Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Bishopton Veterinary Group is a multi-species practice (pets, farm animals, pigs and equine) that has been providing animal care for over 80 years, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the available information, but reviewers reference more than one branch and a separate pet hospital within the same group. From the latest reviews, owners most often highlight very practical, appointment-level details: vets explaining treatment options clearly (including for a difficult-to-treat cat infection), checking medical notes in advance and spotting prescription anomalies from a previous practice, and gentle handling that helps anxious or “antisocial” pets cope. Dental work and same-day treatment planning for an ear infection are also specifically mentioned. ## Services - Species treated (from website summary): pets, farm animals, pigs, equine. - Dentistry: dental procedure mentioned for a cat, with pre-op and post-op explanations from the team. - Preventive care & routine procedures: vaccination, microchipping and castration mentioned for a kitten. - Illness/medical treatment: treatment plan and medication for an ear infection; discussion of options for feline tritrichomonas (noted as challenging to treat). - Prescribing/medication review: one owner reports the vet reviewed historical notes and identified an anomaly in prior prescriptions, then took steps to mitigate it. - Out-of-hours: one reviewer states there is a 24-hour out-of-hours service handled “in house” by the same team. ## People - Richard (vet, per reviews): mentioned for reading a cat’s notes ahead of a first visit, identifying a prescription issue from a previous clinic, and adjusting care accordingly; also thanked by another reviewer alongside Kara. - Kara (role not stated): named in a review thanking her for dogs’ attention and treatment. - Nursing team (not named): specifically credited for explaining a cat’s dental procedure clearly and taking good care of the patient before discharge. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.9 stars from 165 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Clear explanations and options: owners describe vets talking through options (including complex cases) and giving clear information before and after procedures. - Gentle handling and low-stress approach: multiple owners mention pets being treated gently and seeming unusually comfortable for a vet visit, including nervous/older dogs. - Preparation and continuity of care: one review describes the vet reviewing records in advance and proactively correcting a prescription discrepancy from a previous practice. - Specific procedures mentioned: cat dental work; kitten vaccination + castration + microchipping; ear infection treatment with an agreed plan going forward. - Facility and experience: reviewers mention a modern, bright, very clean practice, being seen on time, and smooth service from initial enquiry through payment.
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Forest House Vets Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice offering care for pets (cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs) as well as horses and farm animals. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved investigations, with onsite facilities listed including digital X‑ray, modern ultrasound, and video endoscopy, plus two operating rooms. For existing clients, the practice states it provides 24/7 out-of-hours cover using its own vets (not outsourced call centres). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention surgery with aftercare (e.g., an eye operation with “fantastic” aftercare; a dog neuter with a week of painkillers and a planned check-up) and fast urgent access (one review describing an out-of-hours appointment arranged quickly to see a vet).
Forest House Vets Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice offering care for pets (cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs) as well as horses and farm animals. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved investigations, with onsite facilities listed including digital X‑ray, modern ultrasound, and video endoscopy, plus two operating rooms. For existing clients, the practice states it provides 24/7 out-of-hours cover using its own vets (not outsourced call centres). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention surgery with aftercare (e.g., an eye operation with “fantastic” aftercare; a dog neuter with a week of painkillers and a planned check-up) and fast urgent access (one review describing an out-of-hours appointment arranged quickly to see a vet).
Wensleydale Vets is a veterinary practice that (from the clinic data) is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Ownership (independent vs part of a corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the latest reviews available to us, the clinic is set up for both routine procedures and difficult, time-sensitive situations—including out-of-hours urgent care, dental treatment, and end-of-life support. Concrete examples owners mention include: - A dog seen late at night (Friday into Saturday), quickly diagnosed and treated, with the owner believing the treatment was life-saving. - Paperwork sent to the pet’s usual vet by the next morning after an urgent visit. - A home visit for euthanasia for a people-reactive dog, so the dog could pass peacefully at home. - Dental treatment where owners say they were informed before and after the procedure.
