Colne Valley Veterinary Practice

Colne Valley Veterinary Practice is an RCVS-accredited clinic that’s been providing pet care for 70+ years (per its website). Reviews describe a practice that handles both routine appointments and urgent situations: owners mention on-time consultations with clear explanations of what will be done, and a case where a vet recognised a blocked bladder immediately, drained it, stabilised the pet, and arranged transfer to a specialist the same day. Reviewers also name multiple vets they’ve stayed with “over the years,” suggesting continuity of care, and one review describes staff going “above and beyond” when a missing cat was dropped off.

Services

Based on the website summary and latest reviews, the practice is mentioned in connection with

• •Emergency/urgent care (a pet presented unable to urinate; bladder drained and stabilised, then transferred to a specialist the same day).
• •Referral/coordination with specialist vets (same case involved arranging onward care).
• •General consultations with vets explaining the plan before treatment (owners describe advice being given and “all was explained what he was going to do”).
• •Care for a wide range of pets, including examples from the site and reviews such as cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, and even a chicken.

People

Named team members mentioned in reviews

• •John, Neil and Nish (vets) — one owner with a golden retriever says their dog has been looked after “especially well over the years” by these vets.
• •Nish Bird (veterinarian) — repeatedly praised for handling “complicated health issues” in dogs and supporting an owner through “tough times,” including ongoing care for a “very sick” dog.
• •Georgina (vet) — credited with spotting urgency quickly in a urinary emergency, performing immediate treatment (draining a full bladder), stabilising the pet, and organising a same-day specialist transfer.
• •Antony (practice manager) — mentioned for making time to speak with a client.
• •Reception team — several reviews point out the greeting on arrival and describe reception as “brilliant.”

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 857 reviews. “”

• •Clear communication during appointments: owners mention being seen on time and having procedures and next steps explained beforehand.
• •Strong handling of urgent cases: one detailed account describes rapid assessment of a blocked bladder, immediate intervention, and fast coordination of specialist care.
• •Continuity and long-term trust: multiple reviewers describe staying with the practice for decades and naming specific vets who have cared for their pets over years.
• •Extra help in unusual situations: one owner says staff went “above and beyond” when their cat was brought in after going missing.
• •Breadth of animal experience (as perceived by clients): reviews include pets beyond the typical cat/dog, including a chicken, with the owner specifically noting the vet took the case seriously and was knowledgeable.