Summerdale

Summerdale is a veterinary practice that’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the latest reviews, owners most often describe a clinic that’s set up for routine care (vaccinations, check-ups) as well as urgent same-day assessment and referral when needed. Specific examples include taking an unregistered dog “straight away” for sudden hind-leg weakness, a vet (named Sara) suspecting IVDD and arranging an urgent specialist referral, and the practice phoning the owner when the specialist couldn’t reach them due to the urgency. Appointment administration is also mentioned, with appointment reminders noted by clients.

Services

• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in clinic data).
• •Vaccinations (mentioned in reviews).
• •General check-ups (mentioned in reviews).
• •Urgent assessment for acute problems (example: difficulty using back legs; rapid triage/being seen almost immediately).
• •Referral to a specialist when urgent (example: suspected IVDD, urgent referral; follow-up call to help the owner connect with the specialist).
• •End-of-life care / PTS (put to sleep) support mentioned, with a nurse described as caring during the visit.

People

• •Sara (vet): described in one detailed account as seeing an urgent case almost immediately, suspecting IVDD, arranging an urgent referral, and being “super caring.”
• •Nursing team: one reviewer specifically highlights a caring nurse during PTS.
• •Reception/front-desk and staff generally: multiple owners mention being welcomed on arrival, having things explained clearly, and staff being helpful with queries and advice. Appointment reminders are also mentioned.

Reviews

4.6 stars from 303 reviews. Owners most often focus on how they’re treated during visits (welcome, explanations) and how the team handles both routine and urgent situations. “”

• •Urgent help even for unregistered pets, including rapid assessment and escalation (example: suspected IVDD with urgent specialist referral, plus a follow-up call when the specialist couldn’t reach the owner).
• •Clear explanations and time for questions, mentioned alongside routine care like vaccinations and check-ups.
• •Gentle handling to keep pets calm, including a kitten being kept comfortable during visits.
• •End-of-life support, with a nurse described as caring during PTS.
• •Cost concerns appear in at least one review (“very expensive”), alongside otherwise positive comments about care.