The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre

The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre is a long-established practice (serving pets since 1964). No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the available information. Reviews repeatedly describe thorough, unhurried appointments where vets explain treatment options and discuss costs before proceeding—examples include a dog treated for allergic skin disease and a cat visit that went beyond a routine claw clip to include checks of breathing, heart, and teeth. Multiple reviewers also mention a very clean reception/clinic environment and staff taking time to help nervous or rescue animals settle.

Services

Based on the website summary and written reviews, the clinic is described as providing

• •Veterinary nurse training facility (stated in clinic data).
• •Skin/allergy case management: allergic skin disease in a dog, with treatment options explained.
• •Preventive care: booster vaccinations are mentioned by a client planning to return.
• •Routine procedures & health checks: claw clipping alongside broader exam checks (heart and respiratory function).
• •Dental assessment and home-care guidance: early gingivitis identified and shown/explained to an owner.
• •Care for anxious/shy pets and rescue animals: vets giving animals time to settle and tracking progress over time.

People

• •Adam (vet): mentioned by name in a review as taking time to explain treatment and not making the owner feel rushed; credited with helping a rescue Springer Spaniel make “great progress.”
• •Reception team (unnamed): described as offering a friendly welcome.
• •Vet(s) (unnamed): noted for handling a shy Maine Coon patiently (taking time to bond and let the cat settle) and for being thorough during a visit that began as a routine claw clip.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 32 reviews. The available written reviews focus mostly on communication, thoroughness in consultations, and how pets are handled.

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• •Clear explanations and shared decision-making: owners mention being talked through treatment options and costs (including for allergic skin disease).
• •Thorough examinations: a routine claw-clip appointment included checks of breathing rate, heart/respiratory function, and teeth, with a plan to monitor an issue.
• •Extra attention to dental health: early gingivitis was identified and the owner was shown what to do.
• •Time and patience with animals: reviewers describe pets being allowed time to settle, and rescue animals improving with ongoing care.
• •Cleanliness and welcome: “extremely clean” premises and a friendly reception experience are specifically mentioned.