The Forge Veterinary Centre

- Many reviewers describe the team as caring, friendly and respectful, with praise for both clinical staff and reception. - Several owners mention prompt, practical care, including immediate help for an unwell cat, same-day treatment, follow-up bandage changes and clear updates during recovery. - Specific examples in reviews include X-rays, management of a fractured paw, and teeth burring booked quickly.

The Forge Veterinary Centre in Halstead is a long-established VetPartners practice; its website notes a 150-year history and a focus on companion animals. Reviews highlight prompt help when pets deteriorate, including immediate assessment without an appointment and same-day in-patient treatment. Customers also mention practical procedures such as X-rays, bandage changes and dental work, with generally warm and respectful care. One recent review reports a poor phone interaction over a travel-related ID scan request.

Services

•Companion-animal veterinary care for pets, as stated by the practice.
•Urgent and same-day assessment: reviews describe a cat being seen immediately without an appointment after deteriorating overnight, followed by treatment the same day.
•In-patient care and ongoing case management: owners mention pets being treated during the day and collected later, with updates given during repeated visits.
•Diagnostics and injury management: reviews mention X-rays, repeated pressure bandage changes for a fractured paw, and monitoring to decide whether bone pinning surgery was needed.
•Dental procedures: one owner specifically mentions quick booking for teeth burring.
•Travel-related microchip/ID scanning: this has been requested by clients, although one review suggests availability may be limited for some pet travel paperwork.
•Emergency veterinary services are listed by the practice.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Beate (vet): named by an owner as the vet who saw their cat immediately and arranged same-day in-patient treatment.
•Amy (vet): praised in a review for arranging teeth burring quickly.
•Emily: named in a review linked to a work-experience placement, which described the team as professional, caring and considerate.
•Reception team and assistants: reviews include praise for thoughtful, compassionate support, though one reviewer reports an unhelpful phone interaction about pet travel paperwork.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 88 reviews.

•Many reviewers describe the team as caring, friendly and respectful, with praise for both clinical staff and reception.
•Several owners mention prompt, practical care, including immediate help for an unwell cat, same-day treatment, follow-up bandage changes and clear updates during recovery.
•Specific examples in reviews include X-rays, management of a fractured paw, and teeth burring booked quickly.
•One recent negative review describes a dismissive phone exchange about arranging a second ID scan for pet travel, suggesting some inconsistency around travel-related admin requests.

Reviews for The Forge Veterinary Centre

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 88 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Anthony Yeomans

5 months ago

Gemma Artus

1 year ago

Called in to get my second ID scan done for my dog who is migrating to Australia, I spoke to a very uninterested lady who told me is not something they want to do as they only have 1 vet who is able to complete this and they are very busy. She told me that I need to get in touch with the shipping company to discuss the steps, I advised I have already done this but if they are not interested in helping then I will go elsewhere, she said it was for the best. I would avoid using this vets at any costs as they really do not seem bothered to help with even the simplest requests.

Lisette Skeet

The most thoughtful, compassionate and respectful vet - and her assistant and reception team - I have ever met.

Mary harnwell

2 years ago

Very good excellence very friendly Clean tidy plenty parking

Samantha McCall

Amazing staff all round

Paul Smith

3 years ago

My cat had been unwell for a couple of days, but deteriorated very rapidly overnight. I tried to call first thing but lines were busy so I decided to take him in without any appointment. A brief explanation to the receptionists and Big Bob was immediately seen by vet Beate. Bob needed in patient treatment and I collected him later that day. The support Bob received was superb. Straight to consultation; no question about not having an appointment. Wonderful help from all the staff. I have absolutely no qualms about taking any pet to this wonderful practice. My thanks to all. Paul Smith.

Jenny Wakefield

Brilliant vets! Always been very helpful and reliable. Incredibly grateful to them for booking Mr Morph Mole in for teeth burring so quickly. Amy a brilliant vet!

edd herring

5 years ago

EDIT: One of our cats, Buster somehow broke three toe bones in one paw. He has been well looked after having had several trips to the vet recently. Unfortunately due to Covid we are unable to attend his appointments with him and reassure him. He has made a good impression on the vets who now know him well. He has had X-rays and several pressure bandage changes over the last four weeks. We always want him back as soon as possible as we love and miss him and he is very clingy probably even more so with the injury. We are kept well informed and told as soon as we can collect him. One of the vets even travelled in on his day off to examine Buster's X-ray to see how his paw was healing and to decide whether an operation to pin the bones was necessary, he said that he was healing well and an operation was unnecessary at that time. Excellent care and attention to our four cats, they don't like travelling to our previous vets. The Forge is local and we have every confidence that our cats' wellbeing is their first priority

Custom Build Torches

6 years ago

My son did work experience at this practice, working with Emily. He was totally blown away by the experience and the staff he worked along side. It gave him a slightly different insight into the practice, and it was certainly positive. In particular the passion the staff had towards caring for each and every animal, the professionalism in their work and interestingly, the consideration given towards the pet owners feelings. He came away with nothing but positives. As a parent I was also impressed with how they treated and looked after my son. Great experience all round and judging from my sons experience and observations I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the practice. A definite 5 star!