Animal Trust Vets CIC Barnsley

Animal Trust Vets CIC Barnsley is part of the Animal Trust Vets CIC network, which presents itself as a mission-led veterinary social enterprise with transparent pricing. The practice offers general veterinary care alongside higher-level capability including CT scans, major surgery and referral work. It also provides 24/7 urgent care, with published information noting a £79 out-of-hours supplement.

Services

• •General practice and routine care: regular first-opinion veterinary care including vaccinations, with reviews also mentioning free in-hours consultations.
• •Urgent and emergency care: 24/7 urgent care is available, and recent accounts describe overnight emergency admission, inpatient monitoring and regular progress updates through to discharge.
• •Surgery and more advanced treatment: the clinic offers surgery including major surgery, with reviews specifically mentioning TPLO orthopaedic surgery and follow-up aftercare, as well as treatment for a cat’s urinary blockage involving catheter drainage and cystotomy surgery.
• •Referral and diagnostic capability: the website summary includes referral care and CT scans. Reviews also suggest the Barnsley site handles more serious and complex cases, with owners describing detailed discussions around ongoing treatment options and prevention plans.
• •Cat-friendly features and training: one recent reviewer highlights a cats-only section with calming spray provided. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

Available published prices indicate the clinic sits below average relative to similar practices. Reviews repeatedly describe pricing as clear and reasonable, with owners mentioning free consultations during working hours and an out-of-hours fee of about £79; some also say emergency and surgical costs were noticeably lower than at other local practices.

People

Named team members mentioned by clients include Elizabeth ("Liz"), described as especially knowledgeable with cats and praised for explaining treatment options; Megan (vet), commended for compassionate end-of-life care; Sarah (vet) and Andrew (surgeon), both positively mentioned during a cat’s ongoing treatment; and Ben on reception, described as kind and helpful. One reviewer also singled out an unnamed vet nurse for gentle, sympathetic support at the end of a pet’s life.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8/5 from 776 reviews.

• •Owners regularly praise the team’s kindness, professionalism and communication, especially during stressful or serious cases.
• •Recent feedback highlights strong care in emergencies, hospital admission and surgery, including overnight treatment, regular updates and excellent post-op aftercare after a TPLO procedure.
• •Several reviews focus on cat care, including a cats-only area, detailed discussion of treatment options for urinary problems, and warm praise for Elizabeth’s feline knowledge.
• •Pricing transparency is a recurring theme, with reviewers calling out free in-hours consultations, comparatively reasonable out-of-hours charges, and clearly displayed prices; a few also note the hospital can be busy and waits may be longer when emergencies are being prioritised.