Shinfield Vets – Vets in Reading
No Prices
No Prices Tracked
Independent
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviews are consistently positive about the team being friendly, welcoming and kind, from reception through to the consultation room. - A strong theme is clear, thorough communication: owners say staff listen carefully, explain what they are doing, and give practical advice without being judgmental. - The clinic is often praised for handling nervous pets gently, especially anxious cats, with small touches that help reduce stress in the waiting area and during appointments.
Services
- •Routine and preventative care: vaccinations, microchipping, neutering and nurse-led clinics are listed, with owners also describing regular check-ups and ongoing care for cats and dogs.
- •General medical care: reviews mention support for skin problems, twice-yearly routine visits, and thorough consultations where staff take time to listen and explain next steps clearly.
- •Emergency care and surgery: the clinic states it provides emergency care, and earlier feedback also mentions emergencies and surgery being handled here.
- •Exotic and small animal work: the website lists cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, lizards, snakes and other reptiles, birds, chickens and fancy fowl. A recent owner specifically praised a bearded dragon consultation that covered a full check-up, husbandry, diet, lifestyle and discussion of further options such as blood tests.
- •Handling and clinic environment: several owners say anxious pets are put at ease. Recent examples include calming towels for cat carriers, a barrier to help keep cats and dogs separate in the waiting area, and gentle handling of nervous cats during examinations.
- •Client support and communication: recent reviews repeatedly mention friendly reception staff, non-judgmental advice, good follow-through when promised calls are made, and help talking through treatment or payment options.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Sophie is named in a recent review and praised for a clear, thorough consultation for a bearded dragon, including explaining each step and discussing home setup, diet and wider care.
- •Alex, described in an earlier review as a Consultant, was praised as knowledgeable, professional and concise.
- •Owners also speak highly of the wider team, including nurses, receptionists, vets and assistants, for being welcoming, caring, knowledgeable and good at answering questions.
Reviews
Shinfield Vets has a 4.5-star Google rating from 331 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are consistently positive about the team being friendly, welcoming and kind, from reception through to the consultation room.
- •A strong theme is clear, thorough communication: owners say staff listen carefully, explain what they are doing, and give practical advice without being judgmental.
- •The clinic is often praised for handling nervous pets gently, especially anxious cats, with small touches that help reduce stress in the waiting area and during appointments.
- •Reviews also highlight confidence with exotics as well as cats and dogs, including a notably detailed bearded dragon consultation that left the owner reassured.
Special Services
Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training
