Cedar Vets – Vets in Alton
Clinic Overview
Cedar Vets is an independent veterinary clinic in Alton, with roots going back to 1893. It appears set up for everyday veterinary care as well as same-day urgent assessments, with owners also mentioning offers of a home visit or a call-out vet when needed. Reviewers describe a large, clean practice with plenty of parking and spacious waiting rooms, and one owner specifically mentions a calm cat corner for anxious cats.
Cedar Vets is an independent veterinary clinic in Alton, with roots going back to 1893. It appears set up for everyday veterinary care as well as same-day urgent assessments, with owners also mentioning offers of a home visit or a call-out vet when needed. Reviewers describe a large, clean practice with plenty of parking and spacious waiting rooms, and one owner specifically mentions a calm cat corner for anxious cats.
Services
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Preventative and routine care
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Annual health checks, vaccinations and injections are mentioned by owners.
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Routine procedures such as nail trimming are also specifically referenced.
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Illness and urgent appointments
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Owners describe being fitted in quickly for urgent concerns, including sudden wobbliness in a terrier and an unwell cat.
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Reviews also mention supportive phone advice, offers of same-day appointments, and a home visit or call-out vet option in some situations.
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Treatment for problems including an ear infection, an injured cat, and aspiration pneumonia is mentioned.
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Ongoing care
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Regular Cartrophen injections are mentioned for one dog.
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Surgery
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One owner refers to bringing their cat in for an operation, though the procedure is not specified.
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Cat-friendly features
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A reviewer says the practice has a calm cat corner for anxious cats.
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Out-of-hours
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The website says out-of-hours contact information is available for urgent veterinary treatment.
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Training
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Cedar Vets is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. The website mentions a Lifetime Care Club that includes free consults with vets and nurses for members, and one reviewer describes that plan as affordable. Review comments on cost are mixed: one owner felt an annual health check was a bit expensive, while another was unhappy after multiple visits before an ear infection was diagnosed.
People
- •George (vet): Praised for a thorough, reassuring urgent examination for a terrier that had suddenly gone wobbly.
- •Tom (vet): Thanked for caring for a dog during a bout of aspiration pneumonia.
- •James (vet): Mentioned in connection with regular Cartrophen appointments.
- •Sylvia: Praised for helping a dog stay calm during a vaccination visit.
- •Reception team: Described as brilliant and reassuring when helping coordinate urgent care.
- •Wider team: Several owners praise the staff more generally for being kind, helpful, clear in their explanations, and calm in stressful situations.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 765 reviews.
- •Many owners describe the team as kind, helpful and unhurried, saying they feel listened to and that questions are answered clearly.
- •Recent feedback continues to highlight responsiveness for urgent problems, including quick appointments, supportive phone guidance and positive experiences with a call-out vet.
- •Pets’ handling is often praised, with comments about a calm approach, treats and fuss for nervous animals, plus practical positives such as plenty of parking and large waiting rooms.
- •The main criticism in the recent reviews is an account of a dog needing four visits before an ear infection was diagnosed, with the owner unhappy about the cost; this sits alongside otherwise very positive recent feedback.
