Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd

Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd describes itself as an independent practice providing 24/7 emergency cover and care for pets as well as farm animals, pigs and equines. Recent reviews add some practical detail on what that looks like day-to-day: owners mention surgery with follow-up checks, support through end-of-life care, and help for anxious pets via confidence classes. One review also specifically highlights an avian vet (Dan) treating a cockatiel with a deformed beak.

Services

• •24/7 emergency care for pets and large animals (as stated on the clinic website).
• •Small animal, farm, pig and equine care (as stated on the clinic website).
• •Avian care: an avian vet is named in reviews, treating a cockatiel with a deformed beak.
• •Surgery and post-op care: reviews reference an operation with the pet recovering well and follow-up checks afterwards.
• •Neutering/spay: a dog spay is specifically mentioned.
• •Support for fearful/anxious dogs: “confidence classes” are mentioned by an owner whose dog became fearful of vet visits.
• •Emergency/critical injury treatment: one owner describes their cat being taken in after a dog attack; they felt the team did everything possible, though the cat did not survive.
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the provided clinic data).

People

• •Dan (avian vet): praised for looking after a cockatiel with a deformed beak (owners describe him as “excellent”).
• •Wider team: several owners describe staff being supportive during difficult outcomes (including end-of-life situations and severe injuries), and one mentions reassuring follow-up checks after an operation.

Reviews

4.7 stars from 570 reviews. - Compassion at end of life and in emergencies: multiple reviews describe kindness and dignity when pets were very unwell or did not survive, including after a traumatic injury.

• •Post-op outcomes and follow-up: one owner notes their cat was “neither up nor down” after an operation and valued the follow-up checks.
• •Help with nervous pets: an owner reports using confidence classes after their dog developed fear around vet visits.
• •One clear outlier/possibly unrelated complaint: a 1-star review talks about “teachers,” children, and school facilities, which doesn’t match a veterinary service; it conflicts with the otherwise vet-focused experiences described in the other recent reviews.