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Independent Pet Clinics - Saffron Walden

#1 Vet in Saffron Walden, Essex

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Independent Clinic

Independent Pet Clinics - Saffron Walden – Vets in Saffron Walden

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Independent Pet Clinics - Saffron Walden describes itself as an independent, family-run practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic appears set up for routine preventative care (via a Pet HealthPlan with “unlimited appointments” and included items like vaccinations and microchipping) as well as same-day/urgent problems (reviews mention being fitted in at short notice, quick emergency triage by phone, and being seen almost immediately on arrival). Home visits are a prominent option on the site and are repeatedly used in reviews (for skittish rescue cats and for a senior dog who couldn’t travel). Although the website content is framed around cat care, multiple recent reviews describe treatment of dogs as well.

Services

  • Pet HealthPlan inclusions (as stated on the website)
  • Unlimited appointments (except emergencies and Sunday appointments)
  • Routine vaccinations
  • Microchipping
  • Annual urine check
  • Nail clips
  • Bespoke flea and worming plans/treatment
  • Dental descales free if needed every 3 years (website notes “worth £300”)
  • Surgery (website says this is not covered under the Pet HealthPlan)
  • Dental care (including descales; dental issues also referenced indirectly via “dental care” on the site)
  • Home visits (highlighted on the website; reviews describe home vaccinations/exams/medication for cats, and same-day plus ongoing monthly visits for an elderly dog)
  • Emergency/out-of-hours: the website states out-of-hours emergency cover is provided by Village Vets, which is open 24/7
  • Care examples from reviews
  • Ear infection assessment and treatment options with a planned recheck in 10 days
  • Kitten first injection, microchip, and worming in one visit
  • Intensive short-term care for a puppy with parvovirus and worms (kept for a few days to monitor and treat)

Pricing

  • Holiday care for cats (home visits): £45 per day (website: “Daily Home visits to check and feed up to 3 feline friends”)
  • A reviewer mentions “fully transparent pricing” during an ear infection visit, but no specific amounts are given.

People

  • Karen (vet) is named in multiple reviews. Owners describe her
  • Building a clear plan for worried owners (one review mentions leaving “feeling very well supported with the plan”)
  • Offering different treatment options (ear infection review) and explaining costs transparently (no figures provided)
  • Handling nervous animals in a way that changes their behaviour at the vet (a dog who “used to be nervous” was described as relaxed during and after the appointment)
  • Providing home visits and ongoing support for senior pets (monthly visits with “full physical and mental examination” for a 16-year-old dog)
  • Reception/front desk staff are mentioned positively for being helpful during urgent visits and when fitting pets in at short notice.
  • Karen’s partner/husband is mentioned in reviews as being involved in care and support during serious illness and visits.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0 stars from 26 reviews. “”

  • Fast access when something’s wrong: owners mention being fitted in on short notice, quick emergency assessment over the phone, and being seen almost immediately on arrival.
  • Thorough, options-based consultations: reviews describe detailed appointments and being offered different ways to treat a problem (example: ear infection with a scheduled recheck).
  • Home visits that reduce stress (and make care possible): used for skittish rescue cats needing examinations/vaccinations/medication, and for a large elderly dog who couldn’t be transported.
  • Serious illness support: one owner reports their puppy with parvovirus was cared for over several days, with frequent reassessment and improvement enough to go home.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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