Veterinary care in Reading

“This is the most brilliant, warm and welcoming vets. Previously we were with hall place in Stokenchurch and I dreaded visiting as it had a really cold and unwelcoming feel but this vets couldn’t be any better. The reception staff are always so friendly and chatty and we’ve received nothing but amazing professional care for our dog. Our new vet Hazel is an absolute credit to your team. You can tell how passionate she is for her work and she is so personable and takes the time to make sure she is doing the right thing for your dog. I’m so grateful for her investigations into my dog’s back and leg pain. Everyone is so knowledgeable and helpful and I really, really appreciate it. Thank you all for your care and time!”

“Today our beautiful 14 year staffie visited the vets for the last time. I just want to thank George Danielle and the other nurse sorry don't know your name for today. You were amazing with Jess and us such a peaceful end to our dogs life. George explained everything and what could happen. I would also like to thank the team at elm cottage for looking after her for the last 14 years. A special mention to Karen who has always helped us too. Your all amazing I wont ever forget you all”

“My bunny last week had an urgent pain, Abi and the team found out it was the liver twist. Glad we agreed with the team’s decision to give my baby an immediate surgery, he managed to survive. Thanks to Abi, Ben, Meg and the team for saving my bunny and let him back to my life ❤️”

“Two years ago Sophie went in with dehydration and loss of appetite. We weren’t too sure what was causing it but it turns out she needed IV fluid, 9 mile is the best place we could’ve taken her to because two years later she’s got more energy than ever before. She’s now 16, due to be 17 in May I could see her going for a few more years. I don’t know what they did to her at that place but they’ve given her a whole new life.”

“Hall Place Vets in Bourne End are an extremely good practice with kind and knowledgeable staff who attentively look after your pet's needs. Highly recommended.”

“Been coming to Elm Cottage with all our animals (cat, dog and bunnies) for several years and always had a great professional service. We recently had to put our cat to sleep and the service received by the vet team was superb, caring yet professional. Our dog looses her usual bouncy confidence once in the door but at each vet visit gets given so many treats and cuddles from the vet so she doesn't mind going. Highly recommend!”

“Our cat Peanut came back after many days and nights out with a smashed in face and covered in blood. At Drove they wired up his jaw and fixed him up perfect very quickly and now he has a normal cat face. We were very pleased and happy. The little wire can just be seen at the bottom of his jaw in the picture taken shortly afterwards.”

“This veterinary center is truly fantastic! The reception staff, vets, and nurses are all incredibly kind and welcoming. I come to this vet specifically even though I live much further away! In the past, I've had experiences where other vet clinics were hesitant to approach my dog just because he barked a few times and wanted to muzzle him. However, Crossroads gave us the time we needed during appointments to help my dog get used to the smells and gradually train him to feel comfortable with the vets. Thanks to their patience, my dog likes going to the vets. They really took the time to understand our needs and never judged us. They even support us by incorporating our own training techniques. They’re very thorough in identifying potential issues and always take the time to answer all of our questions. I’m so thankful for the Crossroads team—thank you!”

“Always quick and efficient service, with vets that give you all options and don't go for the hard sell. Reception and nursing staff are very helpful”

“All of the staff here are lovely and make you feel cared for and welcome! I would like to give a special shout out to Katie (Catherine) who has seen our 2 kittens a few times now and has been wonderful with them. During operations and medications it's really reassuring to know you are leaving your fur babies with someone so loving! Thank you :)”

“We sadly lost our beloved family cat, Maxine, in a road accident. She was taken to the vets by a local person and after scanning her chip, they called us to give us the sad news - everything was handled with amazing care and professionalism, and without charge hair clippings and a paw print taken. Thank you Oakley Team.”

“Ashworth at Cove have always been amazing with our pets. Our Rottweilers, Roxy and Ellie loved visiting, our cats obviously not so much!! The staff there are all so kind and helpful and it’s always lovely to receive their condolences card when one of them goes off over the rainbow.”

“Could not thank the receptionists and the vet who looked after us on this very sad day. They explained everything nothing was to much trouble. We could take our time and was updated throughout. The receptionist with the long blond hair was amazing , comforting and kept an eye on me The vet compassionate full of empathy . Stella and our family were really looked after thank you Bracken vets”

“Everyone has been so kind and has gone above and beyond. You really feel that they care about both you and your pet, which has been so much appreciated through some difficult times recently.”

