Forest Veterinary Clinic

Forest Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS Accredited companion-animal practice that says it has been providing pet healthcare for over 20 years. The website states in-hours emergencies are handled at the clinic, with out-of-hours emergencies managed by VetsNow. In the latest reviews available, several owners describe clear, practical communication (leaving “well informed” about what to do next), and specific end-of-life support including allowing a child to be present and later sending a condolence card and paw print—while one recent reviewer reports a decline in “service and attention to detail” and chose to move their senior pet’s care elsewhere after a long relationship with the practice.

Services

•Companion animal veterinary care (described by the clinic as covering “all your pet’s healthcare needs”).
•In-hours emergency appointments handled by the clinic (one reviewer describes phoning for advice and being asked to bring their pet in straight away).
•Out-of-hours emergency cover via VetsNow (as stated on the website).
•Routine check-ups (one owner describes bringing their cat in for an “MOT”).
•End-of-life care/euthanasia support (described in detail by an owner who said goodbye to their dog with the vet’s help).

People

•Roger / Roger Stobbs (vet) is named repeatedly. Owners describe him
•explaining situations clearly so they “always feel well informed” and comfortable about next steps;
•handling cats calmly during an exam (“so good with the cat”);
•providing patient support during euthanasia, including supporting a family where a child attended.
•Nurses and support staff are mentioned for being welcoming, and for follow-up gestures after a pet’s death (a condolence card and paw print).

Reviews

4.8 stars from 83 reviews. - Communication and guidance: owners say they leave understanding what to do next and feel informed about their pet’s situation.

•Handling during visits: one review highlights a calm, effective exam with a cat that “behaved impeccably.”
•Bereavement support: a detailed account praises patience and compassion during euthanasia, plus a later condolence card and paw print.
•Emergency responsiveness (in-hours): one owner reports being advised by phone and told to bring their pet in immediately.
•Conflicting experience on service quality: a recent 1-star review reports concerns about “service and attention to detail” and moved a senior pet’s care after ~20 years with the practice.

Reviews for Forest Veterinary Clinic

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 83 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Jane Singleton

2 months ago

We have become increasingly concerned with the level of service and attention to detail we have received in recent times. We feel that it is essential to have absolute confidence in the vet who cares for your pet. Therefore after approximately twenty years with Forest Vets we have reluctantly decided to move the care of our senior pet to a new vet. Disappointed.

4 months ago

Uschi Andrews

a year ago

Absolutely love this practice Roger, the other vets, nurses and staff are just lovely! Always feel well informed about any situation and always leave feeling comfortable in what we need to do going forward, couldnt rate this place high enough and they always make a fuss of our remy and our new addition Indy!

Jan Sparks

Took my cat for an MOT! All the staff were very welcoming and friendly and vet Roger was brilliant and so good with the cat who actually behaved impeccably much to my surprise. Thoroughly recommend.

Tom Harvey

Great team, always smiling, knowledgeable - and supportive in the bad times. Proper, old-fashioned, kind service by lovely people.

Milly Guy

Sam Coombes

2 years ago

I want to publicly express our thanks to the fantastic team at Forest Veterinary Clinic on Carvers Industrial Estate. We recently had to say goodbye to our beloved Diesel after 15 wonderful years. 🌈 We have been seeing Roger Stobbs for all of Diesel’s life and it only seemed right that he was the one that helped us say goodbye. My 11 year old daughter wanted to be there too and the care, understanding, patienece and compassion shown by Roger and all of the team was incredible. Just over a week on we today received an unexpected card from the team and a paw print from Diesel. This simple touch means a huge amount and we were very touched. 🐾 Thank you, Forest Vets, for being so amazing 💙

Val Renyard

5 years ago

Had to take one of my pets to the vets in an emergency last week. Having telephoned for advice I was asked to take him straight down to the clinic Roger and the orher vets are excellent and compassionate and caring together with all their support staff. I always feel very welcome and at ease whenever I visit and explain and advise in the best interests of my pets. I wouldn't take any of my animals anywhere else. As always an excellent service