The Icknield Vet Group

The Icknield Vet Group is a veterinary practice in Dunstable that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback suggests it is set up for both routine care and quicker-turnaround problems, with owners describing prompt appointments, clear explanations of treatment options, and supportive follow-up after surgery. Reviews also mention same-day blood test results, help with insurance paperwork, and a calm, professional approach from vets, nurses, and reception staff.

Services

• •Routine consultations and urgent appointments: owners describe being seen within hours or fitted in the next morning, and one recent reviewer said a new vet sorted several smaller problems in a single visit.
• •Surgery and post-operative care: reviews mention pets recovering well after surgery, including strong aftercare and close support through recovery.
• •Diagnostics and treatment planning: owners mention blood tests with results back the same day, along with clear discussion of next steps and logical testing pathways.
• •Medical treatment and ongoing care: reviews refer to help with longer-term illness, medication for renal failure and loss of appetite, and guidance around ongoing care.
• •Treatment for specific problems: abscess treatment is specifically mentioned, alongside general examination and problem-solving in consultation.
• •Insurance paperwork support: staff help with insurance forms is explicitly mentioned.
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility: this is stated in the clinic information.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Dr Pannos (vet): praised for explaining everything clearly and being good with pets.
• •Egbert (vet): named positively in a review about a 17-year-old dog’s surgery and recovery.
• •Kellie and Kim (veterinary nurses): thanked by name for their support.
• •Rosie (reception): mentioned warmly for front-of-house help.
• •Emma: thanked for helping with insurance paperwork.
• •Reviews also point to strong support across the wider team, including vets, nurses, and reception staff.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 558 reviews. Recent reviews are consistently positive in tone.

• •Owners frequently mention a kind, patient and unrushed approach, with gentle handling during examinations and clear reassurance.
• •Surgery and aftercare stand out strongly, with reviewers describing pets recovering well and feeling well supported afterwards.
• •Reviews often highlight clear explanations and practical advice, including impartial guidance and a logical approach to further testing or ongoing treatment.
• •The wider team gets repeated praise for being friendly, professional and accommodating, with named mentions for Rosie, Kellie, Kim, Egbert, Dr Pannos and Emma; one reviewer also described the clinic as reasonably priced.