Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd

Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd presents itself as an independent practice, although reviews use both independent and chain language. It offers care across a broad mix of species including small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine, and states that it provides 24/7 emergency cover. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners highlighting quick urgent care, calm handling, and thoughtful support during both treatment and end-of-life visits.

Services

• •24/7 emergency care: the clinic states it offers emergency cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Recent examples include an emergency appointment within an hour for post-operative care after a dog’s C-section.
• •Wide species coverage: website information says the practice treats small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine, with pig practice listed as a specialty.
• •General medical and surgical care: review examples include treatment for a rabbit, urgent stabilisation of a very sick cat, and post-op follow-up care. One reviewer also describes vet Chris as a talented diagnostic surgeon.
• •Handling focused on reducing stress: several owners mention pets receiving treats, cuddles, and calm attention during visits, including support for anxious or difficult appointments.
• •Compassionate support in sensitive situations: reviews describe clear explanations, time to be alone with a pet, and considerate handling during a final visit.
• •Training role: the practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

Available published prices indicate the clinic sits around average relative to similar practices. Recent reviews focus on care and service rather than cost.

People

• •Chris (vet): praised in multiple reviews as a caring and capable vet; one long-term client calls him a talented diagnostic surgeon, and another credits him with moving quickly to stabilise a very sick cat.
• •Reception and wider team: reviews repeatedly describe the staff as friendly, welcoming, helpful and kind with pets. Front desk staff are mentioned as polite and patient during an urgent visit, though one review noted a less friendly interaction with one receptionist.

Reviews

Larkmead Veterinary Group has 4.7 stars from 276 Google reviews. Recent written reviews are overwhelmingly positive.

• •Warm, reassuring care is a consistent theme, with owners describing staff as wonderful, welcoming and clearly focused on pets’ needs.
• •Low-stress handling stands out: several reviews mention treats, cuddles and pets seeming unusually comfortable at the practice, including dogs enjoying visits and a positive experience for a pet rat.
• •Clinical care is described as prompt and thoughtful: examples include rapid help for a sick cat, effective rabbit treatment after a colleague was consulted, and an emergency post-op appointment arranged within an hour.
• •Support during emotionally difficult visits is especially praised, with one owner describing being talked through each step, given time alone with their dog, and treated with exceptional kindness at the end of life.