Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd

Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd describes itself as an RCVS-accredited practice with 70+ years in practice. No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the available information.

Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine small-animal care (including cats and dogs, and the practice also mentions seeing species such as hamsters and rabbits), with clients highlighting

• •Vaccinations and pet travel paperwork (records for air travel were specifically mentioned for three cats).
• •Discussion-based care planning: one owner describes a detailed conversation about treatment options and an ongoing plan, plus being given a prescription to reduce medication costs.
• •Appointments for non-emergencies: one review mentions getting a late-afternoon appointment the same day for a recurring issue that “wasn’t an emergency.”

Reviews are mostly very positive about staff helpfulness and explanations, but there is also a recent 1-star review alleging the premises were dirty and linking a tablet given to a rapid decline in a cat’s health (ending in euthanasia). That sits in direct conflict with the majority of recent 5-star experiences.

Services

Services and capabilities explicitly mentioned include

• •Vaccinations (for multiple cats in one visit).
• •Pet travel documentation/records for air travel (cats).
• •Consultations for ongoing/recurring problems with discussion of treatment options and an ongoing plan.
• •Prescriptions (one owner reports being able to save money on medication after receiving a prescription).

Species referenced by the practice website include hamsters, dwarf rabbits, giant dogs, and Bengal cats.

People

• •Dr. Georgina (vet): mentioned in a review for being patient and thorough during a visit for vaccinations and air-travel records for three cats.
• •John (vet): described as “brilliant” by an owner who says he talked through treatment options, set out an ongoing plan, and provided a prescription that helped reduce medication costs. The same review highlights feeling “listened to” for the first time in months.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 77 reviews. “”

• •Clear explanations and helpfulness: multiple reviews say staff are “friendly and helpful,” with one specifically noting the vet is “very good at explaining everything.”
• •Long-term client relationships: one reviewer says they’ve used the practice for over 20 years and consistently found them kind and helpful.
• •Thorough routine care and paperwork: vaccinations for three cats and air-travel records were handled in a way the owner describes as patient and thorough.
• •Access and planning for ongoing issues: one owner reports being offered a same-day late-afternoon appointment for a recurring problem and leaving with a concrete treatment plan and prescription.
• •A serious negative account: a recent 1-star review alleges the clinic was dirty and reports a cat deteriorated after being given a tablet, later being euthanised. This conflicts with other recent reviews praising the practice.