Goostrey Lane Vets

Goostrey Lane Vets describes itself as an independent, purpose-built small-animal veterinary hospital and a veterinary nurse training facility. The website highlights in-house diagnostics (including lab testing, imaging, and endoscopy), separate dog/cat wards, an isolation unit, and a dedicated end-of-life suite.

In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention

•End-of-life care that’s handled in a dedicated room, with staff focusing on comfort during euthanasia and bereavement support afterwards (including a condolence card and flowers mentioned in one review).
•Clear, option-based decision-making: vets explain different treatment routes and aftercare, then let owners choose what they’re comfortable with.
•Brachycephalic (flat-faced) dog respiratory work, including BOAS-related assessment and surgery for French Bulldogs.

Services

Services and facilities explicitly mentioned on the clinic website and/or in reviews include

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General care
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Health checks & consultations
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Vaccinations
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Neutering (spay mentioned in reviews)
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Surgery and dentistry
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On-site surgery
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Pet dentistry including dental X-ray
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BOAS surgery is specifically mentioned in reviews
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Brachycephalic respiratory services
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Respiratory Function Grading Scheme assessments
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BOAS assessment for Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs (website)
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Diagnostics and equipment (on-site)
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Biochemistry & haematology lab
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Hormone testing & cytology lab
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Urine sediment & microscopy
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X-ray & ultrasound
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Diagnostic, interventional, and surgical endoscopy
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Hospital facilities
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Separate dog and cat wards
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Dedicated isolation unit
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Separate end-of-life suite
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Animal pharmacy & prescriptions
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Other
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Home visits (website)
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Out-of-hours & emergency services are stated as available (no further detail provided)

People

•James (vet; role not explicitly stated but referred to as the primary clinician in reviews): repeatedly credited with explaining procedures and aftercare (including BOAS surgery), giving “different treatment options” and recommendations without pressuring owners, and prioritising what owners felt was best for their pet. One review also notes he scheduled a dog’s spay “first” due to the owner’s circumstances.
•Aneke and Emily M: mentioned alongside James as providing knowledgeable input and laying out options and recommendations during a period of ongoing treatment for a dog’s series of issues.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0 stars from 86 reviews. “”

•Multiple reviews focus on end-of-life care, describing calm handling, attention to comfort, and compassionate support for owners; one mentions a condolence card and flowers after a pet’s death.
•Owners describe clear communication and shared decision-making, with treatment options explained and owners supported to choose.
•Several reviews are from owners of French Bulldogs, specifically mentioning BOAS assessment/surgery and improvement after complex issues were addressed.
•A recurring contrast is drawn by reviewers between this practice and others, with some explicitly stating they felt decisions here were not driven by money.

Reviews for Goostrey Lane Vets

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 86 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Lesley Long

a month ago

I can’t praise Goostrey Lane vets enough for providing the highest standard of care for my dogs and for all the advice and support they’ve given me. I wouldn’t take my pets anywhere else.

Julie Meredith

The professionalism of James and his team is second to none. They provide a loving safe environment for pets. Their support compassion and understanding meant the world to us during a very difficult time.

Kevin Blantern

Our little boy Alfie died at home on Sunday. I contacted the vet on Monday morning and then took him over. The staff were brilliant in their handling of the situation. Today we received a gift of flowers and a card of condolence. We cannot speak highly enough of how considerate and caring they are of our pets and of us. Bless you and thank you.

Emma R

2 months ago

5 stars isn’t enough, GLV are hands down the best veterinary practice we’ve ever worked with. Over the last few months our dog has had a series of issues that we’ve needed to treat and between James, Aneke and Emily M, they have been incredibly knowledgeable, providing the different treatment options and what they would recommend in the situation but ultimately letting us, as the owners, decide what we’re most comfortable with. I really appreciate this approach and you can tell they really care. I feel very lucky and incredibly grateful to have found GLV.

Sam Howarth

Chris Rodrigues

2 weeks ago

I couldn’t thank this vets enough for service they provide for us. Today we lost one of our family members. From calling in, in the morning and given appointment to the vet giving the best expert advise what best for our family member, to respect of making sure she was comfortable when she was put to sleep. Wow the positive experience has helped me heal. I been to other vets that it’s about the money.. but at Goostrey vets it’s about what’s best for the pet and caring touch not just another animal to See. We travel from Manchester and have our 3 dogs with these vets and wouldn’t use any other. So thank you James and his lovely team

Andy Darbyshire

3 weeks ago

Absolutely one of the best vets I've been to. Huey our little french bulldog was born with lots of issues. We tried various local vets before we heard about James at goostrey lane. He sorted him out and his knowledge is amazing. I could not recommend this vets enough, we travel 30 miles and it's worth every second 🤗

Margaret Dowell

I had to take Shankly ( my French Bull Dog) to have Boas surgery. The care that Shankly received from James & his excellent team. I can not thank James enough, he is so dedicated & caring about all animals.I would highly recommend James. He is so dedicated to his profession & explained to me the procedure and also aftercare.

Hannah

3 months ago

Give amazing end of life care and animals come first!. They give there honest opinion and don’t rip you off. End of life care room was lovely and put your baby in a bed, no pain and fall asleep lovely. Was a bit of a mess when went for an emergency appointment. Made me feel comfortable give me tissue and explain it well. So glad I’ve found a vet that I can trust and put the animal first and treats them as theirs own babies!

Laura

8 months ago

Wonderful caring vet practice. The animals come first here, I had my Frenchie Pixie spayed in December, as we had travelled a fair distance James ensured she was done first so we didn’t have to hang around all day. Her recovery was amazing, her scar is very neat and she is now fully healed. Worth the travel and will be bringing the rest of my pups here.