Dog & Cat Vets in Battle

## Summary Senlac Veterinary Centre is a general veterinary practice that also operates a satellite branch and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website describes a broad mix of routine care (vaccinations, neutering, parasite control) plus additional options like physiotherapy, laser therapy, diabetic clinics, dog grooming, and end-of-life care. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe practical handling of anxious or nervous dogs: vets taking time, being gentle, and adapting how they give treatments (one owner said their dog “didn’t even notice” vaccinations because the vet had read the notes and came prepared). Several reviews also mention continuity—seeing familiar vets over time and feeling that the team knows the pet’s history. There is, however, a specific concern raised about “recent changes” meaning out-of-hours emergency care is no longer available, which conflicts with other information that lists emergency veterinary services. ## Services Services mentioned on the clinic website include: - Routine vaccinations - Neutering - Flea, tick and worm treatments - Surgical intervention - Physiotherapy - Laser therapy - Diabetic clinics - End-of-life care - Dog grooming Other capabilities/policies mentioned in provided clinic data and reviews: - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in clinic data) - Emergency veterinary services are listed in clinic data, but one reviewer reports that out-of-hours emergency care has been cancelled recently (no further details provided) ## People Named vets mentioned in reviews: - **Tim (vet)**: One owner says he had read their dog’s records in advance and delivered vaccinations in a way that didn’t escalate the dog’s anxiety (“didn’t even notice”). - **Geoff (vet)** and **Laura (vet)**: Mentioned positively alongside Tim by a long-term client who values seeing the same vets over time and feeling the team understands their dog’s history. Team experience described in reviews: - Vets are repeatedly described as **patient and gentle with anxious or rescue dogs**, with owners noting they take a calm, understanding approach during appointments. - **Reception/support staff** are mentioned for a friendly greeting and being helpful when owners arrive. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 458 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Multiple owners mention **anxious or nervous dogs being handled carefully**, with vets taking time and adjusting their approach during exams and vaccinations. - **Preparation and attention to history** comes up (e.g., a vet reading records before vaccinating an anxious dog). - **Continuity of clinicians** is valued by at least one long-term client, who notes vets “are not changing regularly.” - A specific negative/concern is raised: one reviewer says **out-of-hours emergency care has been cancelled recently**, which they find worrying.