West Mount Vets Ltd – Vets in Halifax
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviews are largely positive, with several owners describing the practice as having looked after multiple pets over a number of years. - Access and convenience are recurring themes, including same-day appointments for emergencies and flexibility with routine appointments into the early evening. - Communication is praised, with one owner saying the vet explained everything clearly and was caring and incredibly calm.
West Mount Vets Ltd is a CVS small-animal practice in Halifax with RCVS General Practice status, in-house imaging including X-ray and ultrasound, and a broad stated species scope covering dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, and a range of bird types including wild birds. The clinic says it provides emergency support during normal hours, plus out-of-hours free telephone advice and emergency consultations via its Halifax service. Recent reviews describe same-day urgent appointments, clear communication in consultations, and respectful end-of-life care.
Services
- •Consultations and routine care: general consultations, vaccinations, and six-month health checks; reviews also mention regular check-ups and routine appointments into the early evening.
- •Urgent and emergency care: emergency support during normal hours, with same-day appointments mentioned in reviews; the clinic also states that out-of-hours free telephone advice and emergency consultations are available via its Halifax service.
- •Surgery and procedures: surgery including neutering, dentistry, microchipping, anal sac expression, grooming and nail clipping.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: diagnostic tests, X-ray, ultrasound, and nurse clinics including blood pressure checks.
- •Preventive and additional care: parasite control and home visits.
- •Species treated: the clinic lists dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets, small cage birds, large cage birds, and wild birds. Recent reviews specifically mention care for dogs and a sick hen, including euthanasia carried out with the owner able to hold the bird.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews are mostly focused on care and service, though one reviewer describes the practice as very expensive.
People
- •Vicky (vet): named in a review for thoroughly examining a very sick hen and carrying out euthanasia in a calm and respectful way, keeping the bird wrapped to help it feel secure and allowing the owner to hold her during the injections.
- •Veterinary team: reviews describe the vets as lovely, caring, calm, and clear in their explanations during consultations.
- •Reception and support staff: receptionists are described as friendly, with supporting staff also mentioned positively.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6 stars from 161 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are largely positive, with several owners describing the practice as having looked after multiple pets over a number of years.
- •Access and convenience are recurring themes, including same-day appointments for emergencies and flexibility with routine appointments into the early evening.
- •Communication is praised, with one owner saying the vet explained everything clearly and was caring and incredibly calm.
- •End-of-life care is highlighted in one detailed review involving a hen, where the owner describes a respectful, supportive experience; the main negative theme in recent feedback is cost, with one reviewer calling the clinic the most expensive in Yorkshire.