Wensleydale Vets is a veterinary practice that (from the clinic data) is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Ownership (independent vs part of a corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the latest reviews available to us, the clinic is set up for both routine procedures and difficult, time-sensitive situations—including out-of-hours urgent care, dental treatment, and end-of-life support. Concrete examples owners mention include: - A dog seen late at night (Friday into Saturday), quickly diagnosed and treated, with the owner believing the treatment was life-saving. - Paperwork sent to the pet’s usual vet by the next morning after an urgent visit. - A home visit for euthanasia for a people-reactive dog, so the dog could pass peacefully at home. - Dental treatment where owners say they were informed before and after the procedure.
Bainbridge Vets Ltd is presented in reviews as a practice that can handle urgent, same-day problems—several owners describe being seen immediately for time-critical issues (a dog that ate grapes, an injury, and a dog that was “really not well”). Multiple reviews also mention clear aftercare guidance (what to watch for and when to call again) and support with end-of-life decisions. Corporate ownership isn’t stated; one reviewer explicitly contrasts the experience with “before the big companies took over,” suggesting a more traditional, small-practice feel.
Bainbridge Vets Ltd is presented in reviews as a practice that can handle urgent, same-day problems—several owners describe being seen immediately for time-critical issues (a dog that ate grapes, an injury, and a dog that was “really not well”). Multiple reviews also mention clear aftercare guidance (what to watch for and when to call again) and support with end-of-life decisions. Corporate ownership isn’t stated; one reviewer explicitly contrasts the experience with “before the big companies took over,” suggesting a more traditional, small-practice feel.
D A & D T Wittrick appears to be an independently run practice (reviews refer to “Mr Wittrick” and “the couple who run it”). Recent reviewers describe it as set up for practical, hands-on treatment without pushing extras—one owner says they “give what your pet needs not what they can push.” Concrete examples from the latest reviews include: - Removal of a dog’s cyst without needing a skin graft after another vet suggested a graft might be required, with the owner reporting a good recovery and “no scar”. - Seeing a dog with an ear infection late in the day and “no need for an appointment,” according to one reviewer. - Treating small animals as well as pets like cats and dogs (e.g., rabbit teeth trimming is specifically mentioned). - Providing support when contacted about a dog nearing end of life, even though the dog wasn’t an existing patient (as described by one reviewer).
D A & D T Wittrick appears to be an independently run practice (reviews refer to “Mr Wittrick” and “the couple who run it”). Recent reviewers describe it as set up for practical, hands-on treatment without pushing extras—one owner says they “give what your pet needs not what they can push.” Concrete examples from the latest reviews include: - Removal of a dog’s cyst without needing a skin graft after another vet suggested a graft might be required, with the owner reporting a good recovery and “no scar”. - Seeing a dog with an ear infection late in the day and “no need for an appointment,” according to one reviewer. - Treating small animals as well as pets like cats and dogs (e.g., rabbit teeth trimming is specifically mentioned). - Providing support when contacted about a dog nearing end of life, even though the dog wasn’t an existing patient (as described by one reviewer).
Mile House Veterinary Centre
Northallerton
Our Score (79/100)
Mile House Veterinary Centre is a mixed-animal practice (farm animals, equine and small animals including dogs and cats) offering surgical facilities, home/yard/farm visits, and 24/7 emergency cover “at the surgery” year-round (with out-of-hours calls answered by a member of their own team, per the clinic’s site). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews focus heavily on routine surgery and communication: multiple owners describe very small-looking spay wounds and smooth recoveries, plus vets taking time to explain situations and options. One reviewer specifically says they prefer Mile House as an independent business (the clinic’s ownership/group isn’t stated on the site).
Mile House Veterinary Centre is a mixed-animal practice (farm animals, equine and small animals including dogs and cats) offering surgical facilities, home/yard/farm visits, and 24/7 emergency cover “at the surgery” year-round (with out-of-hours calls answered by a member of their own team, per the clinic’s site). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews focus heavily on routine surgery and communication: multiple owners describe very small-looking spay wounds and smooth recoveries, plus vets taking time to explain situations and options. One reviewer specifically says they prefer Mile House as an independent business (the clinic’s ownership/group isn’t stated on the site).
