Redruth Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Redruth
Clinic Overview
Redruth Veterinary Surgery is a private practice owned and run by Sarah Sheldon, a registered veterinary nurse, and was established by Jennifer Williamson. It is a veterinary nurse training practice and says appointments, including emergencies, are not rushed. Reviews continue to point to a calm, compassionate approach, with owners highlighting clear explanations, short-notice help, and sensitive support around surgery, illness and pet loss.
Services
- •General appointments and urgent care, including emergency support. Owners mention being fitted in at short notice, including over a bank holiday weekend, as well as prompt appointments for illness and everyday concerns.
- •Nursing and routine care, including nurse dental checks and nail clipping or “pedicure”. The practice is also a veterinary nurse training practice.
- •Dental and surgical care, with recent examples including tooth extractions, removal of a broken baby tooth, neutering, lump removals, stitch-ups and orthopaedic work.
- •Diagnostics and follow-up care, including post-operative checks and reported use of ultrasound, X-rays and blood tests. Reviews also mention treatment for ear problems and gentle handling of nervous pets.
- •Compassionate end-of-life and bereavement support, with one recent reviewer especially appreciating the sensitive handling of a pet’s passing and the provision of nose and paw prints.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Sarah Sheldon — owner and registered veterinary nurse.
- •Jennifer Williamson — established the practice.
- •Karen — repeatedly praised as a warm, caring presence for both pets and owners.
- •Mairead — warmly mentioned for gentle, compassionate handling, including during a cat ear appointment.
- •Steph — thanked for advice and for taking time to discuss concerns.
- •Katy — praised alongside Mairead for kindness and compassion.
Reviews
Google shows 4.9 stars from 295 reviews.
- •Many owners describe the team as caring, kind, professional and reassuring, with a friendly welcome from reception through to the consultation.
- •Short-notice availability remains a strong theme, including examples of quick help over a bank holiday weekend and accommodating appointments where possible.
- •Communication is regularly praised, with reviewers saying the team explains things clearly, takes time to talk concerns through, and helps pets feel at ease.
- •Recent experiences include surgery, dental treatment, ear care, post-operative support, charity case work, and sensitive bereavement care. There is also an isolated negative review raising concerns about charges after a cancelled spay and a disputed heart murmur finding.

