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Origin Vets Clinic Ltd

#2 Vet in Cardiff, Glamorgan

4.8
Independent Clinic

Origin Vets Clinic Ltd – Vets in Cardiff

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

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. “”

  • 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.

Special Services

Emergency Services

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