Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Northallerton

## 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.

## Summary 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). ## Services Services specifically mentioned in the latest written reviews: - **Minor surgery/soft-tissue procedures:** removal of a dog’s cyst; another vet had suggested a skin graft might be needed, but this review reports it was removed without one. - **Ear treatment:** assessment/treatment for a dog ear infection. - **Rabbit dental care:** trimming a rabbit’s teeth for an underbite. - **Support around end-of-life:** one owner describes Mr Wittrick offering help and kindness when their dog was dying, despite not being a prior patient. ## Pricing Only prices explicitly mentioned in reviews: - **Rabbit tooth trim:** £5 (one reviewer). - **A cat problem involving mouth dribbling:** one reviewer says they were quoted £660 elsewhere; they report being told it could be done for £120, and later say they were actually charged **£40** at Wittrick’s. (This is one person’s account and the exact scope of treatment isn’t fully described.) ## People - **Mr Wittrick:** named repeatedly. Owners specifically describe: - A cyst removal outcome they felt avoided a more complex approach (no skin graft needed, “recovered brilliantly”). - Kindness and support when contacted about a dog who was not previously a patient and later died. - **“Ti” (possibly staff):** one reviewer says “Ti” is “always good” with their Airedale. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 68 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Straightforward treatment without upselling:** one reviewer contrasts it with “selling you this and that,” saying they were given what their pet needed. - **Being seen without an appointment / late in the day:** one owner reports being seen at around 6pm for an ear infection with “no need for an appointment.” - **Clinical outcomes called out by owners:** removal of a growing cyst with no reported need for a skin graft and a very good cosmetic result (“no scar”). - **Willingness to help even without prior history:** support offered to an owner whose dog was not previously a patient. - **Low-cost fees reported for specific procedures:** rabbit tooth trimming for £5 is explicitly mentioned; another reviewer reports a much lower charge than a separate vet’s quote for a cat mouth issue.

## Summary 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). ## Services - **24/7 emergency care:** Emergency cover provided at the surgery 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; out-of-hours calls answered by a member of the team (per website). - **Surgery:** Surgical facilities mentioned on the website; owners specifically mention **spays** (including a French bulldog and an Irish wolfhound), with comments about minimal scarring and good post-op recovery. - **Home/yard/farm visits** (per website). - **Species seen:** Farm animals, equine, dogs and cats (per website; also reflected in reviews mentioning cats, dogs and horses). ## People - **Catherine** (role not stated): thanked by name in a review for helping “in our hour of need,” alongside “the team.” - **Reception team** (roles not individually named): mentioned as making clients feel welcome. - **Veterinary nurse** (name not given): described as “brill” when handling two dogs. - Across longer-term clients, a repeated point is **clear explanations and discussing options** during appointments (e.g., owners saying time is always given to explain the situation and choices). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 107 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Routine surgery outcomes (especially spays)** are a standout: owners describe barely visible wounds, very small scars even without keyhole surgery, and straightforward recoveries. - **Communication and decision-making support:** clients mention staff taking time to explain what’s going on and outlining options. - **Front-desk and nursing support:** reception is described as welcoming; a nurse is specifically praised for handling two dogs. - **Independence and value:** one reviewer explicitly says they prefer using an independent business and describes the service as cost-effective (no specific prices provided).

## Summary The Equine Sports Medicine Clinic appears to be a horse-focused practice, with a stated emphasis on “sports medicine” (based on the clinic name and website presence). On Google it shows a 5.0★ rating from 2 reviews, but the review records available to us include duplicated entries and no written comments to explain what clients liked or what work was done. ## Services - No specific services, procedures, facilities, or case types were described in the provided clinic data or the available review text beyond the equine “sports medicine” focus implied by the clinic name. ## Reviews **Google rating:** 5.0★ from **2** reviews. **The score is based on a very small number of reviews, and the entries available to us include duplicates with no written feedback to assess.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - No written review themes were available in the data provided (only star ratings and author names). - There is a mismatch between the stated review count (2) and the number of review entries shown to us (4, with duplicates).