Abbey House Veterinary Hospital

Services

• •24-hour emergency and urgent care, including out-of-hours assessment and treatment planning; recent reviews mention emergency visits on Sundays and support during frightening or fast-moving situations.
• •Diagnostics and investigation, with owners specifically mentioning X-rays and scans, clear explanations of findings, and discussion of next steps.
• •Overnight hospitalisation and inpatient care, with pets described as being kept safe, well looked after, and closely monitored during stays.
• •General consultations and preventative care, including full examinations for nervous or anxious dogs, annual health checks, and booster vaccinations.
• •Surgery, with recent reviews specifically mentioning laparoscopic surgery being available.
• •Care for small pets, including a recent hamster dental visit where medication was given and a follow-up appointment arranged.
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews say it is not the cheapest option, but several owners felt the expertise, guidance, and out-of-hours cover offered good value for the level of service.

People

• •Ammar (vet) – praised for kind, thorough emergency assessment, relieving a dog’s distress, and setting out a clear treatment plan.
• •Reception team – often described as efficient, friendly, and helpful, with reviews mentioning short waits and smooth handling at the front desk.
• •Vets, nurses, and wider staff team – regularly credited with empathy, professionalism, gentle handling, and keeping owners updated during treatment and hospital stays.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.4/5 from 1,455 reviews.

• •Recent reviews are mostly very positive, with owners praising vets who listen carefully, explain things clearly, and avoid making appointments feel rushed.
• •Emergency and urgent care remains a strong theme, with comments about calm handling, reassuring communication, and good treatment plans in stressful situations.
• •Day-to-day service also gets good feedback, including friendly nurses and receptionists, short waits, and a clean, spacious waiting area.
• •Recent examples include a puppy’s annual health check and booster, a hamster treated for dental problems, and one owner noting that laparoscopic surgery was available; one negative review reported frustration over out-of-hours access when records from the regular vet were not available.