Specialist Vets in Orpington

## Summary All Creatures Clinic Locksbottom describes itself as an independent veterinary surgery, owned and run by vets, offering a full range of care from preventative work through to routine and advanced surgery and hospitalisation. Recent reviews repeatedly mention access to appointments at short notice (including same-day), clear explanations “in simple terms,” and follow-up after advice (one owner says the clinic called to check up). Practical details also come up, such as a spacious reception area, and one reviewer notes the team scanned a found cat’s microchip to help reunite her with her owners. ## Services Based on the clinic website and recent reviews, the clinic is described as offering: - Preventative care - Routine surgery - Advanced surgery - Hospitalisation - Pet travel services Examples of care mentioned in reviews include: - Same-day / short-notice appointments for unwell pets - Microchip scanning for a found cat - Ongoing advice with follow-up (a check-up call after recommendations) - Handling multiple species mentioned by owners, including dogs, cats, and rabbits ## People Named staff mentioned in recent reviews: - **Ellie (reception)** — described as patient and understanding. - **Gabriella (vet)** — described as patient and understanding. Across multiple reviews, owners also describe the wider vet team as: - Taking time to explain findings and options clearly (including “no jargon” explanations). - Listening carefully during consults. - Staying calm and helping pets feel at ease (specifically mentioned for rabbits as well as cats). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 56 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast access to care:** multiple owners mention getting seen at short notice, including a same-day appointment. - **Clear communication:** repeated comments about vets explaining things simply and taking time to go through details. - **Kindness in difficult moments:** one owner describes the team being especially supportive when their elderly cat died while they were away. - **Follow-up and extra steps:** one reviewer mentions a check-in call after advice; another notes microchip scanning to reunite a stray cat with her owners. - **Clinic environment:** described as clean and well-organised; one review mentions a spacious reception area.

## Summary All Creatures Clinic Chelsfield describes itself as an independent practice, but its website text also references **DNA Vetcare Ltd**, and one reviewer mentions being able to use the wider group’s **24‑hour emergency care** with shared access to records. The clinic appears set up for **general practice work plus diagnostics and procedures**, with the website listing **surgery & medicine, preventative health, health checks, hospitalisation, and pet travel**. It is also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. From recent reviews, owners most often mention: - **Clear diagnosis supported by imaging** (e.g., arthritis suspected clinically and confirmed by **x‑ray**). - **Same‑day/urgent problem-solving** (e.g., suspected **grass seed in an ear**, with **sedation** offered to remove it). - **Low-stress handling and communication** (e.g., gentle approach with cats; anxious dogs coping well; updates when running behind). - A **mixed picture on testing and costs**: some owners praise not being pushed into unnecessary tests, while others describe feeling steered toward “expensive tests” and report high overall spend during complex cases. ## Services From the clinic website and reviews, services mentioned include: - **Surgery & medicine** (website) - **Preventative healthcare** (website) - **Health checks** (website) - **Hospitalisation/inpatient care** (website) - **Pet travel services** (website) - **Diagnostic imaging (x‑ray)** to confirm conditions such as suspected arthritis (review) - **Ear cases**, including suspected **grass seed** and discussion of **sedation** for removal (review) - **Parasite removal**, with an in-clinic **tick removal** visit described as quick and calm (review) - **24‑hour emergency care via the clinic’s wider group**, with record access mentioned by a reviewer (review) ## Pricing Only specific prices reported by reviewers are included below: - One reviewer says they were charged **£40** for ear/eye “drops” they believed were available for **£10** independently (review). - The same reviewer reports being charged **£27.01** for **Re-mend gel**, which they believed could be bought for **£10** elsewhere (review). - Another reviewer describes spending **over £1,200** on “tests injections” during a complex, end-of-life period and felt the tests were not helpful (review). ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Laura** – described as calm and friendly during a **tick removal**, which the owner felt made the procedure easier for their dog (review). - **Ellie** – mentioned alongside Laura during the same visit; the owner also appreciated being kept updated while the clinic was running behind schedule (review). Other staff descriptions (unnamed): - A vet described as a “nice man” who suspected **arthritis** and arranged an **x‑ray confirmation** (review). - A vet described as **gentle with a cat** and taking time during the appointment (review). - One owner describes a later experience where a vet **missed cataracts** and focused on selling **blood tests**; another describes a strong push toward multiple tests during a deterioration episode (review). ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 227 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Problem-focused care with practical next steps**: arthritis identified and confirmed by x‑ray; ear grass seed suspected with sedation proposed for removal; tick removal handled quickly. - **Handling and reassurance**: owners mention gentle treatment of cats, an anxious dog being comfortable attending, and staff being “assuring” and knowledgeable. - **Scheduling and updates**: trying to fit appointments around work; when running late, some owners say they were kept informed with time updates. - **Testing/value is contested**: some reviews praise the clinic for *not* pushing unnecessary tests, while others report feeling pressured into expensive investigations and describe distress about repeated visits and high costs.

