Best Vets in Bath – Complete Local Guide

Bath Veterinary Centre Ltd is described by reviewers as an independent practice (contrasted with “chain vets”), with an owner-vet presence mentioned in recent feedback. It appears set up for routine care and common illnesses, with multiple examples of staff adapting handling to the animal rather than forcing a standard exam. Concrete details owners mention include: a vet waiting around 30 minutes after closing to see a dog with an allergic reaction; a vet examining a dog’s ears while lying on the floor so the dog didn’t have to be lifted onto the table; and cats reportedly staying calm after visits (one owner said their cat came straight out of the carrier and relaxed, rather than hiding as usual). Several reviewers also say they feel the practice doesn’t push unnecessary add-ons compared with corporate chains.

Bath Veterinary Group runs a main site plus multiple branches, and reviewers repeatedly reference a dedicated “Cat Clinic” setting. Based on the latest reviews, it appears particularly set up for feline care, including dental work and supportive handling for anxious cats. Concrete details owners mention include: clear explanation of diagnosis and costs before treatment, follow-up phone calls after procedures (including a tongue procedure), and detailed post-op instructions after dental extractions.

Vets Now Bath is part of the Vets Now corporate network (a UK-wide out‑of‑hours emergency provider). Based on the website and reviews, it’s set up primarily for urgent and emergency presentations when regular vets are closed, with small‑animal care and a triage/rapid-assessment workflow. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention being seen quickly for emergencies, clear explanations of options, and regular updates on what’s happening. Specific examples include treatment for a dog that needed to be made sick after eating a mango, follow-on endoscopy for another ingestion episode, breathing problems assessed “straight away,” and dental work for a cat. There is also a mixed signal on cost and experience: one reviewer cites a “basic £324” fee and a negative outcome, while several others describe staff as reassuring and not pushing expensive out‑of‑hours testing.

Bath Veterinary Group is part of the IVC group (mentioned by a reviewer) and operates a main site plus additional branches (per the clinic website). From the latest reviews, this branch is commonly described as welcoming and unhurried: owners mention consultations sometimes run over, but because the vet “doesn’t rush” and takes time to address concerns. Specific experiences noted include staff making a fuss of dogs on arrival, a vet examining an anxious dog at floor level to help her settle, and detailed, sympathetic guidance for a very sick cat (even when the outcome wasn’t improved).

Bath Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice (a main site plus six further branches are described on its website). It’s set up for routine veterinary care and urgent support, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available, owners describe thorough examinations and clear explanations, including a “quick referral for specialist treatment” and a same‑day response from the hospital. Several reviews also mention staff adjusting their handling for nervous dogs (keeping them calm and comfortable, with treats at reception). However, there is a sharply conflicting account from a first‑time owner describing an eye problem that they believe was not treated appropriately early on, and they also report being unable to see a different vet despite requesting one.