Mochdre Vets

Mochdre Vets is an independent veterinary and rehabilitation centre in Conwy, with on-site CT scanning, hydrotherapy and an underwater treadmill. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training practice and a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic. Recent reviews are mostly very positive, especially around friendly communication, careful handling and support with more complex cases, though a small number raise concerns about specific consultations and clinical judgement.

Services

• •General veterinary care for dogs and cats, including consultations, vet checks, vaccinations and boosters, with reviews praising clear explanations and the time taken during appointments.
• •Diagnostic and medical work-ups, including blood tests and X-rays, as well as investigation and treatment for serious illness such as suspected gastrointestinal bleeding, severe anaemia and diabetes.
• •Wound care and inpatient support, with one review describing treatment for a cat with a significant abdominal wound, and another highlighting regular updates during a dog’s stay plus permission to visit.
• •Rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy and hydrotherapy using both a hydrotherapy pool and underwater treadmill; recent feedback mentions hydrotherapy for a dog with a rare neurological condition affecting paw coordination.
• •Advanced imaging and wider support, including CT scanning and referral onwards for weekend overnight care when needed.
• •Cat-friendly and training facilities, with the practice listed as a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic and a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Rhys — named positively in a recent review after a dog’s booster and vet check, with the owner saying he put their dog at ease.
• •Jo — thanked by name for arranging a prompt appointment when a dog was described as extremely unstable.
• •Lowri — named in a critical review involving a cat later diagnosed elsewhere with lymphoma.
• •Sarah — named in a complaint about email correspondence following concerns about a pregnant dog consultation and a later vaccination visit.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5/5 from 151 reviews. Recent feedback is largely positive, with most reviewers describing a friendly, caring practice.

• •Several owners mention warm, helpful staff, prompt appointments and vets who take time to explain things clearly; one reviewer also mentions a follow-up phone call and treatment reminders.
• •Reviews describe gentle handling of anxious pets, especially cats, with one owner saying their nervous cat was calm enough to be treated for a belly wound.
• •Positive feedback also covers more complex care, including hydrotherapy for a neurological case, support for a dog with a suspected gastrointestinal bleed and severe anaemia, and good communication during inpatient treatment.
• •A small number of negative reviews raise serious concerns about individual cases, including a consultation where the owner felt their request for pregnancy experience was not met, a difficult vaccination visit for an anxious dog, and a separate complaint about missed clinical signs and imaging interpretation before lymphoma was diagnosed elsewhere.