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Garden Vets at Keele

#5 Vet in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

4.5
Independent Clinic

Garden Vets at Keele – Vets in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Garden Vets at Keele describes itself as a veterinary teaching hospital partnered with the Harper & Keele Vet School, using a “state-of-the-art” facility and involving vet students in consultations under supervision. The practice also promotes subscription plans intended to “take financial considerations out of the treatment conversation.”

From the latest reviews, experiences split into two clear camps: many owners describe thorough discussions of options (including in complex, ongoing cases), while several recent reviewers report serious difficulty contacting the practice (phones continually engaged, promised call-backs not happening) and problems getting appointments. Emergency cases and out-of-hours care are repeatedly mentioned—both as a reason some routine appointments get delayed, and as a strength when pets need urgent help.

Concrete examples mentioned by owners include emergency appointments being offered immediately, dental work (tooth removal and a scale/clean), and ongoing management of conditions like pancreatitis and lymphoma.

Services

Based on the website summary and the latest reviews, services/capabilities explicitly referenced include

  • Urgent / emergency care described as available year-round, with multiple reviews mentioning being seen promptly for emergencies (including an out-of-hours Sunday evening case and a Saturday evening emergency appointment).
  • Teaching-hospital consultations: owners report vet students participating in appointments and discussions, with oversight by a qualified vet.
  • Dentistry: a dog reported having a tooth removed and teeth cleaned under an operation/anaesthetic, with good recovery.
  • Medical work-ups and ongoing treatment for complex illness, including pancreatitis and lymphoma management in cats.
  • Treatment of injuries: a cat bite case is described, including an emergency visit followed by a repeat appointment days later.
  • Palliative care and end-of-life support are mentioned by owners (with mixed feedback on communication during palliative care, but strong praise from others for compassion around a pet’s loss).
  • The clinic website also states it can provide advanced diagnostics, treatment and advanced procedures as part of its teaching-hospital model (no specific modalities listed in the provided summary).

People

Named individuals mentioned in the latest reviews

  • Emily Castle (role not explicitly stated): described as “thorough” and an “exceptional listener” at a puppy check-up, and noted for having a student with her and mentoring during the appointment.
  • Sarah (the vet): thanked for calm, competent handling of an out-of-hours emergency, alongside a vet nurse and a vet student (not named).
  • Andy (role not explicitly stated): seen during an emergency/urgent appointment with a 5th-year veterinary student; the owner highlighted detailed explanations and not feeling rushed.

More generally, some owners value that appointments include time to talk through options, while others report missed call-backs and difficulty speaking to a vet when needed.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 105 reviews.

  • Strong emergency care experiences: several owners describe being seen quickly for urgent problems (including out-of-hours), and feeling procedures and next steps were explained clearly.
  • Complex case support is repeatedly mentioned (for example, pancreatitis and ongoing lymphoma treatment), with some owners saying discussions weren’t rushed and options were covered in depth.
  • Teaching-hospital model is noticeable in appointments: multiple reviews mention student vets being involved, with supervision, and owners generally viewing this positively.
  • Recent contact/access problems appear in multiple low-star reviews: phones “constantly engaged,” promised call-backs not happening, and difficulty getting appointments—one reviewer questioned whether the practice was operating due to lack of response.
  • Delays linked to emergencies: at least one reviewer who otherwise praised the service noted emergencies can cause delays for other appointment types; another described long waits and frequent walk-in emergencies as part of the problem.

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