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Donaldson's Vets LTD

#7 Vet in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

4.7
Independent Clinic

Donaldson's Vets LTD – Vets in Barnsley

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Donaldson's Vets LTD describes itself as an independently owned veterinary group providing care for small animals, with RCVS & PSS listed on its website. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more advanced investigations/treatment, with services such as CT scanning, ultrasound, keyhole surgery, cancer care, dermatology and behaviour referrals, plus an Animal Rehabilitation Centre. It also states it offers emergency care and overnight care. In recent reviews, owners most often mention friendly, professional staff and efficient appointments (for example, quick visits for puppy vaccinations), while one older review reports a serious issue around not being informed about a closure, leading to a delayed return to another vet.

Services

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

  • Small-animal veterinary care
  • Emergency care and overnight care (as stated on the website)
  • Animal Rehabilitation Centre
  • Behaviour referral
  • Cancer care for pets
  • Dermatology referrals
  • CT scanning
  • Ultrasound
  • Keyhole (minimally invasive) surgery
  • Microchipping
  • Repeat prescriptions
  • Routine visits mentioned in reviews, including puppy vaccinations and health checks for travel/relocation (one review describes checks for pets moving abroad)

People

No individual vets or nurses are named in the information provided. Across the latest reviews, owners most often describe the staff and vets as

  • Good with young dogs/puppies (one owner specifically mentions staff being great with their puppy)
  • Helpful during difficult decisions (one review describes staff making a hard decision easier)
  • Efficient for routine appointments (example: a quick visit for second vaccinations without waiting around)

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 22 reviews. “”

  • Multiple owners describe friendly, professional service, including during pet treatment.
  • Efficiency is mentioned (for example, quick vaccination appointments with minimal waiting).
  • One older review raises a significant concern about not being informed of a closure, describing a delayed transition back to another practice during an urgent situation.

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