Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Broad Lane Vets is an independent small-animal clinic established in 1969, run by Elly Pittaway, Aidin Walls, and Alison White (website). It appears set up for routine care plus in-practice procedures, with additional support for owners outside appointments via 24/7 digital vet access (VidiVet) (website). Recent reviewers repeatedly describe clear explanations and practical guidance (for example, “pointers for changes to look out for as he ages” and “explained everything thoroughly”), and mention concrete visits such as check-ups and stitches. One owner also reports staff adapting the visit to their dog’s needs by allowing access to the treatment room via a back door to avoid a stressful waiting-room situation. ## Services - Consultations (website) - Operations (website) - Vaccinations (website) - Nurse clinics (website) - Puppy parties / socialisation-style appointments (website; reviews mention “socialising appointments”) - Cat-only clinics (website) - Dermatology (website) - Pet blood transfusions (website) - Home visits / ambulance (website) - Travel support for travelling abroad (website) - End-of-life support (“Time To Say Goodbye”) (website) - Emergency veterinary services (clinic data) - 24/7 digital vet support via VidiVet (website) - Species mentioned as treated: dogs, cats, rabbits, and small pets (website) ## People - Elly Pittaway, Aidin Walls, Alison White (listed as running the clinic on the website). - Vets are described in reviews as: - Explaining options and answering concerns thoroughly, with time for questions. - Supporting older pets with specific guidance on what changes to watch for as they age. - Making adjustments for anxious/reactive dogs, such as arranging an alternate way into the treatment area to avoid a stressful encounter. - Reception staff are specifically mentioned as “brilliant” in one recent review. ## Reviews 4.8 stars from 1,076 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Repeated mentions of friendly, kind handling of dogs, including pets coming in for check-ups and stitches. - Owners value clear communication: vets “explained everything thoroughly” and gave practical pointers (including age-related changes to monitor). - Practical problem-solving to reduce stress during visits (example: being allowed into the treatment room via a back door to avoid a barking dog in the waiting area). - One reviewer notes the premises being “spotless” and having a lively atmosphere.
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Godiva Veterinary Clinic Ltd is set up for both routine and more involved medical care, with owners describing everything from urgent same-day help to ongoing management of chronic conditions. Across the latest reviews, people repeatedly mention: - being able to get an urgent appointment at short notice, with problems “sorted out almost immediately” - clear explanations and time taken in consults (including written information and detailed estimates for dental work) - dental work supported by dental X‑ray equipment, used to check for issues not otherwise visible - a calmer visit experience for pets, including separate seating areas for cats and dogs and staff adjusting handling to keep pets relaxed
Godiva Veterinary Clinic Ltd is set up for both routine and more involved medical care, with owners describing everything from urgent same-day help to ongoing management of chronic conditions. Across the latest reviews, people repeatedly mention: - being able to get an urgent appointment at short notice, with problems “sorted out almost immediately” - clear explanations and time taken in consults (including written information and detailed estimates for dental work) - dental work supported by dental X‑ray equipment, used to check for issues not otherwise visible - a calmer visit experience for pets, including separate seating areas for cats and dogs and staff adjusting handling to keep pets relaxed
PowisVets is described on its website as an independent, single-site, purpose-built practice established over 50 years ago, with facilities designed to reduce stress (including separate dog and cat waiting areas and a separate cat ward). Recent reviews reinforce the “independent/not corporate-owned” point and repeatedly mention clear explanations, being seen quickly, and upfront costs. Specific examples in the latest reviews include a cat spay with good recovery reported, a nail cut for a very nervous dog, and named vets (including Pippa, David, and Saul) being called out positively.
PowisVets is described on its website as an independent, single-site, purpose-built practice established over 50 years ago, with facilities designed to reduce stress (including separate dog and cat waiting areas and a separate cat ward). Recent reviews reinforce the “independent/not corporate-owned” point and repeatedly mention clear explanations, being seen quickly, and upfront costs. Specific examples in the latest reviews include a cat spay with good recovery reported, a nail cut for a very nervous dog, and named vets (including Pippa, David, and Saul) being called out positively.
Connaught House Veterinary Group Ltd
Wolverhampton
Our Score (93/100)
Connaught House Veterinary Group Ltd is set up as a veterinary practice with emergency cover (24/7 or extended hours) and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. On Google it has a 4.7/5 rating from 366 reviews. The most recent written reviews available to us are brief, but repeatedly describe kind, professional staff and a warm, welcoming experience for pets and owners.
Connaught House Veterinary Group Ltd is set up as a veterinary practice with emergency cover (24/7 or extended hours) and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. On Google it has a 4.7/5 rating from 366 reviews. The most recent written reviews available to us are brief, but repeatedly describe kind, professional staff and a warm, welcoming experience for pets and owners.
608 Vet Practice is run by Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (a named veterinary group). The practice has focused exclusively on pet animals since 2011, and describes a setup geared to both routine care and more complex cases, with a central surgery providing 24-hour care and handling emergency work, hospitalisation, imaging, more involved surgery, and rapid diagnostics via an in-house laboratory (stated as available 365 days a year). In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe being seen quickly, having treatments explained clearly, and staff being supportive during end-of-life care (including sensitivity to a child with special educational needs). One reviewer also notes the service continuing despite being “handicapped by major construction work at the main branch.”
