Alnorthumbria Vets (Rothbury)

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).

Services

• •Mixed practice care for small animals, equine and farm animals (website).
• •24-hour emergency service, described as being staffed by the practice’s usual team of vets (website).
• •Reviews reference treatment and support for
• •Dogs (treatment described as “second to none”; vet nurse interaction before treatment).
• •A hen (“poorly hen” cared for, with supportive communication).
• •Wildlife presented by the public (injured young roe deer brought in; the animal died on arrival, but the review notes the attempt to get help).

People

No individual staff names are mentioned in the information provided.

What reviewers repeatedly highlight about the team

• •Reception team: one review specifically mentions the receptionist as exceptionally kind during a dog’s visit.
• •Vet nurse interaction: a vet nurse “came to introduce herself to the dog” before treatment, which the owner singled out as a standout moment.
• •Communication style: owners mention staff who “listen” and are supportive when the owner is anxious (e.g., during care for a sick hen).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 21 reviews. “”

• •Staff are frequently described as helpful and confidence-inspiring, with multiple reviewers saying they wouldn’t hesitate to bring pets there again.
• •Several reviews focus on how the team treats both pet and owner in stressful moments (support for a panicking owner with a sick hen; helping when an injured young roe deer was brought in).
• •Owners notice small handling details that reduce worry, such as a nurse introducing herself to a dog and making a fuss of pets.