Higham Ferrers Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Higham Ferrers
Clinic Overview
Higham Ferrers Veterinary Clinic presents itself as an independent practice founded by Charly. It offers routine care, surgery, and in-clinic diagnostics including X-ray and ultrasound, alongside comfort-focused features such as separate dog and cat waiting areas, cushioned benches, heated floors, and air conditioning. Reviews continue to describe kind, professional handling, especially for anxious or nervous pets, and some owners value the on-site link between the Pet Spa and veterinary care.
Services
- •Routine veterinary care: consultations, vaccinations, flea and worming, microchipping, written prescriptions, and house calls.
- •Surgical and clinical care: neutering, dentistry, and pre- and post-operative protocols. Recent reviews also mention second-opinion care, ultrasound, and an operation for a cat.
- •Diagnostics and facilities: X-ray, ultrasound, separate dog and cat waiting areas, plus wheelchair access, cushioned benches, heated floors, and air conditioning.
- •Examples mentioned by clients: anal gland treatment for a nervous dog, vaccination visits for cats and kittens, and compassionate euthanasia, including for a pet rat.
- •Other listed capabilities: a veterinary nurse training facility, emergency veterinary services, and an on-site connection between the clinic and Pet Spa grooming.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Review comments on value are mostly positive, although one grooming-related complaint raised concerns about being charged more than expected.
People
Charly is named as the founder and is also praised in reviews for second-opinion care. Clients also specifically thank Lottie, Chloe, and Ophelia for caring, calm handling. Other team members named on the clinic site include Patricia, Samantha, Michelle, Lauren, Shannon, Hannah, Olivia, Vikki, Evie, and Jess.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9 stars from 468 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many owners describing the team as professional, compassionate, and friendly over both first visits and long-term use.
- •Several reviewers highlight clear explanations, time taken to discuss options, and reassuring communication.
- •There is continued praise for how well the clinic handles nervous pets, with examples including a nervous schnauzer during anal gland treatment and dogs that seem happy to visit.
- •One negative review concerns the linked grooming service, citing dissatisfaction with the groom itself, the price charged, and how the complaint was handled.
