Firstvets

Services

• •General consultations and examinations: Appointments mentioned include first visits for newly registered pets, routine check-ups, and consultations for ongoing medical issues in older animals.
• •Preventive care: Reviews mention vaccinations and microchipping, including a first appointment that covered a check-up, shots and a chip.
• •Medical treatment: Owners describe thorough assessments followed by prescribed medication such as antibiotics and anti-inflammatory treatment, with good results reported in some cases.
• •Rabbit and small mammal care: The practice is noted in reviews for seeing rabbits and other small pets, including repeat praise for Judith’s rabbit expertise.
• •End-of-life care: Reviews mention euthanasia and compassionate support around final visits.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Client examples mention £144 for euthanasia for a pet rat and about £115 for a consultation with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication. Review feedback on cost is mixed: some owners felt charges were high or not clearly explained in advance, while another said their bill came in 33% under budget.

People

• •Judith (vet): Repeatedly praised for being kind, calm and thorough, especially with nervous pets, senior animals, rabbits, and owners needing extra reassurance. Reviews also highlight the time she takes to explain medication and answer questions, including arranging BSL interpretation.
• •Carolyn (receptionist): Named positively for respectful, compassionate support during an end-of-life visit.
• •Nurses, reception and wider team: Clients describe the wider team as friendly, caring and welcoming.

Reviews

Google reviews: 4.6/5 from 138 reviews.

• •Judith is the standout name in recent feedback, with strong praise for her care of older pets, nervous dogs and cats, and rabbits.
• •Calm handling is a recurring theme, including stressed or anxious animals during first appointments, vaccinations and treatment visits.
• •Communication is widely praised: owners say they feel listened to, not rushed, and well informed, with one review specifically mentioning support for BSL interpretation.
• •Pricing is the main mixed theme. Some owners felt charges were expensive or not clearly explained beforehand, while others were happy with the value and one reported a lower-than-expected bill.