West Mount Vets - Huddersfield – Vets in Huddersfield
Clinic Overview
West Mount Vets - Huddersfield is a CVS practice offering routine care, surgery and in-house diagnostics for a wide range of pets. The site lists on-site dental facilities, an in-house lab, ultrasound, X-rays and surgical theatres, so many investigations and procedures can be handled on site rather than referred elsewhere. Recent feedback is largely positive, with owners highlighting friendly, patient staff and clear explanations, alongside one complaint about billing and Healthy Pet Club expectations.
West Mount Vets - Huddersfield is a CVS practice offering routine care, surgery and in-house diagnostics for a wide range of pets. The site lists on-site dental facilities, an in-house lab, ultrasound, X-rays and surgical theatres, so many investigations and procedures can be handled on site rather than referred elsewhere. Recent feedback is largely positive, with owners highlighting friendly, patient staff and clear explanations, alongside one complaint about billing and Healthy Pet Club expectations.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, six-month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, and nurse clinics including blood pressure checks.
- •Surgery and dental care: neutering, dentistry, and general surgery. Reviews mention dental treatment for a collie, with options and treatment explained clearly beforehand.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: in-house lab testing, ultrasound, and X-rays.
- •Additional pet care: grooming and nail clipping, anal sac expression, and home visits.
- •Emergency and out-of-hours care: during normal hours, clients are advised to call the practice; out of hours, the practice directs clients to West Mount Vets Halifax for free telephone advice and, if needed, an emergency consultation.
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets, small cage birds, large cage birds, and wild birds.
- •The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews give a mixed picture on cost: some owners describe the practice as affordable or reasonable, while one reviewer reported confusion over Healthy Pet Club inclusions and a £30 charge for wipes.
People
- •Amy is mentioned by name in a review for providing great care and professional service.
- •Reviews also praise the nurses for being gentle and reassuring with a kitten, and describe the wider team as friendly, patient, clear in their explanations, and compassionate during difficult appointments.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 225 reviews.
- •Several recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, patient and professional, with staff taking time to answer questions and ease worries.
- •Nursing care is singled out positively in one review, with a kitten described as being handled gently and left feeling reassured rather than panicky.
- •Owners praise clear explanations and shared decision-making, including around dental work and tooth removal for a collie.
- •There is also a billing and communication complaint, centred on Healthy Pet Club expectations and a reported £30 charge for wipes, but this sits alongside other reviews calling the practice reasonable or affordable.
