Williams Veterinary Surgeons – Vets in Barmouth
Clinic Overview
Williams Veterinary Surgeons is set up for everyday pet care as well as difficult, time-sensitive situations: owners mention home visits for elderly dogs, blood testing, anal gland treatment for a nervous dog, dental decision-making for an older cat, and multiple accounts of compassionate end-of-life care. The practice is also listed as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Decision-relevant specifics owners describe include
- •A vet coming out to examine a very elderly greyhound and taking a blood test during a home visit.
- •End-of-life appointments where owners were allowed time and personal touches (one review mentions playing music, “kiss and cuddle”), with cremation arranged and ashes returned in a casket, plus a condolence card from the practice.
- •A dental case where vets advised against an operation to remove a remaining tooth root because it was healing—avoiding anaesthetic risk for an older cat and avoiding unnecessary cost.
- •Gentle handling of a very nervous dog during anal gland treatment “without any upset.”
Services
- •Emergency veterinary services (listed as 24/7 or extended hours).
- •Home visits (described for an owner without transport, for an elderly dog).
- •Diagnostic testing: blood testing is specifically mentioned.
- •Anal gland treatment: expressed/treated for a dog that was unwell and struggling.
- •Dental assessment / dentistry: discussion of whether to proceed with an operation to remove a broken tooth/root in an older cat; the practice advised against surgery when not needed.
- •End-of-life care: euthanasia appointments described in detail by multiple owners.
- •Cremation arrangements and return of ashes: practice arranged cremation; ashes returned in a casket (as described by an owner).
- •Bereavement support: condolence card mentioned.
People
- •Emma: mentioned carrying out a home visit for a very elderly greyhound, including a blood test; the owner felt reassured afterwards.
- •Emily: praised for gently treating a very nervous dog with anal gland problems “without any upset.”
- •John: credited with compassionate handling during euthanasia for a dog with a long-term medical condition; the owner also notes kindness towards them as the pet owner.
- •Ed & Hugh: mentioned in the context of a cat dental case—owners valued that they recommended not proceeding with an operation when it wasn’t needed, citing reduced anaesthetic risk for an older cat and saving money.
Reviews
5.0 stars from 78 reviews. Reviews available to us focus on home-visit support, careful decision-making around procedures, and detailed end-of-life care experiences. “”
- •End-of-life care handled with personal attention: owners describe being given time and space, including being allowed to play music and say goodbye in their own way; cremation arranged and ashes returned in a casket; condolence card received.
- •Conservative, trust-building clinical decisions: one owner describes vets advising against a dental operation for an older cat because healing was progressing, avoiding anaesthetic risk and unnecessary expense.
- •Gentle handling of anxious pets: a nervous dog with anal gland issues was treated calmly and “without any upset.”
- •Practical support when owners can’t travel: a home visit for an elderly dog is specifically mentioned, alongside reassurance after blood tests.
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Reviews for Williams Veterinary Surgeons
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 78 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Jennifer Smart
in the last week
I have just registered with this veterinary practice. I am presently without a car so I have to have all out to see to my very elderly greyhound Laura. Emma came out to examine Laura. She's very kind caring and passionate about the welfare of her 4 legged patients. Thank you Emma and all the surgery staff . You have put my mind at rest after the blood test. I will recommend you .
Kristine Street
2 months ago
John Richardson
a month ago
We recently had to have our little friend Bud our cavvie put to sleep because of his long term medical condition. John was absolutely brilliant treating Bud with such compassion and treating me with kindness. The vets arranged for Buds cremation and his ashes were returned to us in a beautiful little casket. We also received a condolence card from the practice with some wonderful sentiments. I can recommend Williams vets to anyone in Barmouth. Absolutely the best vet practice I’ve ever used.
John Richardson
4 months ago
We recently had to have our little friend Bud our cavvie put to sleep because of his long term medical condition. John was absolutely brilliant treating Bud with such compassion and treating me with kindness. The vets arranged for Buds cremation and his ashes were returned to us in a beautiful little casket. We also received a condolence card from the practice with some wonderful sentiments. I can recommend Williams vets to anyone in Barmouth. Absolutely the best vet practice I’ve ever used.
Wendy Booth
4 months ago
They are a fabulous vet's The staff are very caring & helpful, we have two dogs who are more than happy to walk into the surgery with wagging tails & have received the best of treatment & advice
Wendy Booth
2 months ago
They are a fabulous vet's The staff are very caring & helpful, we have two dogs who are more than happy to walk into the surgery with wagging tails & have received the best of treatment & advice
William Thompson
5 months ago
Tula the bedlington ,,,Tula was feeling unwell and struggling with her anal glands that was when she met Emily the vet in Barmouth she very gentley sorted a very nervous Tula and without any upset all was good Thank you Emily so professional and kind lots of love Tula xx
William Thompson
2 months ago
Tula the bedlington ,,,Tula was feeling unwell and struggling with her anal glands that was when she met Emily the vet in Barmouth she very gentley sorted a very nervous Tula and without any upset all was good Thank you Emily so professional and kind lots of love Tula xx
SAM GILBERT
4 years ago
Had to take my amazing boy in today for his final goodbye He was born with disabilities and had a life limiting problem which gave him much pain I want to thank all at the practice today who helped my final goodbye be personal from allowing me to play music to him and kiss and cuddle him Zeke was very much loved and I trust them to carry him onward with dignity
Wild About Nature
4 years ago
Really nice staff and Ed & Hugh, our vets, were great, they are so knowledgeable and kind towards our loved ones. We took our cat back after an initial visit for an operation to remove a tooth that broke off and rather than putting him under - which can be risky in older cats - and removing the little piece of root that was left. They said he didn’t need the operation as it was healing nicely, saving both any risk and money too for that matter. They could have easily done the operation anyway and we’d have been none the wiser. So great to feel you can trust your pets with people and we’ll definitely be using these guys again, so happy we found them.
