Active Vetcare – Vets in Reading
Clinic Overview
- Everyday care: consultations, nurse clinics, six-month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping and blood pressure checks. - Procedures and treatment: neutering, dentistry and surgery. - Diagnostics: in-house diagnostic testing and imaging.
Services
Services and capabilities noted for the practice include
- •Everyday care: consultations, nurse clinics, six-month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping and blood pressure checks.
- •Procedures and treatment: neutering, dentistry and surgery.
- •Diagnostics: in-house diagnostic testing and imaging.
- •Preventative and routine support: grooming, nail clipping and anal sac expression.
- •Travel and access: GB pet travel documentation and home visits.
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals, as well as reptiles and tortoises, cage birds and backyard poultry.
- •Referral services listed: soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery and cardiology referrals.
- •Emergency arrangements: emergency support during normal opening hours via the practice, with out-of-hours care directed to MiNightVet.
- •Recognitions listed: Cat Friendly Clinic – Silver and RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding.
Recent owner comments give a few examples of how this looks in practice, including clear explanations for a new puppy and being able to see a poorly kitten quickly.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Owner feedback on cost is mixed: some describe the practice as fairly priced, while others feel it is pricier than alternatives or were unhappy about the number of visits recommended and how charges were explained.
People
No individual clinicians are named publicly here, but owner feedback regularly mentions the reception team, vet nurses and vets. Comments most often highlight a friendly, approachable manner, compassionate handling and clear explanations.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.5/5 from 36 reviews.
- •Several reviewers praise the team for being compassionate, helpful and knowledgeable, and for taking time to reassure nervous animals.
- •Positive comments also mention a friendly, approachable atmosphere, with staff described as efficient and easy to deal with.
- •Owners give examples of clear explanations, including support for a new puppy, and one review notes a kitten was seen quickly when unwell.
- •A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about pricing, repeated appointments and unclear charges, although others describe the clinic as fairly priced.
