The Dam Veterinary Centre

Services

• •Routine veterinary care including consultations, vaccinations, six-month health checks, parasite control, microchipping, and nurse clinics.
• •Surgery and dental care, including neutering and spays. Recent examples include a dog spay with clear pre- and post-op guidance, follow-up from the vet afterwards, and sedation for safe grass-seed removal from a dog’s ear.
• •Diagnostics and monitoring including an in-house lab, X-ray, ultrasound, and blood pressure checks.
• •Additional pet care services including grooming and nail clipping, anal sac expression, puppy parties, pet travel documentation, home visits, and ophthalmology.
• •Species treated: dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and backyard poultry.
• •Emergency arrangements: during normal opening hours, emergencies are handled by the practice; out-of-hours emergency care is provided by MiNightVet.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Feedback on cost is mixed: some owners describe prices as reasonable, while others say vet care feels expensive, though not unusually so.

People

• •Nicholas / Nick is named in reviews for compassionate care, particularly during a difficult end-of-life visit.
• •The reception team is regularly praised for being friendly, welcoming and helpful during registration and appointments.
• •The nursing team is highlighted for explaining procedures and aftercare clearly and helping owners feel at ease.
• •Vets are described as thorough in examinations and good at talking owners through what they are checking.

Reviews

The clinic has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 162 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is very positive overall, with repeated praise for a caring, friendly and reassuring team.
• •Owners mention being seen quickly, including same-day appointments when needed.
• •Several reviews highlight clear communication, with vets and nurses explaining examinations, operations and aftercare in a way owners found helpful.
• •Other recurring positives include thoughtful follow-up, compassionate end-of-life support, and a clean, spacious practice, with one owner specifically noting separate cat and dog areas.