Two golden retriever puppies

Active Vetcare - Beechwood Veterinary Centre

#7 Vet in Reading, Berkshire

4.6
Corporate

Active Vetcare - Beechwood Veterinary Centre – Vets in Reading

Corporate

Clinic Overview

Active Vetcare – Beechwood Veterinary Centre is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group (the website information available to us mentions a group with nine surgeries). It’s set up as a small‑animal practice offering routine care alongside surgery and access to referral services (soft tissue, orthopaedics and cardiology listed on the website). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

What stands out in recent reviews is practical, case-based detail: owners describe being given clear options (“two different action plans” depending on how the next 24 hours went after an injection), being kept updated during surgery for a suspected blockage, and proactive follow-up after procedures. The website also lists Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) and an RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding.

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website information include:

  • Consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, six‑month health checks
  • Neutering and surgery (with referral services listed for soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and cardiology)
  • Dentistry
  • Diagnostic tests & imaging (reviews specifically mention ultrasound being used to rule out a suspected cruciate tear)
  • Nurse clinics, including blood pressure checks
  • Grooming & nail clipping; anal sac expression
  • Pet travel documentation (GB)
  • Home visits
  • Exotic and non-traditional pets listed on the website: rabbits and small mammals (e.g., guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets), reptiles/tortoises, and birds/backyard poultry

Emergency arrangements (as stated on the website information available to us):

  • During normal opening hours: clients are advised to call the practice.
  • Out of hours: directed to MiNightVet (Wokingham or Maidenhead).

People

Named in recent reviews:

  • Dani (vet) – mentioned for talking an owner through the euthanasia process for an elderly dog and being compassionate and clear about what to expect.
  • Henri (vet) – named alongside Dani by an owner whose dog needed surgery for a suspected blockage; they describe both vets examining the dog and the team keeping them informed during treatment.

Other staff roles referenced (not named in the inputs):

  • Reception team – repeatedly mentioned for handling admin quickly (including passing details to another practice) and for being kind during urgent visits.
  • Nurses – mentioned for being helpful and for post-procedure check-ins.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 175 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.

  • Surgical and urgent-care experiences are described in concrete terms: a dog with a suspected blockage was given fluids and pain relief, examined by two vets, operated on, and the owner says they were kept informed throughout.
  • Diagnostic decision-making is mentioned: one owner says a vet assessed a suspected cruciate tear and this was later confirmed not to be the issue after an ultrasound.
  • Follow-up and continuity: owners describe the team checking in after visits/procedures and providing advice when asked.
  • End-of-life care is a recurring topic in the latest reviews: multiple owners describe unhurried, compassionate euthanasia appointments, including being able to say goodbye while feeding a cat a favourite food.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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