The Shire Veterinary Services Brigg – Vets in Brigg
Clinic Overview
The Shire Veterinary Services presented its Brigg Garden Centre micro clinic as a small, independent, family-owned service for cats and dogs, with home visits, in-house operations, and an emphasis on making appointments as stress-free as possible. Out-of-hours calls were directed to Rase Veterinary Centre for further treatment, hospitalisation, and investigations when needed. The website also stated that the Brigg Garden Centre micro clinic was due to close permanently on 1 November 2025.
Services
- •Cats and dogs only, with consultation times tailored to the pet’s needs where appropriate.
- •Home visits, with a stated safety policy asking owners to keep pets near the entrance, keep dogs on a lead with a well-fitted collar, and mention any previous aggression.
- •In-house operations.
- •Out-of-hours cover via Rase Veterinary Centre, including onward care for treatment, operations, hospitalisation, or investigations when required.
- •Location note: the website stated that the Brigg Garden Centre micro clinic was due to close permanently on 1 November 2025.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent public comments on pricing are mostly about the wider garden centre rather than veterinary treatment, with a few reviewers describing the site as expensive.
People
The website lists a team of two veterinary surgeons, two registered veterinary nurses, one student veterinary nurse, and an assistant. It also says the practice is family owned and run, and notes that the team will call when they are on their way for home visits.
Reviews
Google shows 4.5 stars from 6,703 reviews. Recent written feedback mainly relates to the wider garden centre rather than veterinary appointments, so it is only a limited guide to the clinic itself.
- •Many recent reviewers describe the site as pleasant to visit, with praise for the layout, displays, range of products, and generally friendly, helpful staff.
- •The café and restaurant are mentioned often, with several positive comments about coffee, cakes, cream teas, and the overall food offering.
- •A number of reviews highlight the garden centre as family-friendly, mentioning children’s activities, seasonal displays, and a good day out feel.
- •Mixed notes include some comments about higher prices, empty shelves or untidy areas, and one detailed complaint about a long wait and disappointing food.
