Specialist Vets in Brentwood

## Summary Tarivets describes itself as an **independent** veterinary practice set up for **first-opinion small animal care** plus **referrals** in **ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and dermatology**, with an **exotics department** also taking first-opinion and referral cases. Recent reviews give concrete examples of **same-day problem-solving and surgery** (a dog fitted in immediately for pyometra surgery; an eye emergency operated on “that night”), plus **frequent progress updates and clear explanations** during treatment. Owners also mention the **waiting area has separate spaces for different animals**, and that nervous dogs were handled in a way that kept them calmer than usual. ## Services - **First-opinion small animal care** (described on the website; also reflected in cat and dog cases in reviews). - **Referral services** (website): - **Ophthalmology** (review example: surgery to remove a thorn from a cat’s eye and stitch the eye). - **Soft tissue surgery** (review example: emergency surgery for pyometra). - **Orthopaedic surgery** (website lists it; reviews include a bird’s dislocated foot being set back into place). - **Dermatology** (listed on the website; no specific review example in the latest set). - **Exotics department** (website; reviews include treatment for a **Galah cockatoo** and a **bearded dragon** including a **tail-tip amputation**). - **Parasite treatment** (review example: flea treatment tablet given by the head nurse with improvement within 24 hours). ## People - **Anna**: mentioned as performing eye surgery the same night to remove a thorn from a cat’s eye; owners highlight her surgical skill and care. - **Peter**: repeatedly named; described as taking time to explain clearly and being reassuring. Also thanked alongside the wider team during a hard-to-diagnose, rapidly developing illness in a kitten. - **Erika, Jess**: thanked by name as part of the team supporting a seriously unwell kitten, with owners noting frequent updates and support. - **Sheree (head nurse)**: credited with patiently handling a nervous dog and providing a flea-treatment tablet that worked within 24 hours. - **Harvey**: credited with treating an exotic case (a cockatoo with a dislocated foot), successfully setting it back into place. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 247 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast access and decisive treatment** when pets deteriorate quickly (being “fitted in immediately” for suspected pyometra and having surgery straight away; eye surgery performed “that night” after referral). - **Frequent updates and supportive communication** during ongoing treatment (owners mention being kept informed of progress and feeling supported through complex cases). - **Clear explanations without making owners feel dismissed**, including reassurance during consultations. - **Exotics capability in practice**, with owners bringing birds and reptiles for issues like dislocations and tail-tip amputation. - **Clinic setup and handling of anxious pets**, including separate waiting spaces for different animals and reports of stressed dogs staying calmer than usual.

## Summary Best Friends Group is a veterinary clinic that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for routine care plus surgical treatment: multiple owners mention pets having surgery (including repeat procedures) with “excellent” aftercare, and others describe clear explanations for ongoing problems. Practical touches also come up—one reviewer said they were seen early when they arrived ahead of time, and another appreciated a non-judgemental approach when vaccinations were overdue (focused on solutions rather than “lecturing”). ## Services - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (explicitly stated). - **Surgery**: owners report dogs having surgery, including one dog having surgery twice. - **Ongoing condition management**: reviews mention vets explaining a dog’s “ongoing problems” to help the owner understand next steps. - **Vaccination discussions**: one owner notes the clinic doesn’t judge if vaccinations are overdue, and instead helps get things back on track. ## People - **Anna**: mentioned by name as being “attentive and gentle” with a cat, helping the pet stay calm during visits. - **Reception team**: repeatedly described as helpful and efficient (e.g., assisting owners, being “polite,” and contributing to a smooth first visit experience). - **Vets (unnamed in most reviews)**: described as compassionate and reassuring with an elderly “grumpy” dog, and as taking time to explain conditions and care plans clearly. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.4 stars from 105 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Surgical care is specifically mentioned**, including a dog having surgery twice, with owners describing the care as excellent. - **Clear communication**: owners mention vets explaining what’s going on (especially for ongoing issues) so they can understand the plan. - **Handling nervous or difficult pets**: examples include a “grumpy elderly dog” and a cat staying calm with a gentle approach. - **Non-judgemental tone around overdue vaccinations**: one reviewer highlights feeling supported rather than criticised. - **Efficient, helpful front desk**: several reviews mention receptionists being polite, welcoming, and quick to help.