Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic

Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a family-run, independent small-animal practice, and states it is registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. It treats a wide range of species (cats, dogs, small furry pets, birds, and reptiles) and also offers a home care service.

From the latest reviews, owners most often mention

• •Being fitted in quickly for urgent problems (including seeing a cat “straight in” even though they weren’t previously registered).
• •Facilities and setup details like a clean clinic and a separate cat waiting room.
• •Support around end-of-life care, including time, kindness, and (in one account) a sympathy card with messages from staff.
• •Post-op experiences such as a dog castration with a smooth recovery and helpful follow-up/queries handled via reception.

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and the written reviews available to us, services and capabilities referenced include

• •Small-animal care across multiple species: cats, dogs, small furry pets, birds, and reptiles (website).
• •Home care service (website).
• •Same-day assessment/treatment for acute illness (review describes an urgent cat appointment arranged immediately, with treatment given).
• •Neutering/castration (dog castration described in a review, including recovery after anaesthetic).
• •End-of-life care / euthanasia (multiple reviews describe pets being put to sleep and the support provided).
• •Remote advice/photos via an app (one reviewer describes sending photos and getting a fast vet response).

People

Reviews consistently mention the wider team rather than specific individuals

• •Reception team: repeatedly described as helpful with queries and getting back quickly with vets’ advice; also singled out for being welcoming (“especially the receptionists”).
• •Vets and nurses: owners describe clear support through difficult decisions (including euthanasia), and practical care for sick pets brought in urgently.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 356 reviews. “”

• •Urgent access and help for unregistered pets: one owner reports being seen straight away and treated despite not being a current patient.
• •End-of-life support: several reviewers describe compassionate euthanasia appointments; one mentions receiving a sympathy card with messages from staff.
• •Good communication and follow-through: reception described as relaying vets’ advice promptly; one reviewer highlights fast responses via a pets app using photos.
• •Surgery recovery experience: one owner reports a dog castration with an uncomplicated recovery and quick return to normal.
• •Clinic environment: one reviewer notes the clinic was “clean and presentable” and appreciated a separate cat waiting room.