Anton Vets Ltd

Anton Vets Ltd is an established veterinary practice with RCVS Core Standards and Rabbit Friendly Clinic (Gold) accreditation, plus in-house diagnostics (including an in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound). The website also describes referral services in areas including cardiology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.

From the latest reviews available to us, the practice appears particularly set up for exotic and small companion species as well as cats and dogs—owners specifically mention treatment for budgies/parrots, tortoises, and rabbits, including a same-day appointment for a budgie with an infection. Reviews also include end-of-life care experiences: one describes a considerate euthanasia experience, while another reports a distressing cremation/urn mix-up.

Out-of-hours care is not described as in-practice: the website says emergencies are supported during normal opening hours, and out of hours clients are directed to MiNightVet for dedicated emergency care.

Services

Services and capabilities stated on the website and/or mentioned in reviews include

• •Consultations and vaccinations
• •Dentistry
• •Diagnostic tests & imaging, including X‑ray and ultrasound, plus an in-house lab
• •Microchipping
• •Neutering and other surgery
• •Referral services: cardiology, orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, and keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery
• •Nurse clinics, including
• •Anal sac expression
• •Blood pressure checks
• •Grooming & nail clipping
• •Six-month health checks
• •Parasite control
• •Pet travel documentation
• •Puppy parties (website) and an owner-mentioned annual “Tortoise Parties”
• •Home visits
• •Exotic animal care (website lists many species; reviews specifically mention budgies/parrots, tortoises, and rabbits)

Emergency arrangements (as stated on the website)

• •Emergencies are supported during normal opening hours by contacting the practice.
• •Out of hours, clients are directed to MiNightVet for emergency services.

People

No individual clinicians are named in the information provided, but reviews repeatedly distinguish between vets and reception staff

• •Owners of exotic pets (including budgies/parrots and tortoises) describe staff as knowledgeable about these species, with one review highlighting being able to get a budgie seen the same day for an infection and treated back to health.
• •Rabbit owners mention vets who explain problems clearly and “take that extra step” to support care decisions.
• •End-of-life care is described in one review as handled with understanding and focused on keeping a dog’s final moments comfortable.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 615 reviews. “”

• •Exotic-pet confidence comes through strongly in recent feedback: multiple owners mention good handling/knowledge of budgies/parrots, tortoises, and rabbits (including a budgie treated for an infection after a same-day appointment).
• •Communication and support: rabbit owners describe vets explaining issues in a way they could understand and being responsive to questions (including questions sent by email).
• •Compassionate end-of-life care is specifically mentioned in one account of euthanasia.
• •Conflicting experiences around professionalism and aftercare: one review reports a cremation/urn error (pet returned in a cardboard tube despite requesting a specific urn) and says they were still waiting for answers; another alleges confidentiality and consent problems and rude communication.