Old School Vet Practice

Old School Vet Practice is a small-animal clinic (dogs and cats are mentioned in reviews) that owners often use for both routine care and urgent, same-day problems. Recent reviews repeatedly describe fast access when something is wrong (including out-of-hours help), with vets who explain what they’re finding during examinations.

Concrete examples from reviews include

• •A puppy with a rapid allergic reaction (swollen mouth/face) being seen quickly and treated with a steroid injection, with owners saying the dog recovered “in no time.”
• •Out-of-hours arrangements described in two ways: an emergency out-of-hours appointment, and flexibility when collecting a cat out of hours.
• •A vet described as “very thorough” during an exam of an 8‑month‑old puppy.
• •Reception staff described as helpful and accommodating when arranging care.

Services

Services and capabilities specifically mentioned in the available information include

• •Urgent assessment for acute reactions (example: allergic reaction after a wasp sting with facial swelling).
• •Steroid injection treatment (given during the allergic reaction visit described above).
• •Out-of-hours support, as described by reviewers
• •Emergency out-of-hours appointment (arranged for a dog).
• •Flexibility for out-of-hours collection (for a cat).
• •General examinations (described as “very thorough” in one puppy exam).
• •Ongoing care over time (one owner references their dog being treated over the last year).

People

• •Gareth (vet): Mentioned by name in a review describing an emergency out-of-hours appointment for a dog; the owner notes he was professional, personable, and took great care of their pet.
• •Unnamed male vet: One reviewer says he has treated their dog over the last year and describes him as caring and attentive.
• •Reception staff: Repeatedly noted as helpful, friendly, and accommodating when owners are arranging visits and logistics.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 159 reviews. Reviewers most often describe quick help for urgent problems and flexibility around out-of-hours needs, alongside thorough exams and supportive front-desk staff. “”

• •Fast response for urgent cases: owners describe being seen “very quickly” when a puppy had facial swelling from an allergic reaction.
• •Specific urgent treatment mentioned: steroid injection given for an allergic reaction, with rapid improvement reported.
• •Out-of-hours help: emergency out-of-hours appointment is described in one review; another mentions flexible out-of-hours collection for a cat.
• •Thorough vet checks: one owner highlights a “very thorough” examination for a young puppy.
• •Front desk support: multiple reviews mention reception being helpful and accommodating when arranging care.