Our Score (78/100)
Open Wide Equine Dentistry (also referred to as Sally Kingsley Vet Equine Dentistry) is a dedicated equine dentistry practice established in 2017, described on its website as an RCVS Recognised Advanced practice in Equine Dentistry. The clinic appears set up for both routine and complex dental cases, with services and recent reviews frequently referencing tooth extractions (including fractured cheek teeth) and careful case-by-case decision-making. Across the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention: - Clear explanations during procedures (talking through findings, options, and aftercare). - Practical handling of difficult or sensitive horses, including adjusting sedation and taking time with nervous animals. - Follow-up support after extractions, when owners needed extra guidance. - Not pushing unnecessary work, with one review explicitly noting no sense of “fee building.”
Open Wide Equine Dentistry (also referred to as Sally Kingsley Vet Equine Dentistry) is a dedicated equine dentistry practice established in 2017, described on its website as an RCVS Recognised Advanced practice in Equine Dentistry. The clinic appears set up for both routine and complex dental cases, with services and recent reviews frequently referencing tooth extractions (including fractured cheek teeth) and careful case-by-case decision-making. Across the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention: - Clear explanations during procedures (talking through findings, options, and aftercare). - Practical handling of difficult or sensitive horses, including adjusting sedation and taking time with nervous animals. - Follow-up support after extractions, when owners needed extra guidance. - Not pushing unnecessary work, with one review explicitly noting no sense of “fee building.”
Beck Veterinary Practice
Whitby
Our Score (76/100)
Beck Veterinary Practice is set up for urgent and surgical cases as well as routine care, with emergency services listed and multiple reviews describing same-day emergencies being treated, including hospitalisation and follow-up testing. Owners specifically mention procedures such as sedation and stitching for a leg wound, feather cyst removal in a budgie, and an abdominal exploratory laparotomy under anaesthetic. Across recent reviews, people repeatedly highlight clear, layperson explanations before treatment and reassurance during stressful emergencies (including for an elderly cat after a seizure). There is also a sharp conflict in feedback: one reviewer alleges extra charges were added without being explained in advance and raises broader complaints about prior care, while other reviews describe good communication and thorough explanations.
Beck Veterinary Practice is set up for urgent and surgical cases as well as routine care, with emergency services listed and multiple reviews describing same-day emergencies being treated, including hospitalisation and follow-up testing. Owners specifically mention procedures such as sedation and stitching for a leg wound, feather cyst removal in a budgie, and an abdominal exploratory laparotomy under anaesthetic. Across recent reviews, people repeatedly highlight clear, layperson explanations before treatment and reassurance during stressful emergencies (including for an elderly cat after a seizure). There is also a sharp conflict in feedback: one reviewer alleges extra charges were added without being explained in advance and raises broader complaints about prior care, while other reviews describe good communication and thorough explanations.
Dalehead Services LLP
Settle
Our Score (69/100)
Dalehead Services LLP (Dalehead Veterinary Group) describes itself as an independent practice for companion animals and farm livestock, with on-site facilities including an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, surgery, and inpatient care. The website also states it runs its own out-of-hours emergency service, aiming for clients to see a dedicated companion-animal or farm-animal vet. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe being fitted in despite the clinic being busy, thorough examinations with clear explanations, and planned follow-ups (for example, rechecks booked after an injury). Several reviewers also mention costs being explained and then kept to, and one explicitly notes the vet didn’t try to sell unnecessary items.
Dalehead Services LLP (Dalehead Veterinary Group) describes itself as an independent practice for companion animals and farm livestock, with on-site facilities including an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, surgery, and inpatient care. The website also states it runs its own out-of-hours emergency service, aiming for clients to see a dedicated companion-animal or farm-animal vet. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe being fitted in despite the clinic being busy, thorough examinations with clear explanations, and planned follow-ups (for example, rechecks booked after an injury). Several reviewers also mention costs being explained and then kept to, and one explicitly notes the vet didn’t try to sell unnecessary items.
Our Score (67/100)
Beningbrough Equine Veterinary Practice is an equine-focused veterinary service (as indicated by the practice name and website). From the limited written feedback available, owners mention “great service,” but the reviews we can see are very brief and don’t describe specific treatments, facilities, or case types. Corporate-group ownership isn’t stated in the information provided.
Beningbrough Equine Veterinary Practice is an equine-focused veterinary service (as indicated by the practice name and website). From the limited written feedback available, owners mention “great service,” but the reviews we can see are very brief and don’t describe specific treatments, facilities, or case types. Corporate-group ownership isn’t stated in the information provided.