Swanzdale Veterinary Care Centre (Cloughton) – Vets in Scarborough
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Verified PricesClinic Overview
- Long-term trust is a clear theme: reviewers mention using the practice for over 20 years and even over 30 years. - Staff manner stands out: clients repeatedly describe the team as friendly, helpful, caring, professional, knowledgeable, and “amazing”. - Compassionate handling in difficult moments: one recent review particularly praises the team’s kindness and consideration during a pet’s euthanasia.
Services
- •First-opinion small-animal care: routine veterinary care for pets, with recent reviews specifically mentioning long-term care for dogs and cats.
- •On-site diagnostics: ultrasound, digital x-ray, endoscopy, and full laboratory facilities.
- •Procedures and anaesthesia: a sterile theatre with anaesthetic machines and monitoring equipment, supporting routine procedures and other work requiring anaesthesia.
- •Hospital and practice facilities: separate dog and cat hospital areas, three consulting rooms, and a large prep area.
- •Supportive day-to-day care: reviews describe staff as friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and caring with both pets and owners, including compassionate support around end-of-life care.
- •Practical visit details noted by clients: reviews mention off-street parking and a peaceful setting at the Cloughton surgery.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services.
People
- •Matt Purnell — founder/owner; established the practice in January 2000.
- •Trish Johansen — founder/owner; established the practice in January 2000.
- •Reviews also praise the wider team, including friendly nurses and staff described as caring, professional, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 26 reviews. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with several comments from long-standing clients.
- •Long-term trust is a clear theme: reviewers mention using the practice for over 20 years and even over 30 years.
- •Staff manner stands out: clients repeatedly describe the team as friendly, helpful, caring, professional, knowledgeable, and “amazing”.
- •Compassionate handling in difficult moments: one recent review particularly praises the team’s kindness and consideration during a pet’s euthanasia.
- •Local independent reputation: several reviewers specifically value it as an independent local veterinary practice, and some describe it as among the best vets in Scarborough.
