Springwell Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Tring
Clinic Overview
Springwell Veterinary Surgery in Tring is an independently run, family-owned, RCVS-accredited practice that has been operating since 1985. The clinic highlights longer 20-minute appointments, in-house blood tests while you wait, and same-day assessment and treatment including surgery, with continuity through one veterinary surgeon overseeing each case. Recent feedback continues to praise its surgical care, follow-up, and calm handling of nervous, elderly and larger dogs, along with sensitive support around end-of-life decisions.
Services
- •Small animal care with 20-minute appointments and continuity through one veterinary surgeon per case.
- •Diagnostics and treatment including in-house blood tests while you wait and same-day assessment and treatment including surgery. Recent reviews mention quick diagnosis and same-day surgery for a bladder problem.
- •Surgery and minimally invasive procedures including endosurgical and endoscopic work. Reviews repeatedly mention laparoscopic/keyhole spays, other operations, and quick recoveries after treatment.
- •Dentistry, with one owner specifically mentioning a molar tooth extraction followed by a straightforward recovery.
- •Referrals accepted.
- •End-of-life care, including home medical visits and euthanasia; owners also praise the practice’s measured, supportive approach to difficult conversations.
- •Out-of-hours arrangements: emergency care via Hampden Vets, plus out-of-hours end-of-life care in collaboration with Selix Vets.
- •Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
- •Reviews also suggest the team handles anxious and timid pets particularly well, with kind support from vets, nurses and reception staff.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Owner feedback on cost is mixed: some describe the practice as good value or less expensive than alternatives for surgery, while one recent reviewer felt charges were high.
People
- •Patrick (vet) — praised by long-standing clients for accurate assessments, an animal-first approach, and strong continuity of care.
- •Vicky (vet) — described as the usual vet for an elderly dog with multiple needs; praised as knowledgeable, caring and accommodating.
- •Ralph (vet) — noted for a sensitive, supportive manner when discussing end-of-life care.
- •Holly (vet) — repeatedly thanked for surgical care, clear explanations and a calm manner with dogs, including larger breeds; owners also mention not feeling rushed.
- •Suzy — thanked alongside Holly for talking owners through a laparoscopic spay plan and the expected follow-up.
- •Nurses and reception team — frequently mentioned for kindness, reassurance and especially good handling of nervous or timid pets.
Reviews
Springwell Veterinary Surgery has 4.9 stars from 126 Google reviews.
- •Surgical care is a strong theme, especially laparoscopic spays and other operations, with owners describing smooth procedures, same-day treatment where needed, and quick recoveries.
- •Communication and follow-up are often praised, with reviewers saying the team explains plans clearly, keeps them informed during treatment, and checks in afterwards as expected.
- •Handling of anxious, elderly and larger dogs comes up repeatedly, with positive mentions for vets, nurses and reception staff helping pets feel settled and well cared for.
- •Value for money gets mixed comment: several owners describe fair or good pricing, including one comparison with a higher quote elsewhere, while one recent reviewer reported feeling the cost was high and the approach pushy.
