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Barnsley Vets4Pets Ltd

#4 Vet in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

4.5
Corporate

Barnsley Vets4Pets Ltd – Vets in Barnsley

Updated January 2026
Corporate

Clinic Overview

Barnsley Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group, and the website says it has been run by Dr Caroline Richards and Dr Peter Richards since 2002. The practice is set up for both routine care and more advanced hospital-style work: the site lists in-house CT, orthopaedics and spinal surgery, plus rehabilitation (hydrotherapy/physiotherapy). In the latest reviews, owners describe pets going from scan to surgery quickly (including over the Christmas period), and also mention end-of-life support such as helping a family get “one more day” before euthanasia and sending a handwritten condolence card. One recent review strongly disputes the clinic’s decision-making, alleging “unnecessary procedures” and rough handling of cats—so experiences reported are not uniformly positive.

Services

Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services mentioned include

  • •24/7 emergency and out-of-hours care (described on the website as “never closed”).
  • •Surgery, including
  • •Spaying (miniature dachshund spay mentioned in a recent review).
  • •Soft tissue surgery and orthopaedic surgery (website lists fracture repair, cruciate surgery, joint/spinal procedures).
  • •Neurology / spinal surgery (listed on the website).
  • •Keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery and arthroscopy (listed on the website).
  • •Imaging and diagnostics
  • •CT scanner, X-ray, ultrasound (website).
  • •A “scan” immediately prior to surgery is described in a review (type not specified).
  • •In-house laboratory testing (website lists haematology/biochemistry and related testing).
  • •Rehabilitation
  • •Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy (website).
  • •Dentistry
  • •Dental X-ray and dentistry (website).
  • •Other listed capabilities (website)
  • •Endoscopy, ECG, blood transfusion, chemotherapy/cancer treatment, oxygen chamber, isolation unit, acupuncture, laser treatment, microchipping, nurse clinics, behaviourist services, pet passport/animal health certificate.
  • •Euthanasia / end-of-life care (multiple recent reviews discuss pets being put to sleep and how this was handled).

Pricing

  • •One reviewer reports administration fees for dispensing medications can be around ÂŁ16 per item, plus the cost of the medication.
  • •The same reviewer says the clinic can provide prescriptions (they describe the charge as “very reasonable”) and mentions a prescription being active for 6 months once prescribed (for long-term meds/flea/worm products), but no exact prescription fee is stated.

People

  • •Dr Caroline Richards (named on the website as running the practice; praised in a recent review for spay care, and also named by an owner whose dog needed scan-to-surgery care with frequent updates).
  • •Dr Peter Richards (named on the website; also thanked by name in a review describing a complex case that went to surgery).
  • •Will (role not stated; repeatedly thanked by name in reviews connected to difficult cases and end-of-life care).
  • •Reception team are specifically credited in reviews for helping with appointments and queries and supporting clients through euthanasia visits.
  • •A Practice Manager is mentioned in one review as being visible “in the background” supporting staff during busy periods (name not provided).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 688 reviews. “”

  • •Surgery and urgent care experiences: owners describe pets being assessed and moving quickly to diagnostics and surgery (“taken for a scan and immediately into surgery”), and one owner notes calling mid-afternoon and getting their cat seen the same day.
  • •Communication during high-stress cases: several reviews mention being kept informed “every step of the way” with clear explanations, including when prognosis was poor.
  • •End-of-life support: multiple recent reviews focus on euthanasia appointments, describing staff compassion, help with timing (including getting “one more day”), and a handwritten condolence card.
  • •Named clinician praise: Caroline, Peter and Will are singled out for personally seeing cases through.
  • •A serious negative account: one recent 1-star review alleges “lies” leading to “unnecessary procedures” and describes rough handling of cats and an unsuitable carrier/basket; this conflicts with the otherwise strongly positive handling/care described by other reviewers.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

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