Sage Vets – Vets in Loughton
Clinic Overview
Sage Vets is a family-run independent practice with GOLD Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation (iCatCare). The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved in-house work, with digital X‑ray, ultrasound/echocardiography, an in‑house laboratory, an operating theatre, and dental facilities listed on its website. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe thorough investigations and option-by-option discussions (including a one-hour first appointment for a dog with seizures) and several specific procedures are mentioned, including dental extractions, spaying, and lump removal.
Services
Based on the website and latest reviews, Sage Vets provides
- •Vaccinations (website)
- •Medicine/medical workups (website; reviews mention investigating ongoing symptoms and managing seizures)
- •Surgery (website), with examples in reviews including
- •Spay for a kitten
- •Lump removal from a cat’s paw
- •Dental surgery/extractions (one dog had “most of his teeth removed”)
- •Dentistry supported by “dental facilities” on the website and multiple dental mentions in reviews
- •Diagnostics and in-house facilities (website): digital X‑ray, ultrasound, echocardiography, in‑house laboratory
- •Parasite treatment/products (review mentions picking up tick and worm treatment; another mentions recommended dental products)
- •Pet Health Plans (website; no plan details/prices provided)
Out-of-hours: The website states that if your pet is registered and needs urgent attention outside opening hours, you should contact their out-of-hours providers (provider name/details not given in the available info).
People
- •Mark (vet) is named repeatedly in reviews. Owners describe him as
- •Taking time to gather history and explain choices (e.g., spent an hour at a first appointment for a dog with seizures; discussed all options during a cat’s treatment).
- •Avoiding “upselling” in at least one account (a client says there was no pressure for unnecessary treatments/investigations, instead advice and guidance).
- •Handling difficult/nervous pets without complaint (a reviewer notes their cat was “a handful” and the team “never complained”).
- •Sue (reception) is specifically praised in one review for being consistently pleasant and easy to deal with (“always a pleasure, never a drama”).
Reviews
5.0 stars from 31 reviews. - Time and thoroughness: examples include a one-hour appointment for seizure history-taking and reviews noting “thoroughly investigating” symptoms over months.
- •Clear decision-making support: multiple owners mention options being discussed and guidance offered, including a specific comment about no pressure for unnecessary investigations.
- •Successful, clearly described procedures: spay, lump removal, and significant dental extractions are all mentioned, with one owner noting their dog was “completely recovered” the day after dental work.
- •Kindness during difficult moments: one review describes supportive, gentle care around a rabbit’s end-of-life visit.
- •Front-desk experience: helpful, welcoming reception is mentioned, with one staff member named (Sue).
Animals Treated at Sage Vets
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
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Reviews for Sage Vets
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 31 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Sharon L
a month ago
We heard great things about Sage Vets from friends, and having become very disenchanted by our vet practice at the time, we moved to Sage. The care is outstanding, professional but also personal. We feel like we (and more importantly our dog) matter. She’s been quite poorly over the last few months and after thoroughly investigating her symptoms she is now so much happier. A calm, friendly and caring experience from start to finish.
Sue Balasuriya
a month ago
We have been using Sage vets since it opened for our 11 year old rescue cat. Every interaction we have had with the vet Mark and the nurses has been extremely positive and helpful. There has never been pressure to do any unnecessary treatments and investigations, instead we have been offered excellent advice and guidance. A few months ago it was clear that our very old rabbit had come to the end of his life. Mark and the nurses were so kind and gentle with him and so thoughtful to us. They made a very sad event as peaceful as possible. We are very grateful to have found such a wonderful vets. Thank you to you all for your professionalism and kindness.
Margarete Ingram
2 months ago
I was not impressed with the two previous vets my little dog had. When I saw the beautiful job Mark and his team did in my friend's dog's mouth, I then decided to register my chihuahua Basil with Sage Vets. I wish I had done it longer ago. Basil is an elderly little dog and had to have most of his teeth removed. The day after the procedure, he was completely recovered. Mark and his entire team are exceptional. So caring! So professional! I have no words to express how grateful I am. I wish I could give them thousands stars.
Hollie Morris
2 months ago
Over the moon with the service we received! I had to book my cat Millie in to have a lump removed on her paw. The care all the way through was amazing. The pricing is very fair also and not extortionate like some vets with minimal care. The staff are amazing, particularly Sue who works on reception. Always a pleasure, never a drama! I won’t be taking my kitties anywhere else from no on! 🥰
John Fouhy
2 months ago
great vet and and great nurses i cant recommend them enough how mark the vet is with my dog. best ive neen too
Helen Peskett
2 weeks ago
Mark & all the Sage vets team are really helpful, professional and even though our cat Laila was a handful they never complained. Throughout her treatment Mark discussed all options. She most definitely had the best care.
Sue Jackson
2 weeks ago
I have recently transferred from Vets4Pets to Sage Vets and it's a totally new experience. My dog has been having seizures. At the first appointment Mark spent one hour with me and Yogi! I couldn't believe it! We were the last appointment of the day but weren't rushed out at all. He made sure to get his seizure history from me verbally as well as reading all his notes and discussing treatment. He also gave me advice about his teeth and recommended some products. Previously at Vets4Pets we never saw the same vet twice and it felt more like a production line. When I popped in this week to pick up tick and worm treatment, Mark was in reception and happy to chat again about Yogi even tho we didn't even have an appointment. The staff on the desk are also so helpful and welcoming. It feels like a proper village-type environment and service and I love it!
Sharon L
3 weeks ago
We heard great things about Sage Vets from friends, and having become very disenchanted by our vet practice at the time, we moved to Sage. The care is outstanding, professional but also personal. We feel like we (and more importantly our dog) matter. She’s been quite poorly over the last few months and after thoroughly investigating her symptoms she is now so much happier. A calm, friendly and caring experience from start to finish.
T T
4 months ago
I’ve had a wonderful experience with Sage Vets. The entire team is compassionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to the wellbeing of every animal they care for. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warmth and professionalism. The service is efficient, thorough, and always reassuring. I truly trust them with my pet’s health and couldn’t recommend them more highly!
Anne Wong
4 months ago
Recently registered my 6 month old kitten here and had her spayed last week. I am so glad I found Sage Vets, they are the loveliest team. So caring and thorough.
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