Boroughbridge Vets

Boroughbridge Vets describes itself as a locally owned, independent practice run by owners Katy and Fiona, with a vet- and nurse-led team. The clinic appears set up for on-site diagnostics and routine-to-surgical care: the website lists Idexx in-house blood/urine testing, digital and dental X‑rays, and ultrasound with Doppler, plus a surgical suite that can involve visiting specialists. Reviewers most often mention supportive, step-by-step communication in difficult situations (including end-of-life care) and hands-on aftercare following major surgery (for example, recovery and stitch removal after mammary tumour surgery with spay).

Services

From the clinic’s website and the latest reviews, Boroughbridge Vets mentions/provides

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  Diagnostics & imaging

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  Idexx in-house analysers for same-day blood and urine testing

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  Digital X‑rays and dental X‑rays

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  Ultrasound with Doppler

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  Fully equipped in-house laboratory

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  Surgery

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  Fully equipped surgical suite; visiting specialists “as needed”

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  Reviews mention mammary tumour removal and spay performed together for an older dog

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  Nurse consultations

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  Puppy/kitten checks

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  Post-operative care and medication administration

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  Dental advice, weight management

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  Dermatology work-ups, nutritional advice

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  Nail clipping and anal gland emptying

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  Stress-reduction facilities/approach

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  Support and facilities for anxious dogs (working with owners to reduce stress)

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  “Calm cat experience” with a designated waiting area and cat ward, using gentle handling techniques

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  Infection control

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  Isolation facilities

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  Preventative care

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  Preventative healthcare plans (noted as being in association with Vetsure)

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  The website also states that estimates of costs can be provided

People

• •Katy and Fiona (owners): The website states the practice is owned by Katy and Fiona.
• •Fiona (vet, per reviews): Mentioned by name in a review describing end-of-life support (“there every step of the way”) and earlier help managing “terrible ear infections” in an older dog.
• •Lucy (role not stated; seen regularly by one client): Mentioned by name as being particularly good with a “very special needs” dog described as challenging; the owner says the clinic is “always accommodating” for this dog.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 26 reviews.

• •Support through complex or emotional care: one owner describes Fiona and the team supporting them throughout saying goodbye to a pet, and previously helping manage severe ear infections in older age.
• •Aftercare following surgery: a review details a long operation to remove mammary tumours alongside a spay, with the dog kept comfortable and “first class” aftercare through to stitch removal and recovery.
• •Handling of difficult/anxious dogs: one owner says their challenging dog is “always” accommodated and has built a strong rapport with Lucy.
• •Facilities and overall experience: multiple reviews comment on “excellent service and facilities,” and several mention clear explanations and helpfulness from reception through to clinical staff.
• •Independence and pricing (as perceived by a reviewer): one reviewer explicitly values that the practice is independent and says their “prices are not insane,” contrasting it with a different practice (this is a personal comparison rather than a published price list).