608 Vet Practice is run by Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (a named veterinary group). The practice has focused exclusively on pet animals since 2011, and describes a setup geared to both routine care and more complex cases, with a central surgery providing 24-hour care and handling emergency work, hospitalisation, imaging, more involved surgery, and rapid diagnostics via an in-house laboratory (stated as available 365 days a year). In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe being seen quickly, having treatments explained clearly, and staff being supportive during end-of-life care (including sensitivity to a child with special educational needs). One reviewer also notes the service continuing despite being “handicapped by major construction work at the main branch.”
Medivet Coventry
Coventry
Our Score (90/100)
Medivet Coventry is part of the Medivet group and is led by veterinary surgeon Simon Pudsey. The clinic advertises modern facilities including CT imaging, X‑rays and an in‑house laboratory, and offers 15‑minute consultations plus home visits. From the latest reviews available, owners specifically mention on-time appointments, staff support with handling anxious dogs, and practical help after appointments (e.g., a vet nurse helping carry two cats to the car). Out-of-hours care is stated to be provided by Medivet 24 Hour Leamington Spa.
Medivet Coventry is part of the Medivet group and is led by veterinary surgeon Simon Pudsey. The clinic advertises modern facilities including CT imaging, X‑rays and an in‑house laboratory, and offers 15‑minute consultations plus home visits. From the latest reviews available, owners specifically mention on-time appointments, staff support with handling anxious dogs, and practical help after appointments (e.g., a vet nurse helping carry two cats to the car). Out-of-hours care is stated to be provided by Medivet 24 Hour Leamington Spa.
Blacks Vets
Dudley
Our Score (90/100)
Blacks Vets describes itself as a veterinary group operating a network of five practices, established in 1965, and it states it has “state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.” It also lists emergency veterinary services (described as 24/7/extended-hours) and is a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available, owners most often mention: - being seen very quickly for emergencies, including on a bank holiday - staff taking time to reassure owners during upsetting situations - specific clinicians being singled out by name (e.g., Dr Kevin and Luke) after an emergency visit where the owner felt their dog’s life may have been saved
Blacks Vets describes itself as a veterinary group operating a network of five practices, established in 1965, and it states it has “state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.” It also lists emergency veterinary services (described as 24/7/extended-hours) and is a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available, owners most often mention: - being seen very quickly for emergencies, including on a bank holiday - staff taking time to reassure owners during upsetting situations - specific clinicians being singled out by name (e.g., Dr Kevin and Luke) after an emergency visit where the owner felt their dog’s life may have been saved
White Cross Vets Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
Our Score (89/100)
Part of the White Cross Vets group (the website describes 21 practices), rather than a standalone independent clinic. Based on available information, the practice appears set up for routine care plus emergency/urgent needs (listed as offering emergency veterinary services, 24/7 or extended hours), and it’s also marked as a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners mention: - being shown how to do at-home care (one owner says they were fully informed and shown how to clean their dog’s ear) - staff helping reunite a lost dog with its owner after the dog was brought in - dogs being helped to feel at ease during visits (including treats mentioned as part of settling them)
Part of the White Cross Vets group (the website describes 21 practices), rather than a standalone independent clinic. Based on available information, the practice appears set up for routine care plus emergency/urgent needs (listed as offering emergency veterinary services, 24/7 or extended hours), and it’s also marked as a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners mention: - being shown how to do at-home care (one owner says they were fully informed and shown how to clean their dog’s ear) - staff helping reunite a lost dog with its owner after the dog was brought in - dogs being helped to feel at ease during visits (including treats mentioned as part of settling them)
Our Score (89/100)
Established in 1990, A K Duncan Veterinary Surgery offers routine and rehabilitation-focused care alongside some less commonly listed options such as hydrotherapy/hydrobath and stem cell therapy. The practice lists an on-site laboratory and is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available, owners specifically mention spay procedures for two pets (“Dora & Ruby”), with thanks directed to named vets (Dr Moanamisi and Dr Hannah) as well as the vet nurses and reception team.
Established in 1990, A K Duncan Veterinary Surgery offers routine and rehabilitation-focused care alongside some less commonly listed options such as hydrotherapy/hydrobath and stem cell therapy. The practice lists an on-site laboratory and is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available, owners specifically mention spay procedures for two pets (“Dora & Ruby”), with thanks directed to named vets (Dr Moanamisi and Dr Hannah) as well as the vet nurses and reception team.
Medivet Binley
Coventry
Our Score (88/100)
Medivet Binley is part of the Medivet group and is set up as a general small-animal practice for cats, dogs and rabbits, with on-site diagnostics (X‑rays and an in-house lab) and standard preventative care. The website also lists Platinum accredited status for supporting owners through saying goodbye to a pet. In recent reviews, owners most often mention being seen without a long wait, easy appointment booking, and vets taking time with rabbits and kittens.
Medivet Binley is part of the Medivet group and is set up as a general small-animal practice for cats, dogs and rabbits, with on-site diagnostics (X‑rays and an in-house lab) and standard preventative care. The website also lists Platinum accredited status for supporting owners through saying goodbye to a pet. In recent reviews, owners most often mention being seen without a long wait, easy appointment booking, and vets taking time with rabbits and kittens.