Sandymoor Veterinary Centre

Sandymoor Veterinary Centre is an independent, locally owned practice in Runcorn that opened in 2022. It appears set up for routine preventative care as well as common procedures and urgent same-day treatment, with reviews mentioning a spay with aftercare, a dog treated on an IV drip after arriving unwell, and an eye check with tacking for a Shar Pei puppy. The clinic also offers unlimited consultations and 24/7 vet advice via an app.

Services

• •Preventative and routine care: vaccinations including primary courses, annual boosters and kennel cough vaccination, plus flea, tick and worming treatments, microchipping, nail clips and anal gland expression.
• •Consultation and support options: the practice website highlights unlimited veterinary consultations and 24/7 vet advice via an app.
• •Procedures and urgent care: reviews mention spay surgery with aftercare, same-day treatment for a very unwell dog without an appointment, IV drip support with regular phone updates, and eye checks with tacking for a Shar Pei puppy.
• •Other clinic features: the practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and the website states a 20% discount on neutering.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent feedback is mixed on cost: one owner described spay pricing as very reasonable, including additional procedures within the quoted amount.

People

Named team members mentioned by clients include Rosie (vet), praised for helping owners and kittens feel relaxed on a first visit, and Rebecca / Becky (vet), thanked for kitten checks and an eye-tacking procedure. The wider team named in feedback includes Rachel (head nurse), Yvonne (reception) and Sean.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0/5 from 352 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive about the team's kindness, professionalism and calm handling, with several reviewers saying they would not trust anyone else with their pets.
• •Becky/Rebecca and Rosie are singled out for their care, including kitten first visits and a successful eye-tacking procedure.
• •Owners mention strong support for both routine and more serious cases, including a dog treated urgently on an IV drip with hourly updates and a spay with excellent aftercare.
• •One recent review reports a poor first experience involving a 25-minute wait and then being told the vet had gone home, suggesting communication may occasionally fall short when staffing changes unexpectedly.