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Berry House Veterinary Practice

#1 Vet in Hitchin, Hertfordshire

4.6
Corporate

Berry House Veterinary Practice – Vets in Hitchin

Updated January 2026
Corporate
#1 Ranking
#1 in Hitchin
Top 10 Ranking
#5 in Hertfordshire
Top 10 Ranking
#181 in England

Clinic Overview

Berry House Veterinary Practice is a veterinary clinic that (from available data) provides emergency veterinary services and operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners most often describe clear, unpressured decision-making and support through both routine and difficult visits—examples include discussing treatment options and costs without pressure, giving two antibiotic injections for a cat’s abscess after puncture wounds became infected, and taking time to talk through euthanasia decisions with keepsakes provided (fur clipping and multiple paw prints). Its ownership model (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.

Berry House Veterinary Practice is a veterinary clinic that (from available data) provides emergency veterinary services and operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners most often describe clear, unpressured decision-making and support through both routine and difficult visits—examples include discussing treatment options and costs without pressure, giving two antibiotic injections for a cat’s abscess after puncture wounds became infected, and taking time to talk through euthanasia decisions with keepsakes provided (fur clipping and multiple paw prints). Its ownership model (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.

Services

Based on the structured clinic data, website snippet, and reviews, this practice is associated with

  • Emergency veterinary services (listed in structured clinic data; no further detail provided on how this is delivered).
  • Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in structured clinic data).
  • Cat wound/abscess treatment: one recent review describes assessment of an infected abscess and treatment with two antibiotic injections.
  • Euthanasia: described in detail by one reviewer, including a discussion to confirm it was the right decision and an effort to keep the process “peaceful, quick and painless.”
  • Puppy consultations/examinations: one review describes examination of “each puppy,” explanation of procedures, and outlining next steps.

People

  • Sarah Richardson (vet): mentioned by name as the reviewer’s vet for a dog called Ollie over many years; the owner says she made the dog comfortable, supported them when the dog was “really poorly,” and was described as “always on call” for that pet.
  • Sarah (vet): another reviewer refers to “our vet, Sarah,” who explained procedures, talked through the examination, and answered questions clearly.
  • Reception/team: one review about euthanasia notes reception staff specifically checking on the owner, offering tissues, and expressing condolences; another mentions clear explanations of “all cost & options” without pressure.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 434 reviews.

  • Clear explanations and low-pressure choices: multiple reviews mention options and costs being explained “clearly” and “without pressure,” including not being pushy about treatment when finances were a concern.
  • Support in emotionally difficult situations: one detailed account of euthanasia highlights time taken to discuss the decision, a calm process, and thoughtful keepsakes (fur clipping and multiple paw prints).
  • Treatment examples owners mention: management of a cat’s infected abscess (including antibiotic injections) and puppy examinations with next steps explained.
  • Price perceptions vary: one long-term client says it’s “pricey,” while another says the consultation price felt “reasonable.”

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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