Specialist Vets in Bedfordshire

## Summary Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Practice Limited is a small animal clinic; no corporate group is mentioned in the available information. The practice website describes facilities set up for routine appointments and calmer waiting, including a large reception with a dedicated “cats corner” and an on-site paddock area mentioned by reviewers as useful for dogs before/after visits. For emergencies outside normal hours, the website says callers are transferred to Vets Now (Barton-Le-Clay). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe (1) compassionate end-of-life support, including home euthanasia and a keepsake paw print/card, and (2) ongoing treatment and follow-up for serious issues (for example, an elderly cat treated after a dog attack, with “continued care, advice and support” credited with saving his life). One reviewer also explicitly notes “reasonable prices” and feeling the clinic didn’t push unnecessary spend. ## Services - **Small animal veterinary care** (stated on the website). - **Out-of-hours emergency arrangements:** the website says clients should call the clinic number to be transferred to **Vets Now (Barton-Le-Clay)**. - **End-of-life care:** multiple reviewers describe euthanasia support, including a **home visit** for euthanasia and provision of a **paw print and sympathy card**. - **Treatment for traumatic injuries:** a reviewer describes care for an **elderly cat attacked by a dog**, with ongoing advice/support. - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the provided clinic data). ## People - **Hanna** (role not stated): mentioned for “communication and care” during a dog’s final week, and for conducting a **caring, dignified home euthanasia**; the owner also notes the follow-up **paw print and card**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 303 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **End-of-life support is a standout theme:** owners describe compassionate euthanasia care, including a **home visit**, and receiving a **paw print and card** afterwards. - **Ongoing support during serious illness/injury:** one family credits continued care, advice and support with their cat surviving after a **dog attack**. - **Environment and facilities get mentioned:** reviewers call it a calm place and reference an **outdoor area/paddock** that’s helpful for dogs. - **Cost expectations:** one reviewer explicitly says prices felt **reasonable** and that the clinic wasn’t “there to ring your wallet dry.”

## Summary Medivet Flitwick is part of the Medivet group and is led by veterinary surgeon Nicolas Caron (“Nick”). The clinic appears set up for routine consultations alongside on-site diagnostics (including X-rays, ultrasound and an in-house lab), with separate cat and dog wards noted on the website. In recent reviews, owners describe being seen quickly for urgent illness (one dog reportedly seen within 45 minutes of calling) and cite thorough exams with medication prescribed and improvement within 24 hours. A spay is also specifically mentioned, including a pre-op consultation where the vet answered questions and explained the plan in detail. ## Services Based on the website and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - 15-minute consultations - Dentistry - Nurse clinics - Home visits - In-house laboratory testing - Imaging and monitoring: X-rays, ultrasound, ECG - Animal Health Certificates - Surgery referenced in reviews: spay procedure, with a pre-op consultation described - Species treated (per website): cats, dogs, rabbits, and small mammals - Facilities (per website): separate cat and dog wards Out-of-hours care (per website) is provided by Vets Now Barton-le-Clay and Medivet 24 Hour Watford. ## Pricing - Out-of-hours consult fee at Vets Now Barton-le-Clay: **from £324.50 (incl. VAT)** (prices stated as subject to change on the website). - Out-of-hours consult fee at Medivet 24 Hour Watford: **£149** (website also states **no charge for assessment by phone**). ## People - **Nicolas Caron (“Nick”) — Veterinary Surgeon (clinic lead, per website):** mentioned by name in a review about an older cat who was “very poorly”; the owner describes him as patient and professional, and says the cat improved after antibiotics and following his advice. - **Reception/front-desk team:** multiple reviews mention friendly reception staff and that booking appointments is quick/easy; one owner highlights detailed explanations and questions being answered during a spay workup. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 310 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Speed of access for a sick pet:** one owner reports their dog was seen within 45 minutes of the initial call. - **Clear explanations and thorough consults:** owners describe detailed, easy-to-understand explanations; one review mentions a “thorough” review and medication prescribed. - **Surgical care discussed in detail:** a spay is specifically referenced, including a pre-op consultation that addressed the owner’s worries. - **Handling nervous animals:** one owner describes staff taking time to help a nervous dog feel safe and comfortable. - **A note of disagreement on treatment approach:** one 4-star review says the clinic “oversold what is needed initially,” while still recommending the practice.

