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Barnhouse Veterinary Clinic Ltd

#7 Vet in Chester, Cheshire

4.8
Independent Clinic

Barnhouse Veterinary Clinic Ltd – Vets in Chester

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic
Top 10 Ranking
#7 in Chester

Clinic Overview

Barnhouse Veterinary Clinic Ltd is described by one reviewer as an independent practice. Based on the clinic’s own site, it’s set up for routine preventative care as well as in-house diagnostics and surgery (including imaging, an operating theatre, and recovery wards). Reviewers most often mention being able to get appointments, extra time spent in consultations, and support during difficult end-of-life visits (including a “peaceful end” for a cat and owners feeling cared for too).

Barnhouse Veterinary Clinic Ltd is described by one reviewer as an independent practice. Based on the clinic’s own site, it’s set up for routine preventative care as well as in-house diagnostics and surgery (including imaging, an operating theatre, and recovery wards). Reviewers most often mention being able to get appointments, extra time spent in consultations, and support during difficult end-of-life visits (including a “peaceful end” for a cat and owners feeling cared for too). The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Services

From the clinic website summary

  • Annual vaccinations
  • Flea and worming treatments
  • Microchipping
  • Pet passports
  • X-rays
  • Blood screening and urine testing
  • Ultrasound scanning
  • Surgical procedures
  • Insurance advice

Facilities mentioned

  • X-rays and ultrasound equipment
  • Fully equipped operating theatre
  • Recovery wards

Emergency care (as stated on the site)

  • If closed, an answerphone message provides out-of-hours emergency service details, and telephone advice is available from the emergency service.

From reviews (examples of what owners say was done)

  • Life-saving surgery following a road-traffic accident with serious injuries including a broken pelvis (cat)
  • End-of-life care for a cat, described as calm and peaceful

People

Named in reviews

  • Tony: Mentioned across long-term clients; one review credits him with life-saving surgery after a cat was hit by a car, and another notes he explained risks early and kept owners informed about options so they could make decisions.
  • Charlotte and Carly (vets, role implied by context): Mentioned as providing follow-up appointments and being kind/helpful during ongoing care for multiple conditions.
  • Chanelle: Mentioned for handling a dog’s final visit in a way the owner described as especially gentle and supportive.

Reviews

4.8 stars from 186 reviews. The latest written reviews are uniformly positive and focus on both medical care and how the team communicates and supports owners. “”

  • Owners describe supportive end-of-life care, including a “peaceful end” for a cat and staff supporting the family during the visit.
  • Appointment access and time in consults come up repeatedly (e.g., “can always get an appointment,” and “plenty of time given during consultations”).
  • Clear explanations and shared decision-making are mentioned, including being told about risks early and being kept informed of options.
  • Reviews reference complex care and surgery (e.g., emergency surgery after a road accident with critical injuries).
  • Staff are described as helping nervous pets, with one review noting friendly staff and a calm environment.

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

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