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 strongly positive, with owners often praising the clinic’s kindness, professionalism and support during both routine care and more serious cases.
Services
- •Diagnostics and imaging on site: In-house blood and urine testing for quick results, plus digital x-ray and ultrasound at the clinic.
- •Routine veterinary care: General appointments for cats and dogs, including preventive care such as vaccinations. Owners describe the team as clear, reassuring and helpful during standard visits.
- •Hospitalisation and inpatient support: Separate cat and dog wards are available, along with a designated cat waiting area. Recent reviews also mention pets receiving dedicated care over several days when seriously unwell.
- •Supportive care and end-of-life appointments: Owners continue to highlight a calm, compassionate approach when pets are very ill, including thoughtful support during difficult visits.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Review comments on cost are mixed: some owners describe the clinic as reasonably priced, while one owner strongly criticised the charge for an x-ray.
People
- •Valerie and Neil Stratton: Named as the clinic owners since 2003.
- •Val / Valerie: Frequently praised by name for being professional, compassionate and reassuring; one owner said she saved their dog’s life, while another thanked her for the care that helped their cat recover after several days of treatment.
- •Holly: Mentioned appreciatively by name in feedback about a difficult end-of-life visit.
- •Wider team: Reviews repeatedly praise the staff as patient, knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely caring.
Reviews
4.9 stars from 212 Google reviews.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many owners describing the team as kind, understanding and consistently supportive.
- •Several reviewers specifically praise Val, and one long-term client highlighted the amount of work and dedication that went into helping a very unwell cat recover.
- •Owners also speak well of the clinic’s general service quality, describing staff as patient, skilled, knowledgeable and professional.
- •The main negative note is cost, with one reviewer unhappy about the price charged for an x-ray.
