Dog & Cat Vets in West Midlands

Carmel Veterinary Centre runs two practices and is RCVS accredited and an ISFM SILVER Cat Friendly Clinic. The website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included. Recent reviews include a detailed account of end-of-life care for an elderly dog, where the vet talked through options, guided the owner through the process, and allowed time and a private space to say goodbye. Other recent reviews raise concerns about unexpected or disputed charges (including £70 for disposal of a wild fox and £75 taken “with no justification”, according to reviewers), and one mentions unhelpful phone staff.

Waterfront Veterinary Centre is part of the Lockwood Veterinary Group and is RCVS-accredited. The practice promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. In recent reviews, owners often mention vets taking time to explain procedures and what will happen, and one reviewer describes the team doing “everything possible” to help a previously stray cat stay healthy. A single severe negative review reports missed epilepsy signs (videos later described by an emergency vet as “obvious”), following two appointments that the reviewer says cost nearly £100 each.

Shawhall Animal Services Ltd describes itself as “Shawhall Kennels, Vets & Fertility,” offering appointment-only veterinary care alongside canine fertility services for dog owners and breeders. The website emphasises a purpose-built clinic with “state of the art equipment,” and highlights cherry eye procedures as a specific area of work. Recent reviews include detailed positives about vaccination choices being discussed and tailored to a puppy’s size/risk level, but there are also sharp criticisms around vaccination protocol and communication (including one review alleging use of an older lepto vaccine and another describing a rushed, transactional appointment).

Pet House Vets presents itself (via its website) as a practice with a focus on sustainability, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From reviews, it appears set up for routine care such as puppy/kitten health checks and vaccinations, and it also runs pre‑operative appointments and blood tests. Decision-relevant points owners mention include: - Same-day appointments are “usually” possible (per one reviewer). - Routine pricing is explicitly cited by one owner (health check and first vaccination package). - A pre-op blood test experience is disputed: one owner reports alarming platelet results and a high quoted cost for further tests, while a second-opinion vet reportedly found normal platelets.

The Lodge Vets is most often mentioned for routine issues being “sorted” quickly and for end-of-life support. Recent reviews specifically describe the team being kind during euthanasia and sending sympathy cards afterwards. Pricing feedback is mixed: one reviewer says prices are good but also complains flea treatment costs are high and that there’s no “blue light” discount.

The Veterinary Clinic Great Barr offers routine preventative care alongside on-site diagnostics and dentistry. Based on its website, it has an in-house laboratory plus digital radiography, ultrasonography, ultrasonic dentistry, and hospitalisation facilities. It’s also described as a veterinary nurse training practice (training aligned with veterinary nurse diploma/degree courses). In the latest reviews available, owners describe same-day booking for a senior cat with a chronic skin problem, and dental cleaning with two tooth extractions where the team explained what to expect afterwards.

Firstvets – Streetly is a small‑animal veterinary practice established in 1999 and part of the CVS group. The practice advertises a broad, general first‑opinion setup (consultations, vaccinations, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and nurse clinics), with overnight/weekend emergencies directed to a dedicated emergency service (YourVets). From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention calm, efficient handling during routine appointments (for example, vaccinations/injections) and pets being put at ease. One reviewer flags practical frustrations: prices not being listed on the website and limited opening days.

Townsend Veterinary Practice – Rubery is part of the Townsend Veterinary Practice group (established in the late 1950s, per the practice website) and focuses on small animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, and backyard poultry. The website lists routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite control) plus practical add-ons like nurse clinics, grooming/nail clipping, blood pressure checks, pet travel documentation, and home visits. Emergency support is described as available during normal hours via the practice; out of hours, owners are directed to YourVets Smethwick for telephone advice and emergency consultations if needed. From the latest reviews available to us, experiences are mixed: some owners describe supportive end-of-life help (including holding a pet for cremation at no cost), while others report being made to wait outside during an appointment due to another dog inside described as aggressive and unmuzzled, and one reviewer alleges they were treated differently after mentioning benefits.

608 Vet Practice operates under the Linnaeus Veterinary group (owned by Mars Petcare UK, as referenced by reviewers). The practice focuses on pet animals (it moved from mixed large/small animal work to pets in 2011) and is set up for cases needing on-site diagnostics and treatment, with hospitalisation, surgery, imaging, and an in-house laboratory mentioned on its website. It also states it can handle emergency work with 24-hour care, and it’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The latest reviews available to us focus heavily on corporate ownership, pricing, and how care is presented—several reviewers describe very high quotes (including dental work) and feeling pushed toward extra tests, while others describe staff interactions as “cold and uncaring.”

608 Vet Practice trades under Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (a corporate group; reviewers also link Linnaeus to Mars Petcare). The website positions the practice as a hub for complex cases and emergencies, with 24-hour care, hospitalisation, and an in-house laboratory for rapid diagnostics “365 days a year.” It also emphasises continuity of care (encouraging clients to see their preferred vets and having vets discuss cases together). Recent reviews, however, focus heavily on cost and “corporate” changes, including claims of higher prices after takeover, additional tests being suggested, and an extra charge for same-day “emergency appointments.”