The Market Town Vet - Shrewsbury

Services

• •Routine veterinary care for common pets, including check-ups, vaccinations and parasite control.
• •Planned procedures including spay and neuter surgery, with owners describing thoughtful handling for nervous dogs such as quieter appointment times, owner presence during induction, and low-stress collection arrangements.
• •Urgent appointments, with examples including a cat seen straight away when seriously unwell, a visiting dog fitted in quickly after becoming ill, and a same-day tortoise appointment for suspected trauma.
• •Support for anxious or reactive pets, with several owners highlighting the calmer reception space and a gentler, less rushed approach during visits.
• •Care examples beyond the usual dog-and-cat caseload, including treatment for a bird and earlier feedback mentioning a tortoise.
• •Ongoing treatment support including in-house pharmacy help and repeat medication ordering; reviews also mention an overnight stay for a puppy and compassionate palliative care with bereavement support.
• •The clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
• •Out-of-hours: the practice does not provide its own out-of-hours service, and calls are redirected to an external provider.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews also regularly describe the practice as fair, reasonable and very good value, with recent comments calling it one of the better-value independent vets locally and praising a well-priced care plan.

People

• •Ben Price is the clearest named clinician in feedback, praised for clear explanations, straight-talking reassurance, and care across a range of cases including a recent bird appointment.
• •Bron and Bronwyn are both mentioned very positively in 2026 reviews, with owners highlighting speedy help for an unwell dog and especially compassionate support during palliative care.
• •Sophie is named for strong aftercare following treatment that included an overnight stay.
• •Debbie, Eve and Tom are thanked alongside the wider team for friendly service, while Michelle, Carole and Jack also appear in earlier feedback as part of the reception and support team.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.9 stars from 109 reviews.

• •Owners commonly describe the team as friendly, professional and knowledgeable, with appointments that feel unhurried and explanations that are clear and detailed.
• •Recent feedback includes examples of speedy help when pets are unwell, from urgent cat care to a quick appointment for a visiting dog, and a bird treated by Ben that was reported to be recovering well.
• •Compassion during difficult cases stands out, including palliative care for a dog and ongoing support for the owner after the pet’s death.
• •Price remains a consistent positive theme, with reviews calling the practice fair, reasonable and good value; several also mention the calmer reception area as a real help for anxious dogs.