Best Vets in Mid Glamorgan

Treforest Veterinary Clinic is described as a veterinary nurse training facility and, based on owner reports, is set up for both routine care and short-notice urgent appointments. Corporate group ownership isn’t stated in the information provided. Owners repeatedly mention: - Fast access when something goes wrong, including “emergency appointments… at short notice” and being fit in “as soon as possible” for accident-prone dogs or flare-ups. - Ongoing management of chronic problems, with one owner saying their elderly cat’s arthritis/over-grooming was “the only” case where it was brought under control. - Practical cost-awareness, including a vet recommending a cheaper medication to save money. - A calm, pet-friendly experience, with examples like a typically vocal cat staying relaxed in the carrier and a dog comfortable enough to cuddle staff while waiting.

Valued Pets Veterinary Practice Ltd is an independently run practice (opened August 2022). The clinic’s own information lists everything from routine care (vaccines, microchipping, nail clips) through to dental work and complex surgery, plus home visits and animal health certificates for travel. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe calm handling during appointments and detailed explanations, alongside specific examples such as emergency-level dental surgery with a late finish so a dog could go home the same day, and being offered a home visit for end-of-life care. One recent review strongly disputes this experience, describing a judgemental consultation about diet and an older dog’s arthritis.

Tonypandy Veterinary Clinic is described by clients as part of a “vet chain” (group name not stated in the information provided). The clinic is set up for both routine care and higher-intensity cases: emergency help is listed (24/7 or extended-hours), and reviews describe urgent triage, imaging, and surgery. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Concrete examples owners mention include: a cat brought in after being hit by a car being taken straight through for treatment, X‑rays and jaw surgery being discussed and performed after the vet explained a poor initial prognosis; dental surgery (including a same-day procedure) for a dog; and consultations/procedures where staff were described as transparent and unhurried.

Medivet Merthyr TydfilAsh Veterinary Surgery (Ash Veterinary Surgery) is part of the Medivet group rather than an independent clinic. Based on the information available, it provides routine preventative care (annual check-ups and vaccinations are specifically mentioned) and offers access to paid overnight emergency consultations (between 7pm and 9am) through Medivet’s wider network. Recent reviews repeatedly highlight straightforward access to appointments (including a same-day slot for a newly registered dog) and vets who handle cats calmly and confidently (described as “gentle but firm”). One recurring downside in the latest reviews is inconsistent front-desk experience: multiple owners describe being ignored at reception or spoken to rudely on the phone, while others report being welcomed warmly—so expectations around receptionist interactions appear mixed.

Hay Veterinary Group Talgarth is a small veterinary practice that, according to its website, provides care for all species of pets. Recent reviews repeatedly describe being fitted in at short notice / same-day when worried about a pet, and several owners highlight clear explanations of treatment options and likely costs before proceeding. Follow-up is also mentioned, including follow-up appointments and telephone feedback after treatment.

South Wales Farm Vets Ltd is a farm-animal-only practice formed from the merger of Maes Glas Vets and Park Vets’ farm animal departments (2017). The website states the team provides 24/7, year-round on-call emergency cover with rapid response times, and the latest reviews back this up with examples of same-day help for smallholder poultry cases. Recent owners describe being fitted in quickly for unwell chickens and cockerels, a farm visit for a sick duck within a couple of hours, and treatments ranging from injections to surgery.

Shepherds “The Vets” Ltd is an independent veterinary practice with Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) accreditation. The website states an in-house 24/7 emergency service (for registered clients), and also lists ongoing care options like a Premier Pet Care Plan, nurse clinics, and support for repeat prescriptions. From the written reviews available, owners describe both routine and difficult visits—ranging from investigations for an elderly cat to euthanasia, with specific mentions of vets explaining what was wrong and talking families through decisions. Reviews also suggest the clinic sees a wide mix of animals, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and small exotics (e.g., snakes, rats). One reviewer, however, reports a negative experience and felt the practice was “about money not the animals,” which conflicts with multiple accounts of compassionate crisis care.

Pontypridd Vets4Pets appears to be a Vets4Pets franchise (one reviewer describes it as a “vet-led franchise” and “owned by big 6”) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews suggest it’s set up for routine GP vet work for cats and dogs (check-ups, parasite control, diagnostics, dentistry), with some owners valuing the WhatsApp communication option and the practice’s willingness to provide written prescriptions so they can shop around for medication prices. Feedback is mixed in ways that matter: some owners say they’ve never felt pushed into anything and have had dental treatments come in under the quote, while others describe feeling pressured into repeat blood tests and raise concerns about medication pricing.

This is a Vets4Pets practice run as Companion Care (Llantrisant) Ltd (part of the Vets4Pets group). The clinic is set up for routine and surgical work, with an operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit, and in‑house lab support. Recent reviews frequently mention planned procedures (including neutering and dental surgeries) with post‑op medication and dietary advice, plus follow‑up contact after surgery. One recent 1‑star review describes being refused help in an emergency and wanting at least basic triage advice, which conflicts with other owners’ accounts of supportive care.

Merthyr Tydfil Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. The clinic is set up for a broad range of first-opinion work, with on-site diagnostics (including an in-house lab, ultrasound, and digital X‑ray) and inpatient facilities (hospital ward plus separate dog and cat wards and isolation). From the latest reviews available to us, owners often mention staff making stressful visits easier (including a named nurse building a bond with an anxious cat), and respectful handling of end-of-life care. There is also a sharply critical review describing alleged misdiagnoses and lack of suggested imaging/blood tests in several small-pet cases, so experiences reported are mixed depending on the case. Concrete specifics mentioned: - Separate dog & cat wards and isolation units are listed on the website. - Dental imaging is listed (dental X‑ray), alongside digital X‑ray and ultrasound. - Out-of-hours emergencies are referred to Valley Veterinary Hospital (per the website). - Reviews include both chronic-condition management (thyroid problem “now under control”) and euthanasia carried out “with such respect”.