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Animal Trust Vets CIC Barnsley

#2 Vet in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

4.7
Independent Clinic

Animal Trust Vets CIC Barnsley – Vets in Barnsley

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Animal Trust Vets CIC Barnsley is part of the Animal Trust Vets CIC network, described on its website as a mission-led veterinary social enterprise with transparent pricing. It offers full-service general practice alongside higher-end capability (including CT scans and major surgery) and provides urgent care 24/7, with the website stating consistent pricing and a £79 out‑of‑hours supplement.

From recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and serious cases, with owners describing

  • Detailed post-op aftercare following a TPLO procedure, described as “100% excellent.”
  • Overnight urgent admission with “regularly updated” progress updates through to discharge a couple of days later.
  • Clear discussion of options for recurring urinary issues in a cat, including catheter drainage, cystotomy surgery, and prevention planning (dietary changes and other surgery options).

It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned in the website summary and/or reviews include

  • General practice care, including vaccinations
  • Surgery, including major surgery
  • Urgent care (website states 24/7 urgent care; reviews describe overnight presentation and hospital admission)
  • Referral care (as stated on the website)
  • CT scans (as stated on the website)
  • Orthopaedic surgery: TPLO (tibial plateau levelling osteotomy) mentioned in a review, with follow-up aftercare
  • Cat urinary emergency care described in a review: catheter draining, cystotomy surgery, and treatment planning for cystitis and recurrence prevention

Pricing

Explicit prices and pricing policies mentioned

  • Free consultations in working hours (review)
  • £79 out-of-hours supplement / emergency consultation fee (website states a £79 supplement for out-of-hours service; a review also cites “Emergency consult fee £79.00 or somewhere near.”)

People

Named staff mentioned in reviews

  • Sarah (vet) — described as “very good” by an owner whose cat was treated for urinary blockage and ongoing care planning.
  • Andrew (surgeon) — positively mentioned by the same owner in relation to surgical care.
  • Liz (“the feline lady”) — credited with making time to explain treatment options during a cat’s care.
  • Ben (reception) — described as kind and very helpful.
  • An unnamed vet nurse — described as sympathetic and gentle while supporting an owner at the end of a pet’s life.

Reviews

4.7 stars from 725 reviews. - Communication during serious illness/admission: owners describe being kept “regularly updated at every stage,” and being told they could call at any time.

  • Aftercare following surgery: one owner highlights excellent aftercare after a TPLO operation.
  • Handling complex, ongoing cases: a detailed account describes work-up and treatment for a cat’s urinary blockage (catheterisation and later cystotomy), plus discussion of longer-term prevention (dietary changes and other surgical options).
  • Cost transparency: owners mention clearly displayed pricing and cite free in-hours consultations and an out-of-hours fee around £79; one reviewer also compares surgery pricing to other practices as substantially lower (no specific figure given).
  • Busy service and waiting: one review notes longer waits at times due to emergencies being prioritised, while still expressing gratitude for care provided.

Contact

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Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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