
This practice used to be family run and had a very good local reputation. Unfortunately, since being taken over by IVC Evidensia, our experience completely changed, and not for the better.
Every visit seemed to be with a different new vet, which says a lot when staff appear to be leaving constantly. There was no continuity of care, and it felt impossible to build trust with anyone.
On top of that, almost every appointment turned into a sales exercise. We were repeatedly pushed towards unnecessary tests, treatments and plans that felt designed to generate money rather than genuinely help our dog. One example, our dog had a sticky eye. Instead of starting with a simple solution, we were encouraged to sign up for extensive investigations and treatment plans that could have cost hundreds, even thousands. In the end, the issue was resolved with a simple liquid drop costing around £15.
We have since left the practice, as have many others we know locally, and we would strongly recommend people think carefully before registering here.
If you want more insight into how this corporate group operates, I would suggest watching the BBC Panorama programme on IVC Evidensia. It certainly reflected the experience we had.