Emergency Vets in Moulton

## Summary 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.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **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.