Small World Vet Centre

Small World Vet Centre describes itself as an independent veterinary practice with an emphasis on environmentally friendly and individually tailored care for pets and wildlife. Based on its website and recent reviews, it appears particularly set up for owners who need support beyond standard cat-and-dog care—multiple clients mention treatment for guinea pigs, rats, and birds (including a parrot), alongside routine work for cats and dogs.

Concrete specifics owners repeatedly mention include thorough checks during appointments, vets and nurses explaining what they’re doing and keeping owners informed, and support over time for ongoing health issues. A wellness plan is referenced in reviews as offering unlimited access to a vet nurse and a vet (no price details stated).

Services

From the clinic website and recent reviews, services mentioned include

• •Veterinary consultations
• •Routine preventative care such as check-ups and vaccinations (cats and puppies mentioned)
• •Exotic pet care, with species explicitly referenced including
• •Birds (including a parrot)
• •Small mammals (reviews mention guinea pigs and rats)
• •The website also lists lizards, tortoises, and snakes
• •Wildlife care (mentioned on the website)
• •Ongoing case management for chronic/continuing issues (a cat with ongoing health problems is mentioned)
• •End-of-life/final care (specifically mentioned for cats)

Emergency/out-of-hours: the website states that out-of-hours emergency care is provided by St Peter’s Vets.

People

Names mentioned in the latest reviews

• •Phil (vet; role not explicitly stated but discussed as a primary clinician): owners describe him as knowledgeable, including with birds, and say he provides reassuring advice and thorough checks.
• •Beth / Dr Beth: described as caring and professional, with owners highlighting gentle care during difficult visits and clear advice.
• •Martine (front desk/reception role implied by “greeted”): mentioned for a friendly welcome.
• •Agata: repeatedly described as very knowledgeable with rats, taking time to explain options, referencing latest research, and considering owners’ concerns about pets’ emotional needs.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 323 reviews. “”

• •Thorough, explanatory appointments: owners mention detailed checks and being kept informed about what’s being done, including during guinea pig care.
• •Strong exotic/small animal coverage in real-world cases: reviews specifically cite good experiences with rats, a guinea pig, and a parrot, with comments about clinician knowledge being a differentiator.
• •Support across life stages: routine puppy questions, vaccinations, ongoing health issues for a cat, and sensitive final care for cats are all mentioned.
• •Welcoming environment and cleanliness: one review notes being made to feel welcome and that reception/consulting areas were clean and tidy.
• •Wellness plan value (as perceived by owners): one reviewer says the wellness plans “appear to be value for money” and include unlimited access to a vet nurse and a vet (no further terms or costs provided).