Animal Veterinary Services Ltd

Animal Veterinary Services Ltd is a general veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the information provided. Based on recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for everyday problems as well as urgent same-day issues—owners describe being offered an emergency appointment straight away for a suspected sting, and ongoing updates with clear treatment options during a worrying visit. Specific examples mentioned include flea assessment and treatment for two dogs with preventative advice, care for sand impaction, and medication given for an apparent wasp/bee sting (including an injection and take-home meds).

Services

• •Veterinary nurse training facility (explicitly stated).
• •Parasite/flea care: in-clinic check over and flea treatment for two dogs, plus recommendations on keeping them healthy.
• •Urgent/same-day care: emergency appointment described for a dog with suspected insect sting.
• •Treatment for allergic reaction/sting symptoms: antihistamine injection; steroids and antihistamines to take away (as described by one owner).
• •Gastrointestinal issue mentioned: care for “sand impaction” (details of diagnostics/treatment not specified in the review).
• •Communication during treatment: regular updates to owners and discussion of treatment options (as reported in one review).

People

• •Marissa: mentioned for taking time to thoroughly check two dogs with fleas, discussing options and ongoing health recommendations; the owner also noted the appointment and treatment felt “very reasonable.”
• •Sarina: singled out for being “kind, friendly and communicative” during a dog’s treatment for sand impaction.
• •Unspecified vet (emergency visit): described as thorough and providing immediate treatment for suspected sting symptoms (injection plus take-home medication).
• •Team approach: receptionists, nurses, and vets are collectively mentioned for keeping owners updated and helping anxious pets settle during appointments.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 173 reviews.

• •Clear communication and updates during stressful cases, including discussing treatment options and keeping owners informed.
• •Urgent problems handled promptly, with one owner reporting they were given an emergency appointment straight away for a suspected sting.
• •Specific treatments owners mention: flea treatment with preventative advice; antihistamine/steroid treatment for sting-like symptoms; care for sand impaction.
• •Handling anxious pets: one owner described their dogs arriving panicked but calming down during the visit and behaving better afterwards.
• •Cost concerns addressed in at least one case: an owner nervous about expense described the flea appointment/treatment as “very reasonable.”