Allen Briggs and Turner LLP

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. Recent feedback includes praise for a dog’s cruciate ligament repair and earlier positive comments about referral care for 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 registered clients, with the practice’s own vets and nurses on call.
• •Other examples from client feedback: careful arthritis support for an older dog and a routine anal gland visit described as being handled with kindness and humour.
• •Additional practice features: the practice 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. Recent review comments focus much more on the quality of care and service than on cost.

People

• •Nigel Turner: singled out by a client as someone they trust with their pets.
• •Sue: praised for being thorough and patient with an older dog being seen for arthritis.
• •Cristina Lopes (veterinarian): previously highlighted for taking time with the patient, handling them expertly, and discussing a clear treatment plan.
• •Alan: thanked by a client after their dog’s successful cruciate ligament repair.
• •Wider team: reviews repeatedly describe the staff as friendly, helpful, professional and caring.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8/5 from 502 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with repeated comments about excellent service and first-class pet care.
• •Several reviews highlight strong clinical outcomes, including a successful cruciate ligament repair and thorough arthritis care for an older dog.
• •Long-standing loyalty stands out, with one reviewer saying they have used the practice for 22 years without complaints.
• •Individual staff and the wider team are praised for kindness, humour, professionalism and for making owners feel their pets are in safe hands.