HerpVet Services

- Reviews are strongly positive about exotic and reptile expertise, with several owners saying Bruce is the only vet they would use for reptiles. - A consistent theme is thorough, careful consultations, with owners mentioning detailed examinations, clear advice, and confidence built over repeated visits. - Several reviews suggest owners are willing to travel significant distances for appointments, reflecting a strong reputation in exotic care.

HerpVet Services focuses on exotic pet care, with repeated owner mentions of reptiles, especially bearded dragons. Reviews consistently highlight thorough, unhurried examinations and detailed advice rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Owners also mention referral onward for surgery when needed, along with compassionate follow-up afterwards.

Services

•Exotic and reptile consultations: owners repeatedly mention HerpVet Services for reptiles, particularly bearded dragons, and describe Bruce as a trusted option for exotic pets.
•Thorough examinations and detailed advice: reviews frequently mention careful, unhurried consults, detailed problem-solving, and advice that builds confidence over multiple visits.
•Medical treatment for reptile illness: one owner describes successful treatment of an upper respiratory infection affecting a group of bearded dragons, using antibiotics and an immune booster.
•Referral for surgery when required: surgery is mentioned as being handled elsewhere in at least one case, with HerpVet Services referring onward when needed.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Bruce / Dr Bruce / Bruce McLean: repeatedly praised for exotic and reptile expertise, thorough examinations, thoughtful advice, and a kind manner. Reviews also mention long-term trust from reptile owners and a personal condolence call after one pet was put to sleep following referral surgery.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0/5 from 45 reviews.

•Reviews are strongly positive about exotic and reptile expertise, with several owners saying Bruce is the only vet they would use for reptiles.
•A consistent theme is thorough, careful consultations, with owners mentioning detailed examinations, clear advice, and confidence built over repeated visits.
•Several reviews suggest owners are willing to travel significant distances for appointments, reflecting a strong reputation in exotic care.
•One review highlights compassionate follow-up after a referred surgical case, while another describes successful treatment of a serious respiratory problem in a collection of bearded dragons.

Reviews for HerpVet Services

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 45 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

David Clapton

6 months ago

Excellent exotic vet

Dawn Coull

7 months ago

Bruce is very kind and helpful obviously loves his job and the reptiles he treats

Kiera C.

11 months ago

Dr Bruce is amazing, thorough and obviously knows lots about exotic veterinary care. I have seen him multiple times over the past few years and have the upmost confidence in the advice he gives and trust him fully. My bearded dragon was referred somewhere else for a surgery which resulted in her being put to sleep (through no one’s fault she was unfortunately too ill and this was not preventable) and Bruce was kind enough to ring me and pass on his condolences. Thank you for all you have done for Bryan and I will be sure to come to you again for any future pets. I would defineitly remember HerpVet Services to anyone in need of an exotic vet!

Lisa Hill

1 year ago

Experienced and knowledgeable. I've been taking my pets to Herpvet for many years. Always good advice and a thorough service provided. The only person I would take my reptiles to.

Patrick Branigan

Bruce is an excellent exotics vet, I highly recommend him. I travelled from Taunton to Oxford for his consultation, well worth it.

Mel Bonthuys

2 years ago

We took our bearded dragon to Dr Bruce in September and he is an absolute wizard when it comes to exotic pets. He takes his time, and does a thorough examination. I would recommend Bruce to anyone with an exotic pet. It’s such a pity that he’s so far away from where we live.

Emma Drysdale

4 years ago

Bruce McLean is an absolute genius. I have a huge collection of morph bearded dragons and live over 2 hours a way. I won’t go to any other vet now I have discovered him. His attention to detail, thoroughness and knowledge is quite incredible. I had a upper respiratory virus which ripped through my collection. We successfully treated them with antibiotics, and an immune booster; they all recovered. I’ve had various other problems and Bruce has always managed to find a way of treating them often by thinking outside of the box. He is clearly one of the best exotic vets in the country and I would highly recommend him to anyone who keeps reptiles. Makes a change from seeing a vet who “has an interest” in reptiles and no matter what the problem their option is “take a stool” sample and that’s pretty much it!!