Specialist Vets in Bangor

## Summary Rathgael Veterinary Clinic offers routine care alongside dental work and emergency cover, and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice is listed as an **IVC Evidensia Positive Pawprint Partner**, and its website promotes the **Pet Health Club®** plan. From the latest review detail available, owners commonly describe: - **Routine appointments** such as check-ups and vaccinations being handled efficiently. - **Dental procedures** being explained step-by-step (one cat owner described dental surgery with clear explanations and close attention to what they’d flagged beforehand). - **Communication by phone and text** being used for updates (mentioned by a longer-term client). There is also a clear note of **pricing dissatisfaction** in one review: an owner reported not being told costs in advance and receiving a bill of **over £100** for a second vaccination plus a kennel cough tablet. ## Services Services mentioned in the website summary and reviews include: - **Emergency services** (stated on the clinic website). - **Dental care**, including **dental surgery** (cat dental surgery described in a review; “dental care” listed on the website). - **Routine check-ups** (multiple reviews). - **Vaccinations** (including a “second jab” mentioned in a review). - **Kennel cough medication** (a kennel cough tablet/pill discussed in a review). - **Pet Health Club®** plan (mentioned on the website and recommended in a review as saving money over the year). ## Pricing - One reviewer reports being “stung with a bill **over £100**” for a puppy’s **second vaccination** plus a **kennel cough tablet**, and says they were **not informed of prices beforehand**. - Another reviewer recommends the **Pet Health Club® programme** because it “saves a lot of money throughout the year,” but no specific prices or inclusions are stated in the information provided. ## People - **Dr Stuart** (vet): mentioned in a dental-surgery review for being calm with a scared cat, listening to the owner’s concerns, and **explaining each step clearly** during the procedure. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 247 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Welcoming experience and friendly front desk** are recurring points (several first-time and long-term clients mention feeling at ease; one negative review still notes friendly reception staff). - **Clear explanations during more involved care:** a dental surgery review highlights step-by-step explanation and attention to owner-provided details. - **Efficiency for routine visits:** routine check-ups and general visits are described as quick/efficient by multiple reviewers. - **Pricing transparency concerns (not universal):** one reviewer reports unexpected costs and feeling led toward an extra medication (kennel cough tablet), resulting in a bill of over £100 for a vaccination visit.

## Summary Cedarmount Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (over forty years, per its website) that treats a wide mix of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals (gerbils/hamsters) and birds (parrots/budgies). It’s RCVS-registered and listed as a **Recognised Rabbit Friendly Clinic**. The clinic also states it is a **veterinary nurse training facility** and offers **emergency veterinary services** (described in your clinic data as 24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe prompt access and in-clinic medical workups: one cat owner reports “various tests” followed by being kept in for “a few nights” during treatment, and another mentions being seen right away on a Saturday after contacting the clinic. ## Services - **Species seen (website):** dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, parrots, budgies. - **Rabbit care (website):** recognised as a *Rabbit Friendly Clinic*. - **Diagnostics and inpatient care (reviews):** “various tests” and hospitalisation for “a few nights” during treatment for an unwell older cat. - **Urgent/same-day help (reviews):** being seen “right away” after a Saturday call for a cat that was unwell. - **Emergency care (clinic data):** emergency veterinary services (listed as 24/7 or extended hours; no further details provided). - **Preventive care plan (website/reviews):** the website references a *Pet Health Club® Plus* plan that includes consultations; a reviewer describes using a “pet club” for an older cat with “regular health checks and boosters.” ## People No individual clinicians are named in the information provided. Reviews repeatedly mention the wider team (vets, nurses, and non-medical/front-desk staff) and give specific examples of what owners valued: - **Nurses and auxiliary/front-desk staff:** described as “helpful and welcoming,” and contributing to a less stressful visit. - **Clinical team:** owners mention being “well informed about pet health,” and in one case carrying out tests and keeping a cat in for several nights until improvement. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 400 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Access and responsiveness:** being seen immediately on a Saturday when a cat was unwell. - **Hospital care for sick pets:** one owner reports their older cat had multiple tests and stayed in for a few nights during treatment, then improved noticeably at home. - **Team-based experience:** repeated mentions that vets, nurses, and non-medical staff all contribute—particularly through helpfulness and making visits feel less stressful. - **Long-term use:** several reviewers describe using the clinic for years and across multiple pets.

