Vets4Pets Spalding – Vets in Spalding
Clinic Overview
- Many recent reviewers describe quick, on-time appointments, short waits, and efficient visits. - Positive feedback often highlights a friendly reception team, clear explanations from the vet, and a calm, reassuring manner with anxious owners and pets. - Dr Amine stands out in reviews for his professionalism and compassionate handling, and one owner also praised the team’s support with a cleft palate case over several months.
Services
- •Surgery and procedures: The clinic’s website highlights advanced surgery carried out in-house, including laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, orthopaedic surgery such as cruciate and patella work, fracture repair, and other soft tissue procedures including ear and skin surgery. Recent reviews also mention ongoing support for a young dog with a cleft palate, including monitoring before surgery rather than rushing straight into an operation.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: Facilities listed include an in-house laboratory for blood testing, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and blood pressure monitoring. One recent owner specifically mentioned a thorough health check with tests carried out during the visit.
- •Routine and preventive care: The practice offers microchipping, nurse clinics, weight clinics, nutritional advice, and health plans. Reviews also mention vaccinations, first-time consultations, and prompt appointments for new concerns with dogs and cats.
- •Facilities, species and emergencies: The website says there are separate cat and dog waiting areas, separate wards for cats and dogs, and an isolation unit. The practice treats dogs, cats and rabbits, and its out-of-hours emergency arrangement is with Vets Now Peterborough.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews add a mixed picture: some owners describe the pricing as reasonable or lower than expected, while others mention paying upfront before claiming through insurance and a disputed vaccination plan charge.
People
- •Dr Amine Hamdane – Veterinary Surgeon and Joint Venture Partner on the website. Reviews repeatedly praise him for being professional, knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate with pets.
- •Kirsty Kirk – Practice Manager, named in a review relating to the practice’s zero-tolerance policy.
- •Wider team: Reception staff, vet nurses, and the broader team are often described as friendly, helpful, and reassuring, though a small number of reviewers report poor communication at reception.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.1/5 from 22 reviews.
- •Many recent reviewers describe quick, on-time appointments, short waits, and efficient visits.
- •Positive feedback often highlights a friendly reception team, clear explanations from the vet, and a calm, reassuring manner with anxious owners and pets.
- •Dr Amine stands out in reviews for his professionalism and compassionate handling, and one owner also praised the team’s support with a cleft palate case over several months.
- •Negative comments focus on admin and communication issues, including a disputed vaccination-plan charge, threatening payment messages, one complaint about upfront payment before insurance reimbursement, and one account involving removal from the client list under a zero-tolerance policy.
