Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Sunderland

## Summary Blythman & Partners describes itself as an independent, family-run veterinary practice with multiple branches and a dedicated emergency hospital. The website states its Gosforth practice has RCVS hospital status and the group is RCVS-accredited, with 24/7 emergency care provided via that hospital. From reviews, owners most often mention straightforward routine appointments (e.g., kennel cough injection with a “good examination” and “no waiting around”), staff using treats to help dogs relax while waiting, and being able to “fit us in for emergencies.” Pricing feedback is mixed: one owner says they “don’t ‘take the mick’ with charges,” while another says costs have increased and some medication-related visits can reach “3 figures.” ## Services - 24/7 emergency care (provided via the group’s Gosforth Hospital, as stated on the website) - Vaccinations (listed on the website) - Kennel cough injection (mentioned in reviews) - Microchipping (listed on the website) - Dental treatment (listed on the website) - Appointment booking via an online portal (stated on the website) - Monthly package/wellness plan (mentioned on the website; one review mentions a monthly package including a free visit, vaccinations, and worming tablets) ## People - Vets and support staff are repeatedly described as friendly and accommodating, with one reviewer highlighting that a staff member offers treats while owners wait—something their dog actively looks forward to. - One reviewer specifically valued a “good examination” at a first visit for a kennel cough injection, alongside minimal waiting time. - A long-term client described the team as supportive during end-of-life care, including giving them time with their dog after he died. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 19 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Routine visits described as efficient: “no waiting around” alongside a “good examination” for a kennel cough injection. - Pets being put at ease: treats offered in the waiting area; owners describe staff as reassuring. - Access and flexibility: “never a problem getting appointments,” and one owner says they can usually be fit in for emergencies. - Costs: conflicting accounts—one owner felt charges were reasonable, while another felt the practice is “pricey,” noting increases over time and occasional bills “going into 3 figures,” especially when medication is involved. - Supportive handling of difficult moments: one long-term client mentions compassionate support and time allowed with their dog at end-of-life.