Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd

Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd describes itself as an independent practice, though one reviewer refers to it as a “chain of vets” (the inputs conflict on ownership/structure). Based on the website and reviews, it’s set up to handle a wide mix of species (small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine) with 24/7 emergency cover stated by the clinic.

Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include

• •Emergency appointment within an hour for post-operative care after a C‑section (review).
• •A vet asking a colleague for advice during a rabbit assessment, with treatment that “worked really well” (review).
• •A named vet, Chris, described as a “diagnostic surgeon” by a long-term client (review).
• •Staff making visits less stressful with treats and calm handling, including time for “cuddles and attention” during a non-clinical visit (reviews).

Services

• •24/7 emergency cover (stated by the clinic as 24 hours a day, 365 days a year).
• •Care for small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine (stated by the clinic).
• •Pig practice listed as a specialty (website).
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (structured clinic data).
• •Examples from reviews
• •Post-op care following a C‑section.
• •Rabbit assessment and treatment, including consulting a colleague during the visit.
• •Diagnostic surgery is mentioned in relation to a named vet (“Chris”) by a reviewer.

People

• •Chris (vet): described by a reviewer as a “diagnostic surgeon,” credited with supporting their dogs “through thick and thin.”
• •Reception/front desk team: one review highlights polite and patient reception staff during an urgent visit, while another notes inconsistency between two receptionists (one friendly, one not).

Reviews

4.7 stars from 272 reviews. The latest reviews available to us focus mostly on friendliness and handling, with a few concrete clinical examples. “”

• •Warm handling and low-stress touches: treats, “cuddles,” and pets seeming comfortable during visits.
• •Urgent access when needed: one owner reports getting an emergency slot within an hour for post-op care.
• •Clinical thoroughness: a rabbit consult where the vet sought a colleague’s input; owner reports the treatment worked well.
• •Some inconsistency at reception: one reviewer found one receptionist unfriendly, though they still said it wouldn’t stop them returning.