Smith & Foley

Smith & Foley is a long-established veterinary clinic (operating since 1964) treating small animals as well as large animals and equines. The website highlights in-house diagnostics (X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, and an in-house lab) and 24‑hour emergency cover; recent reviews back up that out-of-hours care is being used in practice (one owner describes being asked to meet a vet within 30 minutes after calling the out-of-hours number). Owners also mention pets returning from procedures “in good spirits,” and a case where staff helped with a found dog that turned out to be a runaway.

Services

From the clinic website, services listed include

• •General health checks, vaccinations, microchipping
• •Spaying/neutering and other surgery
• •Dentistry
• •Imaging and diagnostics: X‑ray, ultrasound, ECG, in-house laboratory
• •Anaesthesia: gaseous anaesthesia
• •Euthanasia & cremation
• •Nursing clinic, dietary advice, parasite control
• •Blood donor programmes
• •Pet passports
• •Dog grooming
• •Large animal care and equine services
• •Emergency care: “24hr cover” (also reflected in a review describing an after-hours visit arranged via the out-of-hours number)

People

• •Amy (vet/clinician, role not explicitly stated): mentioned in an out-of-hours review; the owner says she advised meeting at the practice within 30 minutes and describes her as “amazing,” citing kindness, expertise, and dedication during an after-hours visit for their dog.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 117 reviews.

• •Out-of-hours responsiveness: one owner reports calling the out-of-hours number and being seen after hours, with instructions to meet within 30 minutes.
• •Surgical care and recovery: one owner mentions their dogs having “two surgeries” plus check-ups, and that the dogs seemed in good spirits on collection.
• •Helpfulness in unexpected situations: a reviewer thanks the clinic for help with a found dog that turned out to be a runaway.
• •Staff interaction and handling: multiple reviews describe staff as friendly and focused on looking after animals.
• •Value mentioned (without specific prices): one review says the clinic was “very good value compared to others.”