Dog & Cat Vets in Cambridgeshire

## Summary SigmaVet is an independent veterinary clinic (no corporate group mentioned) that advertises **24/7 on‑site care for clients** and has in‑house **X‑ray and ultrasound**. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, parasite cover) and more involved cases (dental work, investigations, and surgery/operations). Concrete details owners mention include staff making practical adjustments for a **reactive dog** (waiting in a treatment room until other animals had gone; removing a dog‑shaped clock the dog reacted to), **thorough explanations before an operation**, and **dental teeth cleaning** with owners happy with the results. ## Services From the clinic website: - **24/7 on‑site care** for clients; **Sunday emergencies only** stated - **Vaccinations** - **Neutering** - **Microchipping** - **Flea/tick/worming** treatments - **Dental care** - **Imaging:** **X‑rays** and **ultrasound** - **Cardiology referral** (listed as a service) From recent owner reviews: - **Dental teeth cleaning** for dogs (reported as successful with good results) - Treatment for a **painful ear** in a dog - Management of **pancreatitis** and an **injured toe** in a dog - **Surgery/operation** discussed for a dog (owners describe being kept reassured and well-informed) ## People - **Dr Andrei Ghiorghiu** (named in multiple reviews): described as taking time to **explain everything in detail**, giving **advice at a first visit**, and handling a **very scared cat** well. - **Reception/team**: repeatedly mentioned for creating a **welcoming, calm environment** and supporting owners of anxious or reactive pets (including allowing a reactive dog to stay in a room until other animals had passed). ## Reviews **Google: 5.0 stars from 29 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Staff make specific accommodations for **nervous/reactive pets** (e.g., waiting away from other animals; reducing triggers in the room). - Owners highlight **clear explanations**, especially around **operations** and when a pet is very unwell. - Positive feedback on **dental treatment** (teeth cleaning) and general medical visits (ear problems, pancreatitis, minor injuries). - One owner explicitly notes their **bill was lower than expected** after a visit for a poorly cat.

## Summary Medivet Impington is part of the Medivet group (a network of veterinary practices and 24-hour centres). The clinic offers routine appointments as well as access to around-the-clock emergency care via one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres, with the website stating a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of **£130 (7pm–9am)**. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: pets being **seen quickly** when unwell (including an emergency walk-in cat), staff taking steps to **reduce stress for reactive dogs** (being brought in via a back door), and vets supporting **longer-term conditions** (one owner mentions epilepsy management). One review also describes a case where the clinic **did not charge** after someone brought in a neighbour’s unwell cat out of concern. ## Services - **Emergency care access (overnight/24-hour):** Website states access to around-the-clock emergency care at one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres. - **Mobility pain check:** The Medivet site promotes a **FREE Mobility Pain Check** offer (noted as running “until 30 November” on the captured page). - **Nail/paw clipping:** Mentioned in a review; handled with minimal fuss for a dog that doesn’t get on with other dogs. - **Euthanasia:** Mentioned in a review (for a beagle), described as “tender”. - **Care for non-traditional pets:** One review mentions euthanasia for a **chicken**. - **Ongoing medical management:** One owner mentions their dog being treated following a diagnosis of **epilepsy**. - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility:** Listed in the provided clinic data. ## Pricing - **Overnight emergency consultation:** **£130** for consultations **between 7pm and 9am** (from the website). ## People - **Rita (vet):** Mentioned by multiple owners as treating a dog with **epilepsy**, and described as patient and kind. - **Zoe (vet):** Mentioned for agreeing to euthanise a **poorly chicken**, and (along with Nurse Kelly) providing a “tender” euthanasia experience for a beagle. - **Sorcha (vet), Mai (vet):** Named positively as part of the current vet team by a long-term client. - **Nurse Kelly:** Mentioned in connection with euthanasia support. - **Tracey (reception):** Mentioned as friendly and considerate, including being mindful of a **nervous dog**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 173 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Fast help for urgent situations:** One reviewer describes an unwell cat being checked “straight away” when brought in as an emergency. - **Practical handling for anxious/reactive dogs:** Allowing entry via a back door to avoid contact with other dogs; nail/paw clipping done “without fuss”. - **Support through difficult moments:** Euthanasia is described as “tender” and handled with care. - **Continuity and trust over time:** Multiple reviewers mention using the practice for many years (including “more than 20”). - **Animal welfare prioritised over admin (in at least one case):** A reviewer contrasts this clinic with other practices they contacted, saying this was the only one that prioritised the animal’s welfare; they also report not being charged in that specific situation.

