Forest Veterinary Centre – Vets in Woodford Bridge
Clinic Overview
Forest Veterinary Centre is a multi-branch veterinary practice (over 30 years’ experience is stated on its website); ownership/group affiliation isn’t specified. From the evidence available, it handles routine preventative care as well as medical problems (for example, vaccine boosters and treatment for an anal gland abscess), with reviews repeatedly highlighting clear explanations and communication.
Concrete specifics owners mention include
- •Vets “make time to explain everything clearly” and send people away feeling “reassured and well‑informed,” with advice tailored to the pet.
- •Routine annual check-ups and vaccine boosters are specifically referenced for cats.
- •A dog was treated for an anal gland abscess, with the vet’s approach described as both skilled and compassionate.
- •Reception staff are repeatedly singled out for smooth coordination and helpfulness.
Services
- •Routine appointments, including annual check-ups (mentioned for cats).
- •Vaccinations / booster vaccinations (explicitly mentioned).
- •Treatment for medical issues such as an anal gland abscess (explicitly mentioned).
- •Care for dogs and cats (both explicitly referenced in reviews).
- •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (from structured clinic data).
People
- •Swasri (vet): described by a repeat client as someone they “trust implicitly,” with the owner feeling their pets are “loved and looked after.”
- •Dr. Joseph Yate (vet): credited with successful treatment of a French bulldog’s anal gland abscess; reviewer highlighted both expertise and compassionate handling.
- •Sharon (reception): specifically praised for being “fantastic.”
- •Alissa (receptionist): mentioned for keeping communication and coordination smooth during treatment.
- •Alex: named as part of the team that helped rebuild an owner’s confidence through recent experiences, particularly around approach and communication.
Reviews
4.4 stars from 87 reviews. Recent written reviews available to us are all 5-star and focus mainly on communication, staff helpfulness, and specific clinical outcomes; the overall rating suggests there are also less positive experiences not represented in the latest text we have. “”
- •Clear explanations and tailored advice: owners repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain and leaving appointments reassured.
- •Reception team seen as a practical plus: examples include smooth coordination/communication and being notably helpful.
- •Specific care examples: vaccine boosters and annual checks for cats; treatment and recovery from an anal gland abscess in a dog.
- •Continuity/long-term use: multiple reviewers describe attending for years, suggesting repeat custom rather than one-off visits.
Special Services
Animals Treated at Forest Veterinary Centre
Animals We Treat
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Reviews for Forest Veterinary Centre
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 87 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Stuart
a week ago
I can’t praise Forest Veterinary Centre enough. I’ve been taking my gorgeous Chihuahua Titan there for just over a year and the level of care has been exceptional every single time. The reception team are so warm, helpful, and genuinely invested in Titan’s wellbeing. The vets are equally fantastic — compassionate, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. They always make time to explain everything clearly, and I leave each appointment feeling reassured and well-informed, with great advice tailored to Titan. If you want a vet practice that truly cares and is excellent at what they do, look no further. Highly recommended — 5 stars.
Lawrence Freedman
2 weeks ago
We have been customers/ patients at Forest Vets for many years. We've always found them to be knowledgeable, receptive and caring. Would recommend them to all dog owners.
Linda Lewis
3 weeks ago
sacha hopkins
a month ago
So I’ve been coming to forest vets for a good few years now with my 2 dogs and they actually care. Swasri Is amazing she actually cares and you feel like your pet is loved and looked after. The reason I left my last Vets was because it became a business where I felt they just wanted money. Forest bets feels personal. Swasri is an amazing Vet who I trust implicitly.
sacha hopkins
3 months ago
So I’ve been coming to forest vets for a good few years now with my 2 dogs and they actually care. Swasri Is amazing she actually cares and you feel like your pet is loved and looked after. The reason I left my last Vets was because it became a business where I felt they just wanted money. Forest bets feels personal. Swasri is an amazing Vet who I trust implicitly.
Ruth Harrison
10 months ago
P G
8 months ago
Fantastic experience as always. Sharon on reception is fantastic and the vets are always incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and kind.
Leah Biller
10 months ago
Alex and the whole team - that's everyone - at Forest Vets, Woodford Bridge have truly restored our faith in vets. Our confidence in the FVWB team is riding high based on all our very recent experiences. The service they provide and how they do it stands out a long way from anywhere else where any of our cats have been cared for in the past 4 decades. Of course people always try and do the best they can but some manage to do it better and more consistently than others as we have now found to our great relief. Having a pet who needs attention is worrying enough but more so when you're not quite sure of the approach they are going to receve, how you will be communicated with as the responsibile owner and what the costs involved will cover. Thank you ever so much.
Stuart Poyser
a year ago
We brought in our three cats for their annual check up and vaccine boosters yesterday. The staff couldn't have been more caring or friendly, and the vet's love for animals shone through (and she even didn't fat shame Horacio too much :) )
Iglika Tasheva
a year ago
I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care our French bulldog, Bars, received at Forest Veterinary Center. Dr. Joseph Yate expertise and compassionate approach were evident throughout Bars' treatment for an anal gland abscess. Bars is now fully healed, thanks to Dr. Joseph's skillful hands and the attentive assistance of receptionist Alissa, who ensured smooth communication and coordination. Our experience at Forest Veterinary Center was nothing short of outstanding, and we highly recommend their services to all pet owners seeking top-notch care for their beloved companions.
