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Roebuck Veterinary Group - Great Ashby

#4 Vet in Stevenage, Hertfordshire

4.4
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Roebuck Veterinary Group - Great Ashby – Vets in Stevenage

Updated January 2026
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#4 in Stevenage
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Clinic Overview

Roebuck Veterinary Group – Great Ashby is an RCVS Veterinary Hospital (established in the late 1960s) with 24-hour emergency care supported by full-time night staff, plus free telephone advice for urgent cases (as stated on the website). The clinic is also accredited as a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Roebuck Veterinary Group – Great Ashby is an RCVS Veterinary Hospital (established in the late 1960s) with 24-hour emergency care supported by full-time night staff, plus free telephone advice for urgent cases (as stated on the website). The clinic is also accredited as a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Recent reviews paint a mixed picture: some owners describe rapid admission in emergencies, detailed explanations of options and costs, and thoughtful bereavement keepsakes (paw prints in a card, fur in a vial). Others report poor communication/continuity (seeing different vets repeatedly), disputed handling in emergencies, and conflicting pricing quotes for the same type of diagnostic work (X-rays).

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website include

  • General consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, and neutering
  • Dentistry
  • Diagnostics (including X-rays mentioned in reviews)
  • Nurse consultations, blood pressure checks, and six‑month health checks
  • Grooming and nail clipping; anal sac expression
  • Pet travel documentation
  • Home visits
  • Emergencies/out-of-hours: described on the website as 24-hour emergency care with full-time night staff, plus free telephone advice for urgent cases

Examples from reviews include

  • Removal of a thorn from a dog’s paw at short notice
  • Emergency admission for a suddenly unwell dog
  • Care for a cat involved in a road traffic accident
  • Out-of-hours support for a dog with newborn puppies (aftercare advice mentioned)

Pricing

Pricing is only mentioned in reviews and is reported inconsistently

  • One owner reports being quoted £500–£600 for a cat’s foot X-ray, and later £800 by another vet at the same practice for the same issue.
  • The same review alleges an additional £55 charge (context given: after the cat jumped off the table).
  • Another owner reports being asked for £3,500 in a case involving a pregnant dog in difficulty (the review does not provide an itemised breakdown).

People

No staff are named in the information provided, but reviews repeatedly describe specific behaviours

  • Some owners say vets took extra time to handle anxious dogs gently (e.g., offering chews and “making friends” before giving an injection).
  • Multiple reviews mention clear explanations about procedures and costs to support decision-making, and being able to phone with concerns after going home.
  • Reception and out-of-hours teams are described very differently across reviews: some report “compassionate and supportive” help overnight, while others describe an unacceptable tone during an emergency call and feeling dismissed in-person.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.4 stars from 383 reviews.

  • Emergency and urgent care experiences vary sharply. Some describe immediate admission and strong out-of-hours support; others describe being treated dismissively during a pet emergency.
  • Communication and empathy are a major divider. Positive reviews mention detailed explanations and meaningful bereavement gestures (paw prints in a card; fur returned in a vial). Negative reviews mention lack of follow-up/condolences and feeling unheard during ongoing illness.
  • Continuity of care is raised as a problem by at least one owner, who reports seeing a different vet each visit for a chronic issue and feeling investigations weren’t pursued.
  • Pricing/quotes are disputed in reviews, including conflicting figures for X-rays and complaints about charges not matching expectations.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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