## Summary Riverport Vets Ltd presents itself as an independent practice (no corporate group mentioned) with online options to book appointments, register pets, and request repeat medications. The website states that out‑of‑hours emergencies are handled by an external provider (Cromwell Vets). From the latest reviews, owners most often point to clear communication during procedures (including multiple same‑day updates by text and phone), willingness to discuss medication choices and costs, and continuity/thoroughness of care. Specific examples include managing a dog’s skin allergy with a vet team plus a named dermatologist, and dental work where one owner reports a much lower quoted cost than a previous practice and fewer extractions needed. ## Services - **Out-of-hours emergency cover**: The practice advises calling an out‑of‑hours provider (Cromwell Vets) for emergencies outside opening times (as stated on the website). - **Dermatology/skin allergy management**: Owners describe ongoing treatment planning to balance medication and preventative measures for severe skin allergies, involving “the fabulous dermatologist” alongside vets and vet nurses. - **Dental procedures/extractions**: Dental work is explicitly mentioned, including tooth extraction(s), with owners describing intra‑day updates while their pet was in for the procedure. - **Procedures requiring day admission**: At least one owner describes their dog being in for a procedure from 9am–4pm, with regular progress updates. - **Repeat medications**: The website includes an option to request repeat medications. - **Pet club / wellness plan**: Reviews mention “two options of pet club to help spread the cost.” The website also references a “Healthy Pet Club” and an upcoming “Healthy Pet Club Unleashed” with unlimited vet consults and home delivery of flea/wormer (no pricing or launch specifics beyond what’s stated). ## Pricing - **Dental cost comparison (owner-reported)**: One reviewer says a previous practice quoted ~£950 for a dental with 3 teeth out (+£95 per additional tooth), while Riverport was “almost £600” less and ultimately removed 1 tooth. (This is a client comparison rather than a published price list.) - **Pet club**: Reviews mention two pet-club options to spread costs, but no prices are given. ## People - **Reception team**: Repeatedly credited with making visits smoother—examples include accommodating dogs that are slow to warm/reactive, being “so helpful,” and “actually listen[ing]” to concerns. - **Vets and vet nurses**: Owners describe thorough consults and explaining procedures step-by-step; one review cites receiving 2 messages and 2 phone calls during a day procedure for reassurance. - **Dermatologist (named role, not named person)**: Mentioned as part of the team helping find the right balance of medication and preventative measures for a dog with a severe skin allergy. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 131 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Frequent updates during procedures**: Multiple owners mention texts/phone calls during the day (e.g., “2 messages and 2 phone calls” during a 9am–4pm stay; another mentions a text update during a dental). - **Cost awareness and options**: Several reviews say the team discusses medication options and is mindful of budgets; one detailed dental example reports a substantially lower overall cost than a previous clinic and fewer teeth extracted than originally suggested elsewhere. - **Handling anxious/reactive dogs**: Owners with dogs that are slow to warm or dog-selective say reception and vets work with their needs and listen to the owner’s recommendations. - **Thoroughness and continuity**: Reviewers describe consistent care and being “extremely thorough,” including longer-term management of a complex skin allergy case.

## Summary Church House Veterinary Clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (not further detailed in the available sources). Recent reviews describe a mix of routine and sick-pet care, including a cat dental procedure involving multiple tooth extractions and in-house blood/urine testing. Owners frequently mention clear explanations before and after treatment and occasional short-notice appointments, but there are also several detailed complaints about diagnostic accuracy and follow-up communication (including call-backs), plus frustration about needing a consultation to obtain repeat flea medication. ## Services - **Emergency veterinary services:** Listed in clinic data as providing emergency care (described as “24/7 or extended hours,” with no further detail provided). - **Veterinary nurse training:** Listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. - **Dentistry:** A cat owner reports **seven teeth extracted** in one visit; they also mention pre- and post-procedure explanations. - **Diagnostics:** Reviews mention **blood tests** and **blood + urine tests** being performed. - **Medical care for illness:** One review describes treatment/support for a **gastric infection** requiring “a day of care.” - **Parasite prevention prescriptions:** Reviews discuss obtaining a **flea tablet** previously supplied by the practice, with a policy requiring a more recent consult mentioned by the reviewer. ## Pricing - A reviewer reports being asked to pay a **vet consultation fee (“30+ quid”)** to obtain a repeat flea tablet prescription after their dog hadn’t been seen for **8 months** (this is the reviewer’s account; no official fee list is provided in the available sources). ## People - **Alistair (vet):** Named in a review relating to an older cat having **multiple teeth removed**; the owner says he **explained everything in detail before and afterwards** and helped “put my mind at rest.” - **Nursing staff (unnamed):** One owner specifically highlights a nurse as **professional and friendly** during the dental visit. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 222 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Detailed communication during procedures:** One dental case mentions thorough explanations both **before and after** treatment, and the pet being comfortable afterwards. - **Short-notice appointments and supportive sick-pet care:** One owner mentions being seen “at a moment’s notice”; another describes a day of care for a dog with a **gastric infection**. - **Concerns about diagnostic work-ups and accuracy:** Multiple 1-star reviews describe serious dissatisfaction—one alleging **kidney disease wasn’t identified earlier** and that **blood/urine tests weren’t offered initially**; another says **blood test results were wrong** and that they later received a **refund after mediation**. - **Policy/process frustration for repeat medications:** A reviewer objects to needing a consult to obtain a repeat **flea tablet**, and reports difficulty getting call-backs over more than a week. - **Empathy and handling of complaints:** One reviewer describes the vet’s manner at a difficult diagnosis as lacking empathy; the same review describes the practice becoming defensive when questioned about earlier visits.

## Summary Medivet St Ives is part of the MEDIVET group and is located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England. The clinic offers a range of services including surgical capabilities, an in-house laboratory, and specialized care for both common pets and exotic animals. ## Services The clinic provides various veterinary services such as vaccinations, parasite care, pet neutering, microchipping, and more. Notably, they also offer orthopaedic surgery and exotic animal studies. For emergency care, out-of-hours practice is available through Cromwell Veterinary Group in Huntingdon. ## Reviews Medivet St Ives has a 4.7-star rating based on 244 reviews. The latest written reviews may not capture the complete picture, as they only reflect recent experiences. - Several reviews highlight the staff's kindness and attentiveness, contributing to a positive experience for both pets and owners. - Communication with veterinarians and reception staff is frequently praised for being clear and helpful. - The latest written reviews available are limited, so patterns are less clear.