Abbey Veterinary Centre

Abbey Veterinary Centre is part of the Clare Vet Group and is RCVS-accredited. The clinic promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations (pricing not stated). Recent reviews describe a practice set up for both routine care and “extra support” when needed, with owners repeatedly mentioning clear explanations and treatment options, a clean examination area, and sensitive end‑of‑life care.

Concrete specifics owners mention include

• •Vets listening and offering different treatment options, particularly for cats.
• •Appointments generally running on time, and occasionally being seen early if arriving ahead of schedule.
• •A clean, friendly examination area, with owners noting pets recovering well after visits.
• •Support at end of life, described as sensitive and caring.

Services

Services and situations specifically referenced

• •Consultations (noted as included within the Pet Health Club® Plus plan).
• •Routine check-ups (mentioned by dog owners).
• •Treatment planning with options (owners describe being given different treatment choices).
• •Care for cats, dogs, and puppies (cats and dogs explicitly mentioned; one owner mentions a new puppy).
• •End-of-life care (multiple owners highlight sensitive support when it was time to say goodbye).

Facilities/capabilities mentioned

• •Clean examination area (specifically noted in a review).
• •The website refers to on-site facilities within the wider Clare Vet Group, but does not specify which services or equipment.

People

• •The website describes experienced vets, nurses, and support staff (no individual clinicians named in the available information).
• •Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe the clinical team as
• •Listening and explaining clearly, including talking through different treatment options.
• •Knowledgeable and informative during consultations (one review specifically highlights this during an exam and subsequent recovery).
• •Reassuring and kind in difficult situations, including end-of-life discussions and care.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 261 reviews. “”

• •Owners frequently mention clear communication: being listened to, having options explained, and leaving with understandable advice.
• •Multiple reviews highlight compassion in emotionally difficult moments, especially end-of-life care.
• •Practical experience points include a clean exam space and appointments that generally keep to time (with occasional early appointments if clients arrive ahead).
• •One reviewer notes a trade-off: there may be cheaper alternatives, but they stayed due to perceived dependability over many years.