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Gatehouse Veterinary Centre

#8 Vet in Wrexham, Clwyd

4.7
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Gatehouse Veterinary Centre – Vets in Wrexham

Updated January 2026
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Clinic Overview

Gatehouse Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews available, it appears particularly set up for exotic pets, with multiple owners describing care for tortoises, chinchillas, corn snakes, and guinea pigs, alongside operations where owners were kept updated afterwards. Concrete examples mentioned include annual tortoise health checks, treatment for shell rot, husbandry advice and safe handling for a corn snake, and clear post-op communication (updates and explanations) following a pet’s operation.

Services

  • Exotic pet veterinary care, specifically referenced for
  • Tortoises (including health checks and treatment for shell rot)
  • Chinchillas (care for a “very poorly” chinchilla)
  • Corn snakes (including handling and husbandry tips)
  • Guinea pigs (crisis care and a treatment plan involving medications)
  • Surgery/operations (owners mention receiving updates and explanations after an operation)
  • Veterinary Nurse Training facility (stated in the clinic’s structured data)

People

  • Tim / Tim Dale (vet, as referred to in reviews): repeatedly named for exotic-pet cases. Owners describe him
  • Treating a tortoise for shell rot and being “very knowledgeable”
  • Providing safe handling and husbandry guidance for a corn snake
  • Spending extended time on a very unwell guinea pig, including cleaning, treating, and setting up medications and a treatment plan
  • Nurses (team, unnamed): mentioned alongside Tim for “going above and beyond” when caring for a very poorly chinchilla.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 187 reviews. “”

  • Exotics expertise comes up repeatedly, with multiple owners choosing the clinic specifically for tortoises, chinchillas, snakes, and guinea pigs.
  • Clear communication after procedures: one owner highlights being kept updated and having everything explained after their pet’s operation.
  • Hands-on, time-intensive care in sick-pet situations: examples include shell rot treatment, a detailed medication/treatment plan for a guinea pig, and intensive care for a very poorly chinchilla.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

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