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Blacks Vets

#16 Vet in Birmingham, West Midlands

4.6
Corporate

Blacks Vets – Vets in Birmingham

Updated January 2026
Corporate
Top 10 Ranking
#16 in Birmingham
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Clinic Overview

- Owners describe feeling listened to and included in decision-making about treatment (including a “complicated and long running saga with an abscess”). - Clear explanations and calm reassurance are repeatedly mentioned (including a vet explaining a treatment plan and reception support on arrival). - Gentle handling of pets is specifically called out (kitten and a small dog).

Services

  • Diagnosis and treatment planning discussed in reviews, including clear explanations and starting medication promptly (kitten case).
  • Ongoing management of a complicated, long-running abscess case in a cat.
  • General consultations for dogs and cats (e.g., handling and examining a small dog described as being done gently).
  • Diagnostic capability is claimed on the clinic website (“state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment”), without specific tests named.

People

  • Anisha (reception): mentioned for a calm, reassuring manner on arrival, helping owners feel welcome during a stressful visit.
  • Hugh (vet): described as gentle with a small dog and as explaining everything clearly.
  • Lead vet (name not given): described as gentle and patient with a kitten, giving a swift diagnosis and a clearly explained treatment plan.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 195 reviews. “”

  • Owners describe feeling listened to and included in decision-making about treatment (including a “complicated and long running saga with an abscess”).
  • Clear explanations and calm reassurance are repeatedly mentioned (including a vet explaining a treatment plan and reception support on arrival).
  • Gentle handling of pets is specifically called out (kitten and a small dog).
  • Practical experience points include being able to get an appointment easily and comments that treatments/prices felt reasonable (no itemised costs given).

Location

266 Ridgacre Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B32 1JR

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