Gentle Grooming
Reviewers say difficult, senior and aggressive cats were groomed calmly without sedation.
Pet First Veterinary Clinic
Al Barsha
Pet First Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Al Barsha, Dubai, where pet owners can arrange medical care, procedures and grooming. Reviews especially highlight calm handling of difficult or anxious cats, along with detailed explanations and follow-up communication after treatment.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
259 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Surgical Care
Dog procedures and complex emergency surgeries were described as smooth, carefully managed and followed up afterwards.
Ongoing Updates
During overnight stays, owners received morning and evening WhatsApp updates with photos or videos.
Emergency Access
One emergency case was seen at 7:30pm, while another review describes care continuing past clinic hours.
Clean Layout
Reviews describe a spacious, quiet and well-organized clinic with separate areas for different parts of care.
Clear Advice
Owners mention detailed explanations of diagnoses, treatment plans and practical advice, particularly helpful for new pet owners.
Relocation Help
The team helped coordinate the health documents and procedures required to move a dog to South Africa.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request Updates. If your pet stays overnight, ask whether morning and evening WhatsApp photos or videos will be included.
Discuss Sedation. For an anxious or difficult cat, ask whether grooming can be done without sedation and what approach suits its temperament.
Plan Parking. Parking was described as convenient, so the clinic may be easier to manage by car than many busy veterinary practices.
Call Emergencies. For an urgent evening problem, call ahead: one cat was seen at 7:30pm after the owner easily secured an appointment.
Ask Questions. If you are a new pet owner, ask the vet to explain the diagnosis and follow-up plan in detail; reviewers found this especially useful.
Check Documents. For international relocation, confirm the destination country's health and documentation requirements with the clinic before starting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Villa 130 - 62nd Hessa St - near Al Kabayl Discount Centre
Al Barsha Third - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
full groom
Reviews describe full grooming for temperamental cats, including a session completed without stress.
Free Annual Vaccination Package
One customer used a Free Annual Vaccination Package received through the DubaiFeastival event.
two complicated surgeries
A serious accident case involved two complicated surgeries on the same day, followed by video updates and post-care.
international pet relocation
The clinic helped coordinate the paperwork and procedures for an international pet relocation to South Africa.
grooming facility
Customers value having a grooming facility within the veterinary clinic, particularly when their pet has medical or temperament concerns.
Common Concerns
Higher Pricing
One reviewer said the clinic is not the cheapest, though they considered the prices reasonable for the care provided.
Handling Concern
One Al Barsha consultation reported rushed handling, communication difficulties and a boundary dispute during an examination.
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The Bottom Line
Pet First Veterinary Clinic in Al Barsha is used for routine veterinary visits, vaccinations, medical investigations, surgery and grooming. The strongest pattern in the reviews is calm handling of difficult cats: owners describe full grooms completed without sedation, even for senior, aggressive or highly anxious pets. The clinic also handled emergency treatment, including serious injuries and a bee or wasp sting.
Communication is a real strength during treatment. Owners mention detailed explanations, quick replies and regular follow-up, with morning and evening WhatsApp updates, photos or videos during overnight stays. Reviews also describe smooth recovery after procedures such as spaying, neutering and complicated surgery.
The team has helped with international pet relocation paperwork, including South Africa's requirements. The setting is repeatedly described as clean, spacious, quiet and organized, with convenient parking mentioned by one grooming customer. That makes it less intimidating than a crowded practice, especially when you are bringing in a nervous animal.
Booking ahead is sensible for emergencies and grooming, although one reviewer was able to secure an evening appointment quickly. Prices are not described as the cheapest, even by a reviewer who considered them reasonable for the level of care. There is also one serious complaint about rushed animal handling and poor communication during a consultation, so if you are uncomfortable, explain your limits clearly and ask how your pet will be approached.