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Anchorage Veterinary Practice

#1 Vet in Acle, Norfolk

4.4
Corporate

Anchorage Veterinary Practice – Vets in Acle

Updated January 2026
Corporate
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Clinic Overview

Anchorage Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic (dogs, cats and rabbits) established in the 1930s, with RCVS General Practice status and Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) accreditation. It’s set up for both routine care and in-house workups/treatments, with facilities listed for dentistry, an in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound, plus nurse clinics and home visits; it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility.

Anchorage Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic (dogs, cats and rabbits) established in the 1930s, with RCVS General Practice status and Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) accreditation. It’s set up for both routine care and in-house workups/treatments, with facilities listed for dentistry, an in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound, plus nurse clinics and home visits; it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility.

From recent reviews, owners most often describe being offered same-day appointments for urgent problems, with staff triaging and explaining what’s happening (one owner named Leah for arranging a same-day slot, Amie for triage and Anne for examination, with follow-up input from head vet Tim the next day). Several reviews also focus on end-of-life support, including being given time for goodbyes (including arranging a video call) and a gentle euthanasia process. A minority of reviews raise trust and communication concerns, including a report of poor communication around surgery costs/quotes, confusion about a “Healthy Pet Club” refund timeframe, and an allegation that an out-of-date sterile water solution was used during a vaccination appointment.

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and owner reviews, the practice offers

  • Consultations (vet and nurse appointments)
  • Vaccinations (mentioned in reviews via first/second injection visits)
  • Surgery (a cat “major surgery” is described in a review)
  • Dentistry, with on-site dental facilities
  • Diagnostics: in-house lab work, X‑ray, and ultrasound
  • Microchipping
  • Neutering
  • Parasite control
  • Nurse clinics, including
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Six-month health checks
  • Grooming & nail clipping
  • Anal sac expression
  • Home visits
  • Emergency arrangements (as stated): during normal hours, owners are told to contact the practice for advice; out-of-hours care is via MiNightVet (a dedicated emergency service)

People

Names mentioned in recent reviews

  • Leah (role not stated): credited with arranging a same-day appointment and helping ensure the visit was prompt.
  • Amie (role not stated): described as triaging an unwell dog on arrival.
  • Anne (vet, implied by “examined my dog”): repeatedly mentioned for calm, thorough explanations during urgent and end-of-life situations; one family said she helped them have extra time to say goodbye.
  • Tim (described as head vet): involved in ongoing case management; one owner returned the next day specifically to see him after an urgent visit.
  • Serena (vet surgeon, per review wording): singled out for handling a cat’s case where the owner felt she “saved my old girl’s life”, and also mentioned in an older review describing a carefully paced euthanasia where the owner was able to hold their cat and consent before the injection.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.4 stars from 175 reviews. “”

  • Same-day help when pets are suddenly ill, including being seen promptly and having a clear plan explained (triage + examination are specifically described).
  • Time spent explaining and talking through worries, with multiple owners noting staff took time to help them understand what was happening.
  • End-of-life care described in detail, including being allowed time for family goodbyes (one review mentions arranging a video call) and a gentle euthanasia process.
  • Communication/process issues raised by a minority, including
  • a reported quote/price mismatch on the day of surgery (with the clinic said to have honoured the earlier quote)
  • confusion over the “Healthy Pet Club” joining/refund window (different timeframes reportedly given)
  • an allegation that out-of-date sterile water was used during a vaccination visit, with the owner told to monitor their kitten and that the clinic would contact the manufacturer.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

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