Rhianfa Veterinary Centre

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. “”

• •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.