Anima Veterinary Clinic

Anima Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent small animal practice, and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Out-of-hours emergency care is arranged via MiNightVet at Summerleaze Veterinary Hospital and Referral Centre.

In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention quick, low-stress appointments with minimal waiting, and clear, thorough explanations during consults (including a named vet, Jude). There are also specific examples of ongoing/palliative care for serious conditions (lung cancer and congestive heart failure), and at least one review describing care for a Sulcata tortoise.

Services

• •Small animal veterinary care (as described on the clinic website).
• •Out-of-hours emergency care provided through MiNightVet (per the clinic website).
• •Palliative/supportive care mentioned in reviews, including
• •Care during end-of-life illness (lung cancer).
• •Ongoing management after a diagnosis of congestive heart failure.
• •Care for a Sulcata tortoise (review mentions diarrhoea after eating decomposed garden waste).
• •Veterinary nurse training facility (from clinic data).

People

• •Jude / Dr Jude (vet; referred to by name in reviews)
• •Owners mention thorough explanations throughout the appointment, which helped them feel reassured about their dog’s care.
• •One reviewer describes a long-term relationship (over a decade) and cites Dr Jude and the team’s palliative care support through lung cancer and later congestive heart failure.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 108 reviews. “”

• •Appointment experience: owners describe being able to get hold of the clinic easily, make appointments without hassle, and having little/no waiting, which reduced stress for their dog.
• •Communication: specific praise for clear, thorough explanations during consults (named vet: Jude).
• •Support for complex/serious illness: one detailed review highlights end-of-life/palliative care and ongoing support after a heart failure diagnosis.
• •Species seen (at least occasionally): one review reports treatment for a Sulcata tortoise with digestive upset.