Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Cardiff

## Summary Origin Vets Clinic Ltd is an **independent** practice focused on **cats, rabbits, small mammals, and exotic pets**. The website highlights dedicated cat and exotic teams plus formal cat/rabbit accreditations, and recent reviews consistently describe a **calm, clean clinic environment** and **unhurried consults with detailed explanations**. Specific examples in reviews include **rabbit spays/castration planning**, treatment of a **hamster with antibiotics and pain relief**, **neutering for an exotic species (skunk)**, and **a follow-up phone call with an evening update** after a visit. ## Services - **Cat care** - Feline vaccines (website) - Feline neutering (website) - Feline dental procedures (website) - **Rabbit care** - Rabbit spays (review: “spayed all 6 of my bunnies”) - Pre-castration consultation for rabbits (review) - **Exotics / small mammals** - Consults and treatment for small mammals (review: hamster exam with antibiotics and painkillers) - Neutering in an exotic pet (review: pet skunk) - Reptile consult including end-of-life care/euthanasia (review: chameleon; private room mentioned) - **Appointments and follow-up** - Follow-up appointment after vaccinations mentioned (review) - Vet called with an evening update after a visit (review) ## People - **Dr Sophie Jenkins** (named on the website; also mentioned in reviews) - Seen in an in-depth discussion during a reptile appointment, supporting an owner-led decision for euthanasia (review). - **Jenny** (vet; from reviews) - Mentioned examining a “grumpy” hamster, prescribing **antibiotics and painkillers**, giving **lots of advice**, and not rushing the consult (review). - Described as explaining things clearly and providing an **evening phone update** (review). - **Adina** (described as a “veterinary practitioner” in a review) - Mentioned for empathetic handling during euthanasia, including arranging the pet “so prettily” afterwards (review). - **Claire Lewis RVN** and **Liz Simpson RVN** (named on the website; roles listed there). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 132 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Calm, low-stress experience is repeatedly mentioned: pets given time to settle/explore; owners describe a relaxing environment. - Clear communication and thoroughness: detailed advice, explanations, and “no rush” consults are noted. - Follow-up and updates: one owner mentions an **evening phone call** with updated information; another mentions a **follow-up appointment** after vaccinations. - Strong exotics/small mammal focus in real cases: hamster treatment (antibiotics/pain relief), chameleon end-of-life care with a private room, and skunk neutering. - Practical realities of urgent care: one review notes a **wait due to an emergency**, alongside feeling welcomed and supported.