Dog & Cat Vets in South Ruislip

## Summary Greenwood Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice (established for 27+ years) and is set up for general small‑animal care for cats and dogs, with on-site diagnostic and anaesthetic monitoring equipment. Recent reviews repeatedly mention long-term relationships with the same vets (spanning many years), prompt care for urgent injuries (including a cat with severe trauma), and dental work done under general anaesthetic (including multiple tooth extractions). Owners also describe vets taking time to explain options and provide second opinions—one review says their cat improved after a second opinion when euthanasia was being considered elsewhere. ## Services - Care for **cats and dogs** (website). - **In-house diagnostics and monitoring** (website): in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, blood pressure monitoring, multiparameter monitor, oxygen concentrator. - **Dental and surgical procedures** (website): dental and surgical equipment; cautery. - Example from reviews: **general anaesthetic dental extraction** (“four teeth out”) in a cat. - **Urgent injury care** (reviews): a cat with suspected road-traffic trauma was “looked after… almost immediately”; the team identified a **microchip** and planned to contact the owner; the leg injury was described as too severe to save. - **Second opinions for seriously ill pets** (reviews): one owner reports their cat recovered after Greenwood’s second opinion and care. - **Wildlife guidance** mentioned by a reviewer (reviews) (no further detail provided). - **Emergencies** are mentioned on the website, but specific out-of-hours or emergency-care arrangements are not described in the information provided. ## People - **Andrew** (vet; reviews): described as “straight forward” with diagnosis and treatment and “gentle”; multiple long-term clients mention seeing him for years. - **Mehdi** (vet; reviews): repeatedly praised for being informative and thorough; one review highlights his “bedside manner” during a serious illness case. - **Erin** (vet; reviews): mentioned as someone owners felt comfortable talking to without feeling “put down,” especially when anxious about their pet. - **Richard** (vet; reviews): mentioned positively as part of the vet team. - **Nurse Andy** (reviews): specifically mentioned for helping an owner feel reassured when dropping off an overweight cat for a general anaesthetic. - **Reception team** (reviews): often described as organised, welcoming, and helpful when owners are anxious. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 262 reviews.** The latest reviews available focus on specific vet interactions, urgent care experiences, and reassurance during stressful procedures. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Continuity and trust over many years:** several owners describe using the clinic for years/decades and returning to specific vets by name. - **Clear explanations and respectful communication:** owners mention vets being informative and giving space to explain concerns (especially noted for Erin and Mehdi). - **Handling urgent or complex situations:** immediate attention for an injured cat; microchip identification and owner-contact steps described; one case mentions a leg injury that couldn’t be saved. - **Support around procedures and anxiety:** dental extractions under general anaesthetic are mentioned, with staff reassurance highlighted at drop-off. - **Second-opinion impact:** one owner credits a second opinion and subsequent care with their cat doing well after being near euthanasia elsewhere.