Emergency Vets in Berkshire

- Friendly, knowledgeable staff: Many clients describe the team as welcoming, helpful, professional and accommodating, and one review also mentions the clinic being clean and tidy. - Calm, reassuring consultations: Owners mention feeling listened to and reassured, including during a routine six-month check and vaccine booster visit and in a consultation where a vet was praised for patience and sensitivity. - Good treatment and procedure care: Positive examples include support for an injured dog while the owner was visiting the area, and careful handling of a dog’s dental operation and recovery.

Forest House Veterinary Group presents itself as a privately owned, independent veterinary group that has been established for more than 150 years. It has a main hospital with a resident nurse on site 24 hours a day for accident and emergency care. Recent feedback is largely very positive about the team’s calm, compassionate approach and willingness to help in urgent situations, though there is also one serious negative complaint about end-of-life communication and cost.

Alma Veterinary Hospital in Windsor is part of IVC Evidensia and offers routine and preventive care alongside procedures such as neutering, including keyhole surgery options, and dental treatment. The practice says it treats a range of small pets as well as cats and dogs, and it also offers emergency vet services. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting clear explanations, a caring team and supportive handling in both routine and difficult situations.

- Fast access in emergencies is a consistent positive theme, with reviews mentioning appointments offered within 30 minutes and pets being seen within about an hour of calling. - Kind, reassuring care comes up repeatedly, especially during stressful overnight admissions. Owners mention being kept informed, staff handling pets gently, and in one case being allowed to sit with a hospitalised dog.

- Owners often describe the team as kind, knowledgeable and down-to-earth, with several saying they have stayed with the practice for years. - Reviews regularly mention clear explanations and a calm approach, including during more involved equine treatment. - Several accounts highlight the practice’s willingness to work around an animal’s needs, such as giving a nervous dog time to settle before vaccinations and avoiding the need for a muzzle.

GKG Vets in Newbury is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers routine appointments by booking, with out-of-hours emergencies handled through VetsNow when the clinic is closed. Its website also highlights Pet Health Club® Plus and set-price preventive checks including a six-month healthy pet check and wellness screening.

- Several recent reviewers praise the team for practical, compassionate help, including dealing with a deceased cat brought in from the roadside and taking responsibility for contacting the owner through the microchip details. - One reviewer describes feeling strongly supported during a puppy scam situation, singling out Michaela for arranging sanctuary placement and rehoming help. - A cat owner speaks very positively about Dr.

- Everyday care: consultations, nurse clinics, six‑month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, blood pressure checks - Procedures: neutering, dentistry, surgery - Diagnostics: in‑house diagnostic tests and imaging - Preventative & routine support: grooming/nail clipping and anal sac expression - Travel & access: pet travel documentation (GB) and home visits - Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals, plus reptiles/tortoises, cage birds and backyard poultry - Referral services (listed): soft tissue surgery referral, orthopaedic surgery referral, cardiology referral - Emergency care: emergency support during normal opening hours by calling the practice; out of hours, clients are directed to an external emergency service (MiNightVet) - Recognitions listed: Cat Friendly Clinic – Silver and RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding

Nine Mile Veterinary Hospital - Wokingham / MiNightVet Wokingham is a CVS clinic focused on urgent and out-of-hours veterinary care. Reviews consistently mention emergency phone triage, late-night support and compassionate end-of-life care, particularly for cats. Feedback on the clinical side is often positive, but there are also repeated complaints about administration, especially insurer paperwork, alongside one report of being refused help for a bitten dog.