Dog & Cat Vets in Iver Heath

## Summary 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.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **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.