Filton Vets4Pets Ltd

Filton Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (a chain brand whose practices are described on its website as “locally owned”). Based on the latest reviews, the clinic is used for day-to-day care (check-ups and vaccinations) as well as problem-solving and procedures (including a bladder stone operation). Owners repeatedly mention fast access to appointments, detailed explanations from the vet, and calm handling of anxious pets (including nail clipping for a dog that wouldn’t allow it at home). One review also flags a pricing surprise: a follow-up after surgery was said to be included, but a follow-up visit after antibiotics for a separate issue was charged.

Services

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  Routine appointments, including check-ups and vaccinations (puppy check-up and vaccine mentioned).

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  Nail clipping handled in-clinic for an anxious dog who resisted at home.

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  Diagnostics and second opinions (one owner reports a prior cancer diagnosis elsewhere was corrected to bladder stones).

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  Surgery: a bladder stone operation is specifically mentioned, with an appointment for the operation arranged within a few days in that account.

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  Post-treatment follow-ups are discussed in reviews

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  A post-surgery follow-up was described by a reviewer as included in the price.

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  A follow-up after an antibiotics course for an unconnected infection was described as charged as a consultation.

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  Structured clinic data states this is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

• •£47.00: one reviewer reports being charged this fee for a follow-up appointment after finishing an antibiotics course for an infection (they expected it to be included after a prior visit).
• •One reviewer states a follow-up appointment after surgery is included in the price (no amount given).

People

• •Dr. Michael (described in reviews as “head vet”): repeatedly mentioned for practical, decision-relevant strengths
• •Explains things “in great detail” and answers questions patiently.
• •Calm handling of nervous pets—one owner says their anxious chihuahua’s nails were clipped in about 10 minutes after they couldn’t do it themselves.
• •Another owner credits him with quickly identifying bladder stones (after a cancer diagnosis elsewhere) and arranging surgery shortly after.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 429 reviews. “”

• •Long-term continuity: one owner says the clinic has cared for their dog for 14 years.
• •Communication and handling: owners highlight detailed explanations, patience, and calm handling of anxious animals (notably nail clipping).
• •Access: multiple comments mention getting appointments quickly.
• •Clinical judgement: one review describes a second opinion that changed a serious diagnosis (cancer → bladder stones) and led to surgery soon after.
• •Costs/policies can surprise: one reviewer was unhappy to be charged £47 for a follow-up after antibiotics, while stating post-surgery follow-ups are included.