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Community Pet Clinic

#5 Vet in St Helens, Merseyside

5.0
Independent Clinic

Community Pet Clinic – Vets in St Helens

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Community Pet Clinic operates as an Animal Trust veterinary clinic (described by one reviewer as a not-for-profit organisation). It offers free consultations, plus on-site diagnostics (including X-rays, ultrasound, and an on-site lab) and routine-to-general surgical care (including dentistry). For cases needing inpatient or emergency care, the clinic states it’s supported by 24/7 veterinary hospitals for A&E, inpatient care and specialist facilities.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often point to

  • vets spending significant time examining pets and explaining problems (including a heart condition)
  • a straightforward treatment plan without “unnecessary extras”
  • support during difficult end-of-life decisions (one review describes staff advising euthanasia when a cat was “slowly going”)

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and the written reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include

  • Free consultations
  • Preventive healthcare, including vaccinations
  • Nurse consultation service for preventive care and management of ongoing conditions (as described on the website)
  • General surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Diagnostics and facilities: X-rays, ultrasound, and an on-site laboratory (for rapid testing/timely treatment, per the website)
  • Support for emergency/inpatient care: the clinic states it is supported by 24/7 veterinary hospitals for emergency A&E services, inpatient care, and specialist facilities
  • Conditions/cases explicitly referenced in reviews: heart problems, a cat with jaw/face trauma after being run over, and end-of-life care/euthanasia discussion

Pricing

  • Free consultations (website)
  • A reviewer reports joining a pet plan at £19.99 per month, and says their dog’s medication cost £6 instead of £34 after joining (review)

People

  • Olivia (vet): mentioned in multiple reviews for handling a difficult-to-examine dog “really well,” helping an owner understand a heart problem, and outlining a straightforward treatment plan without add-ons.
  • Mary (vet): described as “a great Vet” by a reviewer who also noted efficient care and a clean building.
  • Vicky (front desk): singled out as “great,” “friendly and helpful” by a reviewer dealing with an injured adopted cat.

Reviews

5.0 stars from 24 reviews. - Owners repeatedly mention time spent examining pets and clear explanations (including for a heart condition).

  • Several reviews focus on cost transparency and lower bills, including one example of medication dropping from £34 to £6 after joining a plan.
  • No pressure for extra treatments is a recurring point; one owner specifically notes a “straightforward treatment plan” and “no unnecessary extras.”
  • Supportive handling of stressful or serious situations, including an injured cat after being run over and an owner describing sensitive guidance around euthanasia for a very ill cat.

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