Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Rhyl

## Summary Rhianfa Veterinary Centre describes itself as an **independent** veterinary practice and a **mixed practice able to cater for all species** (alongside small domestic animals). It’s also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility** and as offering **emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)**. From the latest reviews available, the clinic is repeatedly used for **routine care and more serious medical/surgical needs** (including “surgeries” for dogs and medication for heart/lung problems). A recurring decision point is communication style: several owners value **John’s “says it as it is” approach**, while one recent review describes the same vet as **abrupt/sarcastic** during an emotional consult and alleges **disrespectful behaviour towards staff**. Concrete details mentioned include: - **Surgery and treatment for two dogs** (owner reports being “very happy” with outcomes). - **Wildlife seen**: an injured seagull was accepted and handled with sensitivity at reception, and the bird was put to sleep professionally. - **Heart/lung diagnosis and medication** described in one case; a follow-up visit involved a **different, younger vet** perceived as more compassionate. ## Services Services and capabilities explicitly referenced in the available sources include: - **General veterinary care for small domestic animals**, with the practice stating it can **cater for all species** (mixed practice). - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in clinic data as 24/7 or extended hours). - **Surgical care** (owners mention their dogs receiving “surgeries”). - **Medical diagnosis and medication management** (e.g., heart/lung issues treated with medicines and changed at a follow-up visit). - **Euthanasia** (a reviewer describes an injured seagull being put to sleep by a professional). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in clinic data). ## People - **John (vet)**: Frequently named in positive reviews as being “amazing” with small/nervous pets (one owner specifically mentions a Chihuahua) and valued for a blunt, direct style (“says it as it is”). One reviewer, however, experienced this as **rushed and lacking compassion**, describing **abruptness/sarcasm** during a difficult conversation and alleging he spoke **disrespectfully to staff**. - **Younger male vet (name not given)**: Mentioned in one review as **more compassionate and friendly**, particularly at a follow-up visit when a dog was responding badly to medication. - **Reception team member (name not given)**: Praised for being **calm and understanding** when owners brought in an injured wild bird, helping them feel reassured. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 340 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners commonly praise **kindness and helpfulness**, including during stressful situations (e.g., handling an injured seagull respectfully). - Multiple reviewers highlight **John’s direct communication style** as a plus (“proper vet”, “says it as it is”), while at least one reviewer reports the opposite experience—**feeling the consult was rushed and lacking compassion**, plus concern about how staff were spoken to. - Examples of care mentioned include **annual check-ups**, **dog surgeries**, and **managing serious illness with medication adjustments** at a follow-up visit.

## Summary Caerwys Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary practice that is also described as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention **being able to get appointments** when needed and describe experiences ranging from **dental treatment that left a dog “pain free”** to **supportive, sympathetic handling of end-of-life visits**. There is also a clear negative account describing **concerns not being listened to**, followed by a second-opinion diagnosis elsewhere (bladder stones and a urine infection), plus a complaint about an interaction with reception and medication pricing. ## Services - **Veterinary nurse training** (listed as a training facility). - **Dental treatment** (one owner specifically mentions their dog returning “pain free” after dental work). - **Euthanasia / end-of-life care** (one owner describes a visit to have their terrier put to sleep and highlights the support and professionalism during that appointment). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 141 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Appointments and general care:** multiple reviews say they can “always” get an appointment and describe “friendly” or “professional and good-humoured” staff. - **Dental outcome mentioned:** a dog was taken in for dental treatment and the owner reports the dog came back “pain free,” with staff described as “great throughout the process.” - **End-of-life support:** one review describes an euthanasia visit where the team (including reception) were “exceptional,” “sympathetic,” and professional. - **Conflicting experience around listening/diagnosis and reception interactions:** one reviewer says their cat’s vomiting/weight loss concerns were dismissed as overeating biscuits; after going elsewhere, the cat reportedly required surgery for bladder stones and treatment for a urine infection. The same review describes a “nasty” interaction at reception about collecting medications and alleges the price increased.