Best Vets in Newbury – Complete Local Guide

Kingsclere Veterinary Surgery’s ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the services and experiences described, the practice appears set up for both routine care and common procedures such as neutering and dental work, with an emphasis on keeping owners updated during treatment.

Concrete details mentioned by owners include

• •Cat spay/neuter surgery with “excellent” communication via WhatsApp (including convenience of messaging).
• •Dental descale with possible extractions, where one owner says the quote included any extractions and aftercare, and they received progress updates and photos during the day.
• •Nail trimming provided as a regular service for a pet on a subscription.
• •Staff taking extra time with anxious dogs and explaining problems and options without making owners feel rushed.

Newbury South Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice led by RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioners (Natasha Jameson, Joe Binfield, Dan Preece). The clinic looks set up for more complex work than routine primary care, with orthopaedic and advanced soft-tissue surgery (including referrals), diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, digital X-ray, echocardiograms), an in-house lab, and hospitalisation facilities (including an isolation unit and separate cat/dog wards).

In the latest reviews, owners give concrete examples of being seen at short notice for unwell pets, clear explanations (including itemised cost breakdowns to support decision-making), and proactive inpatient updates—one owner describes multiple calls plus WhatsApp messages with photos during an overnight stay. Handling of anxious pets is a repeated theme, including a rescue dog who “finds people scary” settling during an appointment, and a nervous dog becoming comfortable with nail clips over time.

Falkland Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in 1989, and is a training centre for veterinary nurses with partnerships mentioned for student training. The clinic appears set up for a wide range of routine and urgent problems across many species (from dogs and cats through to exotics and birds), with emergency care provided by its own on-site team until 7pm and named out-of-hours providers after that.

From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe

• •Clear, take-home cost information: one reviewer says they were given a pricing print-out to consider at home alongside treatment options.
• •Handling urgent issues quickly: an injured paw was reportedly assessed and stitched (under anaesthetic) in under an hour.
• •Support around end-of-life decisions: multiple reviews mention pets being put to sleep with particular praise for the vet’s manner and the team’s practical support for families.

The Berkshire Vet describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic with hospitalisation facilities, offering routine care, surgery and a 24/7 emergency service (as stated on its website). Reviews repeatedly mention a “meet and greet”/familiarisation approach for anxious pets, including taking appointments slowly with treats and lick mats, and also describe urgent problem-solving such as mild sedation to remove a fish hook and treatment for a cat’s upper respiratory tract disease that had spread to the sinuses. Several reviewers also highlight help with insurance claims and say the practice is transparent on pricing (without quoting specific fees).

Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is a large first-opinion small-animal practice that has been established for over 100 years. The main site is an RCVS-accredited hospital and states it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for both routine appointments and emergencies. Reviews most often describe urgent same-day help (including being seen within 15 minutes for end-of-life care) and calm, unhurried support during euthanasia appointments, including being given time afterwards and (in one case) being offered the option to pay later. A small number of comments conflict on front-desk experience: several describe reception as helpful and efficient, while one reviewer felt intimidated and ignored when collecting a prescription.