## Summary Glenn Vet Clinic describes itself as an **independent, family-run practice** established in **1991** by **Linda Glenn**, and is **RCVS tier 2 accredited**. Reviews point to a clinic set up for **routine care plus inpatient and surgical cases**, with multiple owners describing pets being kept in for care over several days and recovering well. Concrete examples mentioned include **nail trim appointments with extra support for nervous owners**, and surgeries such as a **full hysterectomy (spay)** and **dew claw removal**. ## Services - **Small animal/pet care** (as stated on the clinic website). - **Inpatient care/hospitalisation** (owners describe pets being looked after over multiple days). - **Surgery** (examples in reviews include **full hysterectomy/spay** and **dew claw removal**). - **Nail trims** (explicitly mentioned). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the clinic data). ## People - **Linda Glenn** (founder; named in reviews as the vet who has looked after some owners’ dogs long-term). Owners mention receiving **advice** and **ongoing care over many years**. - The wider team is repeatedly described as **prompt and personable**, and several reviews give specific examples of staff **helping nervous owners during visits**, even for short appointments like nail trims. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 225 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Inpatient recovery stories:** pets stayed in for care (including “looked after our pup for 3 days”) and owners report good recoveries. - **Surgical outcomes mentioned by clients:** one long-term client cites successful procedures including **spay/hysterectomy** and **dew claw removal**. - **Handling of anxious pets/owners:** one reviewer says staff provide extra help during visits, even for **nail trims**, and another notes their dog doesn’t seem anxious about attending. - **Service style:** “prompt, polite and personable” is explicitly stated; multiple reviews also mention friendliness and preparedness.

## Summary Bangor Vets4Pets Ltd operates under the Vets4Pets brand and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a practice that handles routine cat and dog care as well as end‑of‑life support, with several owners mentioning sympathy cards sent after a pet’s death. Owners also repeatedly mention discussions that take finances into account (including “no hard sell” around cremation options) and not being pushed into unnecessary treatments. There is at least one recent lower rating (3 stars) without written detail available to explain why. ## Services - General veterinary care for cats and dogs (multiple reviewers mention ongoing care for dogs and treatment for an unwell cat). - Nurse-led appointments (one owner says their dog attended the nurse several times and found the nurse “pleasant, informative & efficient”). - Diagnostics mentioned: a scan was scheduled for a cat that deteriorated over a week. - Euthanasia and aftercare support (owners describe pets being put to sleep and being supported through the process). - Cremation arrangements (one owner chose cremation and reports there was “no hard sell” and pricing felt reasonable). - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in the clinic data). ## People - **Steven (vet)**: specifically named by one long‑term client as a standout, alongside the nursing team, for how they handle their dogs. - **Reception team**: described as “lovely and welcoming” by a reviewer discussing a difficult end‑of‑life situation. - **Nursing staff**: repeatedly mentioned for being informative and efficient in nurse appointments; also described as compassionate and attentive during bereavement support. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 384 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Compassion around bereavement and euthanasia, including multiple mentions of receiving a sympathy card afterwards. - Financial sensitivity and decision support: reviewers describe not being pushed into extra treatments, and “no hard sell” when discussing cremation. - Good access and admin experience: easy appointment arranging is mentioned, along with welcoming reception. - Clean/tidy environment is noted by one reviewer. - A recent 3‑star rating appears in the latest set, but no written feedback was available from that reviewer to indicate the issue.