Best Vets in Rugeley – Complete Local Guide

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.

Donnachie & Townley is a small-animal practice (dogs, cats and rabbits) working from purpose-built premises, with surgical, imaging and diagnostic facilities listed on its website. It’s accredited under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (Core Standards), described as a Tier 2 Small Animal General Practice, and holds Silver status in the Cat Friendly scheme. From the latest reviews, owners most often mention: - Practical follow-through, such as text/email reminders for flea and worm treatments. - Clear triage between nurse and vet care (one owner saw nurse Helena, who quickly referred to a vet when the case was more serious than expected). - Surgical care mentioned in reviews, including cyst removal with reported good recovery. There is also a directly conflicting experience in one recent 1-star review, alleging a cat with FIP was euthanised when the reviewer believes treatment should have been offered.

E C Straiton & Partners describes itself as a long-running mixed veterinary practice (caring for pets, farm animals and horses since the 1940s) and states it offers 24-hour emergency services. No corporate group affiliation is stated in the available sources. From the latest reviews, owners most often point to how the team handles nervous dogs and takes time during appointments—for example, a vet collecting an anxious elderly terrier from the car for treatment, and another owner noting the vet “spent time” with their retriever and gave detailed advice. Routine preventive care and common problems also come up in recent visits, including booster/annual vaccinations, nail care, and treatment for a suspected urinary tract infection in a puppy.