## Summary VioVet Ltd appears to operate primarily as an online pet and equine supplies retailer rather than a traditional veterinary clinic, with a dedicated prescriptions team mentioned in reviews. Recent reviewers most often talk about fast delivery, competitive pricing, and repeat ordering over multiple years. Concrete examples include reminders when a new prescription is due for long‑term pony medication, subscription deliveries that can be adjusted (though one reviewer found that part of the website harder to locate), and courier drop-off instructions being followed for dog food deliveries. A few practical issues are also raised, such as oversized packaging increasing postage costs and an item quality mismatch (one stirrup leather thicker than the other). ## Services - Online ordering of pet supplies (including dog food mentioned in a delivery review). - Equine-related products (stirrup leathers referenced). - Prescription handling via a “prescriptions team,” including reminders when repeat prescriptions are due for long-term medication. - Subscription/repeat delivery option (a reviewer mentions amending delivery times). ## People - **Prescriptions team**: mentioned for proactively prompting customers when a new prescription is due for ponies on long-term medication. - **Delivery/courier**: one reviewer noted the courier placed dog food where requested and left a delivery card, which mattered to them for security. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 66,403 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Fast delivery is a recurring point (including orders arriving earlier than expected). - Pricing/value is frequently mentioned (“best price at time of purchase,” “good value for money”). - Reliability over time: one reviewer reports using VioVet regularly for 3–4 years. - Prescription support: reminders to renew prescriptions for long-term medication. - Minor negatives: oversized boxes/postage concerns; one product issue where two stirrup leathers differed in thickness; one reviewer found it hard to locate the subscription settings to change delivery times.

## Summary Hanson Animal Doctor Ltd is described in reviews as an **independent practice (not owned by a large organisation)**, with one reviewer noting it has **two surgeries**. Based on the latest reviews available, owners most often talk about **quick access to appointments** (“getting us in so fast”), **thorough and gentle handling of cats**, and **clear front-desk communication** (one reviewer specifically names **Emily on reception**). Several reviewers also contrast it with “large company” practices and say they **didn’t pay over the top for treatment and medication**, with another reviewer describing **fair prices**. ## People - **Emily (reception)** is singled out for **getting an appointment arranged quickly** and keeping communication clear during the process. - **Vets and reception team** are repeatedly described as **consistent and professional**, with examples including **gentle, thoughtful care for a cat** and support during an **anxious time** for a dog’s owner. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 50 reviews.** The written reviews available to us are uniformly positive but mostly brief, focusing more on the experience than on specific treatments. **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Independent practice** noted explicitly, with one reviewer preferring it over “large company” clinics. - **Speed of getting seen:** one owner thanks the team for getting them in quickly and “sorting out” their pet. - **Handling and manner:** “gentle,” “thoughtful,” and “thorough” care mentioned for a cat; another owner describes support during a stressful period with their dog. - **Team consistency and communication:** reception and vets described as consistent; reception communication praised by name. - **Costs:** multiple owners mention **fair pricing** / not being charged “over the top” for treatment and medication.

## Summary The Icknield Vet Group is a veterinary practice that also operates as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. Recent reviews point to a clinic set up for both routine care and faster-turnaround problems: owners mention being **seen within hours**, being **fitted in the next morning for an abscess**, and getting **blood test results back by the end of the day**. Several reviewers also describe **clear, “impartial” explanations** (including discussion of treatment options) and **aftercare following surgery**. ## Services Based on the available clinic data and recent written reviews, owners specifically mention: - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (stated in clinic data) - **Urgent/same-day appointments** (being seen “within hours” and being fitted in the next morning) - **Surgery and post-operative aftercare** (a dog recovering well after surgery; “excellent after care”) - **Treatment of abscesses** (problem “sorted… quickly” after an abscess) - **In-house/rapid diagnostics** including **blood tests with same-day results** (results back by end of day) - **Medical management** for longer-term illness, including **medication for renal failure and loss of appetite** - **Help with insurance paperwork** (staff assistance mentioned) ## People - **Dr Pannos (vet)** – mentioned for taking time to **explain everything** and being **good with pets** during a dog’s case (“helping with Gaia”). - **Emma** – mentioned for **helping with insurance paperwork**. - Owners also repeatedly refer to coordinated support across the team (vets, nurses/assistants, and reception), including being fitted in quickly and supported “from start to finish.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 510 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Fast access to care when it matters:** seen within hours; fitted in the next morning for an abscess. - **Practical diagnostics and follow-through:** blood test results reported back by the end of the day; medication provided for renal failure and appetite issues. - **Explanations and advice:** owners describe thorough, clearly explained care and “impartial advice.” - **Aftercare following procedures:** post-surgery recovery updates and “excellent after care” are mentioned. - **Admin support:** help completing insurance paperwork is explicitly noted.