Holme Veterinary Centre

Holme Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent, first-opinion practice treating small animals and horses. It’s an Approved Veterinary Nurse training centre and an approved member of the Royal College Practice Standards Scheme. Facilities and services highlighted include digital X‑ray, in-house diagnostics, fully equipped surgical theatres, and full dental facilities, plus complementary therapies such as laser acupuncture and a flea/worming and vaccination reminder service. Recent reviews give concrete examples of thorough consultations and clear explanations from the vet, alongside mixed experiences with reception staff (both very supportive and “rude and not at all compassionate” reported).

Services

• •Vet and nurse consultations
• •Emergency guidance (the website provides information on what to do in an emergency; the clinic is also listed as offering emergency veterinary services, but specific arrangements aren’t stated in the available text)
• •Diagnostics and imaging
• •“Full diagnostics”
• •Digital X‑ray
• •Surgery
• •Fully equipped surgical theatres
• •Dentistry
• •Full dental facilities
• •Complementary therapies
• •Laser acupuncture (listed as an example)
• •Preventive care support
• •Flea & worming and vaccination reminder service
• •Species seen: small animals and horses

People

• •Andy (vet): mentioned by name in a review describing him as “straight talking” and “no nonsense,” with the owner crediting him and the team with saving their dog’s life and being clear about what needed doing.
• •Reception/reception nurse team: experiences conflict in the latest reviews—one owner describes the receptionist/nurse as “kind, patient, and reassuring” on the phone and similarly welcoming on arrival, while another reports “rude and not at all compassionate” reception staff.

Reviews

4.3 stars from 110 reviews. “”

• •Owners describe thorough, clearly explained consultations, including a first visit where the vet “took the time to listen” and explained everything clearly.
• •Life-saving care is claimed by one reviewer, who says their dog’s life was saved after feeling dismissed elsewhere.
• •Front-desk experience is mixed: some describe exceptional reassurance and welcome; another reports rudeness and lack of compassion.