Barn Lodge Veterinary Centre

I would rate it -5 if possible. Absolutely unprofessional service...the doctor messed up all the pups,didn't weighted them.....nothing. Absolutely rubish vet clinic. Won't step in it ever again. Prefer to drive to medivet Standish, had great experience there.
Feb 4th, 2023

Jun 4th, 2022

I've been a dog owner my whole adult life, I'm very experienced, very knowledgeable, and very skilled, I have many hours, over years, of formal education in dog psychology, biology and husbandry. Up to this point I've been using palm court barn lodge for years and never had a problem. Vet nurse is fantastic, friendly, professional and efficient. The young female vet I saw today was very judgey. Every question was a thinly veiled insinuation that I'm a bad dog owner. I'm sure she see's lots of those in her day to day work but I'm not one of them, she needs to wind her neck in. For context I had taken two pups for their second injection. I am not some scummy backyard breeder. My dogs are health tested, KC registered and titled. I pour my heart, soul, time and pretty much every penny into preserving and bettering the breed I love.i know pretty much everything there is to know both about Salukis and about puppies. I breed the occasional litter, this litter was planned for two years, I am very involved in rescue, rehab and rehoming of Sighthounds from bad situations. My animals are clean, healthy and well cared for. Every question and statement by this vet was intended to imply otherwise. Very accusatory, and obviously holding preconceived notions about "breeders". I deal with that level of ignorance often, from clueless "adopt don't shop" FB zealots. I really don't expect or appreciate it from a trained veterinary professional. So. That's all really. I hate that Barn Lodge have a total monopoly in this area, I've heard lots and lots of horror stories and had my fair share of bad experiences, though Palm Court has been good up to now. I keep saying "never again", but this incident has sealed the deal. It's the last straw. I will be travelling to Wigan or even the Midlands now to find and utilise vets that are not Barn lodge.
Apr 17th, 2023

I have had nothing but poor service from this Vet... I took my cat Smokie to the vet with a swelling in his mouth... he was given antibiotics to help with the swelling and told to return in two weeks. I returned after 2 weeks and was told I had a very healthy 17 and a half year old cat. After 2 weeks I found Smokie had deteriorated and took him back. I was then told that he had cancer right through his mouth. I asked how this could be possible and was not gibe a straight answer. I made the decision to have Smokie put to sleep. The vet hurt Smokie who cried out loud ... I took Smokie in my arms and told the vet ... Your hurting him. After Smokie had passed away in my arms. The vet showed no compassion what so ever and just said he's gone and walked out.... The reception who was in the room seemed shocked by his actions... I was destroyed and was consoled by the receptionist. Second Cat Luna developed constipation and was given a paste which helped her considerably. A few months later Sassy another cat developed the same thing and I was told she needed to be taken in for a procedure Lunas procedure cost 45 Sassys procedure 300+ ... The vet could not give me an explanation as to why two cats with the same problem needed two different approaches... my 4 cats are now with Vets for Pets were I have never had an issue.
Jun 21st, 2022

I just had a visit there with my little pet hamster Muffin. The receptionist seem to not care who is coming in and out. She didn't event ask what's my name. The vet in the other hand is one very very bad vet. He straight away grabbed my poor hamster, not only he stressed him soo much but he started pulling him around showing that he clearly knows nothing about how to handle this animal or how to examin it. My pet is never bitting but in this case he tried to, as the vet has no idea what to do!!!! Soo unprofessional he jumped around being scared (the vet not my hamster this time lol) and he send me off saying that "he is okay and his teeth seem to be good and also the weight seems to be good to. How can you know if all this is good if you haven't examine even a bit the animal??? I wouldnt leave even a one star review. Don't bother to goo there. Not a good place to take your pet!
Nov 29th, 2021