Vets recommendation Newbury, Berkshire

[Charlielotty]

Hi all, picking up my first Guinea pigs in a few weeks and looking for a local vets to register with. I’m near Newbury, Berkshire. Have read I should find an exotics vet. Does anyone have any recommendations please?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Welcome to the forum

I’m not from that area so can’t make any recommendations but I wanted to say that you do not need an exotic vet. A general vet with an interest and knowledge in piggies is what matters. An exotic may not have specific piggy knowledge even though they are an exotic specialist

 

[Charlielotty]

Welcome to the forum

I’m not from that area so can’t make any recommendations but I wanted to say that you do not need an exotic vet. A general vet with an interest and knowledge in piggies is what matters. An exotic may not have specific piggy knowledge even though they are an exotic specialist

Thanks, this is very helpful. I’ve contacted 2 practices, one of which says all their vets will see Guinea pigs. The other said 3 of their vets look after Guinea pigs/have exotics experience. I’m thinking of going with the second option? Sounds a bit more specific rather than saying all their vets see Guinea pigs?

 

[Merab]

Welcome to the forum.
Good that you’re planning carefully ahead of getting the piggies.
I agree with you that the 2nd option sounds better.

We will look forward to pictures

 

[Piggies&buns]

Yes that sounds good.

Do let us know when you get your piggies!

 

[Roamingp]

I’m not sure if this thread is closed, but I’m interested in knowing who you went with and if you were happy with them. I need to plan a visit for mine and I’m in the same area

 

[Merab]

I’m not sure if this thread is closed, but I’m interested in knowing who you went with and if you were happy with them. I need to plan a visit for mine and I’m in the same area

This thread has been dormant since 2024.
Would you like to check our recommended vet list at the top of the forum
You could also start a thread of your own to ask this question.

Depending on which side of Newbury you are there are a couple of good vets in Swindon - I went to Drove Vets when we lived in Marlborough but that was a few years ago.
@weepweeps also has a very good vet in Swindon

 

[BossHogg]

The vet list is unlocked so amendments and recommendations can all be kept in the same place. Recommended Guinea Pig Vets

 

[weepweeps]

I’m not sure if this thread is closed, but I’m interested in knowing who you went with and if you were happy with them. I need to plan a visit for mine and I’m in the same area

Hello. Yes I’ve recently had a very good experience with Drove Vets. The Croft Road Surgery (as there are a few in Swindon). Ask to see Sara. She has recently moved to Drove from the exotic vets which unfortunately closed down recently.

Good luck I hope they can help you and your piggy.