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.

Our Practices:

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!

We couldn't have asked for a more professional and caring service from castle vets staff over the last 6 years, looking after our beloved paddy until the very end x thankyou x

Sam Taylor

As a new client bringing one dog and 2 cats for their initial appointments I have so far had only positive experiences, and have found it easy to get an appointment, easy to park, and so far have even seen the same vet each time which is nice for continuity. Reception staff are lovely, too!

sue wingett

Just started taking our kitten Nimbus to this vets recently, vet instantly told us hes actually a boy 😂 Extremely friendly vet and reception staff so thankful we chose such a friendly vet. Only thing to mention is theyve got his name on file wrong as Nimba we learnt when i got an email for the cat plan 😂!

Apollo M

Fantastic! I can't fault at all... Looked after my cat so well and very reasonable prices

Google User

Amazing care of my guinea pigs can't fault them Giles the vet was fab two weeks ago and explained everything in minute detail regarding my very small Piggie put me at ease

Natalie Dicks

Good vets, they were really caring when we had to put down my muns dog. Sad times

fiona s

Did a good job with looking after our dog she is back to her old self...

Heretwo ThereCars

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

Matthew Hill

Great service

Rose Donnelly

Friendly knowledgeable staff, very caring and efficient. Highly recommend

Pauline Daw

They are amazing and really care about our pets!

Dana Sousa Machado

Always a friendly welcome at the surgery and helpful, professional advice.

Riitta Culverwell

Exceptional Veterinary Practice.Although I have been a client for many years, my dog Jack seldom needs care. Recently however he was suffering a gland problem.. Jack is an imported rescue and the BVA recommend a safeguarding procedure (blood test) prior to any surgery in such cases due to possible Brucellosis infection. I was uncertain of the benefits, but was able to have a practical and sensible discussion with Giles, beforehand Jack had the procedure under sedation & Giles whipped out a loose back tooth too. Jack is not insured, but I was given an estimate of cost at our initial consultation which matched our final invoice. Thank you Giles, it seems to have done the trick and Jack has forgiven you (almost!)

W R Grant

Amazing vets always been there for my animals especially Gill always try to have her for my fury friends she was excellent when i had to say good bye to my Joe Joe dog and now she takes care of my two I have now. All the vets i have seen have been brilliant keep up the good work team

Diana Legg

Brilliant vets

Kim Critchell

Great vets.

James Mitchell

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

Adam Lapworth

Took my cat in as an emergency as she had suspected eaten a poisoned mouse and seemed really unwell. The vet gave me two options but advised me on the cheaper one being that it was pretty obvious what she had done. He gave her an injection and a few days later she was back to normal. Prices are very reasonable and the desk staff were very pleasant and helpful.

Kate Knight

The team have always been excellent with our late cat Sammy over the 18 years of his life, thank you for everything

Holly Mercer2

Great Veterinary Practice. Staff all very welcoming. Would definitely recommend anyone to take their Loved Pets here 🐾💖🐾

Gracie-Lou Simmonds

Known as the DoggieDocs to my jessbag of a dog, he actually walks in through the doors himself here!

Hayley Grant

Castle Vet's lovely. Welcoming! Organized! Knowledgable! And friendly!

Lainey Ross

Excellent service. Vets obviously love the animals and deliver the best care.

Ian Springer

Helped us recapture cat when basket broke open outside!

Jon Riley

Used this vet for many years and I would not want to go anywhere else, they looked after my little girl (cat) a year or so ago and they were amazing at such a hard time in my life, I was able to stay with my cat as I said goodbye. They aways do the best for my cats. Very understanding and kind. Would highly recommend.

Catherine Wilson

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About us

Your local independent and trusted vet

Our Practices:

We're a gold standard Cat Friendly Clinic

We're a gold standard Cat Friendly Clinic

Reviews

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