Calder Vets Ltd – Vets in Penistone
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviews are largely very positive about the team’s manner, with repeated mentions of staff being friendly, kind, welcoming and sensitive from reception through to the vets. - Owners often mention clear explanations and being given options, including advice on a dog’s future health and detailed discussion of treatment. - Several reviews emphasise reassurance and trust, including appreciation for continuity with the same vet and praise for the care shown to rabbits as well as more common pets.
Calder Vets Ltd in Penistone is part of the Calder Vets group and owned by Linnaeus. The practice presents itself as a modern first-opinion clinic for routine care, surgery and in-house diagnostics, with dental facilities, digital radiography, in-house lab testing, a pharmacy and prescription diets. The website also states that 24/7 emergency care is available via Dewsbury Hospital.
Services
- •Routine consultations and health checks, including preventative advice, vaccinations and parasite control.
- •Surgery and neutering, alongside in-house diagnostics such as digital X-rays and laboratory testing.
- •Dental care, with dedicated dental suites mentioned on the practice website.
- •Pharmacy support and prescription diets.
- •Pet health advice and home visits by arrangement.
- •Access to 24/7 emergency care through Dewsbury Hospital, according to the practice website.
- •Recent reviews also give examples of care for dogs and rabbits, with one rabbit owner specifically praising the team’s attention to detail, explanations and willingness to stay beyond closing time.
Pricing
Available published prices indicate the clinic sits around average relative to similar practices. Review comments on cost are mixed: one owner felt a quote was very expensive and included too many suggested procedures, while another said they were willing to pay more here than for a cheaper vaccination offer elsewhere because they valued the quality of care.
People
- •Michael (vet): Mentioned positively for continuity of care over multiple visits, with one owner saying he was great with their dog and understood both the pet’s needs and the owner’s preferences.
- •Ansorie, Amy and Julie: Thanked by name by a rabbit owner for clear explanations, attention to detail and dedicated care.
- •The reception team is also frequently praised in reviews for being friendly, welcoming and helpful.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 157 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are largely very positive about the team’s manner, with repeated mentions of staff being friendly, kind, welcoming and sensitive from reception through to the vets.
- •Owners often mention clear explanations and being given options, including advice on a dog’s future health and detailed discussion of treatment.
- •Several reviews emphasise reassurance and trust, including appreciation for continuity with the same vet and praise for the care shown to rabbits as well as more common pets.
- •A detailed negative review describes serious concerns around record-keeping, insurance claims, prescription handling and unanswered emails over several months, standing out against the otherwise positive feedback.
