Village Vet Berkhamsted – Vets in Berkhamsted
Clinic Overview
Village Vet Berkhamsted is a small-animal practice that, based on recent client reports, sees a mix of dogs, cats, and small pets (with multiple reviews specifically highlighting guinea pigs and a hamster). Several owners single out Harriet (described as the head vet) for guinea pig care, and one owner says their guinea pigs were “saved” after they’d been preparing to say goodbye. Reviews also mention thorough explanations during appointments, and a front-desk team that makes a fuss of nervous or excited pets, which some owners say their animals actively enjoy.
Services
Services and case types mentioned in the latest reviews include
- •Guinea pig care, described by owners as “specialized,” including serious/critical situations (one owner reports multiple guinea pigs recovering when euthanasia had been anticipated).
- •Hamster care, with an owner highlighting careful handling and detailed support.
- •General veterinary care for dogs and cats, including longer-term ongoing care for cats and support that helped a dog return to longer walks after treatment.
- •Nursing support, repeatedly mentioned alongside vet care (no specific nurse-led procedures described).
People
- •Harriet (head vet, per reviews): repeatedly recommended for guinea pig cases; owners describe trusting her judgement and expertise, including in high-stakes situations.
- •Megan (role not stated, described as providing veterinary care in a review): credited with compassionate, careful care for a hamster, with an owner noting she was “super knowledgeable” and responsive to questions.
- •Nursing team: described by one owner as highly capable and “full of care,” working closely with the vets.
- •Reception/front-of-house team: mentioned for making pets feel welcome (one owner says their dog “loves them all” because of the attention she gets).
Reviews
Google rating: 4.5 stars from 154 reviews.
- •Strong, repeated mentions of small-pet/exotics support, especially guinea pigs (including accounts of pets recovering when owners feared the worst).
- •Owners describe vets as knowledgeable and thorough, with attention to explaining what’s being done and why.
- •Multiple reviews point to a supportive team experience, from reception through to nurses, with pets reportedly reacting positively to the clinic staff.
- •Long-term continuity is mentioned (e.g., an owner reporting six years of consistently positive care for their cats).
Animals Treated at Village Vet Berkhamsted
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Reviews for Village Vet Berkhamsted
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 154 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
V Ivie
3 weeks ago
The best vets - if you have guinea pigs Harriet is the best vet to help and look after them. Very caring, expertly knowledgeable and trust that she knows what’s best.
Nathan Roberts
a month ago
I dont have the time to go through everything but let me run through a few things. Harriet, the head vet... amazing and such talent. She is the best in the country with ought a doubt. My dogs mean the world to me and she is the only person I will listen to (and the vets she hired). The nurses are bloody amazing and are full of care and imo have more expertise than vets in other surgeries. The front of house, receptionists made such a fuss of my girl she loves them all. I moved down here more years ago than I care to mention with experience in working dogs/sporting dogs and sought out a good country no nonsense vet and this is my go to. PERFECTION! A few months later and my girl into a 3 mile walk
richie britton
a month ago
Fab staff and very knowledgeable!!
gemma thompson
a month ago
After being highly recommended by pets at home I was extremely happy with the specialized care my Guinea pigs have received from the Village vets. After preparing to say goodbye to 3 of my babies, they have all managed to be saved by the incredible care received ❤
Ashleigh Edwards
3 weeks ago
I can highly recommend Village vets. Megan looked after our little hamster with such care & compassion. She is super knowledgeable and nothing was too much of an ask. All the reception staff are also lovely too! Thank-you so much guys ❤️
Ashleigh Edwards
3 months ago
I can highly recommend Village vets. Megan looked after our little hamster with such care & compassion. She is super knowledgeable and nothing was too much of an ask. All the reception staff are also lovely too! Thank-you so much guys ❤️
Nathan Roberts
a month ago
I dont have the time to go through everything but let me run through a few things. Harriet, the head vet... amazing and such talent. She is the best in the country with ought a doubt. My dogs mean the world to me and she is the only person I will listen to (and the vets she hired). The nurses are bloody amazing and are full of care and imo have more expertise than vets in other surgeries. The front of house, receptionists made such a fuss of my girl she loves them all. I moved down here more years ago than I care to mention with experience in working dogs/sporting dogs and sought out a good country no nonsense vet and this is my go to. PERFECTION!
Gary Brown
2 months ago
Excellent and professional veterinarians. All were excellent polite and thorough in everything the vet said and done
Sara Knight
4 months ago
An excellent practice. I have been with them for 6 years and have always had very positive experiences with them . They are professional and knowledgable and deliver the best care for my cats .
gemma thompson
6 months ago
After being highly recommended by pets at home I was extremely happy with the specialized care my Guinea pigs have received from the Village vets. After preparing to say goodbye to 3 of my babies, they have all managed to be saved by the incredible care received ❤
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