Specialist Vets in Earswick

## Summary Minster Veterinary Practice describes itself as a small-animal practice and appears to operate as a multi-branch clinic (group ownership isn’t stated in the available information). Recent reviews repeatedly point to a consistent “front desk to clinical team” experience: owners mention being warmly greeted on arrival, clear help with questions (including first-time dog owner queries), and calm handling for anxious pets. Specific situations mentioned include routine annual check-ups and vaccinations, and a foreign-body injury (a fish hook in a paw) where the team reassured the owner and removed the hook. ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest reviews available to us, owners specifically mention: - Small-animal veterinary care (the practice describes a “Small Animal Department”). - Routine annual health checks and vaccinations. - Treatment of minor injuries/urgent problems, including removal of a fish hook from a dog’s paw. - Support for ongoing issues in a rescue cat (details of investigations/treatments aren’t described in the available reviews). - General advice and Q&A support for new pet owners (multiple questions welcomed). ## People - **Clare (nurse)**: described by one owner as “fantastic,” and mentioned as part of a smooth, welcoming visit experience. - **Rachael/Rachel (vet)**: repeatedly named. Owners describe her as pleasant to deal with, and specifically note she helped a “very nervous dog” have a smooth visit. - **Reception team (not named)**: several reviews mention being warmly greeted on arrival and describe reception as friendly and efficient. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 85 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Friendly, efficient visits from reception through to nurses and vets (“greeted by the lovely receptionist”; “friendly and efficient”). - Handling of nervous/anxious pets is specifically praised (a “very nervous dog” visit was made to go smoothly). - Routine preventive care is referenced (annual check-up and vaccination). - Practical help with real problems is mentioned (fish hook removed from a paw, with reassurance provided). - Ongoing relationship over years is noted by some owners, including support for a rescue cat with continuing issues.