Barrington Lodge Veterinary Clinic

Barrington Lodge Veterinary Clinic is a small independent, family-run practice owned by Valerie and Neil Stratton since 2003. The clinic’s facilities (including an in-house lab for quick blood/urine results, digital x‑ray and ultrasound, plus separate cat and dog wards and a cat waiting area) suggest it’s set up to handle routine appointments as well as diagnostics on-site. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention support during difficult end-of-life visits and quick, straightforward treatment-room experiences, while a small number raise concerns about waiting-area setup (cats near stressed dogs) and one owner reports being shocked by the price charged for a single x‑ray.

Services

• •Diagnostics on-site
• •In-house lab for blood and urine samples with results “within minutes” (as described on the clinic website summary).
• •Digital x‑ray (also referenced directly in a review discussing x‑ray cost).
• •Ultrasound (listed in facilities).
• •Hospitalisation/ward setup
• •Separate cat and dog wards (listed in facilities).
• •Preventive care
• •Puppy vaccination (a reviewer mentions a second vaccination appointment and receiving advice).
• •End-of-life care
• •Owners describe being supported when a pet was “really poorly” and euthanasia was needed, including staff helping make the pet’s last moments “special.”

Pricing

• •One reviewer reports paying about £410–£417 for a single standard x‑ray, describing the cost as shocking. Other reviews describe the clinic as “really reasonable” on costs, so pricing perceptions are mixed based on the latest reviews available to us.

People

• •Val (vet): Mentioned by multiple owners. One says Val “truly saved our dog’s life.” Another describes Val (and the team) as supportive and reassuring over several years.
• •Holly: Mentioned alongside Val during an end-of-life visit; the owner describes them and the team as exceptionally supportive at that time.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 207 reviews. - Owners repeatedly describe a supportive, compassionate approach, including during euthanasia/end-of-life appointments.

• •Vaccination visits are described as straightforward, with staff giving practical advice for a young puppy.
• •A reviewer notes the appointment system felt “first come first served” and that the cat waiting space felt small, with cats near “highly strung” dogs.
• •Pricing feedback conflicts: some describe costs as reasonable, while one reviewer reports ~£410–£417 for one x‑ray and felt overcharged.