Claremont Veterinary Group Ltd

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping and six-month health checks.
• •Surgery and medical treatment: neutering and other operations, including laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. Reviews also mention a major emergency operation on a dog, with praise for explanations and recovery support.
• •Diagnostics and monitoring: in-house laboratory testing, X-ray, ultrasound, blood pressure checks, and a cardiology referral service.
• •Dental and nurse-led care: dentistry, plus nurse clinics for grooming, nail clipping and anal sac expression. The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
• •Extra services: puppy parties, GB pet travel documentation, and home visits.
• •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets, tortoises, small cage birds and large cage birds. The practice also lists exotic animals as a specialty area.
• •Practice environment and emergencies: owners mention a clean, spacious clinic with a calm waiting area, separate cat and dog spaces, and onsite parking. During normal opening hours the practice asks clients to contact the clinic directly; out of hours, the website directs clients to Vets Now.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.

Comments on cost are mixed. Some owners say the practice does not push unnecessary extras, while others have felt certain charges were high, including euthanasia costs.

People

• •Alex Gorman (vet): frequently praised for clear explanations, patience, and compassionate handling of both nervous pets and difficult end-of-life decisions. Reviews also credit him with carrying out a complex emergency operation.
• •Sara (vet): described as thorough, patient and supportive, with particular praise for detailed explanations and follow-up help during a cat’s ongoing care.
• •Siobhan (vet): thanked for kind, thorough care and for identifying a serious problem during an emergency case.
• •Vicky (reception): mentioned as friendly, calm and helpful.
• •Matt Sands: thanked for support during an end-of-life visit.
• •Carol, Tish and Kerry: previously thanked by clients for supportive care during difficult visits, with Tish singled out as especially helpful.

Reviews

Claremont Veterinary Group has a 4.5-star Google rating from 299 reviews.

• •Recent reviews are strongly positive about the team’s kindness, empathy and professionalism, with several owners describing the staff as friendly, calm and supportive.
• •Alex is repeatedly praised for taking time to explain options clearly, especially in stressful situations such as emergency surgery and end-of-life care.
• •Sara and Siobhan are also singled out for thorough, compassionate treatment and careful attention to detail.
• •Owners also mention a clean, spacious clinic, separate cat and dog waiting areas, helpful reception staff, and small touches that helped pets feel at ease.