Best Vets in Uttoxeter – Complete Local Guide

The Glenthorne Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice that advertises 24-hour care, with services including diagnostic imaging and nurse consultations. Reviews suggest the clinic is set up for a mix of routine care and urgent issues—examples include fitting in a last-minute Saturday appointment for a sick kitten, giving an anti-inflammatory injection after a foot injury, and providing phone advice for a constipated cat while the owner was travelling. Ownership status isn’t clearly stated in the information provided; one recent reviewer says the practice has “lost its homely caring touch due to corporatisation,” while other reviews describe consistently good care. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Same-day/short-notice appointments (including a Saturday slot). - Clear explanations of medicines and costs during the visit (reported by one reviewer). - Use for rabbits/bunnies as well as cats and dogs, with repeat visits for rabbits noted. - A pet health care plan referenced by multiple owners as a way to manage costs.

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.

The Uttoxeter Veterinary Practice Ltd appears to be an independent practice (one reviewer explicitly contrasts it with “bigger practices” and a “corporate sales pitch”). From the evidence in reviews, they handle routine preventative care (vaccinations/jabs, worming), common medical issues (ear problems), and more involved work including sedation and “lots of tests.” End-of-life care is also specifically described: one family reports a calm, unhurried euthanasia appointment with their dog treated “with tenderness and dignity.” Review signals are mixed: many owners describe clear explanations of procedures and thorough communication, while a few report poor receptionist interactions (one alleges a receptionist laughed on the phone during an urgent call; another describes rudeness when asking about registering as a new client). Pricing also comes up in at least one review as a concern (a handwritten prescription fee).