Dog & Cat Vets in Corby

## Summary Stoley’s Vets (Great Oakley Vets Ltd) is an independent practice (opened by “Stoley” after previously seeing some clients through another clinic, according to reviews) and is an **RCVS registered premises**. Based on the clinic’s own service list and recent reviews, it’s set up for both routine care and more involved work, including **in-house diagnostics (digital imaging, endoscopy, internal laboratory)** and **surgical/dental procedures**. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - **Home visits**, including support during very emotional end-of-life appointments. - **Out-of-hours emergency care**, with one review describing being seen at midnight despite not being registered. - **Dental problems treated promptly**, including a next-day appointment for a dog with a dental abscess needing treatment. - A recurring perception that the vet **doesn’t push unnecessary procedures** and focuses on what benefits the pet. ## Services From the clinic website summary: - Consultations - Vaccinations and microchipping - Prescriptions - Preventative care - Surgery - Dental care - Digital imaging - Endoscopy - Internal laboratory testing - Home visits - Out-of-hours emergency care From recent reviews (examples of what owners say was actually done): - Home visit care during end-of-life situations (owners describe saying goodbye at home) - Out-of-hours emergency appointment (late-night call and visit) - Dental treatment for an abscess Other structured clinic data: - Veterinary nurse training facility ## People - **“Stoley” (vet/owner, as described in reviews):** Clients repeatedly mention him **remembering individual pets**, explaining options, and prioritising the animal’s needs (one reviewer specifically notes he *doesn’t push unnecessary treatment*, including not pushing for C-sections). - **Wider team (reception and veterinary nurses):** Reviews highlight practical support around access and logistics—e.g., arranging help when an owner couldn’t get to the practice, and one instance where a staff member **collected and returned a dog** when the owner was recovering from surgery. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 83 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **End-of-life and home goodbye support** comes up multiple times: owners describe compassionate handling and enabling pets to be at home. - **Responsiveness when urgent:** examples include a **next-day appointment** for a dental abscess and an **out-of-hours emergency** visit for a non-registered caller. - **Practical help beyond the consult** is mentioned (home visits for owners who can’t travel; a staff member helping with transport). - **Decision-making and value:** a few reviewers explicitly say they felt the vet focused on the pet’s welfare rather than “for the money,” and one notes being charged less than expected (no specific prices given).

## Summary Corby Veterinary Surgery (established in early 2015) is part of a small group of practices and is RCVS-accredited. The clinic offers nurse clinics (including nail clips and senior/mobility clinics) and a “Click and Collect” option for flea/worm treatments, food, and repeat medications. Reviews strongly emphasise support with anxious pets (including taking time during treatment and helping get a dog back to the car) and compassionate end-of-life care (including time and space to say goodbye and sending paw prints and a signed card afterwards). Emergency care outside normal hours is provided by Vets Now. ## Services - **Nurse clinics**: nail clips; senior clinics; mobility clinics. - **Click and Collect** for flea & worm products, food, and repeat medications. - **Urgent/emergency appointments during normal hours** are mentioned in reviews (e.g., a quickly arranged emergency appointment for a cat with no waiting). - **End-of-life care** is described in reviews (supportive euthanasia experience, time and space to say goodbye; paw prints and card sent afterwards). - **Out-of-hours emergency cover**: provided by **Vets Now** (as stated on the website). - **Species mentioned in reviews**: dogs, cats; one reviewer mentions guinea pig emergencies and advises an exotic specialist elsewhere for guinea pigs. ## Pricing - The website summary references “consultations included as part of a Pet Health Club® Plus plan,” but no prices or plan details are provided in the available information. ## People - **Antonio Marino (vet/doctor, per review)**: described as providing treatment guidance by phone for multiple cats with vomiting and lethargy when the owner was isolating; the reviewer reports the cats recovered. - Staff are repeatedly described as taking extra time with **anxious dogs** (including helping move a dog out to the car) and providing **reassurance during emergency visits** (particularly for a puppy). - Multiple reviews describe the team’s approach to **end-of-life appointments** as giving owners time/space and following up with a paw-print keepsake and signed card. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 197 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Handling anxious pets:** owners describe staff taking “a lot of time” so an anxious dog could receive treatment, and helping with getting the dog back to the car. - **Emergency support:** reviewers mention quickly arranged same-day emergency appointments and clear aftercare advice (including for a cat who improved afterwards). - **End-of-life care and follow-up:** one detailed review describes a calm, unhurried goodbye during a dog’s final visit and a later keepsake (paw prints) and card signed by the team. - **Species limits noted by one owner:** one reviewer recommends the practice for **guinea pig emergencies only**, suggesting an exotic specialist for ongoing guinea pig care.

