Donaldsons Vets Ltd – Vets in Huddersfield
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviewers repeatedly mention kind, professional support during difficult moments, especially when pets were seriously ill or being put to sleep. - Several comments praise the team for taking time to explain treatment options and helping owners feel calmer and better informed, including during lymphoma care. - Louise, Mike/Michael, and Holly receive specific thanks for warm, attentive service and making visits feel more personal.
Donaldsons Vets Ltd presents itself as an independently owned veterinary group focused on small animals only. Its website highlights a practice equipped for both routine care and more advanced work, including CT scanning, ultrasound, key hole surgery, cancer care, dermatology referrals, behaviour referral, microchipping, and repeat prescriptions. Recent reviews continue to emphasise thoughtful communication, supportive handling of difficult situations, and ongoing treatment planning, including management of a cat’s lymphoma with steroids rather than immediate euthanasia.
Services
- •Small animal care only, covering both routine and more complex cases.
- •Advanced diagnostics and procedures, including CT scanning, ultrasound, and key hole surgery.
- •Referral and longer-term care, with the website listing cancer care, dermatology referrals, and behaviour referral. Recent reviews also mention ongoing support for a pet with lymphoma, including steroid treatment and discussion of quality-of-life options.
- •Routine veterinary support, including microchipping and repeat prescriptions.
- •Additional facilities and access, including an Animal Rehabilitation Centre, emergency veterinary services, and a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
- •Recent reviews also give practical examples of care around recovery after treatment and support during end-of-life decisions.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Recent reviews also include positive comments about sensible prices.
People
Recent reviews name Holly, Louise, and Mike (also referred to as Michael in one review) as members of the team clients particularly appreciated. Holly is praised for her caring and gentle support during a pet’s illness and euthanasia, while Louise and Mike/Michael are highlighted for friendly, calm, helpful support on the phone and at the front desk.
Reviews
4.9 stars from 188 Google reviews.
- •Recent reviewers repeatedly mention kind, professional support during difficult moments, especially when pets were seriously ill or being put to sleep.
- •Several comments praise the team for taking time to explain treatment options and helping owners feel calmer and better informed, including during lymphoma care.
- •Louise, Mike/Michael, and Holly receive specific thanks for warm, attentive service and making visits feel more personal.
- •The overall tone is very positive, with reviewers describing the team as caring, friendly, helpful, and one reviewer also highlighting sensible prices.
