A more personal, thoughtful way to support your dog.
My approach
Care at Wellness Vet is guided by a simple principle: dogs and families do best when everything is calm, clear, and unhurried.
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The approach is steady and attentive, designed to reduce stress, create a sense of safety, and give each dog the time and space they need to be understood.
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For families, this often means feeling informed, supported, and able to make decisions with confidence. Care is shaped around everyday routines, so it feels natural, manageable, and comfortable at home.
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As an independent veterinary surgeon, Dr Sara has the autonomy to tailor care for each dog as an individual, always calm, kind, and thoughtfully paced.
Why a calm environment matters
Over many years working in both busy hospitals and more intimate practices, it has become clear how strongly a dog’s surroundings influence their experience.
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The pace, the noise, the handling, and the expectations all affect how a dog feels, how they move, how they communicate, and how well they cope. By meeting dogs where they feel most at ease, clearer insight is gained and their health and wellbeing can be supported with less pressure and greater trust.
Listening, then shaping care
Families often share that one of the most reassuring parts of working with Wellness Vet is the feeling of truly being heard.
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Time is taken to understand each concern, routine, and small detail that helps a dog feel comfortable. Care is then shaped thoughtfully, with guidance explained clearly and kept flexible so wellbeing can evolve alongside everyday life.
A considered approach to care
Wellness Vet provides non‑urgent veterinary consultations for registered clients, delivered at home and online by appointment.
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Appointments may support annual healthcare, including vaccinations and prescription medicine checks, as well as help navigate gradual health changes over different life stages. Care is always guided by what will best support long‑term comfort, quality of life, and wellbeing.
Therapeutic care
A true wellness‑led approach underpins all care, supporting long‑term health, comfort, and quality of life.
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Additional qualifications in acupuncture and therapeutic massage allow hands‑on therapies to be offered where helpful, complementing conventional veterinary medicine and, where appropriate, working alongside other professional therapists.
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Care is carefully curated to reduce stress and support sensitive dogs, ageing companions, and those experiencing changes in comfort or mobility.
What matters most
A calm assured presence
Dogs respond to steadiness. Time is taken to allow them to settle, observe comfort levels, and work gently with minimal pressure.
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Attention to the small details
Routines, sensitivities, movement patterns, and preferences matter. These details guide recommendations and shape care that feels considered and individual.
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Clear, supportive guidance
Understanding not just what to do, but why, helps families feel confident. Guidance is shared calmly and designed to fit comfortably into everyday life.
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Consistency over time
Seeing the same vet at each visit builds trust and allows care to adapt as needs change with age, lifestyle, or health.
Credentials and professional standards
Dr Sara Martindale MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon | Independent | Fully insured
BVetMed BSc (Hons) MRCVS | RCVS UK‑Registered
Official Veterinarian
OCQ(V) Companion Animals (CA), OV66 (APHA)
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Veterinary Acupuncturist | ABVA
Veterinary Canine Massage Therapist | IAAT
If Wellness Vet feels like the right fit, it would be a pleasure to support your dog’s wellbeing.
A veterinary experience designed around your dog