J K Routledge MRCVS – Vets in Royston
Clinic Overview
- Positive feedback is dominated by praise for John Routledge’s manner and clinical approach, with owners describing him as compassionate, honest, knowledgeable and very good with pets. - Several reviewers say the practice puts animals first rather than focusing on cost, and some describe themselves as loyal long-term clients who would not go elsewhere. - One recent long-term client also praises both John Routledge and his wife for looking after their dogs over the years with compassion and empathy.
Services
- •General veterinary care for pets, with reviews describing ongoing care over a number of years and help with diagnosis.
- •Owners repeatedly mention a knowledgeable, compassionate approach and say pets are handled well; dogs are specifically mentioned in recent feedback.
- •Long-term clients describe care that is focused on pets’ best interests rather than upselling, and say the practice has kept their loyalty over time.
- •Telephone contact has received mixed feedback, with a small number of older comments complaining about front-desk manner.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •John Routledge (vet, MRCVS): Frequently praised as kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and experienced, with reviewers highlighting his focus on animals’ welfare.
- •John Routledge’s wife (unnamed): Mentioned positively by one long-term client, who describes her as compassionate, honest and acting in pets’ best interests.
- •Front-desk/telephone staff member (unnamed): A small number of older reviews describe rude or unsympathetic phone interactions.
Reviews
Google shows 4.2 stars from 10 reviews.
- •Positive feedback is dominated by praise for John Routledge’s manner and clinical approach, with owners describing him as compassionate, honest, knowledgeable and very good with pets.
- •Several reviewers say the practice puts animals first rather than focusing on cost, and some describe themselves as loyal long-term clients who would not go elsewhere.
- •One recent long-term client also praises both John Routledge and his wife for looking after their dogs over the years with compassion and empathy.
- •Negative feedback is limited but fairly consistent in one area: a small number of older reviews report poor telephone manner and unsympathetic handling of calls.

