Forest Veterinary Clinic

Forest Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS Accredited companion-animal practice that has been providing pet healthcare for over 20 years (no corporate group affiliation is stated). The clinic also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners most often describe straightforward, practical help—ranging from routine annual check-ups to urgent same-day situations like a dog that had eaten raisins—alongside clear explanations and good appointment availability. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled by VetsNow (as stated on the clinic website).

Services

• •Companion-animal veterinary care (described on the website as a companion animal practice providing pets’ healthcare needs).
• •Routine health checks (annual check-up mentioned in a review).
• •Urgent/acute presentations (example: care for a dog after eating raisins).
• •Referral onward when needed (a “swift referral” is specifically mentioned).
• •Medication and diet/supplement support
• •Owners report being supplied with what they needed for a stress-related stomach upset (Pro-Kolin was mentioned).
• •Advice on a simple “in-car” calming product (Calmex was mentioned).
• •Online ordering for pet food and medication (website).
• •Out-of-hours emergencies are handled by VetsNow (website).
• •Veterinary nurse training facility (structured clinic data).

People

• •Lizanne (vet) — mentioned positively for her manner during an annual check-up; the owner highlighted her “bedside manner” and that she “go[es] through everything with you” (as reflected in the wider review themes about explanation and communication).
• •Reception, nurses, and vets (team) — in an urgent situation (raisin ingestion), one owner singled out the whole front-to-clinical team for “fantastic care,” suggesting coordinated handling from reception onwards.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 115 reviews. The written reviews available to us describe routine check-ups, urgent care, and referrals, with repeated comments about communication and practical help. “”

• •Clear, supportive communication during appointments, including “go through everything with you” and strong comments about a vet’s “bedside manner.”
• •Helpfulness with immediate, practical needs, such as supplying a GI product and suggesting a calming option for car stress.
• •Urgent-care responsiveness, including a specific account of handling a dog that had eaten raisins.
• •Referrals arranged promptly when required (“swift referral” mentioned).
• •Access to appointments is explicitly praised (“Great appointment availability”).