Larwood & Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons – Vets in Dereham
Clinic Overview
From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - sensitive, supportive handling of end-of-life decisions (including euthanasia) - practical help even for new clients (e.g., quickly sorting a cat supplement issue) - urgent help when another practice had no availability
From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe
- •sensitive, supportive handling of end-of-life decisions (including euthanasia)
- •practical help even for new clients (e.g., quickly sorting a cat supplement issue)
- •urgent help when another practice had no availability
The practice also lists RCVS accreditations/awards (including “Outstanding” for Client Service and Team & Professional Responsibility) and Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver).
Services
Services and capabilities stated on the practice website include
- •Routine care: consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, neutering, six-month health checks
- •Nurse-led services: nurse clinics; blood pressure checks
- •Diagnostics & facilities: diagnostic tests and imaging, in-house lab, ultrasound, X-ray
- •Dentistry: dentistry with on-site dental facilities
- •Surgery: general surgery, plus a keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery referral service
- •Referral services: cardiology referral service
- •Preventive/support services: puppy parties; anal sac expression; grooming & nail clipping
- •Home visits (listed on the website)
- •Pet travel documentation (listed on the website)
- •Species treated (as listed): dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs
- •Emergency care (as stated): emergency support is provided via the practice during normal hours; out-of-hours care is provided by MiNightVet (named on the website)
- •Veterinary nurse training facility (from the structured clinic data)
People
- •Sara (vet) is named in a review as being “compassionate and professional” when a dog was put to sleep.
- •Multiple reviews describe the wider team (including reception) as supportive and kind during difficult conversations and end-of-life care, and as responsive when helping a new client obtain a cat supplement quickly.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.5 stars from 170 reviews. The basis: The clinic’s latest written reviews we have are heavily weighted toward supportive end-of-life care and helpfulness with urgent or unexpected needs.
- •End-of-life support: owners describe sensitive help when “time had come” for a cat, and compassionate handling of euthanasia for a dog.
- •Helpfulness to new/temporary clients: one reviewer says the team quickly resolved an issue when they were running low on a cat supplement despite not having contacted the practice before.
- •Urgent access when other practices were unavailable: one review mentions being referred because another vet had no availability.
- •Handling and demeanour around pets: one longer-term client says their dog and cats “love” going because they’re treated “kindly, softly and with knowledge,” and mentions using the Healthy Pet Club (no plan details or pricing given).
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Reviews for Larwood & Kennedy Veterinary Surgeons
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 170 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
John Murray-Smith
a month ago
I have to thank everyone at Larwood and Kennedy. They advised me for the last few years concerning my adopted cat. She was a gentle, affectionate girl, always chatting and nudging you with her head. But her time had come, and with very sensitive help from all the staff, they helped me through that process. I can not imagine dealing with a better team and my warm thanks goes out to everyone there.
John Murray-Smith
4 months ago
I have to thank everyone at Larwood and Kennedy. They advised me for the last few years concerning my adopted cat. She was a gentle, affectionate girl, always chatting and nudging you with her head. But her time had come, and with very sensitive help from all the staff, they helped me through that process. I can not imagine dealing with a better team and my warm thanks goes out to everyone there.
Duncan Waters
4 months ago
Matthew L
3 months ago
Super helpful today when I was running low on a supplement for my cat, despite me never having spoken to the practice before; they were very kind and quick to resolve the problem. Thank you.
Matthew L
5 months ago
Super helpful today when I was running low on a supplement for my cat, despite me never having spoken to the practice before; they were very kind and quick to resolve the problem. Thank you.
roger dulson
3 months ago
We were referred here as our vets had no availability, unfortunately our dog had to be put to sleep, the vet (Sara) was really compassionate and professional. Thanks for looking after us at this time . Highly recommend this practice. RIP Clara
roger dulson
6 months ago
We were referred here as our vets had no availability, unfortunately our dog had to be put to sleep, the vet (Sara) was really compassionate and professional. Thanks for looking after us at this time . Highly recommend this practice. RIP Clara
Margaret Erskine
a year ago
Fantastic vets. Down in Norfolk on holiday from Scotland and had an emergency with our wee dog.Could not have been more delighted with all care and advice from this surgery.From receptionist to vets they were diligent and caring.
Margaret Erskine
a year ago
Fantastic vets. Down in Norfolk on holiday from Scotland and had an emergency with our wee dog.Could not have been more delighted with all care and advice from this surgery.From receptionist to vets they were diligent and caring.
A
2 years ago
Our dog and cats love the walk down to the vets because they know they will be treated kindly, softly and with knowledge. We have Healthy Pet Club and it all works well through L and K. The vets and staff are always chirpy and show a great deal of empathy when things are difficult. Great with our dog and cats and constant over the years.
