Advance Veterinary Care

Advance Veterinary Care describes itself as an independent, modern veterinary practice. The website indicates it treats a wide range of species (including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and other exotic/small pets) and offers structured options like a Pet Health Plan and nurse-led clinics.

From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention

• •Surgery with follow-up care, including a cat with a fractured leg that needed surgery, with the clinic described as supportive throughout and “very reasonable” for the amount of work involved.
• •End-of-life care, with one owner describing being given time to say goodbye and that their pet was treated with dignity.
• •Practical handling of nervous pets, including a case where the vet came out to the car so a nervous dog didn’t have to wait inside.
• •A recurring downside from one long-term client: appointments can run late, and even drop-offs may involve waiting.

Services

Based on the website summary and reviews, the practice is associated with

• •Care for multiple species: birds, cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, and other “exotic”/small pets (as listed on the website).
• •Surgery: mentioned in reviews (e.g., surgical treatment for a cat’s fractured leg, plus follow-up care).
• •Dental care: mentioned in reviews for older dogs “needing dentals.”
• •Nurse clinics: the website states “qualified nurses offer a number of clinics.”
• •Pet Health Plan: the website references a plan intended to help keep pets “fit & healthy” (no inclusions or pricing stated).
• •Pet health information topics on the website include parasites, ticks/fleas, pet passports, nutrition, behaviour, digestive health, urinary/kidney health, and bone/muscle/joint disease (presented as site resources rather than confirmed in-clinic services).

Also noted in the provided clinic data: Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

People

Named team members mentioned in the latest reviews

• •Jeff/Geoff (vet; name appears both ways in reviews): credited with managing a cat’s fractured leg surgery and follow-up care, with the owner highlighting support through the process.
• •Karen (vet): mentioned in an end-of-life case where the owner felt they were given time and their pet was treated with dignity; also mentioned by another owner as one of the vets who saw their nervous dog.
• •Janette (role not specified in the review): described as friendly, informative and kind; associated with a case involving a nervous dog where accommodations were made (waiting in the car and being seen outside).
• •Colm (role not specified in the review): thanked alongside Geoff as part of the team caring for multiple dogs, including older dogs needing dentals.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 345 reviews. “”

• •Treatment outcomes and continuity of care: surgery and follow-up care are specifically mentioned (fractured leg repair in a cat).
• •Communication and time given: owners mention having questions answered (including after the visit by phone) and being given time in difficult situations (end-of-life goodbye).
• •Handling anxious pets: one owner describes staying in the car with a nervous dog and the vet coming outside to see them.
• •Negative theme noted by a long-term client: timekeeping/waiting, including waits even for drop-off; one reviewer also says the practice has become “very pricey,” while acknowledging this may reflect wider vet pricing.