Fab Vets – Vets in Dudley
Clinic Overview
Fab Vets presents itself as an independent veterinary clinic in Dudley with an emphasis on personal, supportive care. It offers routine preventive care alongside broader medical, diagnostic and surgical work, and treats a wide range of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and exotics. Recent feedback remains largely very positive, with repeated praise for clear communication, kindness and reassuring support during both routine and more difficult visits.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, neutering, senior pet care, travel preparations, and a Pet Health Care Plan.
- •Medical and diagnostic services: imaging and diagnostics, internal medicine, dermatology, and broader medical work-ups. Recent reviews also mention thorough advice and a clear recovery plan for a dog with a stomach upset.
- •Surgical and procedural care: dental treatments, orthopaedics, and surgery. Reviews describe supportive care around a dog’s ear surgery, with clear explanations before and after the procedure.
- •Species seen: cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and exotics. Owners have also highlighted a separate feline waiting area with treats, blankets and Feliway.
- •End-of-life care and emergencies: euthanasia is listed, and reviews frequently mention compassionate support during very difficult appointments. Out-of-hours and emergency care are handled through an external contact route listed by the practice.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Most feedback focuses on care rather than affordability, although one recent reviewer strongly criticised a quote for dental and anal gland treatment as much higher than a price they later obtained elsewhere.
People
- •Dr Barbara: thanked by name for help, support, professionalism and kindness.
- •Fran: repeatedly praised for clear explanations, compassion, professionalism, and support through surgery and difficult end-of-life situations.
- •Connie: mentioned for kindness, patience, gentleness and respect during a very difficult visit.
- •Wider team: reviews consistently describe the staff as friendly, knowledgeable, calm and reassuring.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 154 reviews.
- •Many reviewers describe the team as kind, professional and reassuring, with several saying they felt well supported as owners as well as pet carers.
- •Feedback often highlights clear explanations and practical advice, including detailed communication around surgery and a clear plan for helping a dog recover from a stomach upset.
- •Owners also mention prompt access to care, such as same-day help for an elderly cat, and positive touches in the clinic environment including the separate cat waiting area.
- •While the overall pattern is strongly positive, one recent review reported a poor experience around a treatment quote and follow-up communication.
