The Rowe Veterinary Group

The Rowe Veterinary Group is a multi-site first-opinion veterinary practice (six practices) that also has access to a 24-hour hospital within the group, and this surgery is described on the clinic website as having MRI facilities. The website also states they see a wide range of species beyond dogs and cats, including small furries, birds, and exotic animals.

In recent reviews, owners most often mention

• •being able to get appointments without difficulty and being seen efficiently
• •supportive handling of nervous/anxious dogs (extra effort to help them settle)
• •practical treatment for specific problems such as a cut paw and ongoing management of feline hyperthyroidism
• •smooth coordination between branches when booking an appointment at a different site

Services

Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews, services/capabilities mentioned include

• •First-opinion (general practice) veterinary care for
• •dogs and cats
• •small furries
• •birds
• •exotic animals
• •MRI facilities (stated on the website for this surgery)
• •Emergency care via a 24-hour hospital within the Rowe Veterinary Group (as described on the website)
• •Treatment examples mentioned by owners
• •care for a cut/injured paw (wound/paw injury)
• •treatment for feline hyperthyroidism
• •Veterinary nurse training facility (from the provided clinic data)

People

• •Richard Kirby (vet) — mentioned by name in a review. The owner describes him as keeping them informed about treatment “at every step,” and notes their dog was relaxed with him.
• •Reception staff and nurses — repeatedly mentioned as friendly/pleasant, and as contributing to pets feeling at ease (including anxious dogs).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.7 stars from 141 reviews. “”

• •Appointment access and speed: owners mention being “seen efficiently,” “seen promptly,” and having “no bother getting appointments.”
• •Calm handling of nervous pets: multiple owners describe staff making pets feel at ease, including a dog anxious from past experiences and a collie described as anxious.
• •Condition-specific care: examples include treatment for a cat’s hyperthyroidism and a one-off visit for a dog with a cut foot.
• •Communication during treatment: one review specifically highlights clear step-by-step explanations from a named vet.