Darlington Vet Clinic Ltd

- Species range and handling: owners mention ferrets and a chicken being treated, and note a quiet room for cats. - Practical decision-making and cost awareness: one reviewer describes being guided to off‑the‑shelf treatments; another says the clinic offers what the pet needs “and not what costs the most.” - End-of-life support: reviews describe being made comfortable during an elderly dog’s final visit and being given time with a cat before euthanasia after a serious injury. - Access and speed (as reported): one reviewer reports a same‑day booking and being seen immediately on arrival.

Services

•Cat and dog care (multiple reviews reference cats and dogs being seen).
•Small/exotic pet care: ferrets are specifically mentioned as regular patients.
•Bird/poultry consultation: a chicken with lameness and scaly leg mites was treated; the vet recommended products to treat mites and disinfect housing.
•Surgery: a cat is described as having had surgery at the clinic (procedure not specified).
•Trauma/critical cases: a cat hit by a car was cared for; the case involved a broken pelvis and euthanasia.
•End-of-life care/euthanasia: described for an elderly dog (17.5 years) and a cat after an accident.
•Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the clinic’s structured data).

Pricing

•One reviewer says they were charged “a tenner” for a chicken appointment involving assessment and treatment advice.
•Multiple reviewers describe pricing/fees as “very low” or “reasonably priced” compared with larger practices, but no other specific prices are stated.

People

•Richard (vet, name uncertain): mentioned in a review as taking time during a chicken appointment and recommending off‑the‑shelf treatments rather than more expensive options.
•Nursing team: one ferret owner says their polecat “adores the nurses” and mentions the animals enjoy being handled (including cuddles), suggesting confident handling of small pets.
•General team feedback (unnamed staff): several reviews describe staff being friendly and efficient, with specific examples including allowing time with a pet during euthanasia and attentive care after a road-traffic accident.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 383 reviews.

•Species range and handling: owners mention ferrets and a chicken being treated, and note a quiet room for cats.
•Practical decision-making and cost awareness: one reviewer describes being guided to off‑the‑shelf treatments; another says the clinic offers what the pet needs “and not what costs the most.”
•End-of-life support: reviews describe being made comfortable during an elderly dog’s final visit and being given time with a cat before euthanasia after a serious injury.
•Access and speed (as reported): one reviewer reports a same‑day booking and being seen immediately on arrival.

Reviews for Darlington Vet Clinic Ltd

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 383 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Jillian Newton

in the last week

Lovely friendly staff. Clean areas. Quiet room for cats

Andrew Rutherford

Fantastic staff with professional go get it energy and friendly service

DD Mcmillan

I take my ferrets here, every single tome Darlington vet clinic help us with their best ability and our ferrets(mainly our polecat Eric) Absolutely adores the nurses and loves a cuddle (Lucy our albino is way too hyper) and they love them. They’re quite cheap too so I do recommend them especially if you have ferrets or any other small cute critter. Dogs and cats do also come to this clinic and I always see people with a smile walk out the door, myself included.

Lindsey Milne

3 weeks ago

Kind, caring and efficient staff, made me and my dog very comfortable for her end of life at the grand old age of 17.5 years. Highly recommend this vets, they go above and beyond and are very reasonably priced, thank you

Cher England

4 weeks ago

Best vets in town

Nicola Purdom

a month ago

I registered my 3 dogs with the West Auckland practice over a year ago and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have had dogs the majority of my life (approx 45 years) and my pups and I have never received such care before. Like most people, my dogs are my world and I'll do everything in my power to keep them healthy and well. Every member of staff I've met at both sites of DVC, has been professional and empathic. The care my pups have received should rank amongst the most expensive, however it is not. Their fees are very low compared to the larger vets in the area. And my personal experience is that they offer what your best friend needs and not what costs the most. I don't often write reviews, however to not acknowledge them would be to do a disservice to them. I also don't want to gate-keep them, I 100% recommend you register at this clinic, your pets and your wallet will thank you x

Deb Wray

First visit here with our elderly cat.The Staff were very friendly & the Vet who examined our cat was both knowledgeable & caring. I would say pricing is good. Hopefully we won't have to come back but would feel happy to if needed.

Natalia Ladysz

5 months ago

I cant recommend this place enough. My cat had a surgery there recently and we everyone has been so nice and helpful. I am so happy to have found this clinic. Thank you so much, guys.

Tom Grace

6 months ago

Accidentally inherited a chicken with a bit of a limp and scaley leg mites. They booked me in the same day. I arrived half an hour early and I was seen immediately. The vet (Richard, I believe) gave me a adecent bit of time and recommended a couple of off the shelf products to treat the mites and disinfect her barn. To my amazement I was only charged a tenner. I couldn't be more impressed.

Susan Young

My cat had been hit by a car. The staff were so attentive to her and really looked after her until the end when unfortunately she had to be put down due to having a broken pelvis. We were able to spend some time with her. If I was to get another pet I would really recommend this vets. The staff are so kind and understanding and treat your pet as part of your family.