Ystwyth Veterinary Practice Limited

Ystwyth Veterinary Practice Limited is an independent, family-run mixed practice in Aberystwyth, with a 12-vet team supported by qualified and trainee veterinary nurses, and it is an RCVS Practice Standards Practice. The practice covers small animals, farm animals and equine work, and the website also lists orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery, laparoscopy, physiotherapy, and an in-house surgical referral service. Recent feedback is especially strong around urgent appointments, calm handling of nervous pets, and clear communication, including updates for overnight emergency cases.

Services

• •Small animal care for pets including dogs and cats, with reviews mentioning routine appointments, emergency visits and overnight inpatient care.
• •Farm animal care and equine services, with reviewers also mentioning support for smallholding animals and efforts to get to larger animals quickly when urgent problems arise.
• •Surgery, including orthopaedics and soft tissue procedures, with one owner describing a successful dog leg operation and others specifically mentioning a laparoscopic spay.
• •Laparoscopy and physiotherapy, both listed on the practice website.
• •Emergency and out-of-hours care, including the practice’s stated 24/7, 365-day own emergency service; recent reviews describe same-day appointments, minimal waits for emergencies, and overnight hospitalisation with late-evening progress updates.
• •Veterinary nurse training, with the practice listing trainee veterinary nurses as part of the team.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit above average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Review comments on cost are mixed: one owner said an emergency visit was cheaper than some other local vets, while one dissatisfied reviewer focused on treatment charges.

People

• •The practice website describes a team of 12 veterinary surgeons, supported by qualified and trainee veterinary nurses and administrative staff.
• •Sasha, a nurse mentioned by name in a recent review, was praised for helping put an owner at ease before laparoscopic surgery and for clearly answering questions afterwards.
• •Across reviews, the wider team is repeatedly described as kind, understanding and patient, especially with nervous or reactive dogs and in emotionally difficult situations such as emergency admissions and end-of-life care.

Reviews

Google reviews: 4.7/5 from 305 reviews. Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive overall, with one negative review focusing on treatment costs.

• •Emergency access is a consistent strength: owners mention same-day appointments, short waits for urgent cases, and prompt care for cats needing emergency treatment.
• •Handling of anxious pets stands out: several reviewers describe vets and nurses taking things slowly and calmly, including for a reactive dog having a laparoscopic spay.
• •Communication and compassion are praised: reviewers mention clear explanations after procedures, respectful treatment of both pets and owners, and an 11pm phone update for a cat staying overnight.
• •Mixed-practice support shows in reviews: alongside pet care, owners mention treatment for domestic animals, smallholding animals and bigger animals when a call-out is needed.