Dog & Cat Vets in Hampton

## Summary Sherwood Veterinary Services Ltd. describes itself as an **independent** practice (not a corporate group) and is **RCVS Accredited** and **ISFM Cat Friendly**. From the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for **general veterinary care** with an emphasis on preventative work and nurse-led clinics, alongside handling **urgent “same-day” issues** when needed. Recent reviewers repeatedly mention vets **talking owners through options without pushing costs**, plus careful handling of **nervous dogs** (e.g., injections given “without [the dog] even noticing” and a “super nervous rescue” staying calm during a small procedure). Reviews also describe sensitive support around **euthanasia** and management of **post-surgery complications**. ## Services Based on the clinic’s website summary and what owners describe in reviews: - **Veterinary treatment / general consults**, including thorough examinations (temperature, reflexes, pain assessment mentioned). - **Preventative health care**, including **vaccinations/injections**. - **Nurse clinics** (listed by the practice). - **Pet travel** (listed by the practice). - **Urgent appointments** when available: reviewers report being seen **same day** for a leg injury and **within an hour** for a painful ear issue (grass seed). - **Minor procedures** (a “small procedure” is mentioned; details not specified). - **Post-operative care**: a reviewer describes the team addressing **post-surgery complications**. - **Euthanasia** support is described in a recent review. Also stated in your clinic data: - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. ## People - **Gianmarco (vet)**: mentioned multiple times for calm, confident handling—owners describe a detailed exam (temperature/reflexes/pain level), injections given without a nervous dog noticing, reassurance during a minor procedure, and kindness during euthanasia. - **David (role not explicitly stated; referred to as “Mr David” and “Owner” in one review)**: credited by one owner with leading a team that resolved **post-surgery complications**. - **Amy and Max (roles not stated)**: thanked by name for giving advice and helping owners feel at ease with worries about two dogs. - **Nursing team/reception**: one reviewer calls the nurse “friendly and informative”; another describes reception helping them get their dog into the car. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 165 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Handling of anxious/nervous dogs** is a repeated point: owners describe gentle, confident restraint and injections/procedures going smoothly with normally nervous pets. - **Speed of access for acute problems**: reports of a **same-day** appointment for a limping dog and an appointment **within an hour** for an ear grass-seed issue. - **Clear, fair-feeling decision-making on costs**: several reviewers contrast this practice with previous vets they felt were “racking up the bill,” saying Sherwood were “honest” and bills were “nowhere near as expensive” as before (no specific prices given). - **Support in difficult situations**: one recent review highlights particularly kind communication during **euthanasia**; another describes careful attention to **post-surgery complications**.

## Summary Willett House Veterinary Surgery is part of Willett House Veterinary Surgeons, a multi-site practice with a main site and several branches. The website highlights **24/7 emergency care**, **CT scanning**, and **keyhole bitch spay** as available services. From the latest written reviews, owners most often describe **friendly, professional staff** and **thorough examinations**, with specific examples including **Covid-era entry/safety processes**, **care for small animals (degu)**, and **support during euthanasia**. One review raises a serious concern about a **growth not being picked up at a vaccination/health check** shortly before the cat deteriorated. ## Services - **24/7 emergency care** (stated on the clinic website summary). - **CT scanning** (stated on the clinic website summary). - **Keyhole bitch spay** (stated on the clinic website summary). - **Consultations for small animals**: one review describes a visit for **two male degus**, including time in a separate waiting room and a short appointment. - **Minor procedure during consult**: a veterinary nurse is described as **carefully removing a foreign body from a pet’s eye** (reviewed case). - **Vaccination with health check** is mentioned in a review (elderly cat). ## Pricing - **£39.50 consultation** (one review specifies this price for a consultation covering **two small animals**). ## People - **Vicky** (named in a review): described as part of the team providing ongoing support, including through “the saddest days” (euthanasia context) and later with new pets. - **Veterinary nurses** (not named): one nurse is specifically credited with **removing a foreign body from a degu’s eye**, and another review describes staff guiding clients through a **new intake process** during Covid-era precautions. - **Vets (general)**: multiple reviews mention vets taking time for a **thorough examination** and being **helpful/professional**; one review disputes thoroughness, saying a serious issue was not identified during a check. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 64 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Friendly, professional interactions** are mentioned repeatedly (e.g., “very friendly, very professional”). - **Thorough exams and trying to get to the root of illness** are specifically praised in one review. - **Calm handling and reduced stress for small pets**: degus were returned “quiet, calm and not stressed,” and a nurse removed an eye foreign body. - **Support around end-of-life care**: owners describe euthanasia being handled “thoughtfully,” with “sympathy and support.” - **Safety/process management**: one review describes clear Covid-era procedures (face coverings, staff explaining the process, short form). - **A serious negative experience**: one reviewer felt a **growth was missed** during a vaccination/health check, with the cat deteriorating days later and being euthanised after an emergency visit.