The Pet Practice – Vets in Newbury
Clinic Overview
- Fast access and low waiting times: Owners describe same-day appointments, quick follow-up treatment, and being seen promptly on arrival. - Warm, reassuring care: Reviews repeatedly mention a friendly, helpful team that takes time with both pets and owners. - Good handling of nervous animals: Several reviewers highlight gentle, individual approaches that help anxious pets stay calmer during appointments.
The Pet Practice is an independent, family-owned veterinary clinic in Newbury, founded in 2009 by vet Ben Johnson. Recent feedback points to prompt access when pets need to be seen quickly, with owners describing same-day appointments and fast follow-up treatment. Reviews also consistently mention calm, kind handling of nervous animals, clear explanations in consultations, and a clean, welcoming clinic.
Services
- •General veterinary appointments and ongoing care: Owners describe both first visits and repeat visits, including routine appointments and treatment when pets are unwell.
- •Short-notice appointments and quick follow-ups: Reviews include examples of a dog being seen the same day the owner called, then fitted in again the next day for treatment.
- •Support for anxious or stressed pets: Several owners say the team adapts its approach for individual animals, helping reduce stress during visits.
- •Clear, unhurried consultations: Reviewers mention questions being answered patiently, with vets explaining what they are doing during the appointment.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Ben Johnson (vet, founder): Founded the practice in 2009 and is praised in reviews as a friendly, helpful vet.
- •Meg (veterinary nurse): Mentioned warmly for taking time with an elderly, very anxious cat and helping keep her calm during visits.
- •Wider team: Recent reviews regularly describe the staff as welcoming, polite, caring, and knowledgeable.
Reviews
Google rating: 5.0/5 from 31 reviews.
- •Fast access and low waiting times: Owners describe same-day appointments, quick follow-up treatment, and being seen promptly on arrival.
- •Warm, reassuring care: Reviews repeatedly mention a friendly, helpful team that takes time with both pets and owners.
- •Good handling of nervous animals: Several reviewers highlight gentle, individual approaches that help anxious pets stay calmer during appointments.
- •Clean and welcoming environment: The practice is described as clean, tidy, and pleasant to visit, with positive comments from both new and returning clients.

