Three Bears Vets – Vets in Hertford
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviews consistently describe a kind, personal and reassuring approach, with owners feeling listened to and supported in both routine and stressful situations. - Urgent and more complex cases are a recurring strength: reviewers mention quick action for very unwell dogs, careful investigation of severe stomach illness, help with cluster seizures, and thoughtful management of older pets with multiple health issues. - Aftercare stands out strongly, with owners praising follow-up contact, clear advice, and the sense that the team stays involved after the initial appointment or procedure.
Services
- •Home visits and surgery appointments: Home visits remain a core part of the practice, and clients within the catchment area also mention appointments at the surgery.
- •Care for unwell and complex cases: Reviews describe support for severe gastrointestinal illness, cluster seizures, older dogs with multiple health issues, and pets needing fast assessment when suddenly very unwell. Owners often mention careful investigations, clear explanations and close aftercare.
- •Diagnostics and routine procedures: Reviews mention blood sampling during a visit, along with microchipping and rechipping when an existing chip could not be located. Recent feedback also refers to pets being examined thoroughly and carefully.
- •Procedures and ongoing treatment: Reviewers mention treatment for cancerous lumps and support for dogs with higher-risk health backgrounds, with praise for the team’s patience and extra care.
- •End-of-life care at home: Multiple owners describe home euthanasia as gentle, sensitive and dignified, with pets able to pass peacefully at home rather than in a waiting-room setting.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Dr Mike Groombridge is named as the founder and is also praised in reviews for home visits, serious medical cases and end-of-life appointments that helped owners feel at ease.
- •James is one of the most frequently mentioned vets, with reviews highlighting attentive care, clear communication, out-of-hours follow-up, and support with both serious illness and more routine treatment.
- •Dr Olly (also referred to as Ollie) is praised in recent reviews for being knowledgeable, patient and clear when explaining treatment, particularly with an elderly dog.
- •Nurse Leanne is mentioned warmly in reviews, and the wider nursing team is also described as kind and caring.
- •Other team members named by reviewers include Kim on the front desk, along with Jules, Andrew and Emma, who are described as knowledgeable, reassuring, flexible and compassionate.
Reviews
Three Bears Vets has a 4.9-star Google rating from 94 reviews.
- •Recent reviews consistently describe a kind, personal and reassuring approach, with owners feeling listened to and supported in both routine and stressful situations.
- •Urgent and more complex cases are a recurring strength: reviewers mention quick action for very unwell dogs, careful investigation of severe stomach illness, help with cluster seizures, and thoughtful management of older pets with multiple health issues.
- •Aftercare stands out strongly, with owners praising follow-up contact, clear advice, and the sense that the team stays involved after the initial appointment or procedure.
- •Reviews also mention efficient organisation and a friendly front desk, alongside continued appreciation for the option of home visits and the calmer experience this can offer.

