Specialist 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 Blacks Vets’ ownership (independent vs part of a larger group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the available data, the practice appears set up for routine consultations alongside urgent presentations: one reviewer describes being accepted for emergency help even when they weren’t yet a client, during a dog’s final moments. Reviews also repeatedly point to a calm, explanatory consult style—e.g., a vet speaking to a pet by name to keep them settled and explaining what was happening throughout the examination. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. ## Services - General veterinary consultations and examinations (owners mention vets explaining findings during the exam). - Urgent/emergency presentations are referenced in reviews (including an emergency situation for a non-registered client). - End-of-life support is referenced (kindness and care in a dog’s final minutes). - Veterinary nurse training facility (as listed in the structured clinic data). ## People - **Reception team:** mentioned for a friendly greeting and being helpful both on the phone and in person. - **Veterinary team:** owners describe vets keeping pets calm (e.g., addressing a pet by name during the consult) and explaining what’s happening throughout an examination. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 279 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Taking urgent cases seriously, including helping in an emergency even before the owner was a client. - End-of-life compassion: one owner describes staff being kind to their dog “in his last few minutes.” - Clear, step-by-step communication during consults (explaining what was going on throughout the examination). - Efforts to keep pets calm during visits (talking to the pet by name; owners report pets being comfortable attending).

## Summary Stewart Vets is a small-animal practice established in the early 1970s and refurbished in 2023, operating as a trading name of **CVS (UK) Limited**. The clinic advertises routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite control) alongside **dentistry, diagnostics, and surgery**, and also lists care for **exotics** (including birds and reptiles). It’s accredited as an **RCVS General Practice** and holds **Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver)** and **Rabbit Friendly Clinic (Silver)** status, and it’s also a **veterinary nurse training facility**. From the latest reviews available, experiences are mixed: several owners describe welcoming reception and vets who explain what to do next (including a vet examining a budgie and providing recommended next steps), while one recent reviewer reports repeated visits for a very sick dog without a satisfactory diagnosis or improvement, and felt cost was prioritised. ## Services Services listed on the clinic website include: - **Consultations** (including **nurse consultations** and **six‑month health checks**) - **Vaccinations** and **parasite control** - **Microchipping** - **Neutering** and other **surgery** - **Dentistry** - **Diagnostics** (including **blood pressure checks**) - **Repeat prescriptions** - **Grooming and nail clipping** - **Anal sac expression** - **Home visits** - **Exotics** (website lists species including **birds**, **reptiles**, and other **exotic animals**) Emergency care arrangement (as stated on the website): - When the practice is closed at night or weekends, clients are directed to **MiNightVet** for out-of-hours care, which the website says includes **free telephone advice** and **emergency consultations** if needed. ## People - **Victoria** (vet; named in a review): described as “pleasant and knowledgeable.” - **Tom** (vet; named in a review): described as patient when handling a budgie for an exam (including listening to the bird’s heart) and providing suggestions the owner went on to order/follow. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 266 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Multiple reviewers mention **welcoming reception staff** and **kind/helpful vets**. - One review gives a detailed example of **avian care**: a budgie examined (including heart auscultation), with the owner following the vet’s recommended next steps; the **waiting room is described as clean, modern**. - A recent 1‑star review describes a serious negative experience: **several visits without a diagnosis or effective treatment** for a dog that deteriorated, a perception of **cost being prioritised**, concerns about **euthanasia pricing**, and being asked to arrange cremation via a third party; the reviewer also says they **weren’t informed about a vaccine** their dog needed.