Dog & Cat Vets in Staffordshire

Number 1 Vets Ltd is described on its website as an independent, privately run small‑animal practice, opened in August 2011 by James Cadwallader (BVSc MRCVS). It states it treats dogs, cats, exotic animals and rodents, and has separate dog/cat seating plus dog, cat, exotic and isolation wards. Based on the latest reviews, the practice appears set up for both routine care and urgent, hands‑on cases: one owner says their dog was taken straight in after an attack and operated on, with check‑ups afterwards, and another describes being seen within an hour when their dog collapsed (despite not being a client at the time). Reviews also show a clear split in experience around communication, including one account of a cold, transactional phone response when requesting euthanasia, and another review alleging refusal of long‑term medication without an in‑person visit.

Charter Veterinary Surgeons is set up for routine preventive care (check-ups, vaccinations/boosters) as well as surgical work (spaying is specifically mentioned), with owners also describing practical handling for nervous or reactive pets. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as providing emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Across recent reviews, owners highlight concrete touches such as being fitted in despite arriving late for an appointment, medications being sorted at the same visit as vaccinations, and staff managing reactive dogs by calling them straight into a consulting room rather than waiting around other dogs. One longer-term review also describes follow-up phone calls and clear explanations after a spay procedure.

Alsager Vet Centre is part of the Willows Veterinary Group (a multi-branch mixed-practice group). Based on the information available, the clinic supports routine preventative care and nurse-led tasks alongside veterinary consultations, and it also sits within a group that states it provides dedicated emergency care 24/7, 365 days a year. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Handling nervous or reactive rescue dogs (including dogs that need a muzzle) and still completing care without the pet leaving distressed. - Vaccinations (“jabs”) plus practical, hands-on care like anal gland checks and nail trims in the same visit. - Text reminders for appointments and parasite treatments (flea/worming), which owners find helpful. - Consultations where owners’ questions are addressed in detail (e.g., advice for managing a dog with a heart murmur in hot weather). The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Riversmeet Veterinary Centre is part of Linnaeus (a Mars company), as described in one recent review, and the practice website highlights advanced surgical work including orthopaedic and soft-tissue procedures. Based on the website and recent owner experiences, it appears set up for both routine care (e.g., spays, blood tests) and more complex medical/surgical cases (e.g., arthritis management, cancer treatment, cardiology, ophthalmology, fracture repair). Recent reviews include specific examples of: - Same-day appointments with in-clinic diagnostics and fast turnaround on blood test results (results received while driving home). - Ongoing management of painful mobility/nerve issues with repeated check-ups, pain relief, and clear step-by-step instructions for home care. - End-of-life support with time allowed to say goodbye, a candle lit in reception, and help arranging cremation. - A contrasting complaint that, since the Linnaeus takeover, the practice became more profit-driven with “unnecessary extra (paid) checkups” and increased costs.

Scarsdale Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice offering both routine care (like vaccinations and neutering) and more specialist support including a rehabilitation and hydrotherapy suite, alongside access to a small animal hospital (per the clinic’s website). The website also states 24/7 emergency care is provided via its own “Vets at Night” service based at Pride Veterinary Centre. Recent reviews include specific positives around practical, thorough consultations (one owner highlights “Hannah” giving detailed advice on claw clipping and helping a dog settle during appointments) and handling management for large/nervous dogs (options like using another entrance to avoid stressful situations). However, a minority of recent reviews describe conflicting information and cost concerns, including being told “two completely different things,” being directed to a different site with “3x” the cost, and complaints about proposed invasive testing that another vet later advised against.

Medivet Stoke-On-Trent is part of the Medivet group and is set up for routine preventive care and common clinical workups, with on-site diagnostics (in-house lab and X‑rays) and 15‑minute consultations listed on its site. It also states it’s a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly describe smooth appointments from booking through to leaving, with specific examples such as a booster visit that included a thorough health check, vets reading client notes before the appointment, and practical advice (for example, weight‑management guidance for a cat). One reviewer also notes help locating their cat’s microchip number.

Medivet Newcastle-under-Lyme is part of the Medivet group (a corporate veterinary provider). From the information available, the practice is set up for routine pet healthcare (check-ups, parasite prevention and vaccinations are explicitly mentioned), with access to Medivet’s wider out-of-hours system via its 24-hour centres. Owners repeatedly describe appointments running on time and vets taking time to explain issues and treatment options; one review specifically notes a nervous indoor cat being handled patiently and not rushed during an annual vaccination. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists is an independent specialist referral clinic focused on orthopaedics and neurology, with advanced diagnostics and surgical treatment mentioned for spinal and joint conditions. Reviews repeatedly describe clear explanations from booking through discharge, non-pressured decision-making (options given without pushing owners into surgery), and hands-on aftercare (including ongoing advice and owners sending progress videos). Several reviews reference on-site MRI/CT and complex spinal surgery (including IVDD surgery and atlanto-axial fixation using 3D guides/custom implants), suggesting the clinic is set up for higher-complexity referral cases rather than routine first-opinion care.

Donnachie and Townley Ltd is a veterinary practice that’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine appointments and handling a range of small pets—owners mention thorough cat examinations with clear explanations, a rabbit nail trim plus check-up, and end-of-life support for an elderly pet. Practical touches noted include a large walk-on set of scales for quick weigh-ins and dog biscuits and water available. Feedback is mostly very positive about gentle handling and not being pushed into unnecessary treatments, but there are also sharp criticisms—one reviewer says the practice wouldn’t give even a starting estimate for an X-ray over the phone, and another disputes the handling of a cat with FIP.

Perfect Vets describes itself as a new independent veterinary clinic. Based on its website, it’s set up for routine preventative care and common procedures (vaccinations, parasite treatment, neutering, dental scale & polish), and it also sees a range of pets beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits and reptiles). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations during appointments, being fit in quickly when a pet was hurt, and ongoing support even when a case was incurable (rabbits with a fatal illness). One review also describes a pet being kept informed throughout an eye surgery procedure.