The Guildford Vet

The Guildford Vet describes itself as an independent, family-run small animal practice offering daily bookable appointments, open surgeries, and 24/7 on-site emergency care. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for urgent/overnight cases as well as in-practice diagnostics and surgery (including endoscopy and keyhole surgery).

Clinic-specific details owners mention include

• •Same-day urgent access and overnight hospitalisation for a sick dog, with a rapid diagnosis and continued care overnight.
• •Follow-up messages after a visit to check how a puppy was doing.
• •Support during end-of-life care, including keepsakes such as paw prints and fur clippings.
• •Staff taking time with nervous/anxious dogs, with owners saying options were clearly explained and questions answered.

Services

From the clinic’s website and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include

• •Small animal care (dogs and cats are explicitly listed)
• •Preventative care
• •Emergency care (the clinic states it provides a 24/7 on-site service)
• •Daily bookable appointments and open surgeries
• •In-house surgery and care
• •Diagnostic facilities and tests mentioned on the website
• •Digital radiography (X-rays)
• •Ultrasound
• •Endoscopy
• •Laparoscopy (keyhole surgery)
• •In-house blood analysis
• •Review-referenced care examples
• •Assessment for a puppy who may have swallowed something
• •Overnight inpatient care for an unwell dog
• •End-of-life care with memorial keepsakes provided

People

Named team members mentioned in the latest reviews

• •Chris (vet; role implied by context): described as getting a sick dog seen quickly, diagnosing promptly, and arranging overnight care. Another reviewer notes he communicated clearly and answered questions during a difficult end-of-life decision.
• •Christian (role not stated): credited alongside Chris for taking “amazing care” of a dog kept in overnight.
• •Trystan (vet; role implied by context): mentioned for being knowledgeable and honest, answering questions and explaining options during end-of-life care.
• •Dr. Peter (vet): thanked for helping “save” a dog, alongside Dr. Chris.

Reviews

5.0 stars from 148 reviews. “”

• •Speed and availability for urgent problems: reviewers describe being seen “straight away” and a dog being kept in overnight to stabilise and improve.
• •Clear communication and follow-up: owners mention having all questions answered, options explained, and messages afterwards to check on progress.
• •Handling emotionally difficult visits: one review highlights end-of-life care that felt calm and respectful, plus keepsakes (paw prints and fur clippings).
• •Better experience for anxious pets: owners contrast this clinic with previous practices, saying their nervous/wriggly dogs were treated patiently rather than as an inconvenience.