Barrington Lodge Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Altrincham
Clinic Overview
Barrington Lodge Veterinary Clinic is a small independent, family-run practice in Altrincham, owned by Valerie and Neil Stratton since 2003. Its on-site facilities include an in-house lab for quick blood and urine results, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and separate cat and dog wards, with a cat waiting area. Recent feedback is largely very positive about the clinic’s compassion, professionalism and clear handling of routine and difficult visits, though a few owners have raised concerns about waiting-area setup and the cost of an x-ray.
Barrington Lodge Veterinary Clinic is a small independent, family-run practice in Altrincham, owned by Valerie and Neil Stratton since 2003. Its on-site facilities include an in-house lab for quick blood and urine results, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and separate cat and dog wards, with a cat waiting area. Recent feedback is largely very positive about the clinic’s compassion, professionalism and clear handling of routine and difficult visits, though a few owners have raised concerns about waiting-area setup and the cost of an x-ray.
Services
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Diagnostics and imaging on site
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In-house blood and urine testing for quick results.
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Digital x-ray and ultrasound available at the clinic.
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Routine veterinary care
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General appointments for cats and dogs.
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Preventive care including vaccinations; one recent owner said a puppy’s second vaccination visit was straightforward and came with helpful advice.
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Hospitalisation and ward facilities
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Separate cat and dog wards.
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A designated cat waiting area is listed among the clinic’s facilities.
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Supportive care and end-of-life appointments
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Recent reviews repeatedly mention a calm, compassionate approach when pets are very unwell.
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Owners also describe thoughtful support during euthanasia visits.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Review feedback on cost is mixed: some owners describe the clinic as reasonably priced, while one owner said they were shocked to pay about £410–£417 for a standard x-ray.
People
- •Valerie and Neil Stratton: Named as the clinic owners since 2003.
- •Val: Repeatedly praised in reviews for being professional, reassuring and compassionate; one owner said Val “truly saved our dog’s life.”
- •Holly: Mentioned appreciatively by name during an end-of-life visit.
- •Wider team: Several recent reviews praise the staff more generally for being kind, friendly and supportive.
Reviews
4.9 stars from 209 Google reviews.
- •Recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the team’s compassion, empathy and friendliness, with several owners saying they felt well supported over time.
- •Val is mentioned repeatedly for her professionalism and care, including one review crediting her with saving a dog’s life.
- •Owners describe routine visits such as vaccinations as smooth and reassuring, with practical advice from staff.
- •A smaller number of reviews mention drawbacks around the waiting-area setup for cats and dogs, and one owner strongly criticised the x-ray charge as too high.
