Allen Briggs and Turner LLP – Vets in Boston
Clinic Overview
Allen Briggs and Turner LLP describes itself as an independent, privately owned practice that has been established for over 40 years, caring for cats, dogs and other small animals. The practice highlights a strong range of in-house facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, a fully equipped dental suite, and a separate feline hospitalisation ward. Its website also states that 24-hour emergency care is available for registered clients, with its own vets and nurses on call.
Allen Briggs and Turner LLP describes itself as an independent, privately owned practice that has been established for over 40 years, caring for cats, dogs and other small animals. The practice highlights a strong range of in-house facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, a fully equipped dental suite, and a separate feline hospitalisation ward. Its website also states that 24-hour emergency care is available for registered clients, with its own vets and nurses on call. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with particular praise for caring staff and clinical handling, though there is an occasional complaint about communication and appointment manner.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: health checks, boosters, vaccinations, neutering, pet care advice, and dispensing of medication and supplies.
- •Surgery and more complex treatment: the practice website highlights orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, and recent reviews include a positive referral experience for a spaniel with a broken leg.
- •Diagnostics and inpatient facilities: digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory testing, and a separate feline hospitalisation ward.
- •Dental care: the clinic has a fully equipped dental suite.
- •Emergency care: 24-hour emergency cover is stated for already registered clients, with the practice’s own vets and nurses on call.
- •Other examples from recent reviews: arthritis support for an older dog was praised as thorough and patient, and a routine anal gland visit was described as being handled with kindness and humour.
- •Additional practice features: the clinic is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility, and the website states ISFM membership.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review feedback on cost is limited, but one client described the service as reasonably priced.
People
- •Sue: praised for being thorough and patient with an older dog being seen for arthritis.
- •Cristina Lopes (veterinarian): described as an outstanding clinician who took time with the patient, handled them expertly, and discussed a clear treatment plan.
- •Nigel (vet): singled out by a rabbit owner for compassion and knowledge when caring for their Netherland Dwarf rabbit.
- •Wider team: recent reviews repeatedly mention friendly, helpful, professional and caring staff.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 480 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for a friendly, caring and professional team.
- •Several reviews highlight clinical care specifically, including a praised broken-leg referral, thoughtful treatment planning from Cristina Lopes, and gentle arthritis care from Sue.
- •Long-standing clients appear in the reviews, with one saying they have used the practice for over 20 years without complaints.
- •A negative review reports a missed ear-mites issue at an initial kitten check and an abrasive manner at a later vaccination appointment, pointing to some inconsistency in communication.
