28 Reviews

Portland House Veterinary Group

Retford, Nottinghamshire
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Reviews
Sharon Tomlinson
16 Nov 2023
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Worse vets ever. Gave false information. Could have resulted in my dog been pts. Shame on that particular vet.
Dorothy
4 May 2022
REPORT
The customer service is poor, called to get an appointment and nobody called me back, tried another day and said they call back in the morning, nothing tried again said it would be afternoon. In the e... Read More
The customer service is poor, called to get an appointment and nobody called me back, tried another day and said they call back in the morning, nothing tried again said it would be afternoon. In the end came in as my cat wasn’t well. Would not get the vet to speak to me (we had an appointment a week before and my cat was given antibiotics, was told to come back for steroids if wasn’t getting better), but they were happy to book another appointment for additional £55 of course. After I left got a phone call and they said they wouldn’t give her steroids as it needed investigation (for which they initially quoted £450 to leave the cat there for the day, put her under and take samples for biopsy), otherwise an appointment for £55 but probably wouldn’t find out as investigation needed! Not concerned about the cat at all just profit (I appreciate they have to make money but I already paid £115 for one visit, £27 next time and had her booked for spay and microchip for another £130!). Read Less
Glen Smith
27 Jun 2018
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These guys took care of our chocolate labrador Milo for 13 years till we sadly had to lay him to rest. Caring and professional through out. We can't thank you all enough for helping us make milos life... Read More
These guys took care of our chocolate labrador Milo for 13 years till we sadly had to lay him to rest. Caring and professional through out. We can't thank you all enough for helping us make milos life so happy and full. Thank you all at portland house. Keep doing what you do best! Thank you.. Read Less
Sarah Harrison
3 Jun 2018
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Very helpful in times of a crisis, Mike was Excellent and took great care of our cat.
Gail Staniland
13 May 2018
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Very helpfull
Laura Jayne Paterson
8 Apr 2018
REPORT
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the lovely vet and nurse who attended the surgery for an emergency today. (I didn't get the names, sorry) It was to assess and pts an old cat that my mum ha... Read More
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the lovely vet and nurse who attended the surgery for an emergency today. (I didn't get the names, sorry) It was to assess and pts an old cat that my mum has been looking out for. They were very kind and compassionate towards him and it was very much appreciated. Thank you x Read Less
Sophie Emma Griffiths
16 Feb 2018
REPORT
I have been to many vets over the years but the animal care at this practice for my dog jigsaw and her 3 puppies has been incredible I would like to say a massive thank you to all the team for the em... Read More
I have been to many vets over the years but the animal care at this practice for my dog jigsaw and her 3 puppies has been incredible I would like to say a massive thank you to all the team for the emergency op jigsaw had and how fantastic it is that all 3 pups are doing great outstanding in my opinion ️️️️️ Read Less
George Coleman
4 Feb 2018
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Many thanks to Portland vets Retford in a out of hours call for our springer spaniel meg who was loosing blood from both ends and vet Andy who diagnosed the problem very quickly and administered the ... Read More
Many thanks to Portland vets Retford in a out of hours call for our springer spaniel meg who was loosing blood from both ends and vet Andy who diagnosed the problem very quickly and administered the medication , without these people we could have lost her , on the road to a full recovery once again many thanks Read Less
Andi Sercombe
2 Feb 2018
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Always great service & care from everyone at Portland House
Shaun Ireland
12 Jan 2018
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Good
Briony Oddy
5 Dec 2017
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The service is beyond shocking! I had an equine vet out to castrate my pony because he mis diagnosed him as a gelding 3 times!!! In his mess up he gave me a set price to have the colt cut to then have... Read More
The service is beyond shocking! I had an equine vet out to castrate my pony because he mis diagnosed him as a gelding 3 times!!! In his mess up he gave me a set price to have the colt cut to then have an invoice of almost double! After disputing the amount of the bill with himself and the receptionist over numerous occasions he has sent my partner a very nasty email as we said we would not be using them again! I’m appalled at the treatment I’ve had from Greg the equine vet right from the start and the problems he has caused. If anything he should of done a blood test to be sure but instead told myself, my partner and a friend he was a gelding 3 times. Would not use this practice again and definitely will not be recommending them to anyone, very disappointed. Read Less
Nic Morris
25 Oct 2017
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Always 'Above and Beyond' - so much support for so many of the rescue cats have taken in aswell as my own treasures
Nigel Henderson
17 Aug 2017
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Great care for your pet
leslie slinn
19 Jun 2017
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Very polite.
