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County Vets - Friarswood

#4 Vet in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

4.7
Corporate

County Vets - Friarswood – Vets in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Updated January 2026
Corporate
Top 10 Ranking
#4 in Newcastle-under-Lyme
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Clinic Overview

- Owners repeatedly mention calm handling and communication during appointments, including taking time to talk through concerns rather than rushing the consultation. - Several reviews focus on support during difficult end-of-life situations, including euthanasia described as painless and handled with dignity, and aftercare gestures such as time to say goodbye, paw prints, a card, and seeds to scatter. - Responsiveness for unwell pets is highlighted (for example, prompt help when a cat was unwell on a Saturday morning).

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and in reviews include

  • Consultations (by appointment, per the website)
  • Vaccinations (including first kitten vaccination mentioned in a review)
  • Microchipping (including scanning a found cat’s microchip and contacting the owner, per a review)
  • Neutering
  • Parasite control
  • Nurse clinics, including
  • Nail clipping / grooming & nail clipping
  • Anal sac expression
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Six‑month health checks
  • Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery (listed on the website)
  • Home visits (listed on the website)
  • Species treated listed on the website: dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, and cage birds (small and large)
  • Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the clinic data)
  • Emergency/urgent care: the website states emergency support is available during normal opening hours via the practice; out of hours, emergency care is directed to MiNightVet (named on the website)

People

Named individuals aren’t listed in the inputs, but reviews do mention

  • Arran (staff member referenced in a review): described as calm and attentive with a “scary staffy cross,” including sitting on the floor to examine the dog and talking to her during the check.
  • Front-of-house/reception team: mentioned for prompt check-in, being knowledgeable, and lending a cat carrier when an owner’s hadn’t arrived.
  • Vets seen by reviewers (not named): repeatedly described as explaining what they’re doing during exams (e.g., walking through a kitten health check and findings like heart/lungs/eyes/ears), and not rushing discussions about owners’ concerns.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 274 reviews.

  • Owners repeatedly mention calm handling and communication during appointments, including taking time to talk through concerns rather than rushing the consultation.
  • Several reviews focus on support during difficult end-of-life situations, including euthanasia described as painless and handled with dignity, and aftercare gestures such as time to say goodbye, paw prints, a card, and seeds to scatter.
  • Responsiveness for unwell pets is highlighted (for example, prompt help when a cat was unwell on a Saturday morning).
  • Practical, pet-stress-reducing details are mentioned: staff talking to animals in the waiting/clinic area, and a kitten owner being offered a carrier to borrow.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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