The Sands Veterinary Practice operates from Apex House in Tarvin, Cheshire, treating cats, dogs, small mammals, birds, and poultry. Services include blood testing, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, neutering, microchipping, vaccinations, and flea and worm treatments.
The practice opens Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, and Saturday 9am to 1pm. Outside these hours, emergencies are handled by MiNightVet in Chester.
The practice meets RCVS Core Standards and has a car park and disabled access.
Cats
Dogs
Small Mammals
Client car park
Open at weekends
Out-of-hours service
Car park nearby
Blood testing
Dentistry
Flea and worm treatments
Microchipping
Neutering
Referral interests
Vaccinations
Diagnostic imaging
RCVS Core Standards
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Out-of-hours consultation | £195 |
| Out-of-hours consultation | £155 |
Based on 8 reviews
Steve Holliwell
Google 27 March 2026
The Sands veterinary practice is probably the best independent vets in the area. We have been bringing our dogs here for a good number of years having followed Fiona from her previous practice. The staff here are very helpful and caring just what you need for a fantastic veterinary practice. Thank you.
Neil White
Google 27 March 2026
Anyone can do the fluffy bunny routine stuff, with a smile and a bit of cheer, giving the impression that the vets are great. They earn their spurs by getting things right when it’s needed most. Fiona Wall did a conscious X-ray of our boy and told us that he did not have any tumours in his lungs. She told us that he was in heart failure. 4-5 weeks later he died of a lung tumour, not heart failure!! A specialist told us and Mrs Wall that he was definitely not in heart failure and yet she didn’t want to listen. She got it badly wrong and her misdiagnosis cost us our beautiful boy. Unforgivable. Unbelievably we were blamed, in writing, for not having insurance! Not an obligation but Mrs Wall seems to want customers to have it, otherwise you get a lower level of care, but they don’t tell you that. Unforgivable. Beware of the lure of the smiles…our lives have been turned upside down forever by Fiona Wall…but she never said sorry. Unforgivable.
Belle Collins
Google 20 March 2026
The Sands offers an outstanding service, from the moment you walk in to the practice all the Staff are welcoming and clearly care about both the animals and their owners. Fiona, Dan, Claire and Hannah are all very knowledgeable and take the time to explain a diagnosis and treatment options in a way that is very easy to understand . Nothing is too much trouble. Also You can always get an appointment on the same day. Highly recommend.
Rachel Thomas
Google 23 January 2026
Just recently moved to Sands vets. I must say all the reviews are accurate. Professional, efficient, knowledgeable, confident, empathetic & how vets practices should be. So pleased my dog is a patient here. Simply excellent. Highly recommend to join this independent award winning practice.
Hannah
Google 28 September 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’ve been with The Sands Vets for around two years now. My Frenchie Daisy has recently had luxating patella surgery here. I honestly couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. From start to finish, the team were fantastic – professional, caring, and so reassuring throughout. Daisy is recovering so well, and the surgical wound is so neat you can hardly tell she’s had an operation. It’s clear they really care about both pets and owners. I wouldn’t take my dogs anywhere else! I highly recommend The Sands Vets to anyone looking for exceptional care for their pets🐾
Melissa Wavell
Google 12 September 2025
A fabulous vets. The staff are caring and kind. My dog was checked over throughly and given solutions for the discomfort she was in. I am incredibly picky over vets and I can honestly say they are brilliant. I would highly recommend and have recommended to one of my friends that has moved locally too. Thank you again for booking us in so quickly. Melissa & Arabella
Danny Gudger
Google 15 July 2025
Just want to say few words about the sands veterinary practice 3 weeks ago our dog had an accident an ended up having an x-ray up in caerwys vets who are our local vets which then said max our dog 🐕 had a really bad fracture so they recommend Dan who. Is the surgeon at the sands veterinary practice an we met him pre-op an I knew he was the right surgeon he explained the whole procedure really clear so the day came I dropped him off an wow the result could not of gone better after only 9 days of surgery we couldn't believe how well he was walking on the lead it was amazing I will even put the videos up of him walking but I can't thank the whole team enough from the staff from the reception to Dan the surgeon they were there with any advice when we needed an just feel so at ease there so honestly recommended this surgery to anyone 5 star brilliant
Amber N
Google 4 July 2025
The best vet clinic out there. Staff, receptionists, whole team are just so friendly and enthusiastic, always helpful and patient. We had a horrible experience coming from vets4pets and had our faith restored coming to this small practice. Always opt for local over chains. Actually sad to be transferring due to moving up to Scotland, will miss this gorgeous place. Thanks from Amber and Leo!!
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