The Gables Veterinary Centre – Vets in Hessle
Clinic Overview
The Gables Veterinary Centre describes itself as a well-established small-animal practice, with on-site operating and dental suites plus in-house diagnostics (laboratory testing, x‑ray, ultrasound, endoscope, ECG and cardiology equipment). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the provided information.
From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention tailoring handling to the individual animal—for example arranging assisted sedation for a very nervous dog’s castration and choosing to send the dog home rather than keep them in a kennel to avoid additional stress. Routine care is also referenced (a rabbit vaccination and general health check). There are, however, also strongly negative reviews alleging inappropriate euthanasia decisions and one reviewer reporting difficulty getting through by phone.
Services
Based on the clinic website summary and the reviews provided, services and capabilities mentioned include
- •Surgery (operating suites; castration referenced in reviews)
- •Dentistry (dental suites; dental extractions referenced in reviews)
- •Diagnostics and imaging (in-house): laboratory testing, x‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG and cardiology equipment
- •Preventive/routine clinics (from the website)
- •Puppy and kitten checks
- •Weight checks
- •Over 8’s clinics (senior pet checks)
- •Vaccination and general health checks (rabbit vaccination and health check referenced in reviews)
People
- •Dana (vet): mentioned by name in a review during a rabbit vaccination/health check; the reviewer described Dana as “knowledgeable” and “helpful.”
- •Unnamed “young male vet”: mentioned in a detailed review about a nervous dog’s castration; the owner said he went slowly with the dog and the team arranged assisted sedation and avoided a “drop off and collect” approach.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.2 stars from 124 reviews.
- •Anxiety-aware handling for procedures: one owner describes assisted sedation for a nervous dog’s castration, with a slower approach and the dog being sent home instead of staying kenneled.
- •Routine care experiences: rabbit vaccination and general health check mentioned positively.
- •Cost/value mentioned but not quantified: one older review says multiple teeth were removed from a senior dog and they “didn’t charge a fortune” (no prices given).
- •Serious negative allegations and complaints: a small number of 1‑star reviews accuse the practice of inappropriate euthanasia decisions and/or a “cover up,” and one reviewer reports not being able to reach the clinic by phone within 20 minutes.
Special Services
Animals Treated at The Gables Veterinary Centre
Animals We Treat
Animal type information not yet available for this clinic.
Opening Hours – The Gables Veterinary Centre
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Reviews for The Gables Veterinary Centre
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 124 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Anna Marsden
a month ago
A cover up 3 months ago when they pts a cat from a nearby cat rescue that got severely ill in rescue after just a few weeks! Zero empathy of the vet refusing to speak to me on the phone after. Have never been here and won't after this.
Steph T
4 months ago
Arranged with the vets to have an assisted sedation for our very nervous dog for his castration - the team were fantastic. The young male vet was attentive and went slow with our dog. Our dog was treated as an individual case rather than a blanketed ‘drop off and collect at X time’, he can be a bit of a nightmare with his anxiety but the entire team acted in his best interests and let him come home rather than stress him out more in a kennel. I’m used to other vet practices over handling nervous animals and pushing their boundaries but I have only ever had positive experiences with The Gables since transferring to them. I feel like they genuinely care and advise the best treatment for your animals, they also don’t push you into unnecessary add ons, it’s all optional. I cannot thank the team enough for the level of care my animals receive from them, I highly recommend them to everyone. Thank you from myself and Lupin.
Steph T
a month ago
Arranged with the vets to have an assisted sedation for our very nervous dog for his castration - the team were fantastic. The young male vet was attentive and went slow with our dog. Our dog was treated as an individual case rather than a blanketed ‘drop off and collect at X time’, he can be a bit of a nightmare with his anxiety but the entire team acted in his best interests and let him come home rather than stress him out more in a kennel. I’m used to other vet practices over handling nervous animals and pushing their boundaries but I have only ever had positive experiences with The Gables since transferring to them. I feel like they genuinely care and advise the best treatment for your animals, they also don’t push you into unnecessary add ons, it’s all optional. I cannot thank the team enough for the level of care my animals receive from them, I highly recommend them to everyone. Thank you from myself and Lupin.
Mahvash Hussain-Gambles
4 months ago
Took our rabbit for vaccination, general health check and met the most wonderful vet, Dana. So knowledgeable, helpful and caring. What an angel 😇
Gemma richardson
6 months ago
They never answer the phone won't be using them if they don't answer the phone in 20 minutes then I think they need more staff
Gemma richardson
4 months ago
They never answer the phone won't be using them if they don't answer the phone in 20 minutes then I think they need more staff
Amy Young
8 months ago
Sharon Kemp
8 months ago
Don't use this vets put a healthy cat down because it had a growth on its mouth. Didn't stop it eating, made something up about a bad leg as well although it didn't limp and lived a normal life for years. Just liars, do not use they need shutting down
Zoe Stillings
a year ago
Great vetinary and they have been very good with my cat Gizmo and I would highly recommend this place with very efficient and friendly staff.
Charles Morgan
6 years ago
Well, they took some of my dog's teeth out (12yr old), looked after him really well (as all good vets should) and didn't charge a fortune.