Limara Sperry
23 Apr 2017
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Sharon Dyson
4 Mar 2017
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Nathan Styles
15 Feb 2017
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Worst vets I have ever been to in my life all about money there. No genuine care for the animals. Wanted me to put my dog down just because I couldn't afford their price to have her broken leg amputat... Read More
Worst vets I have ever been to in my life all about money there. No genuine care for the animals. Wanted me to put my dog down just because I couldn't afford their price to have her broken leg amputated (which another vets not a only said it was wrong but they saved my dogs leg and she runs happily playing now) so be advised if you would like your pet/animal to be treated to the pets beneifit not the vets profit go somewhere else!!!. Horrible horrible vets practice Read Less
Richard Harper
14 Feb 2017
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Helped make my little kitten better. A little more expensive than the likes of pets4vets etc but it has that local caring feeling
Sarah-Jayne Twiggy Brett
22 Sep 2016
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We have been with Portland House for the past 4 years and have never had any problems. There have been 2 occasions when my dog needed medical help and they were there. Both times it was out of hours a... Read More
We have been with Portland House for the past 4 years and have never had any problems. There have been 2 occasions when my dog needed medical help and they were there. Both times it was out of hours as well and they were so happy to help us. It's heartbreaking when your pet is ill and needs help, and the vets have only ever done their best. I wouldn't go anywhere else and would definitely recommend. Read Less
Emma Hartley
13 Sep 2016
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I just want to say what a lovely experience we had this morning with Beth! One of our horses is extremely nervous of strangers but Beth was calm, confident and he really liked her! Not only was the vi... Read More
I just want to say what a lovely experience we had this morning with Beth! One of our horses is extremely nervous of strangers but Beth was calm, confident and he really liked her! Not only was the visit completely stress free, it was a super training opportunity! :-) Read Less
Lynn Wright
8 Aug 2016
REPORT
My dog Leo recently had emergency surgery after falling ill with what we think was peritonitis. We can't thank enough the staff for their skill, dedication and care that they showed Leo who's now on t... Read More
My dog Leo recently had emergency surgery after falling ill with what we think was peritonitis. We can't thank enough the staff for their skill, dedication and care that they showed Leo who's now on the way to making a full recovery. Read Less
Sean O'sullivan
19 May 2016
REPORT
I contacted Portland house this morning how much the kennel cough injection would be, they gave me a price of 45. The very next vets I phoned gave me a quote of 19.98, Seems Portland house is aimed at... Read More
I contacted Portland house this morning how much the kennel cough injection would be, they gave me a price of 45. The very next vets I phoned gave me a quote of 19.98, Seems Portland house is aimed at the well off and getting maximum profit. We all love our pets but we're not all made of money, shop about first, these guys are on the make! Read Less
Kayleigh Wright
17 Oct 2015
REPORT
Would recommend Portland house vets to anyone!!! They have been amazing thoughtful the years and more so the past year with our Rottweiler Tia who suffered with Diabetes. They were even more amazing w... Read More
Would recommend Portland house vets to anyone!!! They have been amazing thoughtful the years and more so the past year with our Rottweiler Tia who suffered with Diabetes. They were even more amazing when she became unwell and she went to sleep . A special thanks to Jan on reception who was always so helpful and caring !! Thank you xxxx Read Less
Jess Bidewell
16 Oct 2015
REPORT
The only experience with Greg was to vaccinate one of my horses and he was fantastic with him, I have had one experience with Jo dealing with one of our horses with colic and again she was brilliant w... Read More
The only experience with Greg was to vaccinate one of my horses and he was fantastic with him, I have had one experience with Jo dealing with one of our horses with colic and again she was brilliant with him and helped him a lot. my experience with Lindsey when she had To also attend the horse with colic was fantastic, although we ended up loosing the poor horse Lindsey did her absolute best with him and was so understanding and sympathetic when we had him put to sleep. Really good team of vets! Read Less
Leanne Robson
19 Jun 2015
REPORT
