Avenues Veterinary Clinic

Avenues Veterinary Clinic is an independent, family-owned practice established in 1990. The clinic presents itself as a modern, fully equipped practice and holds the RCVS Practice Standards Award. It appears set up for routine preventative care, procedures requiring anaesthetic, and support through end-of-life care, with reviews also highlighting quick appointments and thoughtful follow-up after visits.

Services

• •Routine and preventative care, including annual check-ups and vaccinations; reviews specifically mention a smooth first vaccination appointment and routine checks for multiple dogs.
• •Procedures and anaesthetic care, with owners describing pets having operations and being cared for closely during a day under anaesthetic.
• •End-of-life support, including compassionate help with euthanasia and sensitive care for owners when pets have passed away.
• •Emergency arrangements: during normal opening hours, emergencies are handled by the duty vet; outside those hours, callers are directed to an emergency centre.
• •The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review comments on cost are limited and mixed: most recent feedback focuses on care and service, though one reviewer felt they had been overcharged.

People

Recent reviews specifically thank Gemma, Claire, Lucy, Sarah, and Dr. Amy. Dr. Amy is singled out for compassionate support during a cat’s euthanasia, while the wider team of vets and nurses is regularly described as friendly, knowledgeable, calm with pets, and good at making owners feel listened to rather than rushed.

Reviews

Google reviews: 4.9/5 from 234 reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with a strong emphasis on caring staff and consistent service over time.

• •Kind, supportive approach: owners frequently describe the team as friendly, sympathetic, and compassionate, especially during difficult moments such as end-of-life care.
• •Confidence with pets: reviews mention pets being handled calmly and capably, including older or nervous animals, and one owner notes their dog walks in happily for visits.
• •Good responsiveness: several comments mention being able to get an appointment quickly, and one owner highlights a next-day follow-up call after their dog’s visit.
• •Long-term trust: a number of reviewers say they have stayed with the practice for many years, covering everything from routine care to operations and anaesthetic procedures.