Vets Now - Ashford Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

Ashford Road, TN23 3EA Ashford, GB


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This was a very expensive consultation that provided no value. After waiting over an hour to be seen, I felt there was very little interest in investigating the issue I had actually brought my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the staff were friendly, calm and patient and extremely helpful. I'm so grateful that we have this out of hours service available, as it's always just after our surgery closes for the day (or w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oscar and I were quite traumatised when we arrived, but your staff were amazing - all them! Caring, empathetic I can’t say enough good things. They all seemed genuinely worried about Oscar and this... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Started with very quick and efficient information taking in the initial phone call, then calm, friendly and professional treatment after we’d arrived. Clear explanations of what was happening and the... See more

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  1. Emergency Veterinarian Service
  2. Veterinarian

About Vets Now - Ashford

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About Vets Now

Pet emergencies can happen at any time – including when your regular vet is closed.

That’s why our nationwide network of out-of-hours pet emergency clinics are open through the night, at weekends and on bank holidays, so we’re ready and waiting to provide expert pet emergency care when your regular vet is having some time off.

Our pet emergency clinics are the pet equivalent of A&E and our purpose is to give you and your pet the care and support you deserve, at the time you need it most, whether it’s four in the morning or in the middle of Sunday lunch.

Vets Now provides this trusted service to more than 1000 veterinary practices across the UK — from over 60 dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. In total, we treat around 200,000 small animals every year — our highly-skilled team works hard throughout the night, weekends and Bank Holidays. So whether you’re in Aberdeen, Belfast or Portsmouth we’re there for you and your pet when you need us most.

We’ve also pioneered other ways to help pets, pet owners and the veterinary profession, such as our comprehensive referrals service and providing our staff with industry-leading training and development opportunities. We also support the pet blood transfusion charity, Pet Blood Bank UK. Meanwhile, our two hospitals — in Glasgow and Manchester — are home to some of the UK’s leading specialists in the field of emergency and critical care and provide care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our dog swallowed a plastic bag and the…

Our dog swallowed a plastic bag and the service to treat him was immediate and very focused. Thank you for everything

December 17, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Alan, thanks so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate it. It’s a pleasure to have helped you and your pet. Have a great day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Caring

Caring, reassuring staff. The vet was thorough, firm but gentle in his checkover of my pet. Explained everything which eased my anxiety. I was able to take my pet home with clear advice as to what to do if I had any further concerns

December 16, 2023
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Hi Poppy, thanks so much for letting us know how we did.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kind and efficient

Kind, considerate vet who explained everything very carefully at a time when I was very upset. We felt lucky to find such an efficient emergency service. Dog fine now!

November 18, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Catherine, thanks so much for your lovely feedback, it’s great to hear our team were able to help and that your pet is doing well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Experience

We were seen quickly, the vet and reception staff were efficient and kind and sorted the problem out.

November 20, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Sarah, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. Our team are all passionate about pets and their welfare. They’ll be thrilled to hear you were so happy with their service.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's reassuring to have help available…

It's reassuring to have help available in an emergency outside of hours.

November 8, 2023
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Hi Jo-anne, thanks so much for letting us know how we did. It’s a pleasure to have helped you and your pet. Have a great day.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great Service, Painful cost.

Dealt with the concern well, considerately and patiently. Very helpful - really professional.

My only real gripe was the nigh on £300 bill just to see the out of hours vet! It is getting a little insane, vets are expensive as it is, but that for an emergency made my eyes water.

November 8, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Dan, thanks for your feedback on the cost of your pet’s care at Vets Now. We appreciate that taking an unplanned trip to an emergency care provider can be frustrating. It’s much more expensive to run an emergency clinic than a regular daytime veterinary practice and our prices do reflect this. For a thorough breakdown and explanation of our pricing policy, feel free to visit: https://www.vets-now.com/2018/01/emergency-vet-costs-prices-fees/

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely appalling

Absolutely no compassion whatsoever. Refused to give treatment unless £4K was paid upfront in the middle of the night which we did not have, so we had no choice but to take our dog home with the vet and us knowing that without the emergency treatment she needed there and then she would suffer considerably and die. These vets are all about making money without any care for the animals they see. Absolutely disgusted and will be sending a formal complaint in due course. Even had the audacity to send the consultation invoice within a few hours of us leaving the vets whilst our dog was still suffering and dying.

October 25, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Cherie, we’re sorry to hear you’re unhappy after visiting to Vets Now. If you’d like to discuss any aspect of your visit further, please don’t hesitate to contact enquiriesteam@vets-now.com, indicating which clinic you attended, your pet’s name and the first line of your home address, postcode and highlighting your concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

In all honesty, words can't describe how good both Joe on the 24th and Becky on the 26th were. So knowledgeable and helpful, they really care about what they do and are a credit to their industry. I wish all vets were like these two.