They told me to have my dog put to sleep if I didn't have her leg operated on took her else where now over a year later she's now fine n she never had the op she apparently needed all there bothers ab... Read More
They told me to have my dog put to sleep if I didn't have her leg operated on took her else where now over a year later she's now fine n she never had the op she apparently needed all there bothers about is the money if i took there advice I would of lost my best friend Read Less
Claire Cooper
18 Apr 2015
REPORT
I am a BHS instructor with 28 years horse experience behind me working on professional competition yards travelling around the country to top shows meeting many vets in my time and this is by far the ... Read More
I am a BHS instructor with 28 years horse experience behind me working on professional competition yards travelling around the country to top shows meeting many vets in my time and this is by far the worst equine practice I have come across. My farrier removed a foreign body from my horses foot and said poultice it but if it gets worse and she becomes lame you will need antibiotics. I rang this practice and they came out and said I can't give you antibiotics until we have puss coming out and foot is very hard so we need to soften it so poultice it and see, next day ring them, I have puss? carry on poulticing unless swollen I can't give you antibiotics? but she is getting really lame? no carry on poulticing we will xray to see what is going on next week? Why do that is it not the foreign body farrier pulled out then? A week after first asking I have a hopping lame horse with a massive leg which is not eating and in severe pain and they did finally issue antibiotics as I said I want some or I am getting another vet? vet said yes but told me I must clear my account first which I did no problem as I just wanted my horse better. I was a new customer so all told with 2 visits and drugs I owed less than 200. Don't listen to customers at all avoid them at all costs.Read Less
Sue Stevenson
11 Apr 2014
REPORT
Absolutely excellent, we asked them to give us a second opinion on one if our horses and we are so glad we did, very professional, understanding, and easy to talk to. Very gentle but firm will a nervo... Read More
Absolutely excellent, we asked them to give us a second opinion on one if our horses and we are so glad we did, very professional, understanding, and easy to talk to. Very gentle but firm will a nervous pony. We will be registering our other ponies with them. Can highly recommend them. Very happy customers and very happy animals. Thank you xxx Read Less
Tony Robson
15 Jun 2013
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Portland House Veterinary Group

Retford, Nottinghamshire
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53 Churchgate
Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6PA
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Sharon Tomlinson
16 Nov 2023
REPORT
Worse vets ever. Gave false information. Could have resulted in my dog been pts. Shame on that particular vet.
Dorothy
4 May 2022
REPORT
The customer service is poor, called to get an appointment and nobody called me back, tried another day and said they call back in the morning, nothing tried again said it would be afternoon. In the e... Read More
The customer service is poor, called to get an appointment and nobody called me back, tried another day and said they call back in the morning, nothing tried again said it would be afternoon. In the end came in as my cat wasn’t well. Would not get the vet to speak to me (we had an appointment a week before and my cat was given antibiotics, was told to come back for steroids if wasn’t getting better), but they were happy to book another appointment for additional £55 of course. After I left got a phone call and they said they wouldn’t give her steroids as it needed investigation (for which they initially quoted £450 to leave the cat there for the day, put her under and take samples for biopsy), otherwise an appointment for £55 but probably wouldn’t find out as investigation needed! Not concerned about the cat at all just profit (I appreciate they have to make money but I already paid £115 for one visit, £27 next time and had her booked for spay and microchip for another £130!). Read Less
Glen Smith
27 Jun 2018
REPORT
These guys took care of our chocolate labrador Milo for 13 years till we sadly had to lay him to rest. Caring and professional through out. We can't thank you all enough for helping us make milos life... Read More
These guys took care of our chocolate labrador Milo for 13 years till we sadly had to lay him to rest. Caring and professional through out. We can't thank you all enough for helping us make milos life so happy and full. Thank you all at portland house. Keep doing what you do best! Thank you.. Read Less
Sarah Harrison
3 Jun 2018
REPORT
Very helpful in times of a crisis, Mike was Excellent and took great care of our cat.
