The Johnston Veterinary Clinic
#3 Vet in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
The Johnston Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Wellingborough
Clinic Overview
The Johnston Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in 1989 and (based on its CVS-branded email domain) appears to be part of CVS Vets. It’s set up for routine care plus in-house diagnostics and procedures (X‑ray, ultrasound and dental work are listed), and it also acts as a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention being able to get short-notice appointments when worried, thorough investigations for long-running problems (one owner cites a first-visit diagnosis for years of ear infections), and thoughtful end-of-life support including paying beforehand, a candle lit in the waiting room, and keepsakes such as paw/nose prints and fur returned with ashes.
Services
Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website include
- •Consultations (by appointment)
- •Vaccinations, parasite control and microchipping
- •Neutering
- •Surgery and general treatment
- •Dentistry (dental checks and dental procedures)
- •Diagnostic tests and imaging (X‑ray and ultrasound are listed facilities)
- •Nurse clinics, including six-month health checks and blood pressure checks
- •Grooming and nail clipping; anal sac expression
- •Home visits
- •Pet travel documentation (GB)
- •Dermatology and internal medicine (listed specialties)
Emergency care arrangements (as stated on the website)
- •Emergencies are handled by the practice during normal opening hours.
- •Out-of-hours emergency support is provided by Vets Now Northampton.
People
- •Costin (vet): Mentioned for being patient with questions and providing reassurance through “a really tough start in life,” and for enabling short-notice appointments when owners were worried.
- •Keren: Mentioned specifically for guiding owners through euthanasia in a way that felt peaceful and for reassuring them about their decision.
- •Nursing team: Mentioned for how they handle young cats—“always make a fuss of them”—and for contributing to smooth visits.
- •Reception team: Mentioned for practical support during euthanasia (arranging payment beforehand) and for a visible gesture in the waiting room (lighting a candle).
Reviews
Google rating: 4.6 stars from 351 reviews.
- •Short-notice appointment availability when owners are concerned about their pets.
- •Thorough problem-solving on ongoing