Shannon Lodge Veterinary Surgery

Shannon Lodge Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice established in 1999, set up for routine care and procedures (including dentistry and surgery) with in-house diagnostics (lab tests, X‑ray and ultrasound). The clinic is an RCVS General Practice and is listed as a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver), and it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners mention rabbits being seen quickly when unwell (within an hour in one case), dental work carried out in-practice, and clear explanations during difficult decisions; there’s also a conflicting note on pricing, with one reviewer unhappy about the quoted cost of an annual booster.

Services

Based on the website summary and the reviews provided, the practice offers

• •Consultations for small animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters and ferrets
• •Dentistry (owners specifically mention a pet needing dental work, carried out by the practice)
• •Surgery, including neutering
• •Diagnostic tests and imaging, with an in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound
• •Vaccinations
• •Microchipping
• •Parasite control
• •Nurse clinics, including
• •Blood pressure checks
• •Six‑month health checks
• •Grooming and nail clipping
• •Anal sac expression
• •Pet travel documentation
• •Home visits
• •Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via MiNightVet (named by the practice as their dedicated emergency service)

Pricing

• •One reviewer reports being quoted £80.60 for a dog’s annual booster vaccination, and felt this was expensive compared with other quotes they received elsewhere.

People

• •Claire (vet) – mentioned in multiple reviews in connection with dental work; owners describe her as “professional, friendly and thorough,” and say she addressed concerns and was helpful during the procedure.
• •Radu (named in reviews) – thanked by a rabbit owner for being “great” with multiple rabbits, including one with repeat gut stasis.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 128 reviews. Themed below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.

• •Fast access when a pet is suddenly ill: one owner says their rabbit was seen within an hour after calling.
• •Clear communication during stressful situations: a rabbit owner says they were “well informed throughout the whole process” when their pet deteriorated and later died.
• •Thoughtful follow-up: one review mentions receiving a sympathy card after a pet passed away.
• •Dental work experiences: multiple reviews reference dental treatment, with owners saying staff “went over and above” and naming the vet who carried out the procedure.
• •Pricing concern (conflicting theme): a long-term client gave a 1‑star review after being quoted £80.60 for an annual booster and described it as “pure greed,” contrasting it with lower quotes elsewhere.