Best Vets in Swansea – Complete Local Guide

Jack’s Veterinary describes itself as independently owned. Recent reviews repeatedly point to it being set up for both routine and difficult appointments, with specific mentions of dental surgery, cancer discussions and treatment planning, and compassionate end‑of‑life care. Owners also repeatedly describe clear explanations and transparency around costs (including “no pressure” and “no upselling”), plus a calm approach with nervous pets. Same‑day appointments are mentioned in one case for an unwell dog.

St James Veterinary Group Ltd. describes itself as independently owned and runs a 24/7 emergency service for its clients, including out-of-hours care handled on its own premises with access to pet notes/medical history. Recent reviews repeatedly highlight the day-to-day experience: owners mention staff taking extra time to settle nervous or reactive rescue dogs before treatment, and vets explaining things clearly during appointments. Several reviewers also describe long-term use of the practice (years to decades).

St James Veterinary Group Ltd. is an independently owned veterinary practice. The website states it runs its own 24/7 emergency service year‑round, with access to clients’ pet notes and history, and without relying on external parties. Recent reviews back up day‑to‑day work such as vaccinations and check-ups, and also mention confidence using the out‑of‑hours hospital. Experiences vary: most recent reviewers describe clear explanations and calm handling (including with feisty cats), while one reviewer reports a booster visit where the vet didn’t explain the vaccine/exam and suggested unlicensed medication use for future handling.

St James Veterinary Group Ltd. describes itself as independently owned and offers 24/7 veterinary services for its clients, including a 24/7 emergency service with access to your pet’s notes and medical history; out-of-hours emergencies are handled at the Parkway branch. Recent reviews most often mention routine preventive care (vaccinations and microchipping), thorough check-ups where owners feel listened to, and specific “everyday” problems being treated (for example, anal gland issues).

Concrete details owners mention include

• •Microchipping and vaccinations for a young kitten.
• •A vet visit where an anal gland problem was treated and “sorted”.
• •Owners repeatedly saying their pets are checked thoroughly and that they feel listened to during appointments.
• •A named vet (Nick Colwell / Nick) being singled out for being friendly and professional.

Gibson & Jones Vets describes itself as an independent practice with “more than 40 years” of experience. Reviews most often talk about support around end-of-life care (including sedation and euthanasia), and several mention thoughtful bereavement touches such as a condolence card with a paw print and a small jar of fur, and later wildflower seeds sent in memory of a pet. Owners also mention treatment for small pets (mice), and practical details like a clean clinic environment, customer parking, and Wi‑Fi in the waiting room. The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.