Forest Veterinary Centre

Services

• •Emergency, urgent and inpatient care: Owners describe pets being seen when seriously unwell, with ongoing monitoring and follow-up communication during more complex cases.
• •Surgery and longer-running treatment: Feedback includes surgery for a rat with pyometra, as well as continued support for dogs with significant health complications over several months.
• •Orthopaedic injury management: The clinic has been praised for treating a fractured front leg with splinting, follow-up checks and repeat applications where needed.
• •Care for dogs, cats and smaller exotic pets: Recent comments are especially strong on small mammal and exotic care, including rats and gerbils, alongside care for dogs with complicated medical needs.
• •End-of-life care and aftercare: Owners have highlighted compassionate support around euthanasia, including sensitive discussions and help with aftercare arrangements.
• •Training facility: The practice is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Review comments on cost are mixed: some owners focus on the quality of care, while others say pricing is a main downside and feel costs have risen.

People

• •Dr Dimitri: Praised for clear explanations, reassurance and calm communication during a stressful consultation.
• •Dr Phoebe: Thanked for overseeing care for a dog through very serious episodes over several months.
• •Ula: Repeatedly praised for going above and beyond with advice, attentiveness and support in a complicated canine case.
• •Kat: Frequently highlighted for knowledgeable, compassionate care, especially with gerbils and rats, including pyometra surgery on a rat.
• •Rhys: Mentioned positively for kind handling and support with exotic pets.
• •Alessandro: Thanked for sensitive support around euthanasia and aftercare decisions.
• •Reception team and nurses: Often described as warm, helpful and organised, particularly when the clinic is busy.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.2/5 from 195 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is mostly positive, with owners often praising the team’s kindness, empathy and clear explanations during stressful visits.
• •Several reviews highlight strong care for complex cases and exotic pets, including gerbils, rats and dogs with serious ongoing health problems.
• •The reception team is regularly mentioned for staying helpful and communicative even on very busy days, including keeping owners updated during longer waits.
• •Negative comments are present but fewer in number, mainly focusing on cost, waiting times, and a small number of strongly critical experiences involving rudeness or poor care.