Valentine's Vet

Valentine’s Vet has been caring for pets since 1987 and is part of VetPartners. The practice offers on-site diagnostics and dentistry, including ultrasound, x-rays, in-house blood testing and dental care. Owners regularly mention easy booking, long-term relationships with specific vets, a helpful Pet Health Plan, and a cats-only area in the waiting room.

Services

• •Dental care: teeth cleaning and dental extractions are a clear strength. Reviews describe repeat dental visits, including one dog who had extractions one year and a deep clean the next, with a longer-term plan to help preserve teeth.
• •Diagnostics on site: the clinic has ultrasound, x-rays, and in-house blood testing available.
• •General veterinary care and treatment: recent reviews mention care for dogs and cats, including antibiotics and anti-flea treatment for a sick stray cat, as well as consultations where owners felt they were given clear information.
• •Pet Health Plan: several owners say the plan is helpful, though specific inclusions are not detailed here.
• •Facilities and training: the practice has a cats-only area in the waiting room and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
• •Advice and ongoing support: reviews mention straightforward communication, follow-up planning, and practical guidance, including travel-related advice for taking a dog to Spain.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews are broadly in line with that, with one owner describing prices as standard, while others say the Pet Health Plan is helpful.

People

• •Kirsty (vet): repeatedly praised as experienced, straight-talking, and someone owners specifically choose to see, including people who followed her from a previous practice.
• •Lynn (vet): strongly associated with dental care, with owners highlighting her careful planning, clear long-term approach, and the trust she inspires.
• •Lucy: mentioned positively alongside Kirsty for expertise and knowledge.
• •Wider team: reception staff, nurses, and vets are often described as friendly, calm, welcoming, and caring with both pets and owners.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6/5 from 206 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners often praising the team’s kindness, calm handling, and genuine care for animals.
• •Trust and continuity stand out: several reviewers mention seeing the same vet for years, or following a vet from another practice.
• •Dental care continues to attract detailed praise, especially around clear planning, extractions, cleaning, and helping nervous owners feel reassured.
• •Practical experience is also rated well, with comments about easy appointment booking, a helpful pet plan, and clear advice during consultations. There is one recent negative review describing poor staff manner and dissatisfaction around flea treatment advice, but this sits against a much larger run of positive feedback.