carter
- •Auxiliary Nurse: Greg Fatherley
- •Receptionists: Heather Allen, Amanda Lees
Recent reviews specifically praise Kathryn for a kitten consultation, and also mention a young female vet who was especially compassionate during an end-of-life appointment.
Reviews
Donaldson's Vets Ltd has a 4.6-star Google rating from 173 reviews.
- •Compassionate end-of-life care stands out strongly, with owners describing respectful treatment, clear explanations, no pressure, and time to say goodbye.
- •Friendly and professional service is a recurring theme, including praise for cheerful front-desk service and an “amazing team.”
- •Named praise for Kathryn appears in a recent review about a first visit for a kitten, where the owner described the consultation very positively.
- •Some inconsistency is noted: one reviewer said the experience can depend on which vet is seen, describing standards as mixed between excellent and less confidence-inspiring.
