Emergency Vets in Huntingdon

## Summary Kimbolton Vets describes itself as an **independent** practice with a “personal approach” to care. Reviews suggest it’s set up strongly for **routine preventative care** (boosters/annual vaccinations, check-ups) while also handling **common procedures** like **spays** and **dentistry** (a broken back tooth with exposed pulp identified during a booster check, with extraction discussed). Owners also mention supportive handling during **end-of-life appointments** for cats, plus practical help such as staff **carrying a cat carrier to and from the car**. ## Services Services mentioned in available sources include: - **Vaccinations/boosters** (including annual boosters and due-date reminders mentioned by clients) - **General health checks** (e.g., a dental issue discovered during a booster appointment) - **Dentistry**: a **severely damaged back tooth** with exposed pulp and decay was identified; **extraction** was anticipated - **Spay surgery** (dog spayed; owner reported good recovery and spirits afterwards) - **Nail clipping** - **Euthanasia** (support during a cat being put to sleep, as described by a reviewer) - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in provided clinic data; no further detail given in the available website summary/reviews) ## People - **Becky** (vet, as described by a reviewer): credited with a **thorough exam** that picked up a **badly broken back tooth with exposed pulp and significant decay** that previous vets hadn’t noticed. - **Carol**: mentioned by name for being particularly helpful during a **cat euthanasia** appointment. - **Anna** and **Ammee**: named positively by an owner who visits monthly, citing consistently good care for their dog over an extended period. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 92 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Thorough checks that catch hidden problems**: one owner said a serious broken tooth with exposed pulp and decay was identified during a booster check when it hadn’t been previously picked up elsewhere. - **Pets becoming more comfortable over time**: an owner described a nervous dog who was initially reluctant to interact, later becoming confident enough to “practically” run in for an annual booster after a spay and repeated visits. - **Support with sensitive situations**: one review highlights the team’s help when a cat had to be put to sleep. - **Practical, hands-on help**: staff helped carry a cat basket/carrier to and from the car, which the owner said reduced stress for a cat that dislikes travel. - **Routine care commonly used**: vaccinations/boosters, check-ups and nail cutting are all specifically mentioned.

## Summary Cromwell Veterinary Hospital is part of the Cromwell Vets group (described on its website as operating six practices and having served clients for over 100 years). It offers access to emergency out-of-hours treatment and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - Same-day care being arranged for urgent problems (ear infection; a dog “fit in for an operation the same day”). - Clear explanations of diagnoses and what to expect before and after procedures (including at discharge). - Out-of-hours support and compassionate handling of end-of-life situations (including making paw/foot prints and providing a fur clipping after a cat was euthanised). - A significant cost complaint from an out-of-hours visit (a reported £250 just to be seen and a quote of ~£1,000 for re-stitching, with the owner also saying staff did not bandage the wound). ## Services Based on the website summary, structured clinic data, and the written reviews available to us, services referenced include: - **Emergency / out-of-hours care** (owners describe phone support and being seen during the evening; the website states access to emergency out-of-hours treatment). - **Same-day appointments** for acute issues (e.g., dog ear infection). - **Surgery/operations** (one owner reports their dog was fitted in for an operation the same day; another review discusses re-stitching after a pet chewed stitches). - **Treatment for wounds and post-op care** (re-stitching discussion; discharge process mentioned). - **Medication and supplies** (antibiotic and an Elizabethan collar/cone are mentioned in an out-of-hours case). - **End-of-life care** (support around saying goodbye; memorial items like paw/footprints and a fur clipping were provided). - **EHC paperwork** (one owner says they joined initially to obtain an “EHC”). - **Care for small mammals** (a rat is mentioned as being treated out of hours). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the clinic data). ## Pricing Pricing is only mentioned in one negative out-of-hours review: - **£250** “just to be seen” for an evening out-of-hours visit (as reported by the reviewer). - A quoted **~£1,000** to “stitch back up” (as reported by the reviewer). The same reviewer compares this with **£183** paid at a different vet for the original surgery (included here as context for their complaint, not as this clinic’s price). ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Polly (vet)** — described by one owner as “thorough” during an urgent visit. - **Lauren (nurse)** — described as “excellent” during the same visit. Other staff roles described (not named): - **Out-of-hours vet** — described as understanding/supportive in one case; another owner describes dissatisfaction with what was provided during an out-of-hours visit. - **Discharge nurse** — mentioned positively for kindness when a dog went home after an operation. - **Reception/switchboard staff** — several owners mention friendly, helpful handling and smooth check-in, including meeting an owner on arrival in an urgent situation. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.2 stars from 213 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Speed of access:** multiple owners mention being given a same-day appointment, including being fitted in for a same-day operation. - **Communication:** owners describe diagnoses and plans being explained clearly (including before and after surgery, and at discharge). - **Kindness in difficult moments:** out-of-hours phone support is mentioned, and one owner highlights thoughtful end-of-life gestures (paw/footprints and a fur clipping). - **A clear cost/expectations conflict for out-of-hours care:** one owner reports a £250 out-of-hours fee to be seen and a ~£1,000 quote for re-stitching, and says the wound was not bandaged—while other owners describe supportive out-of-hours interactions and efficient care.

## Summary Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic Ltd is an equine-only veterinary practice; no corporate group ownership is mentioned. The clinic website describes a comprehensive service including vettings and a dedicated out‑of‑hours team, with dentistry led by RCVS Advanced Practitioners in Equine Dentistry (and accepting referrals from Equine Dental Technicians). In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe clear communication during procedures (including being kept informed throughout a dental procedure), quick call‑outs for urgent problems (including on Christmas Eve), and ongoing, multi‑modal treatment plans (shock wave and laser therapy alongside physio input and remedial shoeing for hind PSD). ## Services - Equine-only veterinary care (website states all vets are equine-only practitioners). - Dedicated out‑of‑hours service (as described on the website). - Vettings (pre‑purchase examinations) (website). - Equine dentistry: - Advanced dentistry service led by RCVS Advanced Practitioners in Equine Dentistry (website). - Accepts referrals from Equine Dental Technicians (website). - Dental procedures mentioned in reviews, with owners describing being kept updated throughout. - Lameness/rehabilitation support referenced in reviews: - Shock wave therapy and laser treatment used in a hind PSD case, with physio involvement and remedial shoeing as part of the plan. - Investigation of oral problems mentioned in reviews (checking for a mouth abscess during an examination). - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the provided clinic data). ## People - **Melissa** (vet; role implied by review): mentioned for responding quickly to an urgent visit (Christmas Eve), being thorough during the examination, finding the issue quickly, checking for other problems (including in the mouth/possible abscess), and answering questions. - **Richard** (vet; role implied by review): credited with taking over a case where retirement had been suggested elsewhere and coordinating an ongoing plan (shock wave/laser plus physio and remedial shoeing) over months, leading to reported improvement. - **Nurses and reception team**: repeatedly mentioned across reviews for keeping owners informed and reassured during clinic care, and for being consistently helpful and professional. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 103 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Long-term loyalty is common (multiple reviewers mention 8–30 years as clients). - Clear communication during treatment, including owners being kept informed during a dental procedure and reassured throughout. - Fast response for urgent needs, including an emergency visit arranged on Christmas Eve. - Thorough examinations and practical problem-solving (e.g., checking for additional issues such as something in the mouth/abscess). - Ongoing rehab-style plans are described in at least one detailed case (hind PSD managed with shock wave, laser, physio involvement, and remedial shoeing over ~6 months).