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Southwater Veterinary Group

#1 Vet in Telford, Shropshire

5.0
Independent Clinic

Southwater Veterinary Group – Vets in Telford

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Southwater Veterinary Group presents itself as an independent practice (as described by multiple reviewers) with on-site diagnostics and surgery—including a CT scanner and theatre on site—and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more complex cases, with the website highlighting advanced diagnostics/surgery and CT & endoscopy referrals.

Concrete examples owners mention include quieter appointment times and waiting in an empty consult room for anxious dogs, same-day thyroid blood testing with results in ~30 minutes (leaving with treatment the same day), and surgical care such as bladder stone removal and an operation on a cat’s tongue.

Services

  • Life-stage veterinary care (website)
  • Advanced diagnostic and surgical services (website)
  • CT scanner on site (website facilities)
  • CT & endoscopy referrals (website)
  • Specialty areas listed on the website
  • Surgery
  • Endocrine medicine
  • Endoscopy
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Surgical oncology
  • Small mammal medicine
  • Species explicitly referenced by the website
  • Small mammals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, and degus
  • Services and capabilities described in reviews
  • Thyroid function blood tests with rapid results (review mentions ~30 minutes)
  • Surgery for a bladder stone (1 cm stone mentioned) and possible cyst work-up
  • On-site theatre enabling swift surgery (cat tongue operation mentioned)
  • Adjustments for anxious pets (e.g., quieter appointments and separate waiting space)

People

  • Naomi (vet): Mentioned as the vet seen on two visits (a stray cat and a kitten). The owner reports she “did so much to help” and avoided “expensive & unnecessary procedures”, focusing on what the kitten needed.
  • Dr. Catalin Demeter (vet): Credited with clear explanations and confidence-building communication around a dog’s bladder stone surgery, with strong feedback about care before/during/after the procedure.
  • Ryan: Mentioned for seeing a puppy at short notice when unwell; described as attentive and professional.
  • Carwyn and Leanne: Thanked by name after a cat’s tongue operation, with the owner highlighting the speed/effectiveness and recovery progress.
  • Mel (reception): Specifically praised for making an owner feel listened to and cared for from the first phone call.
  • Front desk/reception team: Repeatedly mentioned for welcoming owners, reducing anxiety, and helping visits run smoothly (including for nervous pets).

Reviews

Google rating: 5 stars from 113 reviews. “”

  • Practical anxiety/stress-reduction measures: quieter appointment slots, waiting in an empty consult room, and a designated “cat corner” for carriers to keep cats off the floor and away from dogs.
  • On-site testing and treatment speed: owners cite being able to get diagnostics and treatment handled in one visit, including rapid thyroid blood test results.
  • Surgery experiences described in detail: examples include bladder stone removal and a cat tongue operation, with owners noting smooth procedures and good recovery.
  • Decision-making and costs: some reviewers explicitly say they felt the clinic didn’t push unnecessary procedures and wasn’t associated with an “expensive price tag,” while still providing thorough care.
  • Short-notice access: at least one owner reports being seen at short notice for a sick puppy.

Contact

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Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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