Gail Staniland
13 May 2018
REPORT
Very helpfull
Laura Jayne Paterson
8 Apr 2018
REPORT
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the lovely vet and nurse who attended the surgery for an emergency today. (I didn't get the names, sorry) It was to assess and pts an old cat that my mum ha... Read More
I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the lovely vet and nurse who attended the surgery for an emergency today. (I didn't get the names, sorry) It was to assess and pts an old cat that my mum has been looking out for. They were very kind and compassionate towards him and it was very much appreciated. Thank you x Read Less
Sophie Emma Griffiths
16 Feb 2018
REPORT
I have been to many vets over the years but the animal care at this practice for my dog jigsaw and her 3 puppies has been incredible I would like to say a massive thank you to all the team for the em... Read More
I have been to many vets over the years but the animal care at this practice for my dog jigsaw and her 3 puppies has been incredible I would like to say a massive thank you to all the team for the emergency op jigsaw had and how fantastic it is that all 3 pups are doing great outstanding in my opinion ️️️️️ Read Less
George Coleman
4 Feb 2018
REPORT
Many thanks to Portland vets Retford in a out of hours call for our springer spaniel meg who was loosing blood from both ends and vet Andy who diagnosed the problem very quickly and administered the ... Read More
Many thanks to Portland vets Retford in a out of hours call for our springer spaniel meg who was loosing blood from both ends and vet Andy who diagnosed the problem very quickly and administered the medication , without these people we could have lost her , on the road to a full recovery once again many thanks Read Less
Andi Sercombe
2 Feb 2018
REPORT
Always great service & care from everyone at Portland House
Shaun Ireland
12 Jan 2018
REPORT
Good
Briony Oddy
5 Dec 2017
REPORT
The service is beyond shocking! I had an equine vet out to castrate my pony because he mis diagnosed him as a gelding 3 times!!! In his mess up he gave me a set price to have the colt cut to then have... Read More
The service is beyond shocking! I had an equine vet out to castrate my pony because he mis diagnosed him as a gelding 3 times!!! In his mess up he gave me a set price to have the colt cut to then have an invoice of almost double! After disputing the amount of the bill with himself and the receptionist over numerous occasions he has sent my partner a very nasty email as we said we would not be using them again! I’m appalled at the treatment I’ve had from Greg the equine vet right from the start and the problems he has caused. If anything he should of done a blood test to be sure but instead told myself, my partner and a friend he was a gelding 3 times. Would not use this practice again and definitely will not be recommending them to anyone, very disappointed. Read Less
Nic Morris
25 Oct 2017
REPORT
Always 'Above and Beyond' - so much support for so many of the rescue cats have taken in aswell as my own treasures
Nigel Henderson
17 Aug 2017
REPORT
Great care for your pet
leslie slinn
19 Jun 2017
REPORT
Very polite.
Limara Sperry
23 Apr 2017
REPORT
Sharon Dyson
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
Nathan Styles
15 Feb 2017
REPORT
Worst vets I have ever been to in my life all about money there. No genuine care for the animals. Wanted me to put my dog down just because I couldn't afford their price to have her broken leg amputat... Read More
Worst vets I have ever been to in my life all about money there. No genuine care for the animals. Wanted me to put my dog down just because I couldn't afford their price to have her broken leg amputated (which another vets not a only said it was wrong but they saved my dogs leg and she runs happily playing now) so be advised if you would like your pet/animal to be treated to the pets beneifit not the vets profit go somewhere else!!!. Horrible horrible vets practice Read Less
Richard Harper
14 Feb 2017
REPORT
Helped make my little kitten better. A little more expensive than the likes of pets4vets etc but it has that local caring feeling
Sarah-Jayne Twiggy Brett
22 Sep 2016
REPORT
We have been with Portland House for the past 4 years and have never had any problems. There have been 2 occasions when my dog needed medical help and they were there. Both times it was out of hours a... Read More
We have been with Portland House for the past 4 years and have never had any problems. There have been 2 occasions when my dog needed medical help and they were there. Both times it was out of hours as well and they were so happy to help us. It's heartbreaking when your pet is ill and needs help, and the vets have only ever done their best. I wouldn't go anywhere else and would definitely recommend. Read Less
Emma Hartley
13 Sep 2016
REPORT
I just want to say what a lovely experience we had this morning with Beth! One of our horses is extremely nervous of strangers but Beth was calm, confident and he really liked her! Not only was the vi... Read More
I just want to say what a lovely experience we had this morning with Beth! One of our horses is extremely nervous of strangers but Beth was calm, confident and he really liked her! Not only was the visit completely stress free, it was a super training opportunity! :-) Read Less
