Hednesford Vets – Vets in Cannock
Clinic Overview
Hednesford Vets is part of Lockwood Veterinary Group and is RCVS-registered. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on both the clinic information and recent reviews, the practice appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations/boosters and health checks) as well as appointments for suddenly unwell pets, with owners repeatedly describing clear explanations from vets and nurses.
Concrete examples mentioned include: staff arranging an appointment when a dog became unexpectedly very ill; a vet using a calming spray in the consult room for a timid cat and discussing calming medication options; and post-op support for an anxious puppy, including owners describing phone help between visits.
Services
Services and support explicitly referenced include
- •Vaccinations and boosters (annual vaccinations for cats; booster visit for a dog; starting a vaccination record for a rescue dog)
- •Health checks (mentioned alongside vaccinations)
- •Appointments for unexpected illness (owners describe being fitted in and having the situation explained)
- •Surgery/operation care (an owner reports their puppy “doing so well after his operation”)
- •Anxiety/nervous pet handling
- •Calming spray used in the treatment room for a timid cat
- •Discussion of calming medication if needed
- •Advice between visits by phone (one owner describes knowledgeable and helpful phone support)
People
- •Kathryn (role not stated): one reviewer says she has been “incredible” with their pets, and that their dogs enjoy coming in for check-ups.
- •Vets and nurses (unnamed): multiple owners describe them explaining what was happening and what home care to do, and listening carefully to limited/patchy histories (e.g., a rescue dog with incomplete background).
- •Front desk team (unnamed): mentioned as friendly and helpful during booking and arrival.
Reviews
4.4 stars from 145 reviews. - Owners repeatedly mention welcoming staff and smooth handling from booking through the appointment.
- •Clear explanations and shared plans are a common thread (what the pet is experiencing, what to do at home, and reassurance about next steps).
- •Several reviews describe support for anxious/timid pets, including use of a calming spray, discussion of calming meds, and taking time to help the pet cope.
- •Some owners highlight help during more stressful situations, such as getting an appointment when a dog was suddenly very unwell and support around a puppy’s operation and follow-up questions by phone.
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Reviews for Hednesford Vets
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 145 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Mrs Wylde
2 weeks ago
Ive visited the hednesford branch throughout last few years, allways very friendly, kind and welcoming to both customers and more importantly our pets. Recently had to take our dog reggie whom was very poorly unexpectedly, staff go above and beyond to get our dog an appointment to see a professional vet. Everything explained to us from the vet, and nurse/s about what our little dog is experiencing, and what care we needed to do etc. As it can be very nervous as a pet owner to have a sudden illness happen. Thank you
Mrs Wylde
3 months ago
Ive visited the hednesford branch throughout last few years, allways very friendly, kind and welcoming to both customers and more importantly our pets. Recently had to take our dog reggie whom was very poorly unexpectedly, staff go above and beyond to get our dog an appointment to see a professional vet. Everything explained to us from the vet, and nurse/s about what our little dog is experiencing, and what care we needed to do etc. As it can be very nervous as a pet owner to have a sudden illness happen. "Thank you"
gary clark
3 months ago
Very polite service.
Julie Downs
3 months ago
Friendly and welcoming took my cats for annual vaccinations. One is very timid and I was concerned at how he would react. Vet had used a calming spray in the treatment room. Talked though calming meds if it was too much for him. Was successful in giving him the vaccination and even managed the full health check. Took her time and interacted with the cats whilst keeping me updated and listening to us. What I thought would be a nightmare visit was a lot more pleasant then expected. A*****
Emma Knott
3 months ago
Great staff, supportive and helpful,
Deb Skinner
4 months ago
Great staff friendly & professional. “Stan” always a happy boy.
mark gill
2 months ago
Took our rescued dog Storm so we could start her vaccination record. Can't fault anything about the practice. From making the appointment to the actual visit we were made to feel very welcome. Front of practice staff were very friendly and helpful. And the vet herself listened to what patchy history we have on Storm. And we came away feeling satisfied and reassured with the plan of treatment. Needless to say I would highly recommend a visit 👍🏼.
Jane Harris
5 months ago
The vets was absolutely brilliant with my puppy Dj from start to finish,i contacted them between visits and they were very knowledgeable and helpful over the phone as also on each visit,very clean,very caring.Im so happy and my puppy Dj is doing so well after his operation.My puppy is very anxious they made him feel very calm throughout his visits,he never once looked frightened when visiting Thank you Lockwood vets Hednesford.I would 100% recommend 🐶🐾
Roseanne Colligan
6 months ago
Another excellent visit for Jake for his Booster Hednesford vets have helped with Jake not wanting to go in to the vets now he tries to push the door open to get in he is still a bit grumpy in the back room but not as bad speacialy if treats are there.I cannot thank Hednesford vets for the help with Jake I would definitely recommend them for your pet's
Tracey Kroukamp
a year ago
LOVE this practice and all the people that work there. Kathryn has been incredible with my fur babies, the staff are always so welcoming and my dogs genuinely enjoy going for their check ups. Highly recommend. 💜💜
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