Vetdispense Reviews 

463
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 95 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the extremely fast postal delivery service and the highly intuitive, easy-to-navigate online platform when ordering essential prescription pet medications for their animals. Many consumers also highlight the exceptionally competitive prices compared to traditional local veterinarians, alongside the reliable support team and consistently well-packaged orders that arrive right on schedule. People often mention that the ordering process is completely straightforward and hassle-free. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional postal delivery delays, experienced unexpected extra restocking fees when returning items, or reported that their parcels arrived crushed.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This site will save me just under £500 per year on medication. Really easy to use and obviously a lot cheaper than my vets. Super quick delivery. Very happy and would highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've used Vet Dispense a few times now for my cat's medication needs and this most recent time was fantastic. Not only did i get a reply to an email within about 15 minutes of me sending it, but on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful team who answer queries very quickly indeed. Good prices. Clear website and communication. Excellent delivery options and times with Royal Mail. Items packaged very well with clear inst... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Their site is easy to navigate , saving time , help is there if needed on chat , their delivery is so quick it is so good especially as it’s my cat’s medication , I am so grateful. Thank you

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  1. Pet Store

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VetDispense is an independent, family-run UK online pet dispensary, founded by experienced veterinary surgeons in 2008. For nearly two decades, we have helped pet owners, animal keepers and livestock owners obtain genuine veterinary medicines, supplements and everyday animal-health products at fair, transparent prices. --- We aim to make ongoing pet treatment more affordable and easier to manage without compromising the safety, quality or professional standards your pet deserves. --- VetDispense is run by a qualified team that includes veterinary surgeons and AMTRA Registered Animal Medicines Advisers. Our premises are registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (7025700), and we are Veterinary Medicines Directorate registered (2029797). We are independently inspected, and prescription-only medicines are supplied only after we have received a valid veterinary prescription. --- Every veterinary medicine we sell is genuine, UK sourced and fully traceable. We buy directly from the same major veterinary wholesalers that supply Vet practices throughout the UK. Medicines are stored, handled, checked and dispensed from our registered premises under the appropriate conditions, so customers can order with confidence that the product they receive has come through a legitimate veterinary supply chain. --- For UK orders, we use the premium Royal Mail Tracked 24 giving customers clear tracking and fast delivery after dispatch. Refrigerated products are packed in insulated packaging with ice packs and sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery, with cold-chain protection designed to maintain the required 2–8°C range. Refrigerated delivery is available throughout Great Britain, including the Scottish Highlands and Islands, without an additional Highlands or Islands surcharge. --- We also offer worldwide delivery on most products, using tracked international services and accepting local veterinary prescriptions for international orders. --- We strive for a straightforward ordering process, competitive prices, careful packaging, quick dispatch and responsive support. --- Whether you are ordering a regular prescription medicine for a dog or cat, treatment for a horse, or trusted animal-health supplies. We have served tens of thousands of customers since 2008 and remain committed to safe dispensing, genuine products, reliable delivery and helpful, knowledgeable service.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I tried ordering frusemide as my dog…

I tried ordering frusemide as my dog has an enlarged heart. Grace is already on Vetmedin and fortekor which I have on going prescriptions elsewhere. I have a prescription for the frusemide but Vetdispense has refused as they want you to buy all of the heart medication from them. To me this is not professional.
I even stated I would upload the other prescriptions to verify Grace's condition but they did not want to know?

In response to your reply I was ordering what was on my dogs prescription which is 1000 tablets, not 1 at 9 pence. This is financially viable as the order is over £90. If it is the case you are keeping them for your existing clients then state there is a shortage; not that you have to buy all the heart medication from Vetdispense? You are supposed to sell medication for all animals. Yes it is sparse out there but only on the 40mg. 20mg tablets are available.

4 February 2025
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Reply from Vetdispense

Our website makes it clear that we cannot sell these 9p tablets on their own. It is simply not commercially viable. I am sorry you do not agree with our policy, but we simply cannot process such tiny orders.

We are aware of a nationwide shortage of Frusemide, but over the last few days we have been experiencing people such as yourselves trying to buy up all of our remaining stock of this one tablet.

This is not fair on our regular loyal customers who rely on us for all of their dog's heart medications.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really excellent service from Vet…

Really excellent service from Vet Dispense - a company I've now used at least half a dozen times to buy my cat's prescription medication.
The ordering process is very simple once you remember two things. Take the photo of the vet's prescription before you start the order. Then once you have uploaded the photo, you need to remember to click the 'add file' button.
Initially, I hadn't realised this second point but the e-mail requesting the prescription came quickly and was very helpful. Customer Service is great.
Once ordered, you wait for the 'Your order has shipped' confirmation. For me, this is vital as the medication is refrigerated. I then know the order will arrive the following working day. It's simple and very reliable. I would recommend Vet Dispense without hesitation

31 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Several companies to choose from. Vetdispense got my order as they used Royal Mail special delivery for the items I needed. The website was easy to upload prescriptions. Very pleased with the service they have provided.

