Swanzdale Veterinary Care Centre (Cloughton)

Swanzdale Veterinary Care Centre (Cloughton) is an independent, first‑opinion small‑animal practice, established in January 2000 by Matt Purnell and Trish Johansen. The practice is set up for in‑house investigation and routine procedures, with ultrasound, digital x‑ray, endoscopy, and full lab facilities listed, plus a sterile theatre with anaesthetic and monitoring equipment. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention long-term use over many years, and describe staff as helpful and professional, including repeat comments from cat owners.

Services

• •Small-animal, first-opinion veterinary care (as stated on the clinic website summary).
• •Diagnostics on-site: ultrasound, digital x‑ray, endoscopy, and full lab facilities.
• •Surgical/procedure capability: sterile theatre, anaesthetic machines, and monitoring equipment (suggesting capacity for procedures requiring anaesthesia).
• •Hospital facilities: separate dog and cat hospital areas; three consulting rooms; a large prep area.

People

• •Matt Purnell (founder/owner; established the practice in January 2000).
• •Trish Johansen (founder/owner; established the practice in January 2000).
• •Reviewers frequently credit “the staff” as a whole for being helpful and professional, including one client who says they’ve used the practice for over 30 years with cats.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 18 reviews. The comments we can see are mostly brief, with several long-term clients describing consistent experiences over many years. “”

• •Independence: described as an independent veterinary practice.
• •Continuity over time: multiple reviewers mention using the practice for many years (including “many years” and “over 30 years”).
• •Staff support and manner: owners repeatedly say staff are helpful and professional, and that their pets are well looked after.