Vet4Pets Clifton

Vet4Pets Clifton in Nottingham is part of the Vets4Pets group. Its website highlights modern in-house facilities including a lab, pharmacy, digital X-ray and ultrasound, along with separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards. It also says the practice is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and uses Vets Now for out-of-hours emergencies.

Services

• •Diagnostics and imaging: in-house laboratory testing including haematology, biochemistry and electrolytes, plus blood pressure monitoring, ECG, digital X-ray, dental X-ray and ultrasound.
• •Surgery and inpatient care: anaesthesia, operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit. Recent reviews mention urgent treatment for a dog made ill after eating malt loaf, surgery for a grass seed embedded in a dog’s cheek, and an emergency caesarean section.
• •Dentistry and routine care: dentistry, pharmacy/medications, microchipping, nurse clinics, weight clinic and laser treatment.
• •Cat and dog facilities: separate cat and dog waiting areas and separate wards. The practice website also states ISFM Silver cat-friendly certification.
• •Training and emergency cover: listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility, with out-of-hours emergency care provided through Vets Now when the practice is closed.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent feedback focuses more on care and communication than standard fees; one owner mentioned staff helping them arrange a finance plan for surgery, while another felt an orthopaedic quote was too high.

People

• •Ria (vet): repeatedly praised for clear explanations over the phone and in person, and for her care with cats.
• •Pippa (vet): described as thorough and caring, with reviewers mentioning reassurance, aftercare calls and support over repeat visits.
• •Rhea and Abbey: thanked by name for helping with an older dog’s ongoing care.
• •Charlie: singled out in one review as kind and caring.
• •Wider team: reception staff, nurses and vets are often mentioned positively for keeping owners calm, explaining treatment clearly and supporting pets through stressful visits.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.5 stars from 302 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is largely very positive, with many owners describing the team as caring, compassionate and professional.
• •Clear communication is a standout theme: reviewers often mention diagnoses and treatment options being explained in plain language, both in person and by phone.
• •Responsiveness and follow-up are also praised, including quick appointments, urgent help on arrival, next-day rechecks and post-visit reassurance calls.
• •One recent reviewer reported a serious concern about communication, handling during an orthopaedic assessment and the level of quoted costs; aside from that outlier, the recent review pattern is strongly favourable.