Emergency Vets in Dudley

## Summary PowisVets is described on its website as an **independent**, single-site, purpose-built practice established **over 50 years** ago, with facilities designed to reduce stress (including **separate dog and cat waiting areas** and a **separate cat ward**). Recent reviews reinforce the “independent/not corporate-owned” point and repeatedly mention **clear explanations**, being **seen quickly**, and **upfront costs**. Specific examples in the latest reviews include a **cat spay with good recovery reported**, a **nail cut for a very nervous dog**, and named vets (including **Pippa, David, and Saul**) being called out positively. ## Services - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the clinic data). - **Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)** (listed in the clinic data). - **Cat spay** (owner reports their kitten is “recovering amazingly” after being spayed). - **Nail clipping** (mentioned as the reason for a recent visit with a frightened pet). - **Care for both dogs and cats** (owners mention multiple dogs and cats being treated). - Clinic set-up mentioned on the website includes: - **Separate dog and cat waiting areas** - **Separate cat ward** ## People Named vets mentioned positively in recent reviews: - **Pippa, David, Saul** (described as “spot on” by a client who also mentions choosing the practice specifically because it isn’t part of a large corporate group). Team-related details from reviews: - Reception staff are repeatedly mentioned as friendly and welcoming (e.g., “friendly reception… lovely ladies”). - Clients mention staff taking time with anxious pets—one owner says their pet is “petrified” but the team helped put them at ease during a nail cut. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 540 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Independence from large corporate groups is explicitly praised by a reviewer who contrasts it with a previous practice taken over by a corporate chain. - Owners describe **being seen quickly** and having **everything clearly explained**. - **Cost transparency** is mentioned directly (“upfront costs”), and one reviewer describes the practice as “not overpriced.” - Specific care experiences referenced include a **kitten spay with good recovery** and a **nail cut for a very nervous pet**, with staff noted for taking time and trying to put owners at ease.

## Summary Blacks Vets describes itself as a veterinary group operating a network of five practices, established in 1965, and it states it has “state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.” It also lists **emergency veterinary services** (described as 24/7/extended-hours) and is a **veterinary nurse training facility**. In the latest reviews available, owners most often mention: - being seen **very quickly for emergencies**, including on a **bank holiday** - staff taking time to **reassure owners during upsetting situations** - specific clinicians being singled out by name (e.g., **Dr Kevin** and **Luke**) after an emergency visit where the owner felt their dog’s life may have been saved ## Services Based on the clinic data, website summary, and the latest reviews: - **Emergency veterinary care** (listed as 24/7/extended-hours); one recent reviewer reports their dog was seen **almost straight away** for an emergency on a bank holiday - **General veterinary care for dogs**, including urgent/same-day assessment as described above - **Diagnostics**: the website mentions **state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment** - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in clinic data) ## People - **Dr Kevin** (vet; named in a recent review): thanked after an emergency visit where the owner felt prompt treatment may have saved their dog’s life. - **Luke** (role not specified; named in a recent review): also singled out for the same emergency case. - **Reception team and nursing staff** (roles mentioned but not named): one reviewer specifically highlights receptionists for helping them feel at ease during a difficult time, and mentions a nurse being “so caring.” ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 869 reviews.** The latest written reviews are mostly very positive, with one recent 1‑star rating shown without written detail. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Fast response in urgent situations:** an owner says they were seen almost immediately during a bank holiday emergency, and believed this may have saved their dog’s life. - **Reassurance and support during stressful cases:** multiple comments describe staff putting owners at ease and being supportive when a pet was unwell. - **Specific staff recognition:** Dr Kevin and Luke are directly thanked for their involvement in an emergency case.

## Summary Established in 1990, A K Duncan Veterinary Surgery offers routine and rehabilitation-focused care alongside some less commonly listed options such as hydrotherapy/hydrobath and stem cell therapy. The practice lists an on-site laboratory and is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available, owners specifically mention spay procedures for two pets (“Dora & Ruby”), with thanks directed to named vets (Dr Moanamisi and Dr Hannah) as well as the vet nurses and reception team. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews available: - Spay/neutering (spays are explicitly mentioned in reviews; neutering is listed on the website) - Hydrotherapy - Hydrobath - Stem cell therapy - Microchipping - Pet travel services - Laboratory (listed as a facility) - Out-of-hours emergency care: provided by Severn Edge Vets; callers are transferred via the normal surgery number (as described on the website) ## People Names mentioned in the latest reviews: - **Dr Moanamisi** — thanked by an owner for care and treatment around two pets being spayed. - **Dr Hannah** — also specifically thanked for care and treatment around spay procedures. - **Vet nurses and reception team** — credited in the same review for looking after pets during their spay experience. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 217 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Post-operative care around **spay procedures** is explicitly praised, with multiple team members thanked by name (vets, nurses, and reception). - Some owners report **sticking with the practice even after moving**, continuing to bring their cats. - Reviews include brief, general endorsements of the practice as “caring,” though without additional detail in the latest snippets.

## Summary Clent Hills Vets is an RCVS Accredited small-animal practice established in 1996, with multiple clinics and a dedicated Pet Fitness & Rehabilitation Centre. Ownership (independent vs part of a corporate group) isn’t stated in the information available to us. Based on the website and recent reviews, the practice appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping) alongside support for a wide range of small-animal species, and with out-of-hours emergency cover in place. Reviewers most often describe a welcoming front-of-house and vets/nurses who “explain everything,” with one reviewer noting the practice can be expensive. ## Services From the website and structured clinic information, services mentioned include: - Consultations - Vaccinations - Flea & worm treatments - Microchipping - Repeat medication orders - Pet Health Club (membership scheme is referenced, but pricing/details aren’t provided in the sources) - Out-of-hours emergency care (described on the website as available for emergencies) - Pet Fitness & Rehabilitation Centre (facility named on the website) - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in the clinic data) Species the practice states it sees: - Dogs, cats, rabbits, small furries - Reptiles and birds ## People No individual clinicians are named in the sources provided, but reviewers repeatedly mention: - Vets and nurses taking time to explain what’s going on (“explain everything to you”). - Staff being attentive and helpful, including the welcome on arrival. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 180 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Clear explanations from vets and nurses during appointments. - Consistent mentions of helpful/attentive staff and a warm welcome at reception. - Cost comes up as a downside in one recent review (“expensive”).