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GKG Vets

#7 Vet in Newbury, Berkshire

4.6
Independent Clinic
Updated January 2026

GKG Vets – Vets in Newbury

Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

GKG Vets offers routine appointments by booking only, with out-of-hours emergencies handled via a partnership with VetsNow (calls to the practice number divert to the VetsNow contact centre when closed). The website promotes Pet Health Club® Plus (with consultations included) and advertises set-price preventive checks (a “six‑month healthy pet check” and wellness screening).

From the latest reviews, owners most often describe friendly, welcoming staff and vets who take time to listen; there are also specific examples of intensive day-stay care (including dental work with updates during the day). A minority of recent feedback raises concerns about standards and fees, including one complaint of a missed diagnosis and being asked to pay another consultation fee at a return visit.

Services

  • Out-of-hours emergency care: provided through VetsNow (dedicated emergency service), via diversion to the VetsNow contact centre when the practice is closed (as described on the website).
  • Dental procedures: one owner describes their dog spending the day at the practice “to have his teeth done,” and being calm on collection; the practice reportedly provided updates during the day.
  • Preventive health checks / screening (website)
  • “Six-month healthy pet check” (advertised as aimed at catching hidden health issues early).
  • Wellness screening (advertised as available at a set price).
  • Vaccination reminders: mentioned by an owner who receives vaccination reminder emails.

Pricing

  • Wellness screening: advertised at £60 (website).
  • Six‑month healthy pet check: advertised at £24.99 (website).
  • Pet Health Club® Plus: website states consultations are included (no price shown).
  • Other costs: one reviewer reports being presented with a “huge bill,” and another reports being told they would need to pay another consultation fee on a return visit (no amounts given).

People

  • Richard (vet): repeatedly named by one reviewer as “the best vet for us,” described as warm and empathetic, and “extremely skilled.”
  • Alice Kim (vet): named in a 1‑star review alleging a cat’s issue was misdiagnosed, that basic checks (temperature/heartbeat) were not done at the initial visit, and that the owner was asked to pay another consultation fee when returning.
  • Reception/support staff: in a dental day-stay account, the owner says the whole team—including reception—were “wonderful,” and that they were contacted multiple times during the day with updates.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 195 reviews.

  • Handling and communication: owners describe staff as welcoming and professional, and say vets listen and help; one owner with nervous cats says the vet is “always great” with them.
  • Care during procedures / day stays: a dog having dental work reportedly received calm, attentive care, with the owner updated “a few times throughout the day.”
  • Urgent fitting-in (older review): one owner says they were fitted in during a busy holiday period when their dog became suddenly unwell.
  • Concerns raised in negative reviews: one owner alleges misdiagnosis and lack of basic checks, plus being asked to pay another consultation fee on a return visit; another describes life-saving advice but also a later “huge bill” and dissatisfaction with how payment was handled.

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