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The Veterinary Hospital

#4 Vet in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

4.7
Independent Clinic

The Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Lincoln

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

The Veterinary Hospital describes itself as an independent veterinary hospital. Reviews suggest it’s set up to handle both routine care and urgent/emergency presentations, including diagnostics and surgery. Recent owners describe vets who explain options without pressuring decisions and who flag costs up front. Practical, clinic-specific details mentioned include a cat-only afternoon system and a separate cat-only bay, plus cases involving ultrasound and blood tests and a rabbit emergency that went from x‑rays to a multi-hour surgery.

Services

  • Emergency care: owners describe emergency visits being handled quickly (including one case where a pet could not be saved, but staff acted promptly and with sympathy).
  • Diagnostics
  • Ultrasound scan (with further blood tests mentioned).
  • X-rays used in an emergency rabbit case prior to surgery.
  • Surgery: an owner reports their rabbit went in for emergency surgery after suspected stomach torsion/“flipped stomach,” described as taking at least 3 hours.
  • Preventive care: annual vaccination (“annual jab”) mentioned for a cat.
  • Cat-focused arrangements: a reviewer mentions “cat only afternoons” and a cat-only bay.
  • Veterinary nurse training facility (stated in the clinic’s service/specialisation data).

People

  • Thryn (vet): named in a rabbit emergency review. The owner describes clear, kind communication about what was happening, the risks of intervention, and realistic survival chances, followed by rapid escalation to x‑rays and emergency surgery.
  • Cameron (vet; name uncertain in the review): mentioned for a calm, gentle approach with a cat that “doesn’t usually like male vets,” with the vet taking time and avoiding distress.
  • Reception team, nurses and vets: several reviews mention reassurance and welcome at reception, and coordinated help across reception/nurses/vets during repeated visits and investigations (ultrasound and blood tests).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 622 reviews “”

  • Clear explanations and shared decision-making: owners say vets explain everything and don’t force decisions, including during urgent/serious illness.
  • Fast action in emergencies: multiple accounts describe prompt triage and escalation (x‑rays and emergency surgery for a rabbit; swift response for a critically ill cat).
  • Cat-friendly handling and set-up: “cat only afternoons,” a cat-only bay, and examples of patient, gentle handling for nervous cats.
  • Costs and value are mixed: one owner appreciated being made well aware of costs, while another called the practice “very expensive” and cited spending over £1000 in 6 weeks.
  • Wait-time communication can slip: one reviewer reported a longer-than-usual wait due to an emergency and wished reception had proactively explained the delay.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

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