Batchelor, Davidson & Watson Ltd

Batchelor, Davidson & Watson Ltd is an RCVS-accredited general practice for small animals, established in the 1950s. The practice treats a wide range of pets (including cats, dogs and several small mammals) and offers both routine care and surgery, with out-of-hours emergencies referred to Vets Now.

From the latest reviews, owners often describe a friendly, supportive team that handles repeated visits and nervous/difficult cats calmly; one recent reviewer disagrees strongly, alleging the clinic is “extortionately expensive” and prioritises revenue over cat welfare. Practical touches mentioned include being kept informed during delays and having two clinics available for unscheduled visits.

Services

Based on the website summary, the practice offers

• •Consultations
• •Vaccinations
• •Neutering
• •Microchipping
• •Parasite control
• •Nurse clinics
• •Blood pressure checks
• •Six-month health checks
• •Grooming & nail clipping
• •Anal sac expression
• •Pet travel documentation (GB)
• •Home visits
• •Veterinary surgery and treatment services (described broadly on the site)

Emergency care (as stated on the site)

• •Emergency support during normal opening hours
• •Out-of-hours emergencies referred to Vets Now (a dedicated emergency service)

Species treated (as listed on the site)

• •Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets

Other practical/access notes from the site

• •Disabled access
• •On-site parking

People

Staff named in reviews

• •Eleanor: mentioned for keeping an owner informed when there was a delay, and for a friendly manner during repeat visits.
• •Elenor and Lauren: thanked for “support” and for making a client feel welcome during ongoing cat care.

More generally, one long-term client (nearly 8 years) describes staff as consistently helpful and understanding, and specifically notes professional handling of a frequently attending, “terror” cat—treating both pet and owner with kindness and respect.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 104 reviews.

• •Consistent positives about day-to-day interactions: multiple owners mention friendliness, feeling welcomed, and staff being helpful and understanding—especially with cats that are hard to handle or need frequent visits.
• •Communication during delays: one review highlights being kept informed when the appointment ran late.
• •Access for unscheduled care: one reviewer says it’s “handy” there are two clinics for unscheduled visits.
• •Pricing and motivation concerns (conflicting feedback): one recent 1-star review calls the practice “extortionately expensive” and alleges poor welfare focus, contrasting with other reviews expressing trust that the team does what’s best for their pets.