## Summary Ollie & Florrie Vets describes itself as an **independent, family-run** practice. The website highlights a clinic set up for both routine care and more involved work (on‑site blood testing, ultrasound, digital X‑rays, and separate dog/cat areas and kennels), and reviews back this up with owners describing **vaccinations**, **neutering**, and **surgery** carried out by “Dan”. Recent reviews also mention the practice handling **pet travel paperwork** end-to-end, and being notably **patient with nervous pets** during procedures like injections. ## Services Based on the website and recent reviews, services mentioned include: - **Vaccinations** (review mentions a cat vaccination visit where staff were patient during the injection) - **Wellness plans** (listed on the website; no plan details/prices provided in the inputs) - **Neutering** (review: cat neutered; owner comments on careful handling and post-op cone/collar comfort) - **Dental care** (website lists “quality dental care”; no specific dental procedures described in reviews provided) - **Nurse clinics** (listed on the website) - **Urgent care during opening hours** (website statement) - **Out-of-hours emergency care via Pennard Vets** (website: out-of-hours emergencies are provided by Pennard Vets in Sevenoaks) - **Hospice/palliative care** (listed on the website) - **Chemotherapy** (listed on the website) - **Advanced diagnostic & surgical procedures** (listed on the website; reviews mention cats having surgery with Dan) - **Travel documents/pet travel documentation** (website says they are “Official Vets for pet travel documentation”; review describes the team handling “all the paperwork and travel requirements”) Facilities/capabilities specifically listed on the website: - Separate **dog and cat waiting areas** - Separate, spacious **dog and cat kennels** - **Acoustic paneling** - **On-site blood testing** - **Cardiac and abdominal ultrasound** - **Digital X-rays** ## People - **Dan (referred to as “Dr Dan” in a review)**: Mentioned repeatedly. Owners describe him doing **cat surgery** and providing **tailored advice** for dogs; one review specifically thanks him for the surgery care and professionalism. - **Tas**: Named in one review alongside Dan; no role stated. Mentioned as part of the team that “went above and beyond” treating a dog. - **The wider team**: Several reviews highlight being **patient and gentle** (e.g., with a cat during vaccination), and **communicative and thorough** in ongoing care. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 66 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners repeatedly mention **careful handling during procedures** (vaccination patience; neutering described as meticulous; surgery described as done with care). - **Communication and tailored advice** are called out (one owner mentions tailored service and advice for their dogs; another describes the team as “extremely communicative” and thorough). - **Travel documentation support** is highlighted in detail by one reviewer, who says the practice handled “all the paperwork and travel requirements.” - Not all feedback is uniformly positive: among the latest reviews shown, there is a **3‑star rating with no written comment**, so the reason for that score isn’t available from the provided text.

## Summary Parkvets Petts Wood is an independent veterinary clinic in Orpington, Greater London. The practice treats a wide range of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotic pets, small mammals, and aquatic animals. Its website also highlights a 24-hour emergency service and Pet Health Club plans, and notes accreditation by the RCVS and recognition as a Cat Friendly Practice. ## Services The clinic advertises a 24-hour emergency service and offers Pet Health Club plans, six-month healthy pet checks, and a first vaccination discount. It is RCVS-accredited and described as a Cat Friendly Practice. ## People Reviews mention: Denise (receptionist), Sam F. (vet), Rita (vet), Becky (reception). ## Reviews Parkvets Petts Wood has a 4.7/5 Google rating from 38 reviews. The takeaways below are based only on the latest written reviews provided here, and other reviews may also contribute to the overall rating. - Several reviewers describe the team as professional, caring, and friendly, including positive comments about reception staff and vets. - A couple of reviews highlight thorough examinations and prompt testing to help identify a pet’s health issue. - Individual experiences also mention practical factors like convenient access/parking (time-dependent) and longer-term supportive care (hydrotherapy) for mobility.