Dog & Cat Vets in Wetherby

## 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 Vita Referrals is a surgical referral clinic focused on small-animal orthopaedics and neurosurgery, with on-site advanced imaging (CT, digital X‑ray) and minimally invasive options (arthroscopy, fluoroscopy) listed on its website. Reviews describe a streamlined communication setup using an app for post-op questions and updates, plus structured discharge guidance (written instructions and a planned follow-up with X‑rays). Recent owners most often mention major orthopaedic procedures (total hip replacement and bilateral TPLO) and report frequent updates until collection the next day. One review also describes a consultation where surgery was advised against in favour of six weeks’ crate rest after a disc problem was suspected. ## Services Services and capabilities stated on the website and/or directly referenced in reviews include: - **Surgical referrals for small animals** (website: cases can be referred by phone or email) - **Orthopaedic surgery**, including: - **Total Hip Replacement (THR)** (website; also mentioned in a review as “two hip replacements”) - **Cruciate ligament surgery (TPLO)** (website; multiple reviews mention bilateral TPLO / both legs TPLO) - **Patella luxation correction** (website) - **Fracture management** (website) - **Pan carpal/tarsal arthrodesis** (website) - **Angular limb deformity surgery** with CT and planning guides (website) - **Elbow arthroscopy** and **elbow CT** (website) - **Neurosurgery**, including: - **Hemilaminectomy** (website) - **Ventral slot** (website) - Website notes these may include **CT myelogram** - **Lameness investigation** with **CT, X‑rays, and joint samples** (website; notes external lab fees not included) - **Facilities/equipment listed**: **CT scanner, arthroscopy, fluoroscopy, digital X‑ray** (website) - **Post-operative communication/updates via PetsApp** (website; app communication also described in reviews) ## Pricing - One reviewer reports being quoted **“an extra £3,500”** elsewhere for the **same operation** (no procedure specified in the review). - The same review also reports being told by another vet that surgery would cost **£4,500** (the reviewer then says Vita advised surgery wasn’t needed after assessment). ## People - **Nick** (role described in a review as the person who “carried out the surgery”): mentioned alongside praise for the wider team after a dog had **two hip replacements**, with the owner highlighting **quick responses via the app** when questions came up. - **Rob** (described in reviews as the examining vet/surgeon who performed surgery): - In a TPLO case, the owner says Rob **put them at ease on examination**, **performed both-leg TPLO**, and they were **updated throughout recovery** until next-day pickup, with **written recovery instructions** and a **follow-up appointment with X‑rays**. - In another case, Rob is described watching the dog walk and performing further tests; the owner says the dog (usually fearful/snappy at vets) was **at ease during handling**. They report Rob **recommended crate rest instead of surgery** after diagnosing a **disc problem**. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 83 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Major orthopaedic surgeries frequently mentioned**, including **total hip replacements** and **bilateral TPLO** (including a procedure described as happening on **Christmas Eve**). - **Regular post-op communication**, including **updates during recovery** and **quick replies via an app** when owners had questions. - **Clear aftercare planning**, including **written instructions** covering a multi-week recovery period and a **follow-up with X‑rays**. - **Decision-making that doesn’t default to surgery**: one owner reports being advised against an operation and instead given a **six-week crate-rest plan** for a suspected **disc problem**, with improvement reported within days.

## Summary Swift Referrals appears to operate as a referral and emergency-capable clinic: one owner describes being referred by their usual vet after a road traffic accident, and another describes an emergency visit on Boxing Day for a dog that ate a plastic freezer bag. Reviews repeatedly highlight step-by-step updates during treatment, strong aftercare after discharge (including timely call-backs from a vet or nurse when questions came up), and quick re-check appointments when pets needed to return. ## Services Based on the information available from reviews: - **Referral care following serious trauma**, including post-discharge aftercare and re-checks (a dog treated after a road traffic accident, with multiple follow-up contacts and return visits handled quickly). - **Emergency treatment for suspected foreign-body ingestion** (dog ate food inside a plastic freezer bag; treated the same day with a “positive result” reported by the owner). - **Inpatient-style clinical support** is implied by mentions of a wider team involved in cases (surgeon, vets, nurses, clinical care staff) and discharge/aftercare processes. ## People - **Bethan** (role not specified in the review): mentioned by name as “a credit to Swift,” with the owner emphasising that she and the team **listened** to them when other vets hadn’t. - **Clinical care staff / vets / nurses (team feedback)**: owners describe being **updated at every step**, having questions answered after discharge, and receiving **timely phone calls** from a vet or nurse when they needed to talk something through. - **Reception**: described as **friendly and helpful on arrival** during an emergency visit. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 346 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Clear, frequent **communication and reassurance**, including step-by-step updates during treatment decisions. - **Aftercare and responsiveness** after discharge: owners mention questions being answered and call-backs from a vet or nurse in a timely way. - Handling of **urgent/high-stress situations**, including holiday emergencies and serious trauma cases. - Pets that are normally anxious: one owner says their timid dog became comfortable with the team and “took a shine” to them.

## Summary Parkhill Vets Ltd is an **RCVS Accredited Practice** (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme) and describes itself as a **“state of the art”** veterinary practice. Ownership (independent vs part of a corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. From the latest reviews, owners most often point to: - **Consultations where a clear plan is agreed** and they leave “reassured”. - **Prompt action** to get a good outcome (one owner reports their dog “back to herself” after the team acted quickly). - **Feeling listened to and understood** during appointments. ## Services Only the following are explicitly mentioned in the sources provided: - **Veterinary consultations** (described as warm and reassuring by reviewers). - **Agreed treatment/action plans for dogs** (owners mention discussing and agreeing next steps). - **Treatment delivered promptly** in at least one case, leading to reported improvement. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 359 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners describe **being heard and taken seriously**, with explanations that leave them confident about the plan. - **Speed of care** is highlighted in at least one review, with an owner crediting prompt action for a good result. - Multiple reviewers summarise their experience as **excellent service** and a positive consultation experience.

## Summary Westwood Veterinary Practice is an RCVS-registered practice offering online appointment booking and a membership plan (Pet Health Club® Plus) that includes unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet via Pawsquad. Recent reviews describe being seen at short notice for urgent concerns, and clinical work-ups such as examining a lump and taking cell samples with a vet and nurse present. Feedback is mixed on costs and prescribing policy: one reviewer reports being required to attend a consult for repeat eye drops and being charged £111 for confirmation of conjunctivitis, while other recent reviewers focus on quick access and supportive handling during procedures. ## Services - Online appointment booking (24/7) and pet registration (website). - Pet Health Club® Plus plan: unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet via Pawsquad (website). - Assessment of lumps and sampling cells from a lump (review). - Appointments provided at short notice for urgent situations (review). - Consultation required to reissue previously prescribed eye drops for conjunctivitis, as described by one reviewer (review). ## Pricing - One reviewer reports being charged **£111** for a consultation to confirm conjunctivitis and re-prescribe eye drops (review). ## People - A vet (“clinician”) and a nurse are mentioned during a lump examination and cell sampling; the reviewer highlights clear consultation and strong support during the procedure (review). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 238 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Short-notice appointments for urgent concerns are specifically mentioned (seen quickly even when it wasn’t a “full blown emergency”). - Diagnostic work beyond a basic exam is referenced (cells taken from a lump), with staff described as supportive during the process. - A minority report dissatisfaction with prescribing protocol and cost: one account says a consult was required to repeat eye drops and felt the total charge (£111) was disproportionate, especially given the pet’s travel stress.