Dog & Cat Vets in Welshpool

## Summary Camlas Petcare Vets is a small-animal practice offering consultations, surgery (including keyhole/laparoscopic procedures), and on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound). The practice is accredited as an **RCVS General Practice**, a **Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold)**, and **Dog Friendly Clinic**, and is listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. 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. ## Services Based on the clinic’s website information and the services mentioned in reviews, the practice offers: - **Consultations** and routine care - **Vaccinations** and **parasite control** - **Neutering** - **Dentistry** - **Surgery**, including **keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery** - **Diagnostic testing and imaging**, with **X‑ray** and **ultrasound** available; reviews specifically mention an **ultrasound/“echo scan”** performed immediately for a bladder concern with results returned within minutes - **Microchipping** - **Nurse clinics**, including **blood pressure checks** - **Six‑month health checks** - **Grooming & nail clipping** and **anal sac expression** - **Acupuncture** - **Pet travel documentation** - **Home visits** - Species treated listed on the website: **dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters** **Emergency care:** the website states emergency support is available during normal opening hours by contacting the practice, and that **out‑of‑hours emergencies are handled by MiNightVet** (as the named provider). ## People Named team members highlighted in reviews: - **Caroline (vet)**: described as carrying out a physical exam, then discussing diagnostic options (including an ultrasound/“echo scan”) and moving straight to testing and treatment advice. - **Kerry (vet)**: praised for listening closely, having a “real discussion” about a dog’s eye problem, and handling a nervous dog calmly so he was less scared. - **Natalie, Shelley, and Hannah**: credited by one reviewer for arranging a fast appointment for an unwell dog and **liaising with the owner’s usual vets to obtain pet history**. - **Reception team**: repeatedly mentioned for practical help; one reviewer notes staff offered to **complete an insurance claim form** once the policy details were provided. ## Reviews **4.4 stars from 74 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast access when needed:** examples include an immediate/same‑morning appointment for a small dog with a problem. - **Diagnostics discussed and done promptly:** an ultrasound (“echo scan”) was offered as a choice after examination, and carried out immediately with quick results. - **Communication and shared decision-making:** owners mention vets listening carefully and discussing options (e.g., eye concerns and diagnostic choices). - **Continuity and teamwork:** one long-term client describes seeing a regular vet when possible and says the vets “work as a team,” including during emergencies. - **Practical admin support:** reception staff are reported to help with insurance paperwork. - **Conflicting experiences:** alongside multiple 5‑star reviews describing good care, one recent 1‑star review alleges three pets died after being seen and calls the team “incapable.”

## Summary Trefaldwyn Vets describes itself as an **independent** practice providing care for **both farm and small animals**, with an emphasis on **preventative medicine and herd health** (website). The practice also states it offers **24/7 emergency cover, 365 days a year** (website). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe **fast access to appointments** (including being seen **within an hour** and **the same afternoon**) and mention the team being a good fit for **nervous pets** because it’s a **smaller, calmer-feeling practice** (reviews). Concrete examples owners mention include: - A dog with a **haematoma** being **booked in the same afternoon**, then having a **drain fitted a few days later** (review). - Being given an appointment **within an hour** despite **not being registered** with the practice (review). - Staff being described as **non-judgemental** when owners bring animals in for concerns that turn out minor—or serious (review). ## Services Based on the website and reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **24/7 emergency veterinary service (365 days/year)** (website). - **Farm/large animal care**, including a stated focus on **herd health** and **preventative medicine** (website). - **Small animal care** (website; multiple dog/pet examples in reviews). - Treatment of a **dog haematoma**, including **placing a drain** (review). ## People - **Geoff/Geoffrey (vet)**: Mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe him as “down to earth” and say they feel **not judged** when bringing pets in with worries, and that he shows empathy toward both animals and owners (reviews). - **Reception team**: Described as “lovely” and “friendly” (reviews). This is tied to practical outcomes like helping owners get **quick appointments** (reviews). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 34 reviews.** The written reviews we have are uniformly positive and focus heavily on access, staff manner, and specific treatment experiences. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Rapid appointment availability**, including being seen **within an hour** and **the same afternoon** (reviews). - **Clear examples of treatment provided**, such as managing a dog’s **haematoma** and later **fitting a drain** (review). - Owners value a **non-judgemental approach**, especially when they’re unsure whether a symptom is serious (review). - Several reviewers note it feels like a **smaller practice**, which they say helps with **nervous pets** (reviews).