October 26, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Mike, thank you for your kind words. We work hard to ensure every client’s experience is second-to-none and we’re glad to hear you found this to be the case.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great overnight care from vets

Great overnight care from vets. Our poodle was looked after for two nights between vets care and has now made a partial recovery. A thank you to the staff and vets who cared for her.

October 26, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Richard, thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review, we are glad you are happy with the service provided by our team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Robert, thank you for your feedback. Would you like to discuss this case further with a member of our team? If so, please email us on enquiriesteam@vets-now.com, indicating which clinic you attended, your pet’s name and the first line of your home address.  

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sorry this was ment to be 5stars

Sorry this was ment to be 5stars
Saw my cat on a Sunday
Was just a consultation but cost like 300 quid crazy!!!

October 17, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Steve, we really appreciate your kind words. We’re glad we could help you and your pet. If you’d like to see a breakdown of our costs, visit: https://www.vets-now.com/2018/01/emergency-vet-costs-prices-fees/. 

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly, Professional and Compassionate Vets

The vet and staff who were on call were friendly and compassionate; they understood my dog was critically ill through toxic poisoning. With excellent professional advice and rapid treatment; my dog came through. The after care was amazing and my dog was discharged to her registered vet. My dog is home with me now and getting stronger each day. Thank you to your team.

October 7, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Esther, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We will be sure to pass your lovely comments on to the clinic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a very upsetting night and Joe…

This was a very upsetting night and Joe and Ash were amazing and did everything they possibly could to help me and my furbaby. They definitely went above and beyond.

October 2, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Ross, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re glad you were happy with the service provided by our team.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really helpful staff and sorted my puppy out!

Really helpful staff - even at 2am!
And they managed to sort my puppy's problem out. Took him to his usual vet the following day (as they wanted to do a check up once they'd seen he went to the emergency vet) and they were happy with what was done for him and he needed very little follow up.

I wouldn't hesitate to go back there again in an emergency - just a shame the nearest clinic is so far from me!

September 11, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi , thanks so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate it. It’s a pleasure to have helped you and your pet. Have a great day.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Entry to surgery is filthy and the…

Entry to surgery is filthy and the 'ring the bell' has no bell. Staff were curt, not empathetic, and not clear if they were clinically sound....they did not put a collar on my cat (the day vet did the next day) and the cat pulled the cannula out resulting in trauma and a huge bill for anaesthetic to resite it. I've never seen an animal so traumatised after a night in a vetinary surgery. I will never use the service again and pray I'm not forced to.

September 6, 2023
Unprompted review
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Gloria, we’re sorry you’re not happy with the service you received at Vets Now. If you’d like to discuss any aspect of your visit further, please don’t hesitate to contact enquiriesteam@vets-now.com, indicating which clinic you attended, your pet’s name and the first line of your home address, postcode and highlighting your concerns.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be aware of charges

Our cat was treated by our own vet during the day, fantastic service , brilliant staff.
Then he was transferred to vets now overnight "babysitting",no treatment given to our knowledge,no consultation needed or any contact with any vets now staff.
Still waiting for a copy of our cats treatment history/costs breakdown to explain why we have been charged over £1100 for our cat to sit in a cage overnight!?
Doesn't make sense to charge such an extortionate fee for literally "nothing" and I don't understand how such an amount is justified.
It cost less for all the hardwork and treatment our own vet actually carried out during the day, including X-rays,scans, catheter, cannula general anesthetic,bloods, meds ect came to under £900, which is worth the money and we can see exactly where each pound is spent

I'm hoping there has been a mistake

September 16, 2023
Unprompted review
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear about your experience with us. Should you wish to discuss any aspects of your visit further, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at enquiriesteam@vets-now.com. Please highlight your concerns to the team along with the Vets Now practice you attended, the date you visited and your first line of address, postcode and highlighting your concerns.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Treatment

We took our poorly dog Vince to the emergency vet. Once there he was taken into a room and came back bleeding from just under his tail. The nurse wasn’t aware of this, we were told he had abscess under his throat and by his tail. This was done with no investigation just visually done. We took him home still poorly with the growth getting bigger. We took him to our vets on the 10th again to be told it was an abscess under his chin with no investigation once again. The growth kept getting worse that evening and he was very distressed indeed. We took him back today to find out it was a haemorrhage. We paid £460 for the emergency visit and left thinking it was a simple abscess. We have paid a further £700 today to at last after investigation to find out the actual issue. Our dog has been distressed for 3 days unnecessarily in my opinion. He could have been 3 days in better health. To say I’m not happy is an understatement.

September 7, 2023
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Reply from Vets Now - Ashford

Hi Tom, we’re sorry to hear you’re unhappy after visiting Vets Now. If you’d like to discuss any aspect of your visit further, please don’t hesitate to contact enquiriesteam@vets-now.com, indicating which clinic you attended, your pet’s name and the first line of your home address, postcode and highlighting your concerns.

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