The Guildford Vet – Vets in Guildford
Clinic Overview
- Many reviewers describe the team as compassionate, sincere and unusually kind, with Peter in particular receiving repeated praise for his manner and explanations. - Urgent care is a strong theme, with owners mentioning quick weekend appointments, rapid diagnosis and pets being admitted overnight when needed. - Communication stands out in several reviews, including phone support, time spent talking through options and follow-up messages after appointments.
Services
- •Small animal care and routine appointments: The clinic’s website lists care for dogs and cats, alongside preventative care, daily bookable appointments and open surgeries. Recent reviews also mention visits involving a puppy, a rabbit and a pet rat.
- •Urgent and emergency treatment: The practice states it provides a 24/7 on-site service. Recent examples include dogs being seen quickly at weekends, prompt assessment of worrying symptoms, and emergency support when pets became suddenly unwell.
- •Surgery, inpatient and in-house care: The website mentions in-house surgery and care, and reviews describe pets being kept in overnight for monitoring and treatment.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: Website-listed facilities include digital radiography (X-rays), ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy (keyhole surgery) and in-house blood analysis.
- •Supportive and end-of-life care: Reviews regularly highlight clear discussions around options, time taken with anxious pets, follow-up messages after visits, and thoughtful end-of-life care including paw prints and fur clippings.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews on cost are generally positive, including mention of a £65 pet rat euthanasia appointment after another clinic had quoted more than £250, and appreciation from one owner that they could get urgent help without out-of-hours fees.
People
Named team members mentioned by owners include Peter (also called Pete), Chris, Emma, David, Christian and Trystan. Peter is especially often praised for clear explanations, compassion and support during difficult decisions, while Chris and Christian are both mentioned in urgent cases involving rapid treatment and overnight care. Emma, David and Trystan are also described positively for kindness, honesty and helping pets and owners feel at ease, with the reception team frequently singled out for their warmth.
Reviews
The clinic has a 4.9/5 Google rating from 181 reviews.
- •Many reviewers describe the team as compassionate, sincere and unusually kind, with Peter in particular receiving repeated praise for his manner and explanations.
- •Urgent care is a strong theme, with owners mentioning quick weekend appointments, rapid diagnosis and pets being admitted overnight when needed.
- •Communication stands out in several reviews, including phone support, time spent talking through options and follow-up messages after appointments.
- •End-of-life care is often described very warmly, especially the calm handling of difficult visits and thoughtful touches afterwards, although one recent reviewer reported a serious disappointment over response timing during an urgent euthanasia situation.
