Specialist Vets in Askrigg

## Summary Bainbridge Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice that, based on client accounts, regularly handles urgent/same-day problems (including weekends and holidays) and provides clear aftercare guidance. Ownership (independent vs corporate) isn’t stated in the available information; one reviewer explicitly contrasts the experience with “before the big companies took over.” Concrete examples from recent reviews include: - Dogs being seen “right away” for an injury and for suspected grape poisoning. - A Sunday visit where the pet was seen within half an hour, with strong emphasis on support during an end-of-life outcome. - Christmas Eve care for colitis, including advice on aftercare and when to call again. - Multiple mentions of reception staff helping owners through the process of signing up as visitors. ## Services Services and scenarios explicitly mentioned in the available information: - **Emergency/urgent veterinary care** (listed in clinic data; also reflected in reviews describing rapid appointments, including Sunday and Christmas Eve). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in clinic data). - **Treatment for acute illness/injury in dogs**, with examples including: - **Injury** requiring same-day assessment. - **Suspected toxin ingestion (grapes)** with owners reporting their dog was seen immediately and “saved.” - **Colitis** management and guidance. - **End-of-life care and support**, including help with decision-making and support when a pet “didn’t make it.” - **Aftercare advice**, including specific guidance on what to watch for and when to call again. ## People No individual clinicians are named in the available information, but reviewers repeatedly describe: - **Reception staff** who helped owners “through the process of signing up as visitors,” particularly in time-sensitive situations. - **Vets** described as “excellent,” with examples including explaining aftercare/when to call back and providing support during an end-of-life visit. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 44 reviews.** The latest written reviews available to us focus heavily on urgent-access care for visiting pet owners and how the team communicates in stressful situations. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast access in urgent cases**, with several reports of being seen immediately or within 30 minutes (including weekend/holiday situations). - **Clear guidance and follow-up expectations**, e.g., aftercare instructions and when to contact the practice again. - **Supportive handling of severe outcomes**, including a case where the pet died despite being seen quickly, and the owner highlighting the professionalism and empathy shown. - **Cost mentioned as “reasonable”** (no specific prices were provided).