Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons

- Owners frequently praise the team’s kindness, communication and clear explanations, saying advice and treatment plans are easy to understand. - Several reviews describe strong support in difficult or emotional situations, especially around end-of-life care, with compassion, time to say goodbye, and thoughtful follow-up mentioned. - Recent feedback also points to good handling of complex or ongoing problems, including orthopaedic cases, symptom investigation, and calm handling of anxious or large dogs.

Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons is a small-animal practice in Sherborne treating cats, dogs and small mammals. It offers routine appointments alongside more advanced work, including orthopaedics and cardiology, with preventive care such as vaccinations and parasite control also listed. Recent feedback also points to strong support with complex ongoing cases and compassionate end-of-life care.

Services

•General small-animal care: routine consultations and day-to-day treatment for cats, dogs and small mammals.
•Preventive care: vaccinations and tailored worm, flea and tick protection. One reviewer also mentions a monthly pet plan.
•Advanced and referral-level work: complex procedures, orthopaedics and cardiology are listed. Reviews give a concrete orthopaedic example in cruciate ligament repair, with follow-up recovery support also highlighted.
•Investigative and ongoing care: one owner says the team continued investigating and treating symptoms until they had an answer after a poor experience elsewhere.
•End-of-life support: reviews describe calm, compassionate care, including support over two visits, help with administrative arrangements, and one owner who says a vet came to their home for a euthanasia appointment.
•Training environment: the practice is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Kate is praised for being kind, gentle and knowledgeable, with one owner noting how confidently she handled their 33kg German Shepherd.
•Leanne is credited with extensive knowledge and with guiding owners through orthopaedic recovery and ongoing issues after surgery.
•Jo is thanked by name for explaining options clearly and supporting an owner through a difficult end-of-life decision.
•Reviews also highlight a welcoming reception team, a supportive vet nurse, and broader nursing support during stressful visits.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 343 reviews.

•Owners frequently praise the team’s kindness, communication and clear explanations, saying advice and treatment plans are easy to understand.
•Several reviews describe strong support in difficult or emotional situations, especially around end-of-life care, with compassion, time to say goodbye, and thoughtful follow-up mentioned.
•Recent feedback also points to good handling of complex or ongoing problems, including orthopaedic cases, symptom investigation, and calm handling of anxious or large dogs.
•One lower-rated review raises a waiting-room concern for cats, saying the separate cat area was occupied by dogs during a visit, which made their cat more stressed.

Reviews for Newton Clarke Veterinary Surgeons

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 343 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Nicholas Goodden

2 months ago

We sadly had to have our dog put to sleep, very tough. The vet came to ours and provided lots of support, kindness and compassion as we couldn't control the tears. A few days later, expecting the bill, we got a card from the vet practice expressing their heartfelt sympathies. The bill will of course come but it is a small gesture which shows great care and thoughtfulness.

janet freeman

Unfortunately my lovely companion of 13 years, passed over the Rainbow bridge this week. All I can say is a very big thank you, Jo you were amazing. My poor boy drifted off, without any undue stress. I felt supported and was given time to say goodbye. I appreciated how Jo explained to me everything, having discussed all options before we came to the correct path . So thank you .

Fiona McCarthy

4 months ago

Really impressed with the entire team from the moment we were greeted by the smiling and welcoming Reception staff to the lovely vet nurse who admitted our dog and the kind, gentle and very knowledgeable Kate who managed our 33kg GSD as if she were a kitten. Thank you all. Fiona and Tara (the GSD).

Oliver Stock

Carla Franceschini

I have been a client for ten years, and I greatly value the care you provide for my pets over the years. Unfortunately, I need to raise an issue about the waiting room experience I had this week with my cat Kevin, taken for his annual appointment. When we arrived the dedicated cat area was occupied by 2 dogs. As a result we had to move to the dog area, which although larger, had a dog present. The reason I am bringing this to your attention is that, as you know, cats can become extremely stressed by the proximity, sound and smell of dogs. Unfortunately Kevin became quite anxious and terrified during our wait. My main goal is to make visits to the Vet as stress free as possible for Kevin and other people's cats and to maintain the separation of spaces is key to this. In the past, in your other location, I used to wait in the car, until the Vet called me, That's why I was over the moon that at last, the need for a separate area was addressed.

James

5 months ago

Luke’s Life

Another great visit again today, friendly staff and really helpful advice. Thank you

Corey Drew

1 year ago

The only vets around that have listened and understood my pets issues. after a terrible experience at another vets practice, newton Clarke have no began investigating and treating his symptoms until we have an answer. Very friendly as well!

Sharon Belben

Newton Clarke Vets is absolutely fantastic, always have time for you and explains treatment and advice so you understand. Also the monthly pet plan they have is great and highly recommend joining. Thank you also from Merlin for understanding that going through the door to the room is scary and helping me to be brave. Highly recommend Newton Clarke Vets, Sherborne or Yeovil

kelly hacker

I recently had to take my beloved elderly cat, Ernie, to Newton Clarke as he had fallen very ill. Although the outcome was somewhat expected, it was still a shock and a heart-wrenching experience for any pet owner. The reality of owning a pet includes knowing when to let them find peace. Newton Clarke couldn't have been more professional and compassionate during the two visits we made within two days. They allowed me to focus my energy on loving Ernie during his last 24 hours and grieving for him without the burden of administrative tasks which they took the lead on. I regret not catching the vet's name during Ernie’s final appointment, but she was truly wonderful, guiding me through the entire process with warmth and understanding. Her compassion made an unbearable situation more manageable. Thank you to the kind vet and everyone at Newton Clarke for your incredible support and care during such a difficult time. Your kindness and professionalism meant the world to both Ernie and me.