Specialist Vets in Daventry

## Summary Daventry Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (described on the brand site as “locally owned”). Based on the information available, the practice appears set up for both routine care and more involved appointments, with owners mentioning diagnostic workups (tests and X‑rays) as well as supportive end‑of‑life care. Concrete details owners describe include: - A paid **Healthcare plan** that one owner says includes **free vet/nurse consultations**, **flea and worm treatment**, a **yearly health check**, and **yearly vaccinations**. - Being able to **register and be seen the same afternoon** after calling in the morning (even when the team was busy). - **Tests and X‑rays** for a dog, with a vet explaining possible outcomes and medication. - **Euthanasia support** for a senior cat (even though the family wasn’t registered), including being talked through the process, being allowed to hold the pet, and receiving **paw prints** afterward. ## Services - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the clinic’s structured information). - **Healthcare plan** covering (as described by a reviewer): free vet/nurse consultations, flea and worm treatment, yearly health check, yearly vaccinations. - **Diagnostic investigations** mentioned by owners: “tests” and **X‑rays**. - **End-of-life care/euthanasia**, including support during the appointment and providing **paw prints** afterward. ## People - **Fiona (vet)**: Mentioned repeatedly by name. Owners describe her involvement in ongoing care for an older unwell cat, and supporting the family during euthanasia with professionalism and empathy. - **Sian (vet)**: Mentioned for taking time to **explain possible outcomes and medication** after a dog came in for tests/X‑rays. - **Shirley (team member)**: Praised for “excellent customer service,” going out of her way to be kind and friendly; one owner adds their dog “loves her.” - **Reception team (unnamed)**: Mentioned for sensitive handling of difficult situations (booking an end‑of‑life appointment by phone; kindness at reception). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 258 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Plan-based routine care**: one owner highlights a Healthcare plan with included consultations, parasite treatment, annual check and vaccinations. - **Fitting pets in quickly**: being seen the same afternoon after calling that morning, despite the clinic being busy. - **Clear explanations around diagnostics**: vets explaining outcomes and medication after tests and X‑rays. - **Handling challenging/stressed pets**: taking time to keep an excitable dog’s visit as stress-free as possible. - **End-of-life support**: being talked through euthanasia, allowed to hold the pet, and receiving paw prints afterward; one family notes they were seen even though they weren’t registered.

## Summary Daventry Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a privately owned, independent practice (established in 2001) treating dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care and surgery (vaccinations, microchipping, dental and surgical treatments), with emergency care also stated as available. In reviews, owners give concrete examples of the team helping a nervous dog become more comfortable over time, and taking time to explain procedures (including end-of-life appointments and surgical aftercare). One reviewer, however, alleges misleading information about repeat-prescription limits and reports a £20 charge to issue a prescription, alongside long waits past appointment time. ## Services Services mentioned on the clinic website and/or in reviews include: - Vaccinations - Microchipping - Dental treatments - Surgical treatments (spaying is specifically mentioned in reviews) - Nursing clinics - Pet travel - Emergency care (stated as available) - Ongoing medication / repeat prescriptions (mentioned in a review about skin allergy treatment) Species treated (per website): dogs, cats, rabbits, and small mammals. ## Pricing - One reviewer reports being charged **£20** to have a prescription issued, and says they were told repeat prescriptions could be provided for a maximum of **3 months** (the reviewer disputes this). ## People No individual staff names are provided in the available information. What reviewers highlight about the team: - **Handling anxious/nervous dogs:** one owner says their dog’s fear of strangers improved over time due to the team’s patience and calm approach during examinations. - **Explaining procedures clearly:** a reviewer describing euthanasia for their dog mentions staff explained the procedure and checked whether the owner wanted to be present. Another mentions staff broke down information so they understood what was happening. - **Surgical care and aftercare:** one owner of two kittens describes pre- and post-op support around spaying, and comments positively on healing/stitching quality. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 143 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Multiple reviews describe a **friendly, professional team**, including reception staff, and note **calm handling during exams**, especially for a dog nervous with strangers. - Owners mention **clear explanations and time given during emotional appointments**, including euthanasia where staff confirmed the owner’s wishes about being present and allowed time to say goodbye. - **Surgical experiences** are referenced positively (spays for two kittens), including pre/post support and good healing. - A negative review alleges **dishonesty around repeat-prescription rules**, reports a **£20 prescription charge**, and complains of **waiting past appointment time** despite rooms appearing free.

## Summary Staverton Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary practice that also operates as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Reviews point to a clinic that’s geared toward **everyday GP-style care plus urgent, short-notice appointments** when pets become unwell. Owners repeatedly mention **clear explanations during consultations and health checks**, and a couple of accounts describe being **registered by phone and seen the same day/next morning** for issues like an ear infection. One reviewer also describes a vet adapting handling for a very anxious dog by **treating on the floor rather than on the exam table**, with effective results. ## Services Based on the available information and what owners describe in reviews, the practice provides: - **General consultations and health checks** (owners mention thorough checks and treatment explanations) - **Urgent appointments for acute illness** (e.g., same-day/next-morning slots for a dog that “was not well” and for an **ear infection**) - **Treatment for ear infections** (explicitly mentioned) - **Veterinary nurse training** (listed as a service/specialisation) ## People - **Mirela (vet)**: Mentioned by name in a review as seeing a pet twice; described as **patient** and as **explaining what she is doing** during the appointment. The same owner notes consultations ran beyond 15 minutes and they “were never hurried along.” - **Unnamed female vet**: Credited with handling an **anxious dog** during an urgent visit by calming the dog and **treating on the floor**, which the owner says led to effective treatment. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 198 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Short-notice care when travelling/away from home:** owners report being fitted in **same day** or **next morning** for unwell dogs. - **Communication during appointments:** multiple reviews mention **clear explanations of treatments** and what is being done. - **Handling nervous pets:** one owner says their dog usually needs sedation for vet visits, but the vet **calmed the dog and avoided the table**, enabling treatment in an urgent situation. - **Facilities and atmosphere:** one owner describes reception as **bright, spacious, and clean**. - **Costs and plans:** one reviewer calls fees **reasonable**; another says a **Pet Health Club Plus** plan saved them the full consultation cost on a visit (no price given).