Lynn Wright
8 Aug 2016
REPORT
My dog Leo recently had emergency surgery after falling ill with what we think was peritonitis. We can't thank enough the staff for their skill, dedication and care that they showed Leo who's now on t... Read More
My dog Leo recently had emergency surgery after falling ill with what we think was peritonitis. We can't thank enough the staff for their skill, dedication and care that they showed Leo who's now on the way to making a full recovery. Read Less
Sean O'sullivan
19 May 2016
REPORT
I contacted Portland house this morning how much the kennel cough injection would be, they gave me a price of 45. The very next vets I phoned gave me a quote of 19.98, Seems Portland house is aimed at... Read More
I contacted Portland house this morning how much the kennel cough injection would be, they gave me a price of 45. The very next vets I phoned gave me a quote of 19.98, Seems Portland house is aimed at the well off and getting maximum profit. We all love our pets but we're not all made of money, shop about first, these guys are on the make! Read Less
Kayleigh Wright
17 Oct 2015
REPORT
Would recommend Portland house vets to anyone!!! They have been amazing thoughtful the years and more so the past year with our Rottweiler Tia who suffered with Diabetes. They were even more amazing w... Read More
Would recommend Portland house vets to anyone!!! They have been amazing thoughtful the years and more so the past year with our Rottweiler Tia who suffered with Diabetes. They were even more amazing when she became unwell and she went to sleep . A special thanks to Jan on reception who was always so helpful and caring !! Thank you xxxx Read Less
Jess Bidewell
16 Oct 2015
REPORT
The only experience with Greg was to vaccinate one of my horses and he was fantastic with him, I have had one experience with Jo dealing with one of our horses with colic and again she was brilliant w... Read More
The only experience with Greg was to vaccinate one of my horses and he was fantastic with him, I have had one experience with Jo dealing with one of our horses with colic and again she was brilliant with him and helped him a lot. my experience with Lindsey when she had To also attend the horse with colic was fantastic, although we ended up loosing the poor horse Lindsey did her absolute best with him and was so understanding and sympathetic when we had him put to sleep. Really good team of vets! Read Less
Leanne Robson
19 Jun 2015
REPORT
They told me to have my dog put to sleep if I didn't have her leg operated on took her else where now over a year later she's now fine n she never had the op she apparently needed all there bothers ab... Read More
They told me to have my dog put to sleep if I didn't have her leg operated on took her else where now over a year later she's now fine n she never had the op she apparently needed all there bothers about is the money if i took there advice I would of lost my best friend Read Less
Claire Cooper
18 Apr 2015
REPORT
I am a BHS instructor with 28 years horse experience behind me working on professional competition yards travelling around the country to top shows meeting many vets in my time and this is by far the ... Read More
I am a BHS instructor with 28 years horse experience behind me working on professional competition yards travelling around the country to top shows meeting many vets in my time and this is by far the worst equine practice I have come across. My farrier removed a foreign body from my horses foot and said poultice it but if it gets worse and she becomes lame you will need antibiotics. I rang this practice and they came out and said I can't give you antibiotics until we have puss coming out and foot is very hard so we need to soften it so poultice it and see, next day ring them, I have puss? carry on poulticing unless swollen I can't give you antibiotics? but she is getting really lame? no carry on poulticing we will xray to see what is going on next week? Why do that is it not the foreign body farrier pulled out then? A week after first asking I have a hopping lame horse with a massive leg which is not eating and in severe pain and they did finally issue antibiotics as I said I want some or I am getting another vet? vet said yes but told me I must clear my account first which I did no problem as I just wanted my horse better. I was a new customer so all told with 2 visits and drugs I owed less than 200. Don't listen to customers at all avoid them at all costs.Read Less
Sue Stevenson
11 Apr 2014
REPORT
Absolutely excellent, we asked them to give us a second opinion on one if our horses and we are so glad we did, very professional, understanding, and easy to talk to. Very gentle but firm will a nervo... Read More
Absolutely excellent, we asked them to give us a second opinion on one if our horses and we are so glad we did, very professional, understanding, and easy to talk to. Very gentle but firm will a nervous pony. We will be registering our other ponies with them. Can highly recommend them. Very happy customers and very happy animals. Thank you xxx Read Less
Tony Robson
15 Jun 2013
REPORT
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