Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Solihull

## Summary Solihull Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice describes itself as a modern, well‑equipped clinic with an in-house lab and pharmacy plus imaging (digital X‑ray and ultrasound), and it states it accepts referrals for orthopaedics, laparoscopic spays (keyhole surgery), endoscopy and bronchoscopy. Recent reviews mention same-day appointments and post-procedure support: one owner described kitten castration with written aftercare documents and advice, plus WhatsApp photo support to check whether a cone could be removed. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about thoroughness, with one owner warning to ensure pets are properly checked during a “full body check”. ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **In-practice facilities/diagnostics:** in-house laboratory (biochemistry, haematology), pharmacy/medication dispensing, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, blood pressure monitoring. - **Surgery and procedures:** castration (mentioned in reviews), anaesthesia, dentistry including **dental X‑ray**, soft-tissue surgery, orthopaedics (including cruciate surgery, fracture repair), arthroscopy/arthroscopy-related services, airway surgery. - **Referral services (accepted by the practice):** orthopaedics, **laparoscopic spays**, endoscopy, bronchoscopy; surgery referrals. - **Oncology:** chemotherapy & cancer treatment (listed). - **Other clinics/services:** microchipping, nurse clinic, weight clinic, physiotherapy, laser treatment, Tonopen eye pressure testing, prescriptions, pet travel scheme. - **Species treated (stated):** dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals (including small mammal medicine and surgery; rabbit medicine and testing). - **Inpatient/isolation setup:** hospital ward, isolation unit; separate cat & dog waiting areas and separated wards/isolation units. - **Out-of-hours care (as stated):** provided by Willows Veterinary Centre. ## Pricing - **Out-of-hours consultation fees (via Willows Veterinary Centre):** consultations before 11pm start from **£167**; after 11pm from **£215**. ## People No individual vets or nurses are named in the provided information. From the latest reviews: - Owners describe vets providing **clear aftercare instructions and documents** following a kitten’s castration. - One reviewer reports being able to get **remote guidance via WhatsApp by sending a photo** (used to confirm whether a cone could be removed), avoiding an in-person visit. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 425 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Post-op and aftercare support:** a castration visit was described as well-organised on the day, with aftercare paperwork and follow-up help via WhatsApp photo messaging. - **Access and cleanliness:** one owner reports getting a **same-day appointment** and describes the practice as **very clean**. - **Conflicting views on thoroughness:** alongside praise for knowledge and care, one reviewer warns to ensure a pet is properly checked during a requested “full body check,” suggesting something visible may have been missed.