Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic in Pocklington is a CVS Group small-animal practice established in the 1980s, with RCVS Core Standards accreditation. It offers routine care alongside common clinical work such as diagnostics, surgery and dentistry, with practical extras including nurse consults and home visits. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick help for urgent problems, clear explanations, and a compassionate approach from reception through to the vets.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: consultations, nurse consultations, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, six-month health checks, and blood pressure checks.
• •Procedures and treatment: neutering, other surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and anal sac expression.
• •General support services: grooming and nail clipping, home visits, and cardiology referrals.
• •Urgent and practical help: reviews mention very prompt help for a tick removal, support with ongoing arthritis medication while an owner was away from home, and a behavioural consultation where options were talked through clearly.
• •Emergency arrangements and training: out-of-hours emergencies are handled through a separate emergency vet service for telephone advice and emergency consultations, and the clinic is also noted as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent reviews focus mainly on care, speed and compassion rather than cost, so there is little direct customer feedback on pricing.

People

• •Jess: praised for a behavioural consultation, with one owner highlighting how she talked through the options clearly and provided strong follow-up support.
• •The wider team: reviews consistently praise the reception and clinical staff for being friendly, helpful and compassionate, including support during difficult decisions and a calm, welcoming approach that helps pets feel comfortable visiting.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0/5 from 61 reviews.

• •Reviews repeatedly describe a friendly, compassionate team, from reception through to the vets, especially during stressful or emotional appointments.
• •Owners mention fast help for urgent issues, including one holidaymaker whose dog was seen immediately for a tick removal.
• •Several reviews highlight clear communication, with treatment options and medication instructions explained in a way owners found easy to understand.
• •There is also positive feedback for practical support and continuity of care, including help contacting a pet’s usual vet to sort arthritis medication while away from home.