Best Vets in Wales

Wellpets Ltd is an established veterinary practice (website) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility (clinic data). Recent reviews describe routine care for cats and dogs, with multiple owners saying appointments are straightforward to arrange and that vets explain options clearly (e.g., discussions around kitten first vaccinations and spay/neuter, and a senior dog dental check where daily brushing was advised instead of a scale-and-polish under general anaesthetic). Reviews also include serious negative experiences, including one owner alleging an arthritis medication overdose and another reporting being misled at booking and receiving insufficient advice.

• •Exotics expertise comes up repeatedly, with multiple owners choosing the clinic specifically for tortoises, chinchillas, snakes, and guinea pigs. - Clear communication after procedures: one owner highlights being kept updated and having everything explained after their pet’s operation. - Hands-on, time-intensive care in sick-pet situations: examples include shell rot treatment, a detailed medication/treatment plan for a guinea pig, and intensive care for a very poorly chinchilla.

Borras Park Veterinary Centre appears on The Gatehouse Vets website, and reviews describe it as a practice used for both routine care and urgent “emergency” visits. Owners most often mention clear explanations during difficult decisions, including putting a pet to sleep, and a puppy vaccination visit that included treats and positive handling to help build confidence for future appointments. One reviewer also highlights a welcoming registration experience for an older animal and notes the clinic didn’t insist on charging when a short-notice appointment was cancelled.

From the latest reviews, owners commonly mention rapid access when a pet is unwell (including same‑morning appointments) and clear, option-led discussions—for example, a vet offering an ultrasound (“echo scan”) for a bladder concern and explaining the cost before proceeding. Reviews also show a strong split in experience: alongside many long-term clients describing consistently good care, one recent reviewer reports multiple pet deaths after being seen and urges others to avoid the clinic.

Horizon Vets is a cats-and-dogs practice with custom-designed facilities, including separate cat and dog wards, two surgical theatres, and a standalone dentistry suite. The website highlights orthopaedics and states they provide emergency out-of-hours care. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe two things: (1) a purpose-built, non-clinical “cosy” room used for euthanasia/goodbyes (the site also refers to an “eclipse room for euthanasia”), and (2) a calm, low-stress setup from arrival—one review mentions reception “little booths” that help keep dogs calm and secluded.

Alpha Veterinary Practice is a general veterinary clinic (ownership/group affiliation not stated in the available information) that appears set up for routine care and common procedures, with some cancer treatment and strong post-procedure follow-up mentioned in recent reviews. Owners repeatedly describe practical, concrete touches such as being seen quickly for appointments, thorough first-visit checks (including microchipping and first vaccinations), and follow-up contact after surgery. A notable example of flexibility is a case where a vet arranged for the practice to be opened on a Sunday morning so a dog in pain after a Stelfonta injection could receive needed medication.

• •Urgent care and quick turnaround: an owner reported their cat’s infection was treated with an operation arranged at short notice, with the cat home by the afternoon. - Clear explanations and reassurance: one owner described the vet listening to concerns (ears and weight) and providing advice on treatment and what signs to look out for. - Handling and pet comfort: a reviewer noted their cat stayed relaxed throughout the visit.