McMurtry and Harding

McMurtry and Harding appears set up for both routine small‑animal care and more specialised bird work, with multiple recent reviews specifically seeking out their avian and poultry expertise. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners describe being able to get appointments booked quickly, having time to discuss options without feeling pressured into treatments, and receiving support during difficult end‑of‑life decisions. Practical touches mentioned include a clean, modern surgery and staff helping to send vaccination information to a pet travel documentation company.

Services

• •Avian and poultry care (multiple owners describe an “excellent avian vet” and being “poultry friendly”; parrots and poultry are explicitly mentioned).
• •Acute/urgent care (a dog becoming ill quickly on a Saturday afternoon and receiving “acute care”).
• •Diagnostics/investigation work (one owner attended for “detailed investigation” after referral and left with a diagnosis and management plan).
• •Vaccinations documentation support for pet travel (staff helped send vaccine information for travel paperwork).
• •Euthanasia / end‑of‑life support (help with the decision-making process and handling a “sad day” described by an owner).
• •Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in the clinic’s services/specialisations).

People

• •Paul (vet): repeatedly highlighted for avian expertise—owners describe him as very knowledgeable and good with parrots, even when handling becomes difficult (one mentions him “endur[ing] a bite”).
• •Arielle (team member/vet, role not stated): mentioned in the context of Saturday acute care, with the owner noting both professional treatment and personal support during a rapid illness.
• •Sarah (vet/team member, role not stated): thanked for guidance and professionalism during euthanasia decision-making, helping an owner through an emotionally difficult situation.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 255 reviews. - Bird/poultry expertise is a recurring reason for choosing the clinic, including avian vet consultations for parrots and “poultry friendly” care.

• •Clear communication and unpressured decision-making: owners mention vets listening to concerns, discussing options, and not pushing treatments.
• •Support in high-stress situations: examples include acute illness care and sensitive handling of euthanasia decisions.
• •Good organisation and helpful admin: quick appointment booking, a pre-visit phone call explaining what to expect, and help providing vaccine information for travel documentation.
• •Facilities noted: “super clean” surgery and described as a modern practice.