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VetDentist

#7 Vet in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

4.9
Independent Clinic

VetDentist – Vets in Harrogate

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

VetDentist is a referral-focused veterinary dental practice that has provided dental care for pets since 1988. Ownership/corporate group isn’t stated in the available information. The website says cases are personally supervised by Bob Partridge, described there as a recognised expert in veterinary dentistry.

Based on the website and recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for complex dental cases and second opinions where owners want options beyond extraction—for example

  • Root canal treatment and tooth-salvage approaches are specifically mentioned (including a “new root canal” with a noticeable improvement at home).
  • Complex dental surgery is referenced in reviews, alongside detailed pre-op and post-op explanations.
  • Ongoing follow-up is repeatedly described (next-day check-in calls, follow-up emails, and regular check-ins after surgery).
  • Communication and documentation are a strong theme: owners mention being shown dental X-rays/photos and being given written aftercare instructions.

Services

Services and capabilities explicitly mentioned include

  • Specialist veterinary dentistry (website)
  • Referral dental assessments and treatment planning (reviews describe being referred by regular vets and guided through the process)
  • Complex dental surgery (website; also described as “extensive dental surgery” in reviews)
  • Cleft palate treatment (website mentions treatment of cleft palate)
  • Tooth extraction for fractured teeth (reviews)
  • Root canal treatment (reviews; including staged treatment in one case)
  • Dental management of enamel damage/trauma with an attempt to “salvage the tooth” where appropriate (reviews)
  • Dental imaging review with owners (owners describe being shown X-rays and pictures of the mouth)
  • Sedation/anaesthesia for dental procedures (reviews describe sedation and recovery handover)
  • Aftercare support, including written home-care instructions and follow-up calls/emails (reviews)
  • Liaison with pet insurance (reviews describe prompt email support to owners and their insurance companies)

People

  • Bob Partridge (named on the website; “personally supervised” cases): owners describe detailed explanations before and after procedures, reassurance around decision-making, updates during the day of treatment, and outcomes such as relief after a root canal and successful long-term monitoring in another case.
  • George (vet, per reviews): repeatedly mentioned for walking owners through options (including back-up plans if the first option couldn’t be done), explaining procedures in detail, and reviewing results using X-rays/photos. Multiple reviews mention follow-up communication and clear post-procedure guidance.
  • Nicola (reception/administration, per reviews): frequently named for handling referral logistics and insurance emails promptly, keeping in touch during recovery, and checking on progress after procedures.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 147 reviews. “”

  • Clear, step-by-step explanations of why a procedure is needed and what to expect, including options where extraction isn’t the only route.
  • Strong follow-up and continuity: owners mention next-day phone calls, follow-up emails, and regular check-ins after surgery.
  • Detailed handover: several reviews describe being shown dental X-rays/photos and receiving written aftercare instructions, plus medications such as pain relief/antibiotics.
  • Practical support around the process (referrals and insurance): owners describe quick communication and coordination with insurers, and being kept updated during longer procedure days.
  • Owners of anxious pets (and anxious owners) describe being accommodated with extra reassurance—one review mentions requests like an initial consult to understand costs and being allowed to stay during sedation being met.

Location

Unit 2, 3 Coppice Gate, Harrogate HG1 2DR, UK

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