Swanzdale Veterinary Care Centre (Cloughton) – Vets in Scarborough
Clinic Overview
- Long-term loyalty stands out: reviewers mention using the practice for over 20 years and even over 30 years. - Staff manner is a recurring strength: owners describe the team as caring, professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and “wonderful”. - Independent local practice: several reviewers specifically value it as an independent local vet practice.
Swanzdale Veterinary Care Centre (Cloughton) is an independent, first-opinion small-animal practice in Scarborough, established in January 2000 by Matt Purnell and Trish Johansen. The practice is equipped for in-house investigation and routine procedures, with ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopy, full lab facilities, and a sterile theatre with anaesthetic and monitoring equipment. Recent feedback continues to highlight long-standing client relationships and a caring, professional team.
Services
- •First-opinion small-animal care: routine veterinary care for pets, with recent reviews specifically mentioning long-term care for dogs and cats.
- •On-site diagnostics: ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopy, and full laboratory facilities.
- •Procedures and anaesthesia: a sterile theatre with anaesthetic machines and monitoring equipment, supporting routine procedures and other work requiring anaesthesia.
- •Hospital and practice facilities: separate dog and cat hospital areas, three consulting rooms, and a large prep area.
- •Client experience noted in reviews: recent comments repeatedly describe the team as helpful, caring, knowledgeable, and good with both pets and owners.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services.
People
- •Matt Purnell — founder/owner; established the practice in January 2000.
- •Trish Johansen — founder/owner; established the practice in January 2000.
- •Recent reviews also praise the wider team, with mentions of friendly nurses and staff being caring, professional, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 22 reviews. Recent comments are consistently very positive, with many coming from long-standing clients.
- •Long-term loyalty stands out: reviewers mention using the practice for over 20 years and even over 30 years.
- •Staff manner is a recurring strength: owners describe the team as caring, professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and “wonderful”.
- •Independent local practice: several reviewers specifically value it as an independent local vet practice.
- •Consistent care for pets over time: reviews mention dogs, cats, and named pets being well looked after across many years of use.
