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Kentdale Referrals

#1 Vet in Milnthorpe, Cumbria

4.9
Corporate

Kentdale Referrals – Vets in Milnthorpe

Updated January 2026

Clinic Overview

Kentdale Referrals is a specialist-led small-animal referral centre focused on orthopaedic, spinal and soft-tissue cases. Reviews describe a clear referral workflow (including being seen as quickly as the next morning) and detailed imaging-led decision-making (CT, MRI and X‑rays discussed with owners). Owners repeatedly mention frequent updates during hospital stays and clear discharge/aftercare instructions; specific cases referenced include pelvic surgery after a road traffic accident, spinal surgery for hind-limb weakness, elbow arthritis treatment, and amputation.

Services

  • Specialist-led referral care for orthopaedic, spinal and soft tissue problems (website).
  • Imaging and diagnostics mentioned in reviews: CT scans, MRI, and X‑rays (including X‑rays being shown/explained to owners).
  • Surgery described in reviews
  • Spinal surgery (including multi-vertebrae neck surgery).
  • Pelvic surgery following a road traffic accident.
  • Amputation.
  • Arthritis treatment (both elbows) mentioned for a dog.
  • Hospitalisation/inpatient care mentioned (e.g., 4 days) and night staff care.
  • Aftercare and medication provided as part of treatment plans (as described by owners).
  • Cat-friendly facilities (website).
  • Veterinary nurse training facility (structured clinic data).
  • Referral arrangements noted by owners: initial referral from their primary vet; one reviewer states that after acceptance, the pet could remain under Kentdale’s care for 12 months, during which the owner could self-refer directly if necessary.

Pricing

  • One owner reports £5,310 for a package including consultation, CT scan, spinal operation, aftercare and medication.
  • One owner reports about £6,000 for CT scan, consultation, MRI, neck surgery involving four vertebrae, 4 days hospitalisation, medications and anaesthesia.

People

  • Gemma (surgeon/operating vet, per review): talked an owner through an operation and used X‑rays to explain what was happening; owners mention being contacted before and after with updates.
  • Graham (surgeon, per review): described as explaining options fully and helping anxious owners feel at ease.
  • Yan / Jan (veterinary surgeon, per reviews): owners mention clear explanations, “expert advice,” and discussing management options rather than dictating a plan.
  • Sophie (vet nurse, per review): mentioned for being supportive during an emotional appointment.
  • Amy (reception/admin, per review): helped find an appointment that fit the owner’s travel schedule.
  • Simon (surgeon, per review): named in relation to an amputation case; owner highlights support from surgeon, nursing team and reception.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 315 reviews. - Fast referral appointments and responsive admin: being offered an appointment quickly (including “the very next morning”) and reception staff organising history/insurance ahead of time.

  • High-information consults: vets/surgeons explaining diagnoses and procedures in detail; imaging (CT/MRI/X‑ray) frequently referenced and sometimes shown to owners.
  • Regular updates during hospital stays: owners describe being contacted at multiple stages and being able to request frequent updates.
  • Complex surgery outcomes described by owners: spinal surgery with rapid functional improvement, pelvic repair after being hit by a car, elbow arthritis treatment, and amputation with recovery at home.
  • Value discussions appear in reviews: multiple owners explicitly mention pricing being “very good” or “superb,” alongside itemised examples of what was included.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

Moss End Business Vlg, A6070, Milnthorpe LA7 7NU, UK

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