Kinfauns Veterinary Centre

- Preventative care visits are commonly described as straightforward: prompt appointments for boosters/immunisations and annual check-ups, with vets checking pets over and asking if owners have concerns. - Practical, pet-specific handling is mentioned (e.g., a very nervous rescue dog becoming calm after a prescribed pre-visit tranquilliser plan). - Owners describe being listened to about treatment options, including for older-pet problems requiring further investigation, and receiving tailored advice (arthritis medication suggestion; flea/worm options).

Services

•Routine vaccinations/boosters and general health checks (including checking pets over before giving injections).
•Parasite prevention guidance (flea and worm treatment options discussed in consults).
•Senior pet care discussions, including arthritis management (anti-inflammatory medication suggested for an arthritic older dog).
•Further investigation/diagnostics for ongoing or complex issues in an aging dog (described as needing “further investigation”; specific tests not stated).
•Behaviour/anxiety support for nervous dogs (tranquillisers prescribed to be given the night before and again before the consultation).
•Nail clipping support as a regular appointment (bi-monthly claw clips for a cat).
•End-of-life care/euthanasia (cat “put to sleep,” described as handled respectfully).
•Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic data (hours/arrangements not specified in the provided information).
•Veterinary nurse training facility is listed in the clinic data.

People

•Caro (role not stated): mentioned positively alongside the nurses as “lovely, professional and very knowledgeable,” in the context of regular claw-clipping visits and general cat care.
•Nurses (names not provided): praised for professionalism and knowledge (notably around regular handling tasks like claw clipping).
•Reception team: described as friendly by multiple reviewers; one review highlights being greeted warmly, while another calls reception “ok” rather than standout.
•Continuity note: one reviewer says they “would like to see the same vet every visit” so the vet can get to know them and their pet.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 160 reviews. “”

•Preventative care visits are commonly described as straightforward: prompt appointments for boosters/immunisations and annual check-ups, with vets checking pets over and asking if owners have concerns.
•Practical, pet-specific handling is mentioned (e.g., a very nervous rescue dog becoming calm after a prescribed pre-visit tranquilliser plan).
•Owners describe being listened to about treatment options, including for older-pet problems requiring further investigation, and receiving tailored advice (arthritis medication suggestion; flea/worm options).
•End-of-life care is described as respectful, including consideration for a child during a cat’s euthanasia.
•Cost comes up repeatedly, including “astronomical” pricing and general concerns about expense.
•A few negative signals appear: one reviewer says they were told registrations were closed except for puppies, and another gives a broad complaint of “money over care,” without details.

Reviews for Kinfauns Veterinary Centre

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 160 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Ian Smith

a month ago

Our dog is VERY nervous, she is a rescue from Romania. The vet prescribed some tranquillisers, we had to give them the night before and again before the consultation. We, to be honest, weren't convinced but on the day she was an angel. Plus to the vets!

Gareth Rowland

a nice veterinary service friendly staff especially the receptionists, prices as you would expect. and clean and tidy examination rooms. We had to have our cat out to sleep today and the vet was so respectfully of my daughter's feelings

Jill Sullivan

Pleasant friendly Vet Practice. I obtained an appointment easily for routine dog immunisations. The staff were friendly and thoughtful. The vet asked if I had any concerns and then checked both dogs over before giving them their injection. She suggested anti inflammatory medication for one of our dogs who is becoming more arthritic in her advancing years.She also suggested best options for flea and worm treatment for both dogs .

Laurent Imbert

2 months ago

Called to register my dog with the Dovercourt branch and was told that their books are closed and they are only taking puppies and not older dogs. Very disappointing.

D

Words cannot express how let down I feel by this Vet Practice. Money over care, definitely

John Berry

a week ago

Would like to see the same vet every visit thay Would get to know you and your pet. Only thing is the cost

Lisa Dillon

Great! Always help us take care of our pets with kindness. Reception staff are ok. Prices are astronomical but you have to expect that if you want animals, to take care of them properly & how they should be taken care of. If you can’t afford the prices then you shouldn’t have animals in the first place.

EM GARLICK

Usually manage to get an appointment fairly quickly. Competent and kind vets. Very knowledgeable. Have had a few problems with my aging dog which have needed further investigation, and all my questions about treatment have been listened to and answered. Over the years, Kinfauns have treated eight of my animals and I'm happy with the advice and treatment that has been given. Thank you for being local and having the pet plan in place.

Ken Johnson

6 months ago

I took my dog Minnie for.her annual.checkup and.booster. We.were.grreted by a friendly receptionist, and we were seen promptly at the appointment time. The vet was careful with my dog, and was friendly and talkative. All in all a good service

Catherine Howard

9 months ago

I have been taking my cats to Kinfauns for years. Just recently my Siamese cat boy Razz - short for Razzmatazz. He will not allow me to clip his claws, so alongside his boosters and regular health checks we have a bi-monthly appointment to clip his claws. Caro and the nurses are lovely, professional and very knowledgeable. I would recommend Kinfauns in Harwich to any pet owner