The Johnston Veterinary Clinic

- Reviewers describe calm, patient handling, including giving a nervous dog time to settle and making visits much less stressful. - Several owners praise thorough consultations and clear guidance, including help with IBS and a first-visit diagnosis and treatment plan for long-standing ear infections. - The team is often described as welcoming and responsive, with positive comments about booking and being able to get short-notice appointments when concerns come up.

The Johnston Veterinary Clinic is a CVS practice in Wellingborough offering first-opinion veterinary care for pets, including routine, medical, surgical and diagnostic services. Website information also lists X-ray and ultrasound facilities, nurse clinics, home visits, pet travel documentation and out-of-hours emergency cover via Vets Now Northampton. Recent reviews are very positive, especially for calm handling, thorough consultations and compassionate support during difficult end-of-life decisions.

Services

•Routine and preventive care: Consultations by appointment, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping and neutering.
•Medical and surgical treatment: General treatment and surgery, plus listed interests in dermatology and internal medicine. Recent reviews mention support with IBS and a thorough work-up for a dog with long-running ear infections.
•Dentistry and diagnostics: Dental checks and dental procedures, along with diagnostic tests and imaging. The clinic website lists X-ray and ultrasound facilities.
•Nurse-led and everyday care: Nurse clinics including six-month health checks and blood pressure checks, as well as grooming, nail clipping and anal sac expression. Reviews also describe kittens being well looked after by the nursing team.
•Additional support: Home visits and GB pet travel documentation are listed on the website.
•Emergency arrangements: Emergencies are handled by the practice during normal opening hours, with out-of-hours support provided by Vets Now Northampton.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent feedback on value is generally positive: one owner described a consultation and treatment plan as reasonably priced, and another said the clinic’s PetPlan had been a lifesaver.

People

•Costin (vet): Praised for being kind, patient and reassuring, answering questions clearly, and helping owners get short-notice appointments when they were worried. One owner also highlighted his support through a difficult start in life for their pets.
•Keren: Thanked for making a euthanasia visit feel as comfortable and peaceful as possible, and for reassuring owners about their decision.
•Nursing team: Mentioned for making a fuss of kittens and helping visits run smoothly.
•Reception team: Frequently described as welcoming and comforting, with specific praise for practical support during euthanasia, including arranging payment beforehand and lighting a candle in the waiting room.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6/5 from 351 reviews. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with repeated praise for both clinical care and the way the team supports owners.

•Reviewers describe calm, patient handling, including giving a nervous dog time to settle and making visits much less stressful.
•Several owners praise thorough consultations and clear guidance, including help with IBS and a first-visit diagnosis and treatment plan for long-standing ear infections.
•The team is often described as welcoming and responsive, with positive comments about booking and being able to get short-notice appointments when concerns come up.
•End-of-life care is a particularly strong theme, with owners appreciating a peaceful, compassionate approach and thoughtful details such as pre-arranged payment, a candle in the waiting room, and keepsakes including ashes, fur, and paw or nose prints.

Reviews for The Johnston Veterinary Clinic

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 351 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Jessica Clare

3 weeks ago

Second visit for me and my misunderstood staffy, who shows signs of fear not aggression. Both times my boy has been given the time to settle and become accustomed to his surroundings. Great care and guidance with IBS. I can not fault the staff. Both visits have massively decrease the level of stress to both me and Ace.

Michael stevens

6 months ago

Very welcoming

Kerrie Banaszak

Marge and Dave have had such an amazing experience here! Costin, our vet, is very cool, so kind, patient, and genuinely caring. He’s been there for us through Marge and Dave’s really tough start in life, never giving up and always reassuring me along the way. No question is ever too much, and that means a lot. I’ve also really appreciated how easy it is to get short-notice appointments when I’m worried about them. Thank you so much, Costin, for all your kindness, and to the lovely team at reception for always being so welcoming and comforting. You make every visit such a positive experience!

Loredana Andreea Cochior

7 months ago

Luk Burddd

8 months ago

All staff have been exceptional! My two kittens (Bonnie/Ziggy) have been thoroughly looked after so far, I’ve not had a single problem each time I’ve booked them in and the nurses always make a fuss of them. Nothing has been too much trouble, the PetPlan has been a life saver, and I can’t fault any of the procedures/advice I’ve been given. Thank you!

sophie

9 months ago

Thank you for caring for my dog Mylo throughout his life, and for being so caring as we had to say goodbye. Thank you especially to Keren for making the whole process as comfortable and as peaceful as it possibly could be, and for reassuring us on our decision. He passed with his blanket and his favourite toys around him. Thank you also to the receptionists for lighting the candle in the waiting room as he passed and for letting us pay beforehand so we didn’t have to worry about doing it afterwards. We are going to receive his ashes along with his fur and paw/nose prints next week - I am so grateful that they offer these to have as keepsakes.

Lorraine Innes Ingram

10 months ago

We have used Johnston Vets for the past 2.5 years since we adopted our beautiful Winnie. Unfortunately she crossed the rainbow bridge two weeks ago today after 5 months of fighting cancer. From day 1 the staff here have been absolutely marvellous, their care and dedication towards her was second to none and their support to us at a very difficult and emotional time was outstanding. I cannot recommend this practice enough and Thank you just doesnt seem enough