Benson & Babb

Benson & Babb is an independent veterinary practice (established since the 1950s, per its website) offering first-opinion care for pets and farm animals, plus a 24/7 emergency service for registered clients that’s handled by their own vets. Recent reviews consistently describe continuity (clients say the team “get to know your pet” and you’re often “consistent with who you see”), flexibility for urgent problems (one owner was fitted in close to closing time for a torn dewclaw), and supportive end-of-life care (multiple reviews mention euthanasia guidance and “gentle care” during a goodbye).

Services

• •First-opinion veterinary services (website).
• •Emergency service for registered clients, 24/7, handled by the practice’s own vets (website).
• •Farm animal care (website).
• •Skin problems mentioned in reviews (a Shih Tzu “struggles with her skin” and was being helped).
• •Treatment for injuries/urgent issues, e.g., a dog with a torn dewclaw was checked and treated (reviews).
• •Euthanasia and end-of-life support (reviews describe advice, guidance, and how a pet’s last moments were managed).

People

• •Rob: thanked for “compassion and kindness” during treatment, and also specifically mentioned for guidance and gentle end-of-life care in a euthanasia situation (reviews).
• •Becky: mentioned for advice and guidance around euthanasia and helping manage a pet’s last moments with care (review).
• •Millie: described as “amazing” with a dog with ongoing skin issues (reviews).
• •Mr Benson: described by a long-term client as an “ethical practitioner” who understands the different needs of greyhounds, with the reviewer insisting on seeing him when possible (review).

Reviews

4.7 stars from 175 reviews. - Continuity of care: owners say the practice “gets to know your pet” and that they often see the same people.

• •Help with urgent problems: one review describes being fitted in near closing time to assess and treat a dewclaw injury.
• •End-of-life support: multiple reviews mention staff providing guidance during euthanasia and handling a pet’s final moments “with gentle care.”
• •Species/breed-specific experience mentioned: a long-term client highlights greyhound care and seeks out Mr Benson specifically.
• •Ongoing conditions: owners mention support for a dog with skin problems.