The Berkshire Vet

The Berkshire Vet describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic with hospitalisation facilities, offering routine care, surgery and a 24/7 emergency service (as stated on its website). Reviews repeatedly mention a “meet and greet”/familiarisation approach for anxious pets, including taking appointments slowly with treats and lick mats, and also describe urgent problem-solving such as mild sedation to remove a fish hook and treatment for a cat’s upper respiratory tract disease that had spread to the sinuses. Several reviewers also highlight help with insurance claims and say the practice is transparent on pricing (without quoting specific fees).

Services

•Routine checks and vaccinations (website; vaccination appointment described in a review).
•Surgery (website; no specific procedures named in the reviews provided).
•Hospitalisation facilities (website).
•Emergency care (24/7), with emergency appointments available outside regular hours (website).
•Sedation for minor procedures, described with a “mild sedation” to allow fish hook removal from a paw (review).
•Treatment for feline upper respiratory tract disease (URTD) including injections and antibiotics, and assessment of complications affecting the sinuses (review).
•Behaviour/anxiety-friendly handling: familiarisation visits, “meet and greet” appointments, slow exams, and use of high-value treats/lick mats during injections (reviews).

People

•Aaron (vet): credited with quickly diagnosing a kitten’s URTD and sinus involvement, giving injections and antibiotics with reported improvement within days; also mentioned as helping with insurance claims. He’s also named (with Katie) in a “meet and greet” that focused on letting dogs sniff around and take treats (reviews).
•Vicky James (vet): described taking time with a highly stressed rescue spaniel—slow, treat-led handling, full basic check (eyes/ears/heart), and using a lick mat/liver paste so vaccination could be given with minimal stress (review).
•Katie: mentioned in a “meet and greet” welcome that focused on helping dogs settle in with treats and a relaxed introduction (review).

Reviews

5.0 stars from 187 reviews. - Independent practice mentioned repeatedly, with some owners choosing it specifically for that reason and describing pricing as transparent (no prices quoted).

•Low-stress, treat-led appointments for anxious dogs: familiarisation visits, “no rush” handling, lick mats/liver paste during injections, and pets becoming more comfortable over time.
•Practical problem-solving in urgent or difficult situations, including mild sedation to remove a fish hook and rapid diagnosis/treatment for a very sick kitten.
•Facility comments include a clinic described as clean and “new facilities” (reviews).

Reviews for The Berkshire Vet

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 187 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Adam Dufait

in the last week

We have had very good experiences, the staff are wonderful and the vets are very understanding, caring and professional. The building is well laid out and very clean We would highly recommend The Berkshire Vet

Emma Chittenden

Things that are absolutely priceless include a vet who loves and cares for your non-human family members as much as you do, even when you're facing the worst possible day. The team at The Berkshire Vet definitely do that, and more. I absolutely know, and trust, my cats and dog with them, which is a good thing because my dog's third favourite person is his vet (after me and his dog walker). I love and trust that because they're an independent practice they're transparent on pricing, exceptional value and put all that back into the treatment of the animals in their care. And I say this as someone who not only lives in another county, bypasses at least 3 closer vet practices, and drives 35 minutes for appointments, they're worth it.

Julie Regan

a week ago

Very good. Friendly, make you feel comfortable & knowledgeable. Our dog loves it there (that might be the snacks she gets!!)

Evelyn Stacey

3 weeks ago

This is what i am looking for in a vet Well I do not want to be writing a book,but October came back from holiday to find our 8 month old kitten really sick ,after 4 weeks and 3 visits to registered vets at the time he was getting worse, I had to change vets The Berkshire vet in Crookham Aaron did not take long to diagnose URTD Upper respiratory tract disease,it is almost impossible to completely rid a cat from this infection,they no sooner get better and it gets the better of them again,by last Sunday morning Charlie was so sick this was the second day of no eating,I was feeding him water by dropper,the whole one side of his face was swollen,I thought it was an allergy,hurt himself playing eaten a plant,but no Aaron immediately said his URTD had gone to his sinuses,Aaron administered injections and Gave us antibiotics and by Wednesday he was back to his old self. That's all any of us are looking for a vet that knows what he's doing and fixes our pets quickly And he helps me with the insurance claims!! Good old fashioned veterinary care what more can you ask Thankyou Aaron and to all at the Berkshire vets

Tamsin Hudson

My rescue Cocker Spaniel has always been dreadful at the vet I had been using since we adopted her 5 years ago. She got so stressed and anxious and was like a Tasmanian Devil and had to be muzzled. In desperation, I decided to change vets after someone recommended me The Berkshire Vet. I took her up there on familiarisation visits, she got lots of attention and treats and then I took her up to meet a vet today and possibly have her annual vaccination if all went well. It did indeed go well! The receptionists were friendly and petted her, we then met Vicky James the Vet and Vicky took it slow, gave her lots of treats and examined her eyes, ears and listened to her heart. Then out came the liver paste and a lick mat……she was so focussed on licking up every morsel that Vicky gave her the injection and although she paused mid lick to register what Vicky was doing, the liver paste was far more interesting and she carried on devouring it! This has been the least stressful vet appointment that we have had in over 5 years. I cannot thank The Berkshire Vet enough. Such a difference in approach and not a problem to take the time to let her get to know the vet and realise that she was a good person 🙂.It cost Vicky several gravy bones and some liver paste but it was so worth it! I highly recommend The Berkshire Vet and if you are having issues with your current vet, I strongly recommend you give them a try. Lovely people, kind, understanding and absolutely no rush. They understand your dog and are happy to give them time to relax. A solid 5 🌟review from me & my dog🐶 - so well deserved!

Karin Hendrickse

Great independent group of vets committed to customer and pet care.Great care shown for our 2 very elderly cats (20 and 18). Easy practice to access and park off the A339. Very happy too to have the local vets and practice available for as and when any out of ours services are necessary . Real peace of mind .

Diana Smith

As usual the vets are friendly and efficient. Molly had a small fish hook in her foot. Unfortunately she will not let anyone touch her feet. But after a mild sedation, the hook is removed and she is as right as rain again. Thank you so much for your excellent service again.

julie thomas

3 months ago

Switched both my dogs to this independent practice and am so glad I did. Very friendly and skilled team. Lovely new facilities and ample parking. As I have one aging and one young energetic dog, I have them both on a monthly care plan, which I have found to be very good value for money. I highly recommend them.

Annie Nicholas

I am a new member of The Berkshire Vets and if I could I would rate them higher than 5 stars. The veterinary people and staff are 100% committed to helping you and your pet. That's why I changed from my previous vets to these on my first consultation with them.

Clare Middleton

4 months ago

I booked a 'Meet and Greet' for my two dogs, Welshie Hugo and Ernie Airedale. We received a very warm welcome from Katie and Aaron who put the boys at ease, let them have good sniff around and offered them treats. I feel very reassured that the dogs and I will be well looked after have less anxiety when visiting next time.