Vets4Pets Caerphilly – Vets in Caerphilly
Clinic Overview
Recent feedback on cost is mixed. Some owners say treatment options and costs were explained clearly, especially around surgery, but several complaints focus on pricing transparency, medication mark-ups, care-plan billing, consultation charges, and routine medicines not being supplied without a recent vet check.
Services
- •Diagnostics and imaging: In-house laboratory testing, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and blood pressure monitoring.
- •Surgery and procedures: Soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics including cruciate surgery and fracture repair, airway and ear surgery, anaesthesia, and operating theatre facilities. Recent reviews also mention spaying and oral surgery, with good communication around treatment and recovery.
- •Advanced procedures: Endoscopy and arthroscopy.
- •Dentistry: Dentistry and dental x-ray. Earlier feedback also mentioned dental scale and polish, with update calls during a pet’s stay.
- •Preventive and routine care: Microchipping, nurse clinics, weight clinics, nutritional advice, and prescriptions. Reviews also mention flea treatment, worming medication, and healthcare-plan related appointments.
- •Travel and documents: Animal health certificates and pet passport services are listed, and reviews mention travel document appointments.
- •Species seen: Small animals, reptiles, small mammals, and other exotic pets as listed by the practice.
- •Facilities and access: Separate dog and cat wards, an isolation unit, and an on-site pharmacy.
- •Out-of-hours and visits: Emergency care when closed is handled through VetsNow Newport, and home visits are listed.
Pricing
Available published prices indicate the clinic sits around average relative to similar practices.
Recent feedback on cost is mixed. Some owners say treatment options and costs were explained clearly, especially around surgery, but several complaints focus on pricing transparency, medication mark-ups, care-plan billing, consultation charges, and routine medicines not being supplied without a recent vet check.
People
- •Maciej / Maciek (vet): Repeatedly praised for explaining treatment options clearly, carrying out surgery, being thorough at check-ups, and showing compassion during difficult cases and end-of-life care.
- •Debbie (receptionist): Mentioned warmly for kindness and helping when a cat was seen quickly as an emergency.
- •Sarah: Previously mentioned by name for reassuring an owner about anaesthetic for a dental procedure and phoning with an update afterward.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.4/5 from 343 reviews.
- •Positive comments highlight friendly, helpful staff, easy appointment booking, and one reviewer specifically appreciating that the practice is open on Saturdays.
- •Maciej is still the standout named vet in recent feedback, praised for clear explanations, oral surgery care, recovery support, and compassionate handling of serious cases.
- •Owners also mention quick attention for emergencies and a caring manner from both clinical and reception staff.
- •More critical reviews focus on cost and admin issues, including consultation charges linked to care plans, medication prices, perceived lack of clarity over what was included, and some reports of rushed or unsympathetic service.

