Barton Veterinary Centre

Barton Veterinary Centre is part of the DNA Vetcare group and is RCVS accredited. It appears set up for routine primary care as well as urgent and time-sensitive cases, with owners describing online registration and booking, quick record transfers when joining, and prompt help for urgent problems. Recent reviews also point to friendly front-desk support, calm handling of pets, and clear communication during treatment.

Services

• •Routine and general veterinary care: the clinic website lists surgery and medicine, with reviews describing routine appointments for cats and dogs, including monthly anal gland visits and first kitten appointments.
• •Urgent and time-sensitive care: the practice offers routine check-ups and urgent care, and owners describe being seen quickly for problems such as a dog with a bone stuck on the jaw and time-critical hormone blood testing.
• •Preventative care and health checks: the website lists preventative healthcare, clinics, puppy and kitten checks, and reviews mention vaccinations, microchipping, kitten and puppy plans, and a general health plan.
• •Diagnostics and monitoring: reviews mention progesterone blood testing with same-day IDEXX results and advance pricing being given before the appointment.
• •Dental care and procedures: a recent review describes Scott assessing an older dog’s teeth, booking treatment for the same day, and providing updates and aftercare advice.
• •Additional listed services and facilities: BOAS grading, hospitalisation, and pet travel advice are listed on the clinic website. The clinic sees dogs, cats, rabbits, and small pets, and structured clinic information notes it is a veterinary nurse training facility.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews also mention reasonable prices, an accurate quote in advance for progesterone testing, and health plans that owners say work well for them.

People

• •Scott (vet): named by an owner who says he assessed their dog’s dental problem, arranged treatment the same day, and provided good updates, treatment, and advice.
• •Michelle (reception): praised for taking down details carefully, forwarding a message promptly, and helping get a time-sensitive case booked in quickly.
• •Owners also praise other unnamed vets for calm, gentle handling, clear explanations, and supportive care during blood testing, vaccinations, and microchipping.
• •Reviews regularly mention helpful reception staff, veterinary staff, and assistants for making pets and owners feel at ease.

Reviews

Barton Veterinary Centre has a 4.7-star Google rating from 503 reviews.

• •A consistent theme is friendly, welcoming staff, with owners saying both reception and clinical teams are chatty, kind, and reassuring.
• •Reviews describe smooth admin and access, including straightforward online registration and booking, quick transfer of records from another practice, and appointments running on time or with only a short wait.
• •Owners often mention calm, confident handling of pets, including cats, dogs, and kittens, with vets taking time to explain procedures clearly.
• •There are also examples of responsive care for time-sensitive needs, such as same-day hormone testing and prompt dental treatment, alongside comments that pricing feels reasonable.