Dog & Cat Vets in Higham Ferrers

## Summary Higham Ferrers Veterinary Clinic presents itself as an independent practice founded by **Charly**. The clinic is set up for routine care and in-clinic diagnostics (it lists **X-ray** and **ultrasound**) with a focus on pet comfort, including **separate dog/cat waiting areas**, **cushioned benches**, **heated floors**, and **air conditioning**. Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff handling **anxious/nervous animals** with care (for example, nervous dogs during **anal gland treatment** and consults), plus owners valuing the on-site link between the **Pet Spa** and veterinary care (“knowing a vet is right there if anything goes wrong”). There’s also a “**Same Vet Promise**” and “**No Wait Promise**” referenced on the website. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and recent reviews, the practice offers: - **Consultations** - **Vaccinations** (reviews mention repeat vaccination visits) - **Flea & worming** - **Microchipping** - **Neutering** - **Dentistry** - **Pre- and post-op protocol** (listed on the site) - **Written prescriptions** - **House calls** - **Anal gland treatment** (specifically mentioned in a recent review) - **Euthanasia** (mentioned in a review, including for a pet rat) Facilities/capabilities mentioned on the website: - **X-ray** - **Ultrasound** - **Separate dog and cat waiting areas** - Accessibility/comfort features: **wheelchair access, cushioned benches, heated floors, air conditioning** Structured clinic data also lists: - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** - **Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)** ## People Named team members referenced in inputs include **Charly** (founder) and staff names listed on the site (Patricia, Samantha, Lottie, Michelle, Lauren, Shannon, Chloe, Hannah, Olivia, Vikki, Evie, Jess). From the latest reviews available to us: - **Chloe** (described by one reviewer as a “new Vet”) is repeatedly credited with calm handling of **anxious dogs** and gentle, thorough care (including a nervous Border Collie and a previously stray kitten’s vaccination visits). - **Ophelia** is thanked alongside Chloe for gentle care during kitten vaccination visits. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 449 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Multiple owners describe staff being particularly good with **anxious or nervous pets**, including nervous dogs during exams and procedures. - **Gentle but thorough handling** is specifically mentioned (for example, with a previously stray kitten during vaccination appointments). - Several reviews highlight the **clinic environment**: clean, modern, pleasant-smelling exam rooms, and a waiting area arranged with **separate sections for cats and dogs**. - A difficult visit type—**euthanasia**—is described as being handled with **care and compassion**, with a “very quick turnaround.” - Convenience signals mentioned include being **seen on time** and **easy booking** (both raised by reviewers).