Ashman Jones Vets: Widcombe

Ashman Jones Vets: Widcombe is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Bath, established in 2010. It treats dogs, cats and small mammals, and lists routine care, surgery, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, ultrasound and X-ray as part of its service range; it is also an RCVS General Practice. Emergency support is available during normal opening hours, with out-of-hours care provided by MiNightVet Trowbridge.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, nurse clinics, blood pressure checks and six-month health checks.
• •Surgery and dentistry: neutering, other surgical procedures and dental care.
• •Diagnostics and imaging: in-house laboratory testing, ultrasound and X-ray.
• •Everyday support services: grooming and nail clipping, anal sac expression, pet travel documentation and home visits.
• •Puppy and behaviour support: puppy parties/classes are listed and were praised by owners, including one who said their puppy class was “wonderful”.
• •Handling nervous pets: reviews mention welcoming staff and confidence-building support for nervous dogs, including encouraging short visits to help pets get used to the practice.
• •Emergency arrangements: emergency support during normal opening hours through the practice, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by MiNightVet Trowbridge.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review comments on pricing are mixed: some owners were unhappy with charges or felt costs were not clearly explained, while others focused positively on the care received.

Examples mentioned by owners include

• •£15 per month for a Healthy Pet Club membership
• •£330–£380 quoted for sedation and sample-taking for a cat’s eye condition
• •£100 for a consultation involving a dog with a sore nose
• •£30 for a short follow-up appointment

People

• •Clara (vet): praised by one owner for “honest, straightforward advice” during a cat illness case.
• •Reception team and vets: reviews describe them as welcoming, kind and supportive, particularly with first-time owners and nervous dogs.

Reviews

Google shows 4.6 stars from 25 reviews. Written feedback highlights a friendly, supportive atmosphere, but there are also a small number of complaints about pricing and communication.

• •Warm, welcoming team: several owners describe kind reception staff and friendly vets, especially helpful for first-time dog owners.
• •Good with nervous dogs: one reviewer said the team encouraged casual visits to help their dog feel more comfortable around the practice.
• •Puppy classes praised: a pre-lockdown puppy class was described as wonderful.
• •Some concerns about cost and explanations: a couple of low-star reviews mention unexpected charges and feeling that procedures or appointment arrangements were not explained clearly enough.