Best Vets in Northumberland

Robson & Prescott is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and it lists ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic status (Gold, Silver and Bronze). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe prompt help for short-notice problems (including an eye infection while travelling), and calm handling of anxious or unusual patients (a nervous rescue dog, and even a hedgehog mentioned by one owner).

Companion Care (Cramlington) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is described on its site as a locally owned practice operating within the Vets4Pets brand. The clinic lists a broad range of in-house diagnostics and surgical options (including an in-house lab and imaging, plus access to a visiting CT scanner) and notes that out-of-hours emergencies are provided via Moorview Referrals. From the latest reviews available, experiences are mixed: some owners describe highly supportive end-of-life care (including help with ashes, a handwritten card, and a memorial bag), while others report poor customer service/communication and concerns about costs and repeat charges (including a quoted fee to recheck an ear).

Robson & Prescott is part of the Vet Centre Morpeth website and offers consultations included within a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (plan price not stated). The clinic highlights ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation (Gold/Silver/Bronze status listed), and recent reviews describe a team that can be flexible with appointment timing—particularly for cats—and takes time with nervous dogs. Concrete examples from owners include: being told to bring an outdoor cat in “at any time” for an injection and being seen after around a 10‑minute wait; vets reassuring and calming a dog that’s nervous around men before treating him; and a vet explaining everything during a consultation.

Moorview Vets appears to be part of the My Family Vets group (based on the clinic website/email domain). Reviews most often describe a friendly, welcoming team and vets who take time to explain options in detail, with several specific mentions of puppy care (first check-ups, vaccinations/jabs, and flea/tick/worming treatment). Practical experiences in reviews are mixed: some owners describe being accommodated for an urgent/emergency visit and feeling reassured by the vet, while others report difficulty getting appointments (including cancellations/rearrangements and days without a vet present). Price perceptions also conflict—some call it “reasonably priced,” while one recent reviewer felt the clinic was focused on charging.

Bedlington Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its site as a locally owned practice. It’s set up for small-animal general practice with on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, digital x-ray, ultrasound), inpatient care (hospital ward, isolation), and surgery including orthopaedics (e.g., cruciate surgery, fracture repair). Recent reviews frequently mention being fitted in quickly for urgent problems (including same-day “no notice” urgent slots) and vets taking time to explain options and costs up front. There are also serious negative accounts: one owner describes heavy post-op bleeding after a “keyhole spay” and significant out-of-hours costs, and another says they weren’t told about possible medication side effects or the price of an injection beforehand.

St Clair Veterinary Care is an independent practice that opened in July 2012 and moved into a custom-built facility in September 2018. The clinic advertises in-house imaging (digital radiography and ultrasonography), dental and surgical treatment, and laboratory work. Recent reviews suggest the vets can be strong on clinical care—examples include being seen straight away for an urgent guinea pig issue and a vet taking time to calm a nervous dog after an attack—but there’s a recurring, conflicting theme about the “front of house” experience (some owners describe reception as unwelcoming, abrupt, or inflexible).

The Fold Farm Vets Ltd focuses on farm-animal work only (no companion-animal services are mentioned), covering species and setups including dairy units, pigs, sheep, and goats. The website states it provides 24/7 cover, 7 days a week, and lists proactive herd/flock support such as annual flock health reviews and routine diagnostic testing, alongside consultancy and training provision. The small set of available written reviews is consistently positive, with one reviewer specifically describing a “great team” that is “very friendly.” No corporate group ownership is indicated in the provided information.

Robson & Prescott is a small-animal veterinary practice whose website highlights Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation (Gold, Silver and Bronze status) and a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. In the latest reviews available, owners most often describe clear explanations and time taken during appointments, including a double-length appointment arranged for a full exam at no extra cost, and supportive end-of-life care without rushing. A minority of reviews raise concerns about cost/value, describing it as expensive.

Alnorthumbria Vets is a long-established mixed practice (established 1897) treating small animals as well as equine and farm animals, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice states it provides 24-hour emergency care via an on-call service staffed by their usual team of vets. In recent reviews, owners describe being seen quickly for urgent concerns (such as a new lump) and having options discussed without pressure toward expensive diagnostics; one owner specifically mentions choosing pain management and avoiding unnecessary treatment that would not improve quality of life. Experiences are mixed, though: there are also complaints about record accuracy affecting insurance and a serious allegation involving a vaccine being given to an unwell puppy during a student nurse appointment without a vet examination.

Alnorthumbria Vets is a mixed practice (small animals, equine and farm) that says it was established in 1897. The website also states they provide a 24-hour emergency service staffed by their usual team of vets, suggesting a continuity-of-care approach for urgent cases as well as routine work. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe practical, pet-focused handling: a vet nurse introducing herself to a dog before treatment, staff taking time to listen, and support during stressful situations (including care for a poorly hen and help when someone brought in an injured young roe deer).