About us

Your local independent and trusted vet

Our practice was founded by Rip Kirby in 1992 with the ethos of being a friendly and approachable place to bring your pet. We are still committed to this, whilst providing the best possible care and treatment for all your pets. The practice remains independently owned by the vets who work in it, the only one in the area now. Being independent ensures the practice employees are motivated only by making pets better, not by keeping shareholders happy.

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We're a gold standard Cat Friendly Clinic

We make an extra special effort with all our feline patients, as we know how upsetting a trip to the vets can be for them. We're proud to have attained the Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic award, which means your cat is in safe hands.

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We have highly trained and experienced staff who will work with you to keep your pet in the best of health. We offer a full range of veterinary services, preventative health care, consultations, in-house diagnostic testing, imaging, and surgery. We have also partnered with Virtual Veterinary Specialists to ensure almost every problem imaginable can be dealt with right here at Castle Vets. We also offer a monthly budgeting plan and provide our own out of hours care to all our registered patients.

Many clients have been with us years and we consider them old friends, but we are always happy to welcome new faces, paws, tails and whiskers! Please do not hesitate to contact us about any matter big or small.

Reviews

Meet just a few of our happy owners and their pets!

Covid safe procedures in place and all clean and bright.

Chris Knight

I can safely say this is the best vets ive taken my dog too, and ive tried them all. Fantastic staff, the vet doesn't make you feel rushed and explains things in detail to make sure you know what choices of treatment your pet has. 100% recommend this vets for your fur babies.

Sharon Young

Absolutely lovely people. So caring, update you. My Pup loves them all. Have complete confidence leaving my pets with them.

Lue Wellman

Had to say goodbye to our friend and the service we received from all staff , from reception to Giles was amazing.Thank you

Tony Porter

Lovely vets,so friendly. Nothing too much trouble.

Karen West

Have just registered our new pup here after the passing of our old Spaniel. Staff are friendly and ready to answer any questions. Appointments run to time and good parking outside.

Old Crock1928

So caring and efficient, cannot praise the whole team enough for how well they looked after our cat, and us.

Christine Davis

Wonderful! Fitted us in fast when I was concerned about my dog. The reception staff were friendly and welcoming and the vets were gentle, caring and knowledgeable. They also didn't charge a Kings ransom which was a pleasant change from my previous vets who were not independents.

Jacqui Phillips

Very good place. They seem to be good value.

Brendan Hampshire

I have been with Castle vets for nearly 20 years and I've never had a problem with them. Been there recently and like new renovations. 👍

Bex C

Absolutely outstanding service. All staff wonderful and the vets are incredible. Highly recommend

vanessa turner

Very friendly team who always make sure that your furry bestie is happy and healthy

Steph Thommen

Saw us at very short notice before closing and gave very friendly and helpful service, reasonable price and would definitely recommend.

Matthew Hill

Only used the vets once, it was very well organised for corona restrictions.

fiona s

Helped us recapture cat when basket broke open outside!

Jon Riley

My 16 yr old cat became suddenly very ill, I rang Castle vets and I saw us the same day. They were incredibly caring and reassuring towards my pets needs. Reception staff are also amazing and very friendly. I will never take any of my pets any where else. Thank you Castle vets.

Gillian May

Most caring vets I have ever known...my boy was seriously ill and I couldnt have asked for better care for him...unfortunately he lost the fight but not without vets pulling out all the stops to save him....they let me visit and stay with him for hours while he was still here and after

Mrs Price

Honest friendly great service and no pressuring sales techniques like some chains locally 👌

Adam Lapworth

Have always been brilliant with our girls even 3am in the morning when I'm panicking

Jane Warr

I have been using Castle Vets for many years. I've always had excellent service from kind, thoughtful and highly trained staff. My dogs love trips to the vets.