Granta Veterinary Specialists

- Anaesthesia & pain management, supporting specialist procedures and recovery. - BOAS airway clinic, with recent feedback describing surgery for a bulldog that led to a marked improvement in quality of life. - Cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine and oncology, reflecting the centre’s specialist referral scope; one recent case involved oncology assessment and surgical planning for a leg lump.

Granta Veterinary Specialists is an independent, vet-owned small-animal specialist referral centre in Cambridge. It is set up for complex referral work, with specialist services covering advanced diagnostics, medicine and surgery. Recent client feedback continues to highlight strong communication, thoughtful aftercare, overnight hospital stays when needed, and tailored treatment plans for individual cases.

Services

Granta Veterinary Specialists offers a broad small-animal referral service, including

•Anaesthesia & pain management, supporting specialist procedures and recovery.
•BOAS airway clinic, with recent feedback describing surgery for a bulldog that led to a marked improvement in quality of life.
•Cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine and oncology, reflecting the centre’s specialist referral scope; one recent case involved oncology assessment and surgical planning for a leg lump.
•Diagnostic imaging, alongside investigation of complex cases.
•Neurology & neurosurgery, including a recent slipped-disc case that went on to surgery and recovery.
•Orthopaedic surgery and soft tissue surgery; recent examples include removal of a lump with overnight inpatient care, and a lung foreign body identified and resolved without invasive surgery.

Recent reviews also point to thorough follow-up after procedures, including wound-photo checks, post-operative updates, and direct calls to check progress.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

Recent reviews name several members of the team, alongside staff already highlighted by clients

•Jane Ladlow: repeatedly praised for warmth, clear explanations, careful listening and an individual approach to cases; linked in reviews with soft tissue surgery and BOAS-related surgery.
•Max Foreman: described as kind, patient and reassuring, particularly in a slipped-disc case involving overnight care and surgery.
•Jackie: commended for being especially reassuring, explaining procedures clearly, and following up after treatment.
•Sara Verganti: named in reviews as a veterinary oncologist, praised for being knowledgeable, professional and warm during assessment of a suspected soft tissue sarcoma.
•Rob Foale: highlighted for clear communication, professionalism and calm bedside manner in a lung foreign-body case.
•Reception team: Deborah and Annie are specifically thanked for their help during referrals and stressful cases, and Ella has also been singled out by clients for a supportive front-desk experience.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 111 reviews.

•Reviews consistently praise the clinic’s handling of complex referral cases, including slipped-disc surgery, BOAS surgery, lump removal, and a lung foreign body resolved without invasive surgery.
•Communication is a strong recurring theme: owners describe clear explanations, regular updates during treatment, and attentive follow-up after discharge.
•Named staff are frequently mentioned for combining specialist expertise with a calm, compassionate manner, helping owners feel confident during stressful situations and overnight stays.
•The clinic environment is also viewed positively, with comments describing the building as spotless, calm and modern; one reviewer also felt costs were explained clearly and were fair for the level of specialist care.

Reviews for Granta Veterinary Specialists

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 111 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

jade wood

3 weeks ago

We came to Granta with our girl Belle, and after a slight cross in communication on our first visit which was immediately dealt with. We got put in with Jackie. Jackie is an angel among vets she is wonderful, i am very much my dog is my child so was quite anxious as i didn't overly understand what she needed to have done. I needn't have been concerned; Jackie was extremely reassuring, validated my anxiety but left me feeling very confident about what was to happen. Belles care whilst there i cannot fault, and when we came to pick her up seeing videos and actually having her procedure explained was very cool. The nurses were lovely, aftercare was even better i had a phoned a couple of weeks later to update on Belles condition, and then i got a call from Jackie a couple months later to just make sure all was well. Whilst i hope i never have a pup that is unwell enough to warrant a visit, if i do i hope that it will be Jackie we see as we know we are in vary capable hands.

Kim Dhillon

We were referred to Granta due to a lump on our dog's leg, initially thought to be soft tissue sarcoma. Our initial consultation was with veterinary oncologist, Sara Verganti, and we found her to be knowledgeable, professional and warm. Our pup was a big fan and spent a fair bit of the consultation getting every bit of fuss she could! It was Sara's recommendation that the lump be removed and so she requested the consultation of Jane Ladlow, who is a soft tissue specialist. Jane and Sara were friendly and confident throughout, reassuring us that our precious pup was in great hands. They were able to schedule our surgery for the following week and looked after our dog for 2 nights in their specialist overnight facility. The explanations about what would happen, and why, were thorough and sufficiently decoded for us non-medical folk. The surgery went well. The care didn't stop there, though, as we were requested to provide photographs of the wound during the healing process and prior to our appointment for the removal of stitches. This was an excellent follow-up care element and provided confidence that we were managing post operative care sufficiently. We received her lab results from the lump as soon as they were ready which really helped with the worry, and these were further explained and future options discussed at our follow-up appointment. Overall, the entire process was reassuring, thorough, and efficient. As great as all of this is for the humans involved, the true test was our dog's reaction. She was always calm and comfortable at Granta, and returned following surgery with a happy wagging tail and zero hesitation. An excellent referral centre with a genuinely helpful, educated and friendly team. Would not hesitate to recommend. Photograph of our poor, shaved girl, and one of her mandatory cone wardrobe (as she has been a total nightmare with her stitches!!)

Si S

Wonderful caring vets. I can't express how happy we are with the care of our dog.

Steven W

1 month ago

Steve Ward

Excellent and professional service.

Viking Craft

3 months ago

Incredibly helpful and caring people. Couldn't fault or ask for anything more.

Georgia Holt

We cannot thank this vet surgery enough. Our dog, Mickey, slipped a disc and from the very first moment, Dr Max Foreman was incredible. Kind, patient and genuinely caring, he treated Mickey as if he were his own. We had to unexpectedly leave Mickey overnight initially, and then again later for his surgery. It was heartbreaking, but we had complete confidence that he was in the very best hands. Every single person at the clinic was compassionate and reassuring throughout. Mickey is now recovering well and we genuinely owe that to the skill, care and dedication of this team. He clearly adored Max too and didn’t seem in any rush to leave him when we came to pick him up, which says it all. Thank you for making what was a very stressful and worrying time so much easier for us. We could not recommend you more highly. Georgia, James, Mickey and Lulu

Matt Kerry

4 months ago

Absolutely fantastic care and consideration at every step!

Rois

Excellent care, you can tell they truly care about the animals they work with, and the opportunity to speak 1:1 with Jane was very kind of her during a very busy week. Would highly recommend their service.

Dawn Tabram

Large specialist vets. Amazing veterinarian. Lovely building. Our dog was very well cared for.