Old Courts Veterinary Centre

Old Courts Veterinary Centre in Barton Upon Humber is a CVS small animal practice offering routine care alongside surgery and diagnostics, with an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound. The practice website also lists an advanced soft-tissue surgery referral service. Recent reviews are very positive, with owners praising friendly handling, clear communication and reassuring care.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: general consultations, six-month health checks, nurse clinics, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, diabetic care clinic, and pet travel documentation for Great Britain.
• •Surgery and dentistry: neutering, dentistry, general surgery, and an advanced soft-tissue surgery referral service.
• •Diagnostics and monitoring: diagnostic tests and imaging, blood pressure checks, blood sampling, on-site X-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house lab.
• •Everyday procedures and support: nail clipping, grooming, anal sac expression, home visits, and end-of-life care including euthanasia.
• •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets, and backyard poultry.
• •From recent reviews: owners mention annual vaccine reminders by text and email, careful handling of nervous dogs in reception, and successful treatment for a cat with a serious infection.
• •Emergencies: during normal hours, emergency support is available by calling the practice; out-of-hours emergencies are handled by MiNightVet and Vets Now.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review comments also lean positive on value, with one long-term client describing the prices as “spot on.”

People

• •Marion (vet): praised by name in reviews, with one owner saying their whippet “adores her.”
• •Reception team: described as kind, efficient, friendly and helpful.
• •JJ and Sue Ellen: mentioned positively by name by a reviewer who had recently signed up; no roles were specified.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 43 reviews. Recent feedback is consistently very positive.

• •Owners often describe the team as friendly, professional and helpful, with good communication before appointments.
• •One recent reviewer highlighted how well staff managed the reception area when a nervous dog was present, helping keep the experience calm and positive.
• •Practical care stands out too: one owner says their cat recovered after being very poorly with an infection.
• •Named praise appears for Marion, and reception is specifically described as kind and efficient.