Crab Lane Veterinary Practice Ltd – Vets in Harrogate
Clinic Overview
Crab Lane Veterinary Practice Ltd is an independent, single-site companion-animal practice in Harrogate, established in 1977, with a team of four vets. The clinic states it is an RCVS Tier 2 practice and holds Silver Cat Friendly Status from International Cat Care. It is set up for routine small animal care as well as in-house procedures and surgery, with radiography, IV fluids, and anaesthetic and surgical facilities listed, and owners also describing orthopaedic work such as TPLO surgery.
Services
- •Companion-animal care for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds.
- •Diagnostics and treatment facilities including radiography (X-rays), IV fluids, and anaesthetic and surgical facilities.
- •Surgery and follow-up care, with owners describing two TPLO procedures and good support through to full recovery.
- •Routine appointments and minor procedures listed by the practice, including nail clipping, microchipping, some injection appointments, and suture removal.
- •Urgent and emergency arrangements: the clinic says an out-of-hours emergency service is available via the usual number, and Sunday/Bank Holiday urgent-case surgery is offered for an additional fee.
- •Recent feedback also mentions quick appointments, confident handling of a challenging cat, help with a bird, and bite treatment managed with a single injection.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Reviews also include a comment describing the pricing as reasonable.
People
- •Paul: mentioned very positively, with one owner saying he is “amazing” with their dog.
- •Heather: named repeatedly in feedback, including praise for long-term support and for kind, patient help during a dog’s euthanasia; one reviewer also criticised a phone interaction with her.
- •Leah: thanked alongside Heather for compassionate end-of-life care.
- •Vet team: reviewers regularly describe the vets as knowledgeable, caring, friendly and experienced, including with more difficult pets, surgery cases and recovery support.
Reviews
Crab Lane Veterinary Practice has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 212 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners frequently praising the vets as knowledgeable, caring, friendly and experienced.
- •Access to care stands out: reviewers mention easy booking, quick appointments, and being seen promptly for urgent problems, including weekend help.
- •Owners describe a mix of routine and more involved cases, including support for a challenging cat, treatment for a bird, bite treatment, and TPLO surgery followed through to recovery.
- •Feedback on reception interactions is more mixed, and experiences of end-of-life care vary, though recent comments also include warm praise for kind, patient and dignified support.