## Summary Northlands Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice that operates a central veterinary hospital alongside branch clinics, and states it provides its own 24-hour emergency service in-house. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe straightforward preventative care (annual boosters/vaccinations and check-ups) alongside ongoing management for arthritis/leg pain, including discussing home changes and trialling anti-inflammatory medication. Several reviews also mention how staff handled difficult moments such as saying goodbye to a pet. A smaller number of reviewers report problems with front-desk manners and, in one case, a vet interaction described as rude and rushed with an incomplete examination. ## Services - **Routine and preventative care** (website), with reviews specifically mentioning: - **Annual boosters** and **check-ups** - **Vaccinations** at annual visits - **Arthritis/lameness support** (reviews): assessment of painful joints/legs and discussion of a **trial anti-inflammatory medication** for an arthritic shoulder; medication provided for arthritis-related leg trouble - **In-house 24-hour emergency service** (website): described as provided “completely in-house” - **End-of-life care** (reviews): one owner describes the vet showing empathy while saying goodbye to their dog - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (structured clinic data) ## People - **Catherine (vet)**: mentioned multiple times for patience with an anxious dog, and for being a “main vet” for a dog with ongoing health issues requiring regular visits. - **Reception team (unnamed)**: experiences conflict—some reviewers describe a “lovely receptionist” who booked them in quickly and staff who were welcoming/helpful, while another review describes reception staff as “extremely rude.” - **Unnamed “elderly male vet”**: one reviewer reports he didn’t speak on greeting, seemed scared of their dog, and did only a brief heart listen without what they felt was a proper examination. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 222 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Preventative visits reported as smooth and informative:** annual boosters/vaccinations and check-ups where the vet explained things clearly and was “pleasant and informative.” - **Chronic pain/arthritis support:** multiple owners mention help for arthritis/leg issues, including time taken to assess and agree a medication plan (including a trial anti-inflammatory). - **Handling anxious or unwell pets:** Catherine is singled out for patience with an anxious dog and ongoing support for a dog with health issues needing frequent appointments. - **Compassion at end of life:** one long-term client describes empathetic support when saying goodbye to a dog. - **Service consistency concerns:** a small number of reviews report rude reception behaviour and one disappointing appointment where the owner felt their dog wasn’t properly examined and the vet was rude.

## Summary Corby Vets4Pets describes itself as a **locally owned** Vets4Pets practice, set up for routine care and diagnostics as well as more complex cases via its in‑house facilities (lab testing, imaging, operating theatre, and separate wards). The clinic states that **emergency cover is available through Vets4Pets Northampton when the practice is closed**. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention **support around end-of-life care**, including memorial gestures (a card from staff, seeds, and a memorial stake) after euthanasia, and help coordinating referral care (one dog was sent on to a veterinary hospital). Reviews also show a **clear split on pricing and emergency fees**, with some owners feeling overcharged for emergencies or tests. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews available to us, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **Emergency appointments/urgent care** (including a weekend emergency visit mentioned in reviews) - **Referral/transfer support** (a case described as being sent to a veterinary hospital) - **In-house diagnostics** - **Digital X‑ray** and **ultrasound** - **In‑house laboratory testing** (biochemistry, haematology, electrolytes) - **ECG** and **blood pressure monitoring** - **Tonopen eye pressure testing** - **Surgery and hospital facilities** - **Operating theatre** and **anaesthesia** - **Oxygen chamber** - **Isolation unit** - **Separated dog & cat wards** (and isolation units stated on the website) - **Dentistry** - **Microchipping** - **Nurse clinic** and **weight clinic** - **Acupuncture** and **physiotherapy** - **Rabbit medicine and testing**, plus **small mammal medicine and surgery** - **Bereavement support** (also reflected in review details) ## Pricing - One reviewer reports being **charged £500** for an anal gland infection case after “various tests.” - One reviewer reports being quoted **“over £200” for an emergency appointment** (they state this depended on whether they were already registered with another vet). - A reviewer also alleges problems with **pet insurance claim submissions**, saying duplicate claims led to paying an excess twice (this is the reviewer’s account). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 327 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **End-of-life support is a repeated theme**, with owners describing compassionate handling of euthanasia and follow-up gestures (sympathy card signed by staff; memorial items such as seeds and a stake). - **Emergency care experiences vary:** one owner describes prompt, “amazing” help for a sudden paralysis case and support through referral; others describe feeling **overcharged for emergencies**. - **Disputes about testing and billing:** one owner felt the vet should have done a full check earlier rather than ordering multiple tests; another objected to an emergency fee structure. - **Pet plans/“care plan insurance” are mentioned** as a reason for choosing the practice. - **General friendliness/helpfulness** is mentioned across several reviews, including help with rabbit-related questions.