Arundell Veterinary Care – Vets in Doncaster
Clinic Overview
Arundell Veterinary Care is a Doncaster practice that says it has been caring for pets since 2006, and it is part of VetPartners. It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback points to strengths in routine appointments, support for older pets with ongoing conditions, second-opinion work, and end-of-life care handled with sensitivity, though a small number of reviews raise concerns about communication, waiting times, and costs.
Services
- •Routine care and preventive appointments: Reviews mention annual injections, booster visits, full vet checks, and calm handling during standard appointments.
- •Care for older pets and ongoing conditions: Recent examples include regular appointments for an elderly dog, treatment planning, and support for long-term health issues.
- •Surgery and procedures: One owner describes an elderly dog having an operation as part of treatment, with staff talking through what would happen and offering reassurance.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: Blood tests and glucose monitoring are mentioned in relation to feline diabetes care.
- •Second opinions and inpatient support: One recent case describes records being reviewed within 48 hours after a transfer from another practice, with a dog kept in overnight and the family updated and reassured.
- •End-of-life care: Owners describe compassionate euthanasia discussions, clear explanations of options, and space to make decisions without pressure.
- •Training role: The practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Comments on cost are mixed: some owners describe pricing and care plans as fair or good value, while others question value for money or describe some treatment costs as expensive.
- •A glucose monitor fitting was mentioned at £180, with a further £180 quoted for additional monitoring.
- •An insurance administration fee of £14 was also mentioned.
- •One recent reviewer said they were considering cancelling the care plan because they were struggling to see the value.
People
- •Maddie: Mentioned repeatedly for clear explanations, support with ongoing treatment, and reassuring owners through difficult decisions and procedures.
- •Skylar: Named in a second-opinion case where records were reviewed and a treatment plan was explained.
- •Rosie: Praised alongside Maddie for helping an owner through an elderly dog's treatment and operation.
- •Claire: Thanked for caring for a dog during an overnight stay.
- •Angie and Sally: Mentioned positively for comfort and support during a stressful treatment period.
- •Christina: Previously praised for compassionate support and clear guidance during end-of-life care.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.2/5 from 111 reviews. Recent written feedback is mostly positive, with a few strongly negative reviews alongside it.
- •Many owners describe the team as kind, calm, patient, and professional, especially with nervous pets and during routine visits such as boosters and check-ups.
- •Positive reviews give concrete examples of thoughtful communication, gentle handling, second-opinion support, and reassuring care for older or unwell pets.
- •Owners also mention a clean surgery, polite reception staff, and feeling that their pets were treated as individuals rather than rushed through.
- •Negative themes include appointment delays, mixed experiences with reception, and a small number of serious complaints about communication, transfer arrangements, billing, and diabetic-cat management.
