Ark Veterinary Practice

Ark Veterinary Practice is a CVS-owned small-animal clinic in Fleet, established in 1954. Its facilities include an in-house laboratory, X-ray and ultrasound, the Burnside Rehabilitation Centre for physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, and an on-site dog-grooming parlour; it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Out-of-hours emergency care is provided via MiNightVet Wokingham.

Services

•Routine and preventive care: consultations, six-month health checks, vaccinations, microchipping and parasite control.
•Surgery and treatment: neutering, other surgery, dentistry, nurse clinics, blood pressure checks and anal sac expression.
•Diagnostics: in-house laboratory testing, plus imaging including X-ray and ultrasound.
•Rehabilitation and grooming: physiotherapy and hydrotherapy through the Burnside Rehabilitation Centre, along with grooming and nail clipping at the on-site dog-grooming parlour.
•Home and urgent care: home visits are available, and recent reviews mention both a rabbit emergency appointment and an at-home euthanasia visit that families found especially supportive.
•Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs.
•Emergency arrangements: emergency support is available during normal opening hours by contacting the practice, with out-of-hours care via MiNightVet Wokingham.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.

People

•Sally (veterinary nurse): specifically praised by name for follow-up care for a seriously ill rabbit, with owners highlighting her kindness, patience, compassion, and clear explanations.
•Reception team, vets, nurses and back-office staff: reviews regularly praise the wider team for being friendly, helpful, reassuring and professional, with several long-standing clients describing strong trust in the practice over many years.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8/5 from 103 reviews.

•Warm, caring team: recent reviewers consistently describe the receptionists, vets and nurses as kind, friendly, helpful and reassuring.
•Time and explanations: owners say appointments do not feel rushed, with options explained clearly and questions answered in detail; this comes through in both rabbit care and first puppy visits.
•Long-term loyalty: several reviewers mention staying with the practice for 18, 20 or nearly 30 years, suggesting strong continuity and trust.
•Support in difficult moments: reviews highlight compassionate care during serious illness and pet loss, including supportive follow-up for a rabbit and a home euthanasia visit that made a hard situation easier for one family.

Reviews for Ark Veterinary Practice

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 103 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

J E

4 months ago

All staff from the receptionists to the vet were so helpful and kind.

Justine Ronald

7 months ago

We went to Ark Vets as an emergency a month ago as our Bunny was seriously ill and our usual Vet couldn't see us. From the moment we walked in we felt genuinely cared for. We came to see the Veterinary nurse, Sally, a fair few times over the following few weeks and her kindness, patience, and compassion was faultless. She took the time to talk through every option and answer my many questions with such empathy and professionalism. We never felt rushed. It was clear that you truly wanted to help—not just our bun, but us too—and that made all the difference, even though the prognosis was not good. I know not all general Vets are Rabbit savvy, but the Ark team are phenomenal. We moved from our old Vets to Ark immediately as the difference in service and care is huge! It’s rare to find someone who truly puts their heart into what they do, and they absolutely do. If you're looking for a Vet for your buns, I highly recommend Ark.

David C

8 months ago

Just brilliant service. Staff and vets are like friends. Been with them 20 years

adam skinner

Lovely veterinary practice. The staff are friendly and helpful. Very professional service.

Ray Fletcher

10 months ago

Ark have been looking after all My dogs since I moved to Fleet 18 years ago. I always feel that they give the very best advice and have kept our dogs in great condition and have been really supportive when we lost our Labrador Fletch. I rarely do google reviews but I have absolutely no hesitation recommending the team at Ark Reception, Vets, Nurses and back office are all lovely. Thank you Ark

Nowar

The team at ARK have been fantastic whenever my dog has needed care. The staff are always friendly and reassuring, and I’ve felt confident in the treatment and advice provided. Really grateful to have such a reliable and caring local vet.

JACKIE DRYDEN

11 months ago

The Ark have looked after our pets for nearly 30 years and are the BEST team of vets, reception staff and nurses. They show so much care and compassion in their treatment, which makes a huge difference. They really do go above and beyond and I wouldn’t trust anyone else.