Abington Park Vets

Abington Park Vets is an RCVS Accredited practice that also describes itself as a referrals provider, with evidence in reviews of handling complex orthopaedic and dental cases alongside routine care. It offers an out-of-hours emergency service and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

What it seems set up for (based on the site and recent reviews)

• •Orthopaedics and advanced investigations: CT scanning is mentioned for lameness work-ups, along with PRP injections and structured rehabilitation/medication plans.
• •Surgery and dentistry: owners describe teeth removals and complex patella surgeries with detailed aftercare discussions.
• •Ongoing pain/mobility management: monthly injections to keep a cat pain-free are specifically mentioned.
• •Small pets as well as cats/dogs: reviews reference care for hamsters, rabbits, and gerbils.

Owners frequently mention clear explanations and step-by-step planning (e.g., “layers” of investigation), but there is also a recent complaint about unexpected charges and a promised follow-up call not happening.

Services

From the website summary and recent reviews, Abington Park Vets offers or is described as providing

• •Out-of-hours emergency service (site states out-of-hours care is available).
• •Puppy Parties (website-listed).
• •Neutering (website-listed).
• •Physiotherapy (website-listed).
• •Referral-level case work (website indicates a referrals service; reviews include advanced orthopaedic investigation and treatment).
• •Orthopaedic work-ups and treatment (reviews mention CT scanning for lameness, diagnosis of a supraspinatus injury, PRP injections, and arthritis management plans).
• •Orthopaedic surgery (reviews describe “two complex patella surgeries” with aftercare guidance).
• •Dentistry (reviews mention kitten teeth removals).
• •Ongoing injectable treatments for mobility/pain (a cat attending for monthly injections).

Pricing

• •One reviewer says they received booking messages stating a £24.99 cost for a 6‑month check-up, but were charged £70 for a 10‑minute check-up instead, and they considered this misleading.
• •A separate reviewer notes advanced imaging (a CT scan) was “eye-watering money” and that it can be expensive without insurance, without giving a specific figure.

People

Named team members mentioned in reviews

• •Chiara: praised for being “awesome” and “very professional” during a kitten’s teeth removal surgery.
• •Jamie (vet): described as giving a clear plan of action for ongoing lameness, leading to CT diagnosis and a treatment plan including PRP injections, medication and rest.
• •Jeremy: repeatedly described as informative for complex patella surgeries, including walking the owner through the process and aftercare (“no stone was left unturned”).
• •Dr Hay: singled out as “so good” with two rabbits.
• •Toby (vet): noted for taking time, being thorough, and explaining an investigations plan in steps (“layers”), with a follow-up call after investigations that the reviewer says was completed.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 487 reviews.

• •Complex case handling with detailed plans: lameness investigated via CT, diagnosis explained, and treatment plans including PRP injections, meds and ongoing management; complex patella surgeries with detailed aftercare discussions.
• •Clear communication and follow-through is often highlighted: one owner praised a vet for explaining an investigation strategy step-by-step and completing a promised post-investigation call.
• •Comfort and handling of nervous/stressed pets: a cat attending for monthly injections reportedly remains relaxed (purring throughout).
• •Range of species seen: owners mention dogs, cats, rabbits, a gerbil, and support during a hamster’s death (including a free keepsake/memory).
• •A notable negative about fees and follow-up: one reviewer reports being quoted £24.99 but charged £70 for a short check-up, and also reports a promised callback didn’t happen.