“We’ve had our cats go to Hall Place Stokenchurch for a few years and then Marlow after Stokenchurch first closed. They have supported us through two of our cats passings and been so kind and caring, as they understand our pets are family. Lovely staff, very friendly and I’d 100% recommend.”

“Ashworth have been very good with my extremely anxious girl. The reception staff are always warm and welcoming and make a fuss of my fur babies. Could not recommend more. Parking can be an issue but that can’t be helped given the ideal location.”

“Such a caring vets. Makes pets and their owners so welcome. Have been a customer for years. I moved away a couple of years ago but still visit for Stanleys annual checks and ad hoc appointments. Sally.”

“Found st kitts very helpful, warm and welcoming. Treated my little cat blue very well and looked after her. Issue resolved and one happy better cat”

“A very helpful and friendly team of caring people. The vet is extremely good at explaining the best ways possible for best care of our pets and also taking into consideration our feelings also!”

“I had never used this practice until one of my cats was hit by a car and he needed to be seen before my regular vet was open in the morning. The staff were really lovely, kept him comfortable and arranged his referral to a specialist vet for surgery. 100% recommend this practice and my huge thanks to all who looked after Cuddles. He’s recovering well at home now.”

“Got same day appointments on both occasions that my little dwarf hamster was unwell. The staff treated and handled him very gently, and got back to me quickly when I called up for advice regarding his medication. They clearly care very much about their patients, no matter how great or small. Cannot recommend enough!”

“It's taken a few weeks for me to write this after the painful loss of our family dog. But on his passing the vet Clare was magnificent with the managing of him. She made his last moments before crossing the Rainbow bridge, the best it could have been. Thank you Clare and all the team for all the love and care you showed him and us.”

“For any owners/breeders (including beginners like myself) who are seeking a more comprehensive education in alpaca’s, please take advantage of the intensive camelid care course that the Alpaca Vet UK has to offer. I have just completed it and can honestly say I have learned some truly fundamental and invaluable teachings and practices that I have now adopted and utilise in my day to day care for our starter herd of 9. I am also in Spain with a vet that is still learning about camelids, so to have access to the formulary that this course also supplies and to ask Claire questions during the fortnightly Q&A was hugely beneficial. I feel more confident and capable of providing better care for my beloved “pacaniños” since embarking on this course. The online portal is incredibly user-friendly abd easy to navigate and the course guide is great for keeping in our barns and referring back to when I need it. The beauty of this course, it’s entirely online, so it provides flexibility around my hours of availability and I was able to study remotely from Spain - a double Win!”

“I can only say how amazing this visit was, Emily treated my boy with care, compassion and was expertise. Emily could see how nervous he was and found the two areas that were causing him pain and gave us the medicine he requires and discussed a plan moving forward so his pain could be managed on a day to day basis. Her professionalism not only put my boy at ease but also me and is a credit to your practice.”

“Absolutely Amaizing Staff.Last year one of our cockpoo she was run by a car near stanlake road . around twyford.We took our dog there they didn't even charge us any money for the consultation.They tried everything with our dog.I will give them highest rate.Our dog died they wrap our dog in the towel.Also our dog was not registered with them.the staff they deserve highest rate.xxx”

“I highly recommend this vet practice. I have been visiting Mildmay Winchester for years and always delighted with the Zoë who is a excellent and very caring vet. Seeing Zoë at Mildmay Overton is even better as it is a smaller, calmer and more friendly practice. My dog, Sami, couldn't be happier (as much as a dog can be happy at the vets!)”

“Looked after my boy for over 16 years. At the end they looked after him at my home with dignity and respect.”

“I have been with Shortheath for the past 4 years and of late have been more than I would like. However I cannot fault the surgery, Rachel, one of the vets is compassionate, professional and very empathetic. Extremely knowledgeable with our dog’s aging limbs! Milo has a particular soft spot for Lauren who works on the front desk, she is brilliant with him and always makes both Milo and I feel at complete ease. Both Rachel and Lauren are an asset to the surgery - thank you ladies.”