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The Veterinary Clinic

#1 Vet in Leek, Staffordshire

4.8
Independent Clinic

The Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Leek

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

The Veterinary Clinic is repeatedly described as a long-running “family” vet for some owners (15+ years mentioned), with continuity around a vet called Ralf/Ralph and a team that will refer on for specialist treatment when they think it’s needed. Reviews give concrete examples of what the practice seems set up for: ongoing management of chronic pain (one dog attends fortnightly acupuncture with Jenny), dental procedures on an older dog described as “fairly substantial,” and prompt diagnosis/treatment when a dog was “very poorly.” One reviewer also highlights openness about pricing (no figures given).

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned in the latest reviews include

  • Acupuncture for pain management (ongoing sessions referenced, delivered by Jenny).
  • Dental work / dental surgery (described as “fairly substantial dental work” for a 12-year-old dog).
  • General consultations and treatment (owners describe diagnosis and treatment, including rapid response when a dog was seriously unwell).
  • Specialist referral when recommended by the vet (owners say they’ve only gone elsewhere on Ralf’s recommendation).
  • End-of-life care (owners mention support for pets “who made their last journey with them,” without specific details of what was provided).

People

  • Ralf / Ralph (vet; exact role not explicitly stated): Mentioned across multiple reviews over many years. Owners describe him recommending specialist treatment when appropriate, and being involved in cases ranging from serious illness (diagnosis and treatment “with speed”) to dental work on an older dog.
  • Jenny: Named as providing acupuncture to help with pain; one owner reports attending every two weeks for this.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 208 reviews.

  • Long-term continuity and trust: several owners describe using the clinic for 15+ years, including for multiple pets over time.
  • Specific treatments praised: ongoing acupuncture for pain, and dental surgery on a senior dog with satisfaction about the care during/around the procedure.
  • Handling of serious and end-of-life situations: owners mention quick diagnosis/treatment when a dog was very unwell, and compassionate support for pets at the end of life.
  • Communication and transparency: one owner specifically calls out “openness of pricing” (no amounts provided) and a noticeable difference compared with an “increasingly corporate” practice they previously used.

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