Springfield Veterinary Group – Vets in Sheffield
Clinic Overview
Springfield Veterinary Group is a CVS Group small-animal hospital in Sheffield, established in 1964. It offers 24-hour emergency cover through the on-site MiNightVet service, along with advanced diagnostics and surgery including CT, X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. The practice also lists multiple RCVS “Outstanding” awards, Cat Friendly Clinic Gold status, Rabbit Friendly Clinic Silver status, and veterinary nurse training facilities.
Services
- •General veterinary care and follow-up: Routine consultations, ongoing case management and repeat monitoring form a core part of the service. Reviews mention clear explanations and step-by-step follow-up during several visits for a dog with a phantom pregnancy.
- •Emergency care, diagnostics and surgery: The practice lists 24-hour emergency cover via MiNightVet, plus CT, X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. Website-listed surgical services include general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery and keyhole surgery. Recent reviews also praise dental treatment involving tooth extractions.
- •Preventive care and dentistry: Website-listed services include dentistry, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, neutering, six-month health checks and blood pressure checks.
- •Nurse clinics and practical support: The clinic offers nurse clinics, and reviews highlight careful handling for rabbit and guinea pig nail clipping, plus practical advice and supportive check-ins from the nursing team.
- •Small mammals, exotics and additional support: The practice says it sees dogs, cats, rabbits, small rodents, ferrets, reptiles and tortoises. Reviews specifically mention care for a rat, rabbits and guinea pigs, including palliative care for a rat. Other website-listed services include acupuncture, grooming and nail clipping, pet travel documentation, anal sac expression and home visits.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Most recent feedback focuses more on care and communication than value, although one negative review raised concerns about how costs were discussed.
People
- •James (vet): Praised for compassionate handling, clear explanations and supportive follow-up, including care for a rat on palliative treatment and repeat visits for a dog with a phantom pregnancy.
- •Olivia (vet): Named positively in several reviews for dental treatment and surgery, with clients highlighting her care from first appointment through discharge.
- •Rebekah / Rebecca (veterinary nurse): Mentioned for practical help, nail clipping for rabbits and guinea pigs, and thoughtful support for worried owners.
- •Emily (vet): Named in one negative review about consultation handling and discussion of costs.
- •Reception team: Often described as friendly, welcoming and helpful.
Reviews
Springfield Veterinary Group has 4.2 stars from 272 Google reviews.
- •Recent feedback is mostly positive, with many long-term clients describing the vets, nurses and reception staff as friendly, informative and reassuring.
- •Reviews often praise the team’s manner during stressful situations, including sensitive support at a traumatic time and calm, thorough explanations during repeat visits.
- •Olivia, James and Rebekah/Rebecca are the main named staff in recent comments, with praise covering dental surgery, practical nursing care and compassionate support for both pets and owners.
- •A smaller number of negative reviews mention concerns about rude staff, a decline in client experience, and one particularly unhappy account about how costs were discussed before treatment.

