Vets4Pets Stratford

Vets4Pets Stratford is part of the Vets4Pets brand, with the website describing the practice as locally owned. Based on the clinic’s listed facilities (in‑house lab, operating theatre, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, separate dog & cat wards, isolation unit) and reviews mentioning a “large operation” with aftercare, it appears set up for both routine care and surgical work.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe

•Clear, upfront explanations about options and implications (including around major procedures).
•End-of-life support with specific keepsakes provided after euthanasia (paw prints, hair samples, condolence card).
•A mixed picture for exotic pets (hamsters): one reviewer felt initial treatment helped, but later questioned the diagnosis and felt treatment options weren’t fully explored.

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned on the website include

•Diagnostics & monitoring: in‑house laboratory testing (biochemistry, haematology, electrolytes), blood pressure monitoring, digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray, ultrasound.
•Surgery: operating theatre, anaesthesia, orthopaedics including cruciate surgery and fracture repair.
•Dentistry: dentistry and dental X‑ray.
•Preventive/routine care: microchipping, vaccinations/boosters and annual check-ups (mentioned in reviews), nurse clinic.
•Clinics & advice: weight clinic, nutritional advice.
•Facilities/patient separation: separate dog & cat wards and an isolation unit.

Out-of-hours: the website says that when the practice is closed, clients are advised to call 0333 332 4471 for advice and support, with out-of-hours services provided by Stratford upon Avon Vets for Pets.

The clinic is also listed in your structured data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

•One reviewer reports paying almost £50 for Metacam and describes medication pricing as “extremely inconsistent,” saying they were told prices “change every day.”

People

•Greg (vet): mentioned in reviews for explaining treatment options clearly ahead of a major operation and providing strong aftercare during recovery.
•Sophie (vet): named alongside Greg in a review describing “upfront no nonsense” communication and support during a difficult goodbye.
•Reception team/vet nurse (unnamed): described as supportive during euthanasia appointments; one owner specifically mentions receiving a hug, and another mentions follow-up touches including keepsakes and a condolence card.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.3 stars from 144 reviews. “”

•Bereavement/euthanasia care is described in detail: owners mention sensitive handling and concrete keepsakes (multiple paw prints, hair samples in bottles) plus a condolence card sent afterwards.
•Communication around treatment choices: reviewers describe clear explanations of options and implications, including for a dog needing a “large operation,” and good aftercare afterwards.
•Flexibility for routine care: one owner reports being booked in for boosters and an annual check-up even though it wasn’t their registered practice, with liaison to their home practice.
•Exotics (hamsters) are a point of concern for at least one reviewer: they describe initial treatment (subcutaneous fluids and Baytril) helping, but later felt the diagnosis and treatment discussion were limited compared with another clinic.
•Medication pricing raised as a negative: one reviewer reports a high Metacam price and calls pricing unreliable.

Reviews for Vets4Pets Stratford

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 144 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

gemma

3 months ago

The staff are friendly and helpful.

karl atkinson

6 months ago

Friendly efficient staff, booked my dog in for boosters while I am away from home, even though this isn't my registered practice... Liaised with my home practice and carried out annual checkup and booster jabs

Catherine Wood

4 months ago

I am raw with the loss of my beloved Angus today. All those who cared for him deserve heartfelt praise for their compassion, upfront no nonsense approach and transparency with everything. I would particularly like to mention Greg & Sophie; the kind hearted vets, the vet nurse and the lovely lady on reception (I'm so sorry I forgot your name) (long day) who gave me a most welcome hug. Angus and his mum and dad are thankful for you guys

7 months ago

Helen Wilcox

I recently had to put my cat to sleep which was extremely sad. Vets4pets handled the whole situation very sensitively with genuine care and compassion. I really cannot thank the staff enough for making this difficult time a little easier for me. And all the special touches (like giving me samples of my cats hair in bottles, 4 paw prints to keep and a card in the post a few days later), are wonderful reminders of my treasured cat.

Daniela

8 months ago

Not a great vet for exotics, like hamsters. Took my hamster Poppy here as she was suddenly bleeding a lot from her rectum. They gave her subcutaneous fluids and Baytril for 10 days. 2 days later took her for the follow up appointment and she was doing better, I was very relieved and felt like she received good treatment, which she did. 2 weeks later she started gaining a lot of weight and her body was bloated. Took her to the vet and he said he could feel a mass on the left side and diagnosed her with pyometra. Said we could do a scan to confirm but that would be worthless as nothing would be done with that information, probably assuming that it's just a hamster so he wouldn't bother to treat her. Suggested to do nothing and only prescribed Baytril after I said a previous hamster of mine was on Baytril when she was diagnosed with pyometra. I had this gut feeling that the diagnosis wasn't right as my past hamster clearly had 2 lumps on either side of her hips and Poppy was bloated all around. Took her to Chipping Norton where they did an ultrasound scan risk free, so no anesthesia, she was conscious (this vet, and others, always said that wasn't possible) and found out she has an enlarged liver. Her mass on the right side. The vet at Chipping Norton corrected my hamster's dosage of Baytril and thoroughly explained all treatment options, the risks associated with them and end of life care. One important thing to mention about Vets4Pets is that their med pricing is extremely inconsistent. I asked them about metacam to manage pain, when/if poppy is in pain, and I paid almost £50 for it alone! Unthinkable. The receptionist was very apologetic and her reason for the price hike was that prices change every day. I searched online on the day and metacam goes for £11 to £25 in vet shops (prescription only obviously) so I don't know what's up with their prices but that's not right. All in all, giving 3 stars as they did treat my hamster's first problem right but their knowledge is more limited than at Avonvale Cubbington, which despite being a non exotics vet, they're more capable with hamsters. The unreliable pricing is the worst part for me.

5 months ago

TheFamilyBaker

We would like to thank Vets For Pets, particularly our vet Greg, for the care and attention they gave to our dog Murphy recently. Murphy had to have a large operation. Greg explained the options clearly to us so we understood the implications. Murphy has recovered well and the aftercare from Greg and the team has been excellent. Thank you Vets For Pets 👏

Anthony Bean

6 years ago

Has a look around this new layout new store, Like the look of the new lay out full of various brand names for all pets small or large. The shopping bags you use instead of baskets on the left as you walk in for small shop is ok, you can still use the large shopping trolleys situated just outside if your shop is going to be larger. They also have pet grooming pet vets and a operating theatre inside. The new till layout is more open and could get a bit tight with a few trolleys there. However it looks good clean and 3 hours free parking worth a visit.