Bard Vets Ltd

Bard Vets Ltd describes itself as an independent practice, with ongoing investment in up-to-date equipment and continuing professional education. Based on both clinic data and reviews, it appears set up for routine care and urgent cases, with multiple mentions of being seen at short notice and via an emergency line (including an overnight call-out).

Concrete specifics owners mention include

• •Being seen “straight away” for an unwell dog and sent home with a thorough exam and medication.
• •Early-morning emergency access, with one owner describing being helped at 3.30am, and another being booked in first thing after calling the emergency line.
• •Telephone support and flexibility, including advice over the phone, last-minute appointments, and a review describing staff being patient when the owner called back later the same day to double-check progress.

Services

• •Emergency veterinary services (clinic data), with reviews describing contacting an emergency line and being helped overnight.
• •General consultations for acute illness, including examination and prescribed medication (as described by clients).
• •Routine preventive care, with booster vaccinations (“booster jabs”) mentioned.
• •Veterinary nurse training facility (clinic data).

People

• •Alan (vet): Mentioned by name as a dog’s vet “till the end,” with the owner highlighting his help during an end-of-life situation.
• •Keith: Credited with helping at 3.30am during a dog’s stroke and making the family feel comfortable and supported.
• •More generally, reviewers repeatedly describe vets being thorough in assessments and supportive with anxious owners, including taking follow-up calls the same day without making the owner feel dismissed.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 220 reviews. “”

• •Fast access when it matters, including last-minute appointments, being seen straight away when a pet fell ill, and emergency-line help first thing in the morning.
• •Out-of-hours support is specifically described (including a 3.30am emergency).
• •Thorough examinations and clear plans, with medication provided after assessment for an acutely unwell dog.
• •Long-term loyalty: multiple reviewers say they’ve used the practice for 30+ years, suggesting consistent experiences over time.
• •Supportive communication, including phone advice and willingness to reassure owners who call back with concerns later the same day.