The Kettering Vets

The Kettering Vets is described by reviewers as an independent practice and is also set up as a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers routine care alongside dental work, diagnostics and surgery, with owners frequently highlighting clear communication before, during and after treatment. Recent feedback also points to a friendly, non-judgemental approach and straightforward discussions about treatment options and costs.

Services

• •General veterinary care: routine appointments for common pets, with reviews describing friendly, professional handling and good communication around next steps.
• •Dental care: dental procedures including a dog’s “scale and polish,” with owners mentioning updates during the day and a clear explanation at collection.
• •Surgery and procedures: more involved treatment is part of the clinic’s work, including a difficult cat leg operation, a small operation for an older cat, and other procedures where owners felt well supported throughout.
• •Diagnostics and follow-up: blood tests are specifically mentioned, including same-day phone calls with results.
• •Travel paperwork: animal health certificate appointments are noted in reviews, including a last-minute Christmas Eve booking.
• •Small pet care: reviews include treatment for a hamster with tooth problems.
• •Urgent or difficult cases: owners describe being seen promptly in stressful situations, including an urgent whelping-related case mentioned in a website testimonial.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Reviews also describe pricing as fair and transparent, with clear discussion of treatment costs and no hidden extras.

People

• •Matt (vet): praised for a difficult cat leg surgery and for going above and beyond during an animal health certificate appointment.
• •Sam (vet): mentioned for being respectful and calm with an elderly dog, avoiding a hard-sell approach, and calling with blood results the same evening.
• •Tara (reception): highlighted for friendly, helpful reception support and arranging a last-minute animal health certificate booking on Christmas Eve.
• •Beth: singled out for clear communication about treatment next steps and associated costs.
• •Nursing and front-of-house team: described as caring, professional and reassuring, with owners noting regular updates during procedures.

Reviews

The clinic has 4.9 stars from 252 Google reviews, with recent feedback strongly positive overall.

• •Owners repeatedly describe the team as friendly, approachable and professional, with several reviews simply highlighting lovely staff and excellent service.
• •A consistent theme is clear communication, including updates during procedures, explanations at discharge, same-day follow-up on results, and open discussion of treatment costs.
• •Several reviews mention a kind, non-judgemental approach, especially in stressful or difficult situations where owners felt supported rather than pressured.
• •Recent examples of care praised by reviewers include dental treatment, surgery, small pet treatment, and animal health certificate appointments.