Churchfield Veterinary Centre

Churchfield Veterinary Centre is a long-established practice (operating since the 1930s) with three surgeries and a stated 24/7 emergency service “every day of the year.” The website also references a Pet Health Club® (no plan details or prices were included in the material provided).

Recent reviews are mixed: some owners describe clear explanations and confident handling of difficult-to-manage dogs, while another review reports repeated, poorly communicated closures and problems obtaining routine flea/worm prescriptions on time.

Concrete specifics mentioned

•24/7 emergency service is stated on the website.
•Equine care is explicitly referenced on the website.
•Reviews mention staff explaining what’s happening and why during appointments.
•One review describes delays and confusion around collecting repeat flea/worm prescriptions due to unannounced closures and short opening windows.

Services

Based on the website summary and the latest reviews available to us, Churchfield Veterinary Centre is referenced as providing

•24/7 emergency care (stated to be available every day of the year).
•Equine care (explicitly mentioned on the website).
•Preventive parasite treatment support: repeat flea and worming prescriptions are discussed in reviews (with one owner reporting difficulties obtaining them on time).
•General consultations/handling for anxious or reactive pets: one owner describes the team managing a dog that can be “vet aggressive,” using firm handling and clear explanations.

People

No individual clinicians are named in the sources provided. What owners comment on regarding the team

•Communication during appointments: one owner says the team “always explain… what’s going on and why,” particularly when handling a reactive dog.
•Kindness in interactions: another reviewer notes the people spoken to by phone and in person were “lovely,” even while describing administrative/closure issues.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.3 stars from 16 reviews. “”

•Handling of challenging dogs: one owner of a dog described as “vet aggressive” says the team are firm when needed and treat the dog well.
•Explanations and transparency in consults: owners mention being told what’s happening and why.
•Operational reliability concerns in one review: reports of unexpected closures, limited reopening windows, and difficulty collecting repeat flea/worming prescriptions on time; the reviewer suggests better advance communication about closures.
•Booking expectation: one review advises to “pre book.”

Reviews for Churchfield Veterinary Centre

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 16 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Anna Scott

a year ago

I hate leaving negative reviews but we registered our cat a few months ago and it's been nothing but drama since the first visit. There have been lots of unexpected closures with no communication which is really disruptive, especially as we went for Churchfields because they were local and our cat doesn't travel well. They were closed a little while ago due to the roof being fixed which was understandable, but recently after requesting regular flea and worming prescriptions have had real difficulty as well. I received the text saying the prescription was ready when I was away from home. Tried to pick up last week as her medication was due on the 1st, but was told they were closed and would reopen today. Called Barnsley today, was told it would open from 4pm (leaving a two-hour window). My husband tried to drop in after 4 and they were still closed. Called Barnsley again, was told that the vet didn't have the key and was having to go and pick it up, and that after today they wouldn't be open again until 3rd September. We finally managed to get the medication a week late after my husband waited outside the clinic today until the vet arrived with the key at 5pm, but if we hadn't been able to do that we would have been up the proverbial creek until September. The people I've spoken to on the phone and during our visits have been lovely and I am sure it is nobody's fault in particular, but it's been extremely difficult and stressful trying to find out what is happening. If it's not too much of an administrative burden perhaps an email advising of closures where possible would be helpful to allow customers to plan ahead. I am still unsure of whether the closures are a regular thing or just a recent, short-term issue but we might need to consider going elsewhere if not resolved rather than putting our anxious cat through the drive to Barnsley.

Deborah Booth

An absolutely brilliant vets practise who are very adept at dealing with my German Shepherd, who can be very vet aggressive. The team here always treat him well, but are firm with him (you have to be) and they always explain to me what's going on and why. I wouldn't go anywhere else with my anti social, hooligan dog.

Michelle Dowse

Great pet friendly staff, nothing too much trouble x

Jim Jackson

2 years ago

Russell Haggata

Small local vets, very good, pre book