USPCA

USPCA is an animal welfare charity (established in 1836) that combines veterinary services with wildlife rescue and cruelty investigations, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews mainly describe help with injured wildlife (including rapid collection and veterinary attention for a bird with a broken wing) and routine dog care with vets taking time to explain options. Owners also mention a grooming service (praised for value and care), and a secured outdoor area where dogs can be briefly let off lead, with water available at the doors.

Services

• •Veterinary services (general vet care referenced in reviews for dogs; vets described as thorough and explaining things clearly).
• •Wildlife rescue (examples in reviews include responses to a wildlife incident and collecting an injured young seagull to be seen by a vet).
• •Cruelty investigations (listed on the website as a core service).
• •Grooming (review mentions “the best grooming service” in terms of value and care).
• •Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in structured clinic data).

People

• •Tara (vet): mentioned in multiple reviews for taking time to explain, being thorough, giving advice, and handling small dogs gently (two yorkies specifically mentioned).
• •Derek: credited in a review with a “timely” response to a wildlife incident.
• •Emma (from another branch): described as coming out quickly to collect an injured young seagull and taking it to be seen by a vet.
• •Reception/front-of-house staff: described as helpful; one review notes good service “from front of house staff to the vet.”

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 165 reviews. “”

• •Wildlife help with quick action: reviewers describe prompt response and collection of injured wildlife for veterinary attention (e.g., broken-wing seagull).
• •Clear explanations during appointments: multiple mentions of a vet taking time to explain and provide advice.
• •Gentle handling of dogs: specific mention of being gentle with small breeds (yorkies).
• •Grooming and donations: grooming is singled out for “value and care,” and one reviewer notes it as a good place to donate unwanted pet food.
• •On-site practical touches for dogs: a secured area for quick exercise and water bowls at the doors are mentioned.