2 February 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Massive price hike for prescription refill. Website not updated with christmas timetable left my boy suffering over christmas and new year

Bought first prescription a few days before christmas as I was desperate for medication that wasn't in stock at my vets until new year. The website promised quick delivery (usually next day or 48 hours), nothing about not sending anything between christmas and new year. It was £101.78. I had one refill on the prescription. 28th December i joined their webchat asking when it would be delivered and whether they had even got the prescription. They were abrupt and didn't seem to care saying they are processing orders on 28th. Very cold. No understanding or apology this had not been added to the website. They ended the chat. I had to use them for my one refill, exactly the same medication had increased in price by over 26%!!!! It was now £128 just one month later. It's not been a great experience.
I absolutely did not "miss" anything about the christmas delivery on the website. There was none. I read every word in the FAQ section just in case it was in the small print. There was nothing and this exactly why I chose your company as I thought it would be dispatched the next working day. Shameful trying to blame me.

28 January 2025
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Reply from Vetdispense

Dear Ms Caplin. You must have missed our Christmas dispatch message. I can see that you ordered on the evening of the 23rd and your order was shipped as soon as we opened on the 28th.

Regarding the price increase, I can see that your orders were indeed placed one month apart, however, the manufacurer of Atopica increased the price during this time. We have absolutely no control over how Elanco set their prices and we must pass on manufacturers' price increases given our low margins.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very patient helpful staff and very…

Very patient helpful staff and very quick despatch of medication - even on a Sunday which was brilliant and I was very grateful for, and they still manage to be cheaper than other suppliers, this is the third time I've used vet dispense and every time has been the same so I know they are honest, great and reliable, wouldn't hesitate to continue using and highly recommend to other pet owners.

26 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt and efficient

I've ordered 3 times from Vetdispense now and each time it has arrived within 2 days of order. Much quicker service than other online pharmacies. The drugs are slightly dearer, but I'm willing to pay that for a better service.

28 January 2025
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Reply from Vetdispense

Thanks Diane. I am glad you appreciate the top notch service we always strive towards :-)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just write what agent write me on live chat !

Guys, guys, guys contact this AWFUL company for the second time Today, because need this product for my dog and look what agent on live chat write me "Asta joined the chat 11:14
Sure!
We are expecting more stock this week
Agent avatar
Okay
I want order it, but can you give me a Discount code for a new customers like me ?
Ah! I remember who you are! You left us a terrible review for not giving you a discount. WE WILL NOT SELL TO YOU
Leave us alone
Asta joined the chat 11:16
D*ckhead
😠
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This is her "D*ckhead" words and I already send all conversation to Trustpilot to see how you lie the peoples and try to twist the situation. Your agent is scandalous and I'll be happy continue work with her! The most rude person which ever seen!
THINK BEFORE YOU BUY FROM THESE TIMEWASTERS ! DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THEM !

14 January 2025
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Reply from Vetdispense

Dear Mr Stoyanov. Please stop visiting our website and swearing at our chat agent, Asta.

You have repeatedly asked our agent for a discount and swear at her when she explains we cannot discount your order. We do not understand why you keep asking for discount and then leaving 1-star reviews without ever actually ordering anything. Your reviews are not reflecting our actual service, only your expectation that we should give you a discount for some reason.

We have provided the chat history to Trustpilot in which you swear at our chat agent at 09:16 this morning and called her "D*ckhead". No-one deserves to work in an environment like that.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Woeful

Woeful. The worst experience of a vet dispensary I have ever encountered with extremely rude customer service.

28 January 2024
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Reply from Vetdispense

Dear 'DJCM'. We are not convinced this is a genuine review. You claim your negative experience happened 11 months ago, yet you have only decided to leave a review today. You have also not provided any details whatsoever of your experience with us.

We would be happy to discuss this with you if you care to share your order reference with us (privately if you would prefer). We do not believe you have used us before.

We also note that your profile contains negative reviews of many other online pet dispensaries. Are you getting us all confused?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, have ordered Cytopoint and Lybrela a number of times now and always been spot on service. Definately reccomend

10 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good choice of products and reasonably…

Good choice of products and reasonably priced (if there is such a thing with pets medication). Easy to use website. Also very helpful when had a small concern with a previous order (only about delivery dates).

10 December 2024
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