Hird & Partners

Hird & Partners in Todmorden treats small animals and also lists equine and farm animal care, with separate emergency arrangements for pets and for equine/farm cases. Recent feedback most often highlights routine and ongoing care, including support for anxious pets, diabetic management, surgery such as spays, and compassionate end-of-life care. Reviews also mention helpful practical support, including dealing directly with an insurer during a claim, alongside one serious negative account following dental treatment.

Services

• •Small animal care is a core part of the practice, with recent reviews mentioning care for dogs, cats, kittens, and ongoing support for a diabetic cat.
• •Equine and farm animal care are also listed on the clinic website.
• •Emergency veterinary care is available, with different arrangements for pets and for equine/farm cases.
• •Routine preventive care includes vaccinations and boosters, with one owner describing a booster visit that led to further dental assessment.
• •Surgery and peri-operative care includes spays, with one reviewer describing calm handling of a nervous dog and a smooth recovery.
• •Dental treatment is mentioned in reviews, including tooth extractions.
• •Diagnostics and follow-up treatment mentioned by owners include blood tests, repeat checks, and pain relief.
• •Chronic condition support is reflected in feedback about management of a diabetic cat.
• •End-of-life care is a recurring theme in reviews, with several owners describing kind and compassionate support during loss.
• •Administrative support is also noted, including help with insurance claims by liaising directly with the insurer.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

No individual vets are named, but reviews give a consistent picture of the team

• •Staff are often described as friendly, professional, helpful, and efficient.
• •Several owners mention gentle handling of nervous pets, including allowing a worried dog time to settle before examination.
• •Reviews also highlight compassion during euthanasia and bereavement support.
• •One owner specifically praises the team for handling insurance administration directly during a difficult claim.

Reviews

Hird & Partners has a 4.9-star Google rating from 212 reviews, suggesting a strong overall reputation and a large review base.

• •Recent reviews frequently praise the team’s kindness, professionalism, and personal approach, especially with anxious animals.
• •Owners describe positive experiences with ongoing care and reassurance, including support for ill kittens and a smooth transfer of care for a diabetic cat.
• •End-of-life support stands out as a repeated strength, with multiple reviewers saying staff were compassionate and thoughtful during difficult moments.
• •Alongside the largely positive feedback, one detailed 1-star review reports a very poor outcome after dental extractions, including infection, seizures, repeated visits, and the pet later dying.