Alnorthumbria Vets (Rothbury)

Alnorthumbria Vets in Rothbury is a CVS-owned mixed practice for small animals, equine and farm animals, and says it was established in 1897. The practice also states that it provides a 24-hour emergency service staffed by its usual team of vets. Customer feedback consistently highlights a caring, practical approach and reassuring handling in stressful situations.

Services

• •Mixed practice care for small animals, equine and farm animals.
• •24-hour emergency service, with the practice stating this is staffed by its usual team of vets.
• •Recent feedback gives examples of care for
• •Dogs, with one owner praising the treatment as “second to none”.
• •Poultry, including supportive care for a sick hen.
• •Unexpected wildlife cases brought in by the public, such as an injured young roe deer.

Pricing

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

People

• •No individual staff names are publicly highlighted in the available information.
• •Reviews speak warmly about the reception team, describing them as kind, friendly and helpful.
• •A vet nurse was specifically praised for introducing herself to a dog before treatment, which stood out to the owner.
• •Owners also describe the vets and wider team as caring, knowledgeable, patient and good at listening.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 21 reviews.

• •Feedback is consistently very positive, with owners describing the team as helpful, caring and confidence-inspiring.
• •Several reviews focus on calm support during stressful situations, including treatment for a dog, care for a poorly hen, and help when injured wildlife was brought in.
• •Owners notice small handling details that make visits feel more reassuring, such as staff making a fuss of pets and a nurse introducing herself to a dog before treatment.
• •Comments also praise the clinic’s friendly front-of-house service, with reception staff mentioned alongside the clinical team.