Fyfield Village Vets LTD

- Recent reviewers frequently mention kindness, patience and a genuinely caring manner, both for pets and for owners. - A common theme is unrushed appointments and good handling of nervous animals, with one owner highlighting a cat having blood taken without sedation because the vet took time. - Owners also praise communication and aftercare, including updates during treatment for an ongoing paw problem.

Fyfield Village Vets LTD is an independent small-animal, first-opinion practice in Ongar, founded by veterinary surgeons Anil Nathan and Kathryn Lawrenson; the practice website says it opened on 14 June 2025. Recent feedback continues to highlight a calm, unrushed approach, especially with nervous pets, along with clear communication and good aftercare. Owners also describe a clean, thoughtfully designed clinic with separate cat and dog areas, and generally good value, although some mention longer waits at busy times.

Services

•General small-animal veterinary care: used for routine first-opinion consultations, including visits for dogs, puppies and cats.
•Ongoing problem management: reviews mention repeat visits and follow-up for a dog’s paw issue, with owners praising prompt, informative communication during treatment.
•Diagnostics and sampling: owners specifically mention blood tests, including one cat having blood taken without sedation because the vet worked slowly and patiently.
•Aftercare and follow-up: several owners mention good aftercare after treatment.
•Support for nervous pets: recent reviews repeatedly describe patient handling and appointments that are not rushed, helping anxious dogs and cats settle.
•Cat-friendly layout and clinic environment: owners mention separate areas for cats and dogs, along with a new, clean practice, treats and water, and a photo mural wall.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. This broadly matches the review picture, where owners often describe the practice as reasonable, great value, and not overly expensive on medication.

People

•Kathryn Lawrenson / Katherine (vet; founder) is the staff member most often named by reviewers. She is repeatedly praised for not rushing appointments, handling nervous pets calmly, explaining things clearly, and communicating well during ongoing treatment.
•Anil Nathan (vet; founder) is also named in reviews by long-standing clients who say their families have chosen to stay with him over many years.
•Debbie (reception) is specifically praised by name in one review.
•Recent feedback also speaks warmly about the wider nursing, reception and management team, although without naming them individually.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0/5 from 26 reviews.

•Recent reviewers frequently mention kindness, patience and a genuinely caring manner, both for pets and for owners.
•A common theme is unrushed appointments and good handling of nervous animals, with one owner highlighting a cat having blood taken without sedation because the vet took time.
•Owners also praise communication and aftercare, including updates during treatment for an ongoing paw problem.
•Value is often described positively, while one reviewer mentions long waits to be seen; even so, they felt the thoroughness of the checks made the wait worthwhile.

Reviews for Fyfield Village Vets LTD

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 26 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Cherry McCredie

1 month ago

Top!

Stephen Graham

2 months ago

What a relief to have a committed and friendly vet in the area again. One who cares for animals not some faceless, big company profit

joanne yates

I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about Fyfield Village Vets. From the moment you walk in, you’re treated with genuine kindness, patience, and care—not just for your pet, but for you too. The staff are warm, knowledgeable, and truly love what they do, and it shows in every interaction. The vets take the time to explain everything clearly, answer questions without rushing, and make even nervous pets (and owners!) feel at ease. It’s such a relief knowing my pet is in hands I completely trust. If you’re looking for compassionate, professional, top-tier veterinary care, this is the place. Highly, highly recommend.

Jessie Macken

Jane Wood

Every visit I come out satisfied they have done there best for me and my two dogs. They go that extra mile everyone is caring Ali side being very efficient hands up to all the staff

Emma Robertson

4 months ago

Irene Mamo

Brilliant vets such care from all the staff. Plain taking very reasonable charges. Aftercare was Brilliant as well.

Shirley Brinkley

I have been here 3 times now and each time my 2 puppys have been very well looked after. The staff are so friendly and amazing! The only thing is each time I've been, I've been waiting ages to be seen. Saying that though, I'd rather have to wait and let them throughly check the other animals as I would like them to check my own. Keep up the good work 👏

Julie Hatch

5 months ago

It is so difficult to put into words the respect and admiration and respect i have for the vets in Fyfield, particularly Kathryn. The warmth kindness and understanding of ALL the staff i have never found at any other vets in the last 30 years of having pets in the area from 4 veterinary practices - and they are like this all the time! Kathryn has been treating 1 of my 2 springer spaniels for a long time now but moreso the last 3 months and regularly with a paw issue, the communication is always so prompt and informative she always goes the extra mile and gives time over and above the norm for me and my dogs and nothing is too much trouble. I trust Fyfield vets 100% and have made several recommendations too who now say the same. The premises are amazing always so clean with little touches like the mural wall for photos, individual treats and water available and a special area for cats, social media also makes you feel part of a little community. The price is reasonable and i know the medication is not marked up excessively which shows how committed to the animals well being they are rather than making money. Kathryn is so approachable and totally professional always asking about both my dogs well being and about me too which builds a really trusting relationship. I cannot praise Fyfield enough, all the nurses, all the vets, receptionist and manager, they are the dream team and i feel blessed that my fur babies have trusted, knowledgeable and trusted professionals caring for them.