Bishopton Veterinary Group

Bishopton Veterinary Group in Northallerton treats pets, farm animals, pigs and equine, covering routine care, medical treatment and dentistry. The practice also offers a 24-hour out-of-hours service handled in house by the same team. Recent feedback is especially strong on clear explanations, gentle handling and good continuity of care.

Services

• •Species treated: pets, farm animals, pigs and equine.
• •Routine and preventive care: vaccination, microchipping and castration are all mentioned, including for a kitten.
• •Medical treatment and ongoing care: recent examples include treatment planning for ear infections, support for a cat with tritrichomonas, and follow-through on treatment plans for cats.
• •Dentistry: cat dental work is specifically mentioned, with owners praising the explanations given before and after the procedure.
• •Medication review and continuity of care: one owner describes a vet checking previous notes ahead of a first appointment, spotting a prescription anomaly from another practice and adjusting care accordingly.
• •Diagnostics and consultation support: one reviewer appreciated being shown a test through the microscope during the appointment.
• •Out-of-hours care: a 24-hour emergency service is reported to be handled in house.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.

People

• •Richard (vet): repeatedly praised for looking after cats and dogs, reading notes in advance, explaining care clearly and following through on treatment plans.
• •Kara: thanked by name alongside Richard for dogs’ care and treatment.
• •Nursing team: praised for clear explanations and attentive care around a cat’s dental procedure.
• •Front-of-house team: mentioned positively for being friendly, welcoming and helpful.
• •A vet from the Ripon surgery: thanked for explaining treatment options clearly for a difficult feline case.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 182 reviews.

• •Owners regularly describe the team as friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable, with smooth visits from first enquiry through to payment.
• •Clear explanations are a consistent theme, including options for difficult-to-treat conditions, treatment plans for repeated ear problems, and reassurance around dental work.
• •Gentle handling stands out, particularly for anxious cats and older dogs that do not usually cope well with vet visits.
• •Recent reviews also highlight strong continuity of care, with Richard mentioned several times for preparation, attention to medical history and reliable follow-through.