Belgrave House Veterinary Surgery

Belgrave House Veterinary Surgery’s ownership/group isn’t stated in the provided information. The clinic presents itself as a general practice with surgical capability, home-visit care, and a stated 24-hour emergency service, covering both pets and farm/livestock animals. In recent reviews, owners most often describe thorough problem-solving (including seeking lab input and coming back with a plan) and supportive follow-up during serious illness and end-of-life situations. One detailed account credits the team with identifying and surgically treating a suspected pyometra after months of symptoms being attributed to age elsewhere.

Services

Based on the website summary, clinic data, and review examples, the practice is described as offering

• •24-hour emergency service (stated by the clinic).
• •Surgery, including uterine surgery for suspected pyometra (owner review describes pus found in the uterus during the operation).
• •Neutering (stated by the clinic).
• •Vaccinations and microchipping (stated by the clinic).
• •Home veterinary care (stated by the clinic).
• •Care for pets as well as livestock/farm animals (stated by the clinic).
• •Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in clinic data).
• •Coordination around specialist referral, with continued check-ins and advice after referral (owner review).

People

• •David Urwin (vet, role implied in reviews): Named repeatedly for hands-on clinical decision-making and communication. Owners describe
• •Identifying a serious underlying issue and proceeding to surgery when another practice had attributed symptoms to age (pyometra case).
• •Taking time with complex cases—reviewers mention he/they will consult a lab and come back with answers if unsure.
• •Handling difficult or fearful dogs carefully (“my dog is a nightmare at the vets and they handle her really well”).
• •Following up proactively after a pet was referred to a specialist, including checking in and offering advice.
• •Supporting owners through euthanasia/end-of-life, with one reviewer noting both David and his wife were “amazing and so empathetic.”

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 136 reviews.

• •Surgery that made a clear difference: one owner describes life-saving uterine surgery for suspected pyometra, with major improvement in their dog’s wellbeing afterwards.
• •Thorough work-ups and problem-solving: reviewers mention the team will think things through, consult external testing/labs, and then return with next steps.
• •Follow-up and continuity: owners describe being contacted after specialist referral to check on progress and offer guidance.
• •Handling challenging pets: at least one reviewer specifically praises how the team manages a dog that struggles at vet visits.
• •Cost perceptions are positive but non-specific: multiple reviewers call the practice “reasonable” on price, without giving figures.