Aldham Veterinary Centre

Aldham Veterinary Centre is a companion-animal practice in Colchester and is part of VetPartners; it is also presented as the twin practice of The Forge Veterinary Centre, founded in 1867. The clinic appears set up for routine care as well as surgical and diagnostic work, with owner accounts describing dental treatment, emergency surgery, scanning, and same-anaesthetic lump removal. Recent feedback is largely very positive about communication, compassion, and post-operative support.

Services

•General companion-animal care for routine veterinary needs.
•Dentistry, including assessment of tooth pain and tooth extractions; recent reviews mention dogs having teeth removed with clear explanations before and after the procedure.
•Surgery, with examples from owner feedback including emergency surgery after a dog swallowed a stone and removal of a thyroid lump during the same anaesthetic as a planned dental procedure.
•Diagnostic imaging/scanning, mentioned in connection with investigating a thyroid lump before surgery.
•Preventive care plans, including a monthly plan that one long-term client says covers injections plus flea and worming treatment.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic, though reviews include mixed comments on value, with some owners happy with the service and a smaller number criticising fees.

People

•Amy (vet): praised for experience, compassion, and advice that inspired strong trust.
•Nigel (vet): credited with arranging a next-day tooth extraction, spotting a thyroid lump during a pre-op check, and moving quickly on communication and treatment.
•Monica (vet): mentioned for clearly explaining emergency surgery and being supportive after the operation.
•Reception team and nurses: repeatedly described as kind, helpful, friendly, and supportive around treatment and recovery.

Reviews

Google shows 4.6 stars from 78 reviews.

•Recent feedback is mostly very positive about the team’s manner, especially compassionate vets and friendly reception staff who help make stressful visits easier.
•Surgical care stands out in several reviews, including emergency surgery after swallowing a stone, dental extractions, and a case where a thyroid lump was identified, scanned, and removed during the same operation.
•Communication is a recurring strength, with owners mentioning clear explanations before and after procedures and prompt updates when plans changed.
•A smaller number of reviews are critical about fees and corporate ownership, but these are outweighed by more frequent praise for care, professionalism, and outcomes.

Reviews for Aldham Veterinary Centre

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 78 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Jenny Minton

2 months ago

Absolutely amazing practice. The kindest reception staff, who hold professionalism, care, and absolute compassion. Vet Amy is just incredible, so experienced, and makes me feel like I can have 💯 faith and trust in her advice. She is so, so compassionate. Compared to somewhere I was before in Witham, these practices are millions of metres apart! Service and care is just phenomenal, and my kitten Marnie (and my family) are forever grateful ☺️ Your whole team just make the sometimes ‘scary’ experience so much better. Well done all of you x Mrs Minton x

Rebecca Green

4 months ago

Can't thank the vets at Aldham and the Forge enough. Having come in with suspected tooth pain, Nigel promptly booked our rescue dog Martin in for next day tooth extraction. But after a more thorough look pre op spotted a lump on the thyroid. With extremely fast communication they were able to scan and find/excise the lump in the same operation and have probably saved our dog from alot of future pain/complications. The receptionists and nurses are always extremely kind and helpful. We are very grateful for their care and attention - can't recommend their services enough.

alison fisk

6 months ago

Can't praise this vets enough. All the staff are so friendly, caring and all get invested in the health of your pet. My dog Millie recently swallowed a stone and needed emergency surgery. Monica, the vet, explained everything clearly and was very supportive post op as were the reception staff. Millie has made a full recovery thanks to their expert care and attention.

Alison Bongo-Brown

Princess Sweetiepie

10 months ago

Friendly reception staff, large carpark

Terry Hill

11 months ago

Very good. My 12 year old dog had to have some teeth out and everything was explained to me before and after the operation which went very well and my poor old girl has a new lease of life. I had previously been with one of the big vet companies but didn’t feel comfortable, feeling more like a walking cheque book than a customer. Highly recommend them.

Richard Daws

Used to be fine, something has changed in the last couple of years (maybe ownership?) flippant attitude and focused on fees and not animals well being .. Avoid like the plague!