Dog & Cat Vets in Reading

Burghfield Veterinary Surgery is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Reading, established in 1995, with in-house diagnostics including lab testing, ultrasound and X-ray. It offers a broad range of routine, surgical and referral services,...

Burghfield Veterinary Surgery is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Reading, established in 1995, with in-house diagnostics including lab testing, ultrasound and X-ray. It offers a broad range of routine, surgical and referral services, and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via MiNightVet, its dedicated emergency provider with full-time night staff.

Goring Veterinary Centre in Reading is part of CVS and is marked as a veterinary nurse training facility. It appears to offer a broad veterinary service for common pets, covering routine care as well as surgery, diagnostics and referral...

Goring Veterinary Centre in Reading is part of CVS and is marked as a veterinary nurse training facility. It appears to offer a broad veterinary service for common pets, covering routine care as well as surgery, diagnostics and referral support, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by MiNightVet. Recent feedback most strongly highlights supportive care during cancer treatment, gentle end-of-life care, and a calm approach with anxious pets.

The Veterinary Centre, trading as Henley Vets Limited, presents itself as an independent small-animal practice offering routine care alongside full surgical facilities and emergency care. It appears equipped for both everyday veterinary...

The Veterinary Centre, trading as Henley Vets Limited, presents itself as an independent small-animal practice offering routine care alongside full surgical facilities and emergency care. It appears equipped for both everyday veterinary work, such as vaccinations, prescriptions and nurse clinics, and more involved treatment including dentistry and operations. Reviews consistently highlight a friendly atmosphere and clear communication around treatment options and plans.

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive about the team’s friendliness, reassuring manner and the overall feel of the practice, with several owners saying visits run on time and do not feel rushed. - Owners of cats, dogs and small pets...

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive about the team’s friendliness, reassuring manner and the overall feel of the practice, with several owners saying visits run on time and do not feel rushed. - Owners of cats, dogs and small pets describe kind handling and clear explanations, including positive comments about guinea pig and rabbit appointments and praise for Julien by name. - Service examples mentioned include flexible rebooking for a cat’s spay, proactive medication reminders, responsive insurance paperwork, and still fitting in a cat appointment while dealing with an emergency.

- Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many owners describing the staff as friendly, welcoming and caring from reception through to the consultation. - A repeated theme is clear communication: reviewers say treatment options,...

- Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many owners describing the staff as friendly, welcoming and caring from reception through to the consultation. - A repeated theme is clear communication: reviewers say treatment options, checks and next steps are explained well, including for older pets and exotic animals. - The clinic is often praised for handling anxious pets gently, with specific mentions of nervous cats being put at ease and practical touches to reduce stress in the waiting area.

- Kind, knowledgeable staff and clear explanations: several owners say the team explains things well, gives them time, and does not make appointments feel rushed. - Good handling of anxious pets: one owner with a nervous rescue dog said...

- Kind, knowledgeable staff and clear explanations: several owners say the team explains things well, gives them time, and does not make appointments feel rushed. - Good handling of anxious pets: one owner with a nervous rescue dog said the clinic let them wait in the car and come in through a different entrance to reduce stress. - Compassionate care at difficult times: reviewers mention thoughtful support for elderly pets and end-of-life care, including a condolence card and forget-me-not seeds after a cat’s final hours.

- Compassionate care: one owner speaks very positively about end-of-life support, saying Alex and Charlotte were professional, kind and sympathetic during a euthanasia visit. - Friendly team and access: reviewers describe the staff as...

- Compassionate care: one owner speaks very positively about end-of-life support, saying Alex and Charlotte were professional, kind and sympathetic during a euthanasia visit. - Friendly team and access: reviewers describe the staff as caring and helpful, and one says the practice often fit their dog in at short notice. - Surgical care: a recent reviewer who had two Labradors spayed praised both the care provided and the post-surgery support.

- Fast access in emergencies is a consistent positive theme, with reviews mentioning appointments offered within 30 minutes and pets being seen within about an hour of calling. - Kind, reassuring care comes up repeatedly, especially during...

- Fast access in emergencies is a consistent positive theme, with reviews mentioning appointments offered within 30 minutes and pets being seen within about an hour of calling. - Kind, reassuring care comes up repeatedly, especially during stressful overnight admissions. Owners mention being kept informed, staff handling pets gently, and in one case being allowed to sit with a hospitalised dog.

- Everyday care: consultations, nurse clinics, six‑month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, blood pressure checks - Procedures: neutering, dentistry, surgery - Diagnostics: in‑house diagnostic tests and...

- Everyday care: consultations, nurse clinics, six‑month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, blood pressure checks - Procedures: neutering, dentistry, surgery - Diagnostics: in‑house diagnostic tests and imaging - Preventative & routine support: grooming/nail clipping and anal sac expression - Travel & access: pet travel documentation (GB) and home visits - Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals, plus reptiles/tortoises, cage birds and backyard poultry - Referral services (listed): soft tissue surgery referral, orthopaedic surgery referral, cardiology referral - Emergency care: emergency support during normal opening hours by calling the practice; out of hours, clients are directed to an external emergency service (MiNightVet) - Recognitions listed: Cat Friendly Clinic – Silver and RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding

- Positive comments describe the team as friendly, professional and compassionate, with some long-term clients saying they had been happy using the practice for years. - Owners give specific praise for handling a nervous dog sensitively...

- Positive comments describe the team as friendly, professional and compassionate, with some long-term clients saying they had been happy using the practice for years. - Owners give specific praise for handling a nervous dog sensitively and for treatment during pancreatitis, including an admission for fluids that one reviewer felt was lifesaving. - Aftercare is mentioned positively by one reviewer, who said they were impressed from first enquiry through treatment and follow-up.

- Compassionate end-of-life care is a strong recurring positive: several owners say the team handled euthanasia gently, gave them time and space, and provided thoughtful aftercare. - Staff kindness and support are often praised: positive...

- Compassionate end-of-life care is a strong recurring positive: several owners say the team handled euthanasia gently, gave them time and space, and provided thoughtful aftercare. - Staff kindness and support are often praised: positive reviewers describe the vets and reception team as caring, professional and helpful, with named thanks for Dr Brogan Patrick, Rachel and Ovi. - Pricing and communication draw some criticism: one recent reviewer says charges were not clearly discussed and that a breakdown was not provided, while another positive review described prices as reasonable.

- Owners report positive breeding outcomes, including a broodmare rental for embryo transfer that resulted in a foal. - Reviews describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, with horses looked after to a high standard. - One review...

- Owners report positive breeding outcomes, including a broodmare rental for embryo transfer that resulted in a foal. - Reviews describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, with horses looked after to a high standard. - One review specifically praises Amber, while others speak positively about the wider team.