The first thing to do is to make a list of all of the veterinary surgeries in the local area. Do not search too far away because if you have an emergency you will not want to travel farther than about 20 minutes maximum. The following links will be useful when making your list of local veterinary practices:
www.yell.com
www.any-uk-vet.co.uk
www.vetclick.com/find-a-vet/
www.rcvs.org.uk/findavet
If you know anybody in the area with a pet then ask them who they use and if they would recommend them. Recommendations are always the best way to really know which vets are good and which are not. When I first moved to Kidderminster, Worcestershire that is exactly what I did and the veterinary surgery that was recommended to me turned out to be a great one.
The next stage, once you have your list of local practices and any recommendations, is to go and visit the surgeries on your short list. This is really important as you can tell a lot by the look of the place, its cleanliness and the welcome that you get from the receptionists. Ask for information about the surgery, opening times, emergency surgery, and don't forget to ask if any of the vets at that surgery specialise in small animals or birds (depending on what type of animal you have of course). They will often have a leaflet that you can take home to read about the surgery too but generally you will get a feel for the place and first impressions really tell you a lot so listen to your instincts.
I have used two different vets in Worcestershire that I would highly recommend. Vale Veterinary Group on the Birmingham Rd in Kidderminster is my current vets and they have been nothing but brilliant with the variety of animals that I have taken in (although I have not taken a bird there yet so I cannot vouch for their capabilities with birds as yet). In particular, the receptionists are fantastic, they are friendly and welcoming and always helpful and chatty even though they always seem so busy. The other practice that I would recommend is White House Veterinary Surgery on Newtown Rd in Malvern, Worcestershire. They were absolutely brilliant with the different rodents that I took there and were not phased by unusual breeds. They really seem to know what they are doing.
Do your research and you should find a good surgery near you. It is also a good idea when you do register to take your pet for a routine check up so that you can meet your vet and see them in action. It also gives them a chance to get to know your animal and get a weight etc for him/her when they are healthy, which will be useful for a comparison if you do take them in when they are sick one day.
www.yell.com
www.any-uk-vet.co.uk
www.vetclick.com/find-a-vet/
www.rcvs.org.uk/findavet
If you know anybody in the area with a pet then ask them who they use and if they would recommend them. Recommendations are always the best way to really know which vets are good and which are not. When I first moved to Kidderminster, Worcestershire that is exactly what I did and the veterinary surgery that was recommended to me turned out to be a great one.
The next stage, once you have your list of local practices and any recommendations, is to go and visit the surgeries on your short list. This is really important as you can tell a lot by the look of the place, its cleanliness and the welcome that you get from the receptionists. Ask for information about the surgery, opening times, emergency surgery, and don't forget to ask if any of the vets at that surgery specialise in small animals or birds (depending on what type of animal you have of course). They will often have a leaflet that you can take home to read about the surgery too but generally you will get a feel for the place and first impressions really tell you a lot so listen to your instincts.
I have used two different vets in Worcestershire that I would highly recommend. Vale Veterinary Group on the Birmingham Rd in Kidderminster is my current vets and they have been nothing but brilliant with the variety of animals that I have taken in (although I have not taken a bird there yet so I cannot vouch for their capabilities with birds as yet). In particular, the receptionists are fantastic, they are friendly and welcoming and always helpful and chatty even though they always seem so busy. The other practice that I would recommend is White House Veterinary Surgery on Newtown Rd in Malvern, Worcestershire. They were absolutely brilliant with the different rodents that I took there and were not phased by unusual breeds. They really seem to know what they are doing.
Do your research and you should find a good surgery near you. It is also a good idea when you do register to take your pet for a routine check up so that you can meet your vet and see them in action. It also gives them a chance to get to know your animal and get a weight etc for him/her when they are healthy, which will be useful for a comparison if you do take them in when they are sick one day.
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