Sunnyside Veterinary Clinic

Owner-run veterinary practice operated by Justin Kirkland (MRCVS) since 2001, described on its website as a modern clinic focused on “up-to-date” healthcare. Recent reviews repeatedly mention a practical, common-sense approach to diagnosis (one owner explicitly appreciated that the vet didn’t suggest “lots of tests for the sake of them”). Procedures mentioned in reviews include sedation and an investigation, with owners describing the care as thorough. A small number of negative comments focus on communication—one client wasn’t updated when an appointment was running late, and another reported an unfriendly phone manner.

Services

• •General veterinary consultations and diagnosis (including a “common sense” diagnostic approach mentioned by a client).
• •Sedation and investigation work-ups (explicitly mentioned in a recent review).
• •Out-of-hours emergency cover via Vet’s Now (stated on the clinic website).
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in the clinic’s structured service data).

People

• •Justin Kirkland (vet/owner, MRCVS): mentioned by name in reviews and on the clinic website. Owners describe him as “lovely,” “reassuring,” and “professional,” with one review highlighting his preference for sensible decision-making rather than automatically adding extra tests.
• •Team/staff: multiple reviews describe a friendly welcome and ongoing support, including one owner who noted the clinic “looked after” their dog over time and later received something supportive in the post after the pet died. One review, however, reports a rude or unenthusiastic phone interaction.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 36 reviews.

• •Owners often mention a reassuring first visit and friendly interactions with the vet and team.
• •Decision-making is described as pragmatic: one client praised not being pushed into “lots of tests.”
• •Clinical care examples include sedation and an investigation, described as thorough.
• •Some service/communication issues appear: one report of no updates during a delayed appointment, and one complaint about a rude phone manner.
• •Ongoing relationship and aftercare are noted by at least one owner, including receiving a supportive item in the post after their pet passed away.