Clinic Overview
GKG Vets offers appointment-based consultations and partners with VetsNow for out-of-hours emergency care (via a partner clinic). The practice promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included, and it describes itself as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Policies stated on the website include 48 hours’ notice for repeat medications and that collection is appointment-only.
GKG Vets offers appointment-based consultations and partners with VetsNow for out-of-hours emergency care (via a partner clinic). The practice promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included, and it describes itself as a Cat Friendly Clinic. Policies stated on the website include 48 hours’ notice for repeat medications and that collection is appointment-only.
From the latest reviews available, owners often describe friendly, supportive interactions (including at end-of-life), but there is also a sharply negative account alleging unnecessary cancer-related procedures and poor decision-making for an older dog—so experiences appear mixed depending on the case.
Services
Based on the clinic website and the latest written reviews available
- •Out-of-hours emergency care via a partnership with VetsNow (dedicated emergency vets/nurses).
- •Routine vet consultations (website notes consultations are by appointment only).
- •Pet Health Club® Plus (website states consultations are included as part of this plan; no plan price given).
- •Health checks / screening
- •“Book a free health check” (as stated on the website).
- •“Wellness screening” (priced on the website; see Pricing).
- •“Six-month healthy pet check” (priced on the website; see Pricing).
- •Diagnostics and procedures mentioned in reviews
- •Blood testing (including discussion of cancer cells in blood in one review).
- •Biopsy and lump surgery/removal discussed in the context of a suspected cancer case.
- •End-of-life care is referenced in reviews (owners describing support when saying goodbye).
Pricing
Only prices explicitly shown on the website
- •Wellness screening: £60
- •Six-month healthy pet check: £24.99
- •Pet travel discount: registered clients get 10% off “trusted pet travel” with PetAir (no other pricing stated).
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6 stars from 103 reviews
- •Friendly/helpful front-of-house and vets: multiple reviews describe being welcomed and finding staff “friendly and helpful.”
- •Time spent understanding the pet and owner context: one reviewer says the vet “took time to understand the needs of my dog and our lifestyle.”
- •Cat owners mention choosing the practice for being “cat friendly,” and one reviewer says the Pet Health Club plan felt like “a good investment.”
- •End-of-life support praised: one owner describes “care and compassion” shown to them and their dog when they had to say goodbye.
- •Serious complaint about cancer case management: one reviewer alleges they were pushed toward a biopsy and then a second operation for a 13-year-old dog, and after a second opinion felt the procedures were unnecessary; they describe the experience as focused on revenue rather than welfare.
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Reviews for GKG Vets
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 103 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Gillian Dobson
a month ago
GKG Vets Thatcham very friendly and helpful
gareth shone
8 months ago
They looked at my dog several months ago after a lump appeared on her side and many smaller lumps appeared all over her. They told us it was likely cancer and that we would need a biopsy. They also did a blood test and found cancer. cells in the blood but they felt that we must work on the lump. We questioned why it would be good to biopsy before just removing the lump and They told us it could make the cancer worse if they didn't biopsy first. The biopsy was done and 3/4 of the lump removed. Of course it was cancer so they now prescribed another operation to remove the remaining 1/4 of the lump. It was just a way of manipulating 2x operations out of us whilst completely disregarding my 13 year old dogs well being and best interests. We sought a second opinion from another vet who advised us there was no real point in the second operation or even in the first that we had had. The cancer was everywhere and picking at one little bit of it wouldn't help. It would just be unnecessary suffering for my beautiful dog. Pepper died this week from complications with her liver, due to the fact her liver was infected with cancer. Ive lost my shadow, ive lost one of the most lovely personalities i have ever known. Gkg were only interested in lining their pockets and prescribed operations that simply added to my dogs pain and suffering. There was no point working on the lump, it was already in her liver at that time and probably everywhere else. Go to Berkshire vet instead or indeed try any other vet. Don't go to this one they are heartless, and cruel, willing to be put an old dog through unnecessary discomfort and pain in order to get some money in the till.
gareth shone
10 months ago
They looked at my dog several months ago after a lump appeared on her side and many smaller lumps appeared all over her. They told us it was likely cancer and that we would need a biopsy. They also did a blood test and found cancer. cells in the blood but they felt that we must work on the lump. We questioned why it would be good to biopsy before just removing the lump and They told us it could make the cancer worse if they didn't biopsy first. The biopsy was done and 3/4 of the lump removed. Of course it was cancer so they now prescribed another operation to remove the remaining 1/4 of the lump. It was just a way of manipulating 2x operations out of us whilst completely disregarding my 13 year old dogs well being and best interests. We sought a second opinion from another vet who advised us there was no real point in the second operation or even in the first that we had had. The cancer was everywhere and picking at one little bit of it wouldn't help. It would just be unnecessary suffering for my beautiful dog. Pepper died this week from complications with her liver, due to the fact her liver was infected with cancer. Ive lost my shadow, ive lost one of the most lovely personalities i have ever known. Gkg were only interested in lining their pockets and prescribed operations that simply added to my dogs pain and suffering. There was no point working on the lump, it was already in her liver at that time and probably everywhere else. Go to Berkshire vet instead or indeed try any other vet. Don't go to this one they are heartless, and cruel, willing to be put an old dog through unnecessary discomfort and pain in order to get some money in the till.
Heidi Lovelock
12 months ago
I just have to say a big thank you to all at gkg vets Newbury... we sadly had to say good bye to our beautiful boy Rocco on the 3/1/25 ... the care they gave him all through his short 7 years was just outstanding and the care and compassion they showed us and rocco is just something that we will be forever grateful for. ... honestly these guys will care for your fur baby with such great care . Gkg vets thank you for everything
Heidi Lovelock
9 months ago
I just have to say a big thank you to all at gkg vets Newbury... we sadly had to say good bye to our beautiful boy Rocco on the 3/1/25 ... the care they gave him all through his short 7 years was just outstanding and the care and compassion they showed us and rocco is just something that we will be forever grateful for. ... honestly these guys will care for your fur baby with such great care . Gkg vets thank you for everything
Pam Harvey
2 years ago
very pleasant, friendly and helpfull
Lynn Piercy
2 years ago
Very loving vets
Mandy Burton
2 years ago
Staff are very friendly and helpful. I always get good advice about my dogs health and they look after him very well.
Shaz Mullis
2 years ago
Warm welcome on a cold day. Vet took time to understand the needs of my dog and our lifestyle . Great service and support
Fabio Jason
2 years ago
Last year we decided it was time to get our first pet. This is were Dante, our cat, came into our lives ! Being our first pet we put extensive research into finding a suitable vet that was cat friendly. Gkg ticked all those boxes and we found the pet health plan a good investment to keep our little baby (not so little anymore !!) healthy. I was greeted with a warm welcome by the receptionist when I came to register Dante and all the vets we’ve seen have been very professional. Thank for your service, we’ve been customers on the health plan for over a year now.
