Blythwood Vets

Blythwood Vets is a multi-branch veterinary practice accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme, and listed as a Silver level Cat Friendly Clinic (also members of ISFM). Based on the website, it’s set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite treatment, annual health checks) as well as procedures such as neutering and dental care, with emergency services available across its locations. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe clear explanations and thorough breakdowns of treatment plans and estimates (including a detailed estimate for a dog’s lump removal), on-time appointments, and support with end-of-life decisions; there is also a repeated 1‑star complaint from someone saying they received a bill despite never visiting.

Services

Services listed on the clinic website include

• •Vet consultations
• •Pet vaccinations
• •Pet flea and worm treatment
• •Pet microchipping
• •Pet neutering
• •Pet dental care
• •Veterinary nurse clinic
• •Annual health checks
• •Weight management
• •Repeat prescriptions
• •Support for senior pets
• •Puppy/kitten “start of life” care and longer-term “Pet Health for Life” support
• •Animal health certificates

From reviews, specific examples mentioned include

• •Assessment, diagnosis, and advice for a leg injury
• •Lump removal surgery for a dog (including an estimate and explanation of what would happen next)
• •End-of-life euthanasia support

Emergency care: the website states emergency services are available across multiple locations.

Accreditations stated on the website

• •Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme (accredited)
• •Silver level Cat Friendly Clinic
• •ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine) members
• •Investors in People accreditation

People

• •Anca (vet; role inferred from context): mentioned for seeing a pet for a leg injury, with the owner noting the appointment was on time and the diagnosis and advice were clear.
• •Pippa (role not stated) and Lou (assistant): thanked for kindness and understanding during a euthanasia visit for a Labrador.
• •Staff generally: one owner notes being welcomed by name and having procedures explained thoroughly, and receiving a quickly-produced, itemised estimate for a dog’s lump removal.

Reviews

4.6 stars from 26 reviews. The - Clear explanations of procedures and “what will happen next,” including reassurance around an operation described as straightforward and a pet going home soon after.

• •Practical communication around costs, with a detailed, broken-down estimate provided quickly for a dog’s lump removal.
• •On-time appointments and clear diagnosis/advice reported for an injury visit.
• •Kindness and support during euthanasia and difficult decision-making.
• •A repeated 1‑star complaint alleges a bill was sent to someone who says they have never been to the clinic, described by the reviewer as a “scam.”