Dog & Cat Vets in Glamorgan

St James Veterinary Group Ltd. says it is independently owned and offers 24/7 emergency care for its clients, including access to a pet’s notes and medical history. From reviews, it appears set up for both urgent cases and more advanced procedures: owners mention BOAS surgery for a French Bulldog and dental extraction discussions/quoting. Communication experiences look mixed: one reviewer describes out‑of‑hours follow-up calls with updates, while other reviewers describe feeling pushed toward costly overnight care or euthanasia without “proper tests” and dissatisfaction with how complaints were handled.

Cardiff Llanrumney Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme Award practice. The clinic lists a broad range of in-house diagnostics and surgery facilities (including an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, operating theatre, and separate dog and cat wards). Recent reviews repeatedly describe orthopaedic knee work (luxating patella and cruciate ligament repair), including vets phoning owners during surgery to discuss findings and options while the pet was still under anaesthetic. Reviews also mention follow-up after end-of-life decisions (calls in the following days and a condolence card). A small number of reviews raise concerns about admin/record-keeping (a pet “not on the system” leading to extra exam charges) and about being redirected elsewhere for an injured wild bird rather than being provided antibiotics.

Heath Vets Rhiwbina is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (noted as 24/7 or extended hours in the clinic data). Reviews most often describe routine appointments for dogs and cats, with repeated mentions of staff taking time to settle anxious pets and vets explaining plans clearly. However, a minority of recent reviews raise practical concerns about booking mix-ups, missed wellness checks, and having to chase test results, alongside one report of unexpectedly high fees for a short consult plus medication. Concrete points owners mention: - Nurses taking extra time to help nervous dogs relax during visits (e.g., anxious pets being made comfortable). - Vets explaining what’s happening “clearly” during consultations. - Admin/booking issues reported by a long-term client (appointments not recorded correctly; conflicting guidance on scheduling two procedures; a wellness check forgotten). - Follow-up communication concerns in one review (test results not proactively provided).

Medivet YstradgynlaisAsh Veterinary Surgery is part of the Medivet group of practices. Based on the clinic’s own information and recent client comments, it appears set up for routine care plus surgical work, with access to 24-hour emergency care through Medivet’s network of 24-hour centres. Owners repeatedly mention an “affordable pet plan,” and specific examples of care include vets taking extra time with anxious dogs, clearly explaining medication options (including side effects), and supportive end-of-life care that felt calm and gentle to owners.

Swansea PDSA Pet Hospital is part of the PDSA charity rather than an independent clinic, and it describes itself as providing free and low-cost veterinary care to pets in need. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, the hospital appears set up for both urgent/critical cases (including admission “first thing in the morning” and life-saving surgery, with an owner describing a call during surgery to explain what was happening and discuss options) and routine clinical appointments (for example, assessment of suspected skin allergy, diet advice, and taking an ear sample). Owners also mention euthanasia appointments being handled kindly. A repeated decision point in reviews is access: multiple owners say the hospital won’t see pets that aren’t registered and that eligibility criteria apply; some reviewers describe being turned away or told a problem “wasn’t an emergency,” while others describe being seen the same day as an emergency.

Gower Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews describe the clinic taking last‑minute appointments and starting treatment quickly—for example, one dog with a skin/ear problem was started immediately on steroids, antibiotics, medicated baths and ear drops, with the owner reporting improvement within 24 hours. Another reviewer describes an injury appointment with examination and medication prescribed within two hours. Feedback is mixed on the front‑desk experience: one reviewer reports inconsistent appointment availability and a late rescheduling call, while another 1‑star review says a vet visit for feline acne felt unhelpful and “a waste of money and time.”

Companion Care (Cardiff) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets, and the practice is set up for both routine care and more advanced work, with an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound/echocardiography, and access to a roaming CT scanner (per the practice website). It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Owners most often describe appointments where staff explain options clearly and help dogs feel settled (including a puppy whose owners were advised how to report a breeder for missing vaccination/microchip history). Several reviews also mention the team fitting appointments in with a dog’s background in mind. However, there are also stark negative accounts: one owner reports a cat became unwell after sedation and blood sampling with significant bruising, and another review alleges poor handling of an injured wild bird—so experiences appear mixed depending on the case and clinician. Out-of-hours care is stated on the website as being provided by Valley Vets Hospital, with different fees for weekends and bank holidays.

Companion Care (Swansea) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group and describes itself as a locally owned practice. Based on its website, it’s set up for routine pet healthcare plus in-house diagnostics and surgery: it lists an operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit, and equipment such as digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. Reviews add mixed signals about access and front-desk communication: some owners describe being seen quickly without booking for an unwell small pet, while others report pressure around emergency fees and confusion over appointment availability. Concrete specifics supported by the inputs: - Walk-in/rapid help is mentioned in one review (“took care of her quickly, and without needing to book” for a hamster). - Surgery follow-up is referenced: one owner says their dog’s spay went well, with check-up appointments and a neat small scar. - Emergency cover is via Vets Now (per the website), with a stated starting fee for consultations. - Separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards are listed on the website.

Marlborough Road Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice established in 1982, treating dogs, cats and rabbits. The clinic lists a wide range of routine and surgical care, including dentistry, neutering and a soft-tissue surgery referral service, with diagnostics such as in-house lab work, ultrasound and X‑ray; it also states it has access to digital dental X‑rays via a sister branch. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and notes RCVS Core Standards and an RCVS Client Service Award (Outstanding). Review experiences are mixed: some owners describe thorough, supportive care (including rabbit neutering and staff answering questions), while several others describe serious problems such as medication/prescription errors, missed microchipping after it was booked/paid for, and complaints about how issues were handled (including reports of the practice ending the client relationship after complaints or a negative review). Concrete examples mentioned in reviews include: - A vet nurse visiting a home to remove a cannula left in a cat’s paw after a procedure. - Rabbit neutering with follow-up reassurance and detailed explanations to owners. - Multiple reports of prescription/administrative errors and disputes about what was agreed (appointment timing, prescription quantities, fees).

Tawe Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice established in the 1950s and part of CVS Vets (email domain: `cvsvets.com`). The clinic offers in-house diagnostics (on-site lab, X-ray, ultrasound) and routine-to-surgical care, and is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via Vets Now (with emergency consultations and telephone advice). From the latest reviews available, experiences are mixed: several owners describe gentle end-of-life support and long-term care for dogs and cats, while a small number describe poor follow-up and frustrations around delays, repeat testing, and communication of results.