Dog & Cat Vets in Paulton

## Summary Natures Vet Clinic offers “traditional veterinary care” (per its website) and is also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. Recent reviews give concrete examples of how appointments are handled: one owner describes a vet examining their dog **on the floor rather than on the table** to reduce stress, and another mentions treatment for **severe ear infections** over multiple visits. Routine care is also referenced (an **annual check-up** for two dogs), along with practical procedures like a **nail clip** and **anal gland expression**. One reviewer flags a **management/discount-policy complaint**, while others focus on calm handling for nervous pets and positive staff interactions. ## Services Services explicitly mentioned in the available information include: - **General veterinary care** (“traditional veterinary care” on the clinic website) - **Routine check-ups** (annual check-up referenced) - **Ear infection treatment** (severe ear infections treated over several occasions) - **Nail clipping** - **Anal gland expression** - **Diet advice** (a diet suggestion was made during a visit) ## People - **Dave (vet)**: Mentioned by name in two recent reviews as seeing a dog “on several occasions” for **severe ear infections**; the owner also notes their dog “loves going there” (treats mentioned) and that the approach felt **calm and relaxed**, especially helpful for a very nervous dog. - **Reception team**: One reviewer specifically notes the **receptionist was kind and welcoming**. - **Nurses**: Described as “fantastic” and contributing to a **calm environment** for a dog that’s “petrified of everything.” - **Locum vet (unnamed)**: Praised for a **calm examination** and good interaction during an annual check-up for two dogs. ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 170 reviews.** The latest written reviews include detailed examples of handling nervous dogs, specific procedures performed, and one complaint about management/discount policy. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Low-stress handling during appointments**: one dog was treated **on the floor** instead of being put on the table. - **Specific procedures mentioned**: **nail clip** and **anal glands expressed** during a visit. - **Ongoing treatment for a defined problem**: repeated visits for **severe ear infections**, with owners highlighting how their dog responded positively. - **Calm atmosphere for nervous pets**: multiple owners mention their pets being less anxious than expected. - **Mixed feedback on non-clinical policy**: one review praises vets/staff but criticises **management** around a discount policy. - **Cost perception**: one reviewer says pricing was **no cheaper or dearer than other vets**, while still describing vet care as “expensive.”