Davies Veterinary Specialists – Vets in Higham Gobion
Clinic Overview
Davies Veterinary Specialists presents itself as a large small-animal referral hospital, with the website stating a team of 200+ veterinary specialists, registered veterinary nurses, and other veterinary professionals. It also states that urgent and emergency patients are prioritised during the day, with processes designed to make referrals “rapid and smooth.” Reviews back up a referral-focused, high-acuity setup, with owners describing advanced diagnostics and specialist procedures such as MRI scanning followed by spinal surgery, and root canal surgery.
Concrete details owners mention include
- •MRI used to diagnose a slipped disc in the neck, followed by an operation and inpatient care.
- •Ongoing management of skin allergies over months, with treatment changes to find what works best.
- •Detailed consultations where options and likely outcomes are explained, plus smooth discharge processes.
- •Frequent updates/communication, including discussions of treatment options and costs; one review also mentions being accommodated for a late New Year’s Eve goodbye.
Services
Based on the website summary and the latest reviews, services and capabilities referenced include
- •Referral hospital care (pets arriving via referral from a primary-care vet is repeatedly mentioned).
- •Urgent and emergency case prioritisation during the day (website: urgent/emergency patients prioritised; “rapid and smooth referrals” process).
- •Advanced diagnostics: MRI scanning is specifically mentioned for a suspected spinal injury.
- •Surgery and hospital care
- •Spinal surgery after MRI-confirmed slipped disc (neck).
- •Root canal surgery (dentistry) following specialist referral.
- •Dermatology/allergy management: long-term treatment planning for skin allergies, adjusting treatments to find an effective option.
- •Medical treatment: painkillers and antibiotics are mentioned in one case involving mobility issues.
- •End-of-life support: one owner mentions being accommodated to say goodbye late on New Year’s Eve.
- •Veterinary nurse training facility (from the provided clinic data).
People
Named team members called out in reviews include
- •Davide: mentioned for being “thorough” in managing a dog’s skin allergies, with treatment adjusted over time until a workable option was found and the dog’s coat and comfort improved.
- •Dr Sam: described as listening carefully, being approachable, and offering a clear “best solution” for the pet’s needs (as experienced by the reviewer).
- •Alex: thanked for helping get a cat diagnosed; the owner noted the consultation felt calm enough that the cat relaxed during it.
Reviews
4.8 stars from 1189 reviews. The latest written reviews focus on specialist referral cases (advanced diagnostics, surgery, and complex medical problems) and how the hospital communicates and runs its processes. “”
- •Specialist-level diagnostics and treatment: MRI leading to diagnosis of a slipped disc and subsequent surgery; specialist dental root canal surgery; allergy workups with treatment changes over time.
- •Clear, detailed communication: owners describe being talked through options and what to expect, getting frequent updates, and having treatment options and costs explained.
- •Efficient admin and discharge: quick contact after referral, appointment confirmations, and a “smooth” discharge process are specifically mentioned.
- •Supportive handling of difficult moments: one owner highlights being accommodated for a late New Year’s Eve goodbye.
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Reviews for Davies Veterinary Specialists
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 1189 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
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in the last week
John Keys
in the last week
The team have incredible knowledge and equipment to make a huge difference.
Ellie Taverner
in the last week
Our dog was referred here by our local vet for his skin allergies and it has been life changing for him. In less than a year he has gone from a sore, itchy boy with bald spots all over to a relaxed, happy boy with almost all his hair back. I highly recommend Davide, he has been so thorough with the treatments to find the option that works best for our dog.
Patricia Tan
in the last week
Reassuringly professional and caring service.
Claire Mills
in the last week
Amazing professional, caring and compassionate vets who do the best for your pets and communicate frequently throughout. Incredibly accommodating when we had to say goodbye to our pet late on New Year’s Eve.
Sarah Eastman
a week ago
We were referred to Davies by our local veterinarian for a suspected spinal injury on our Frenchie. An MRI scan was done, where a slipped disc in the neck was found. An operation was performed. His stay with the practice was second to none and the care and attention from the whole team was phenomenal. We never wish to have to take our pets there, but if you do they’re in the best hands. Couldn’t rate this practice enough.
Jen van der Ree
2 weeks ago
My border terrier was referred to Davies for root canal surgery as we needed a specialist. After referral, I was contacted quickly by Davies and they took the time to find a suitable appointment that worked around my work schedule. I had messages to confirm the appointment. On the day, everyone I interacted with was polite, friendly and very understanding of my many questions. The veterinary surgeon did our consultation and talked me through the full ins and outs of the surgery so I knew what might happen and what the options were. I really appreciated this level of detail. Rigby was well cared for and the discharge process was very smooth. Lovely site with plenty of parking and a dog walking area, so was really easy and reassuring to visit.
michael stuart
a month ago
Arrived worried and concerned about my dogs problem of not being able to get up stand straight and walk with out falling . Davies Specialist vets examined her and treated her with painkillers and antibiotics and thankfully she got better and stronger . I am very grateful to them They showed her kindness and care They kept me informed of the treatment options and costs . I am very lucky to have these Specialists not too far away from me .
Nill Armestrong
2 months ago
I had an excellent experience at Davies Veterinary and cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, the service was seamless, professional, and delivered with real care. The systems in place work very well, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Dr Sam was absolutely outstanding. She is not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly kind, friendly, and approachable. Most importantly, she was a great listener, taking the time to understand every detail about my lovely Nabat. Her compassion and expertise gave me complete confidence, and she offered the very best solution for my pet’s needs. It is rare to find such a combination of professionalism and genuine warmth in veterinary care. I am deeply grateful to Dr Sam and the whole team at Davies Veterinary. I would wholeheartedly recommend Davies Veterinary to anyone looking for trustworthy, expert, and compassionate care for their pets. They truly set the standard and deserve every bit of recognition on Trustpilot and Google Reviews. Many thanks,
Sophie Swords
3 months ago
They have an incredible team here, and you can tell they all truly care about the animals they care for. Thank you so much Alex for taking care of our cat and helping us to get her diagnosed finally. Also, she was so chill during the consultation that she sprawled out on the floor haha
