Dog & Cat Vets in Holmes Chapel

## Summary Cheshire Pet is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and states it provides emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Based on recent reviews, the clinic is commonly used for routine appointments (including nurse appointments) and dental work, and it’s repeatedly chosen for exotic-pet care—particularly guinea pigs—where owners name a specific vet (Cristian/Christian) for this work. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention: - Exotic-pet (guinea pig) consultations are a repeated reason people choose the practice, with Cristian/Christian named multiple times for knowledgeable care. - Dental care is discussed in detail by one reviewer (scale/polish and proposed extraction), including a complaint that extraction was suggested early and later disputed by a second opinion. - Emergency visits and charges are described in one detailed negative review (X-ray, ultrasound, fluids discussed but reportedly not given due to size; warming/heat support mentioned). - Admin/front-desk accuracy is raised by one long-term client, who says their pet was confused (cat vs dog) and they did not receive an apology. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the available information include: - **Emergency veterinary services** (stated as 24/7 or extended hours). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (stated). - **Exotic-pet care**, with multiple reviews specifically referencing **guinea pigs** and naming Cristian/Christian for these cases. - **Dental procedures** discussed by reviewers: **dental scale and polish** and **tooth extraction** (proposed in one case). - **Diagnostics and in-clinic treatments** described in reviews: **X-ray**, **ultrasound**, **blood tests** (offered), and **fluids** (discussed; one reviewer says they were told fluids couldn’t be given due to the pet’s size). - **End-of-life/aftercare discussions**, including **cremation** being raised during an emergency/end-of-life visit (as described by one reviewer). ## Pricing Only prices explicitly mentioned in reviews: - **~£400**: one reviewer’s total charge during an emergency visit, describing it as “for them to do nothing to help” (their view). - **~£350**: the same reviewer’s stated cost for “emergency care,” alleging their pet was mainly kept on a heating pad. - **~£200**: blood tests discussed during that visit (reviewer felt they were pushed despite end-of-life context). ## People - **Cristian/Christian (vet; role stated by reviewers as a vet)**: repeatedly named by guinea pig owners as knowledgeable and effective with exotic pets (“sorts my guinea pigs out every time”). - **Nurses (unnamed)**: one reviewer describes getting a quick nurse appointment where questions were answered and the nurse was “lovely” with their dog. - **Reception/front desk (unnamed)**: experiences vary—some reviewers describe friendly receptionists, while one long-term client reports their pet was mixed up in the system (cat vs dog) and says there was no apology after they raised it. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 289 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Exotic-pet (guinea pig) expertise is a standout theme**, with multiple owners naming Cristian/Christian and describing knowledgeable care that brought them back repeatedly. - **Many reviews praise day-to-day interactions** (friendly front desk, helpful staff, feeling listened to), including a specific report of a **quick nurse appointment** that answered questions. - **Cost/upselling concerns appear in a minority of recent reviews but are detailed**, including claims of being pushed toward additional tests/procedures and cremation discussions during an end-of-life situation. - **Dental care drew a strong negative account**: one owner says extraction was suggested before an exam, felt the consultation focused on costs/insurance, and reports a second opinion said the teeth were fine. - **Administrative accuracy was flagged by one long-term client**, who says the clinic confused their cat with a dog and did not apologise.

## Summary Goostrey Lane Vets describes itself as an independent, purpose-built small-animal veterinary hospital and a veterinary nurse training facility. The website highlights in-house diagnostics (including lab testing, imaging, and endoscopy), separate dog/cat wards, an isolation unit, and a dedicated end-of-life suite. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - End-of-life care that’s handled in a dedicated room, with staff focusing on comfort during euthanasia and bereavement support afterwards (including a condolence card and flowers mentioned in one review). - Clear, option-based decision-making: vets explain different treatment routes and aftercare, then let owners choose what they’re comfortable with. - Brachycephalic (flat-faced) dog respiratory work, including BOAS-related assessment and surgery for French Bulldogs. ## Services Services and facilities explicitly mentioned on the clinic website and/or in reviews include: - **General care** - Health checks & consultations - Vaccinations - Neutering (spay mentioned in reviews) - **Surgery and dentistry** - On-site surgery - Pet dentistry including **dental X-ray** - BOAS surgery is specifically mentioned in reviews - **Brachycephalic respiratory services** - **Respiratory Function Grading Scheme assessments** - BOAS assessment for Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs (website) - **Diagnostics and equipment (on-site)** - Biochemistry & haematology lab - Hormone testing & cytology lab - Urine sediment & microscopy - X-ray & ultrasound - Diagnostic, interventional, and surgical endoscopy - **Hospital facilities** - Separate dog and cat wards - Dedicated isolation unit - Separate end-of-life suite - Animal pharmacy & prescriptions - **Other** - Home visits (website) - Out-of-hours & emergency services are stated as available (no further detail provided) ## People - **James (vet; role not explicitly stated but referred to as the primary clinician in reviews)**: repeatedly credited with explaining procedures and aftercare (including BOAS surgery), giving “different treatment options” and recommendations without pressuring owners, and prioritising what owners felt was best for their pet. One review also notes he scheduled a dog’s spay “first” due to the owner’s circumstances. - **Aneke** and **Emily M**: mentioned alongside James as providing knowledgeable input and laying out options and recommendations during a period of ongoing treatment for a dog’s series of issues. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5.0 stars from 86 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Multiple reviews focus on **end-of-life care**, describing calm handling, attention to comfort, and compassionate support for owners; one mentions a **condolence card and flowers** after a pet’s death. - Owners describe **clear communication and shared decision-making**, with treatment options explained and owners supported to choose. - Several reviews are from owners of **French Bulldogs**, specifically mentioning **BOAS assessment/surgery** and improvement after complex issues were addressed. - A recurring contrast is drawn by reviewers between this practice and others, with some explicitly stating they felt decisions here were **not driven by money**.