Northway Veterinary Centre

Northway Veterinary Centre is an RCVS accredited practice. The clinic is repeatedly described in reviews as set up for both routine, long-term care and urgent problems, with multiple owners mentioning emergency appointments and complex ongoing conditions.

Concrete examples from the latest reviews include

• •An emergency appointment where a dog was assessed and treated within ~30 minutes and sent home the same visit.
• •Surgical treatment for an ovarian tumour in a sheepdog, described by the owner as life-saving.
• •Ongoing diabetes management over several years, with guidance to help keep the dog stable.
• •Owners describing vets being upfront and realistic about prognosis and honest about treatment options rather than pushing a single approach.

(Ownership model—independent vs corporate—is not stated in the provided information; one reviewer contrasts the practice favourably against “corporate vets,” but does not confirm ownership.)

Services

Services specifically referenced in the available sources include

• •Emergency veterinary appointments (owners describe being seen quickly for urgent issues and receiving same-visit assessment and treatment).
• •Surgery (an owner reports their dog had an ovarian tumour treated surgically).
• •Long-term condition management (ongoing support for canine diabetes, including guidance on management).
• •Treatment planning / options discussion (reviews mention being given reasonable, honest treatment options and clear discussion of prognosis).

People

Named team members mentioned by an owner (roles not specified in the provided data): Trevor, Tim, Karen, Nathalie, Catherine, Lyndsey, Abbie.

What owners say they value, with examples

• •Clear, realistic communication: one owner describes the team as “upfront and realistic with prognosis” during an emergency while still doing everything they could to help.
• •Support with ongoing cases: one owner credits the team with helping and guiding them to manage a dog’s diabetes over ~3 years.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 172 reviews. “”

• •Fast emergency help: one review reports being assessed and treated within 30 minutes for an emergency visit.
• •Handling serious conditions: examples include an ovarian tumour case described as life-saving and multi-year diabetes management.
• •Communication and decision-making: owners mention honest, reasonable treatment options and being upfront about prognosis, especially in urgent situations.
• •Long-term loyalty: several reviewers mention staying with the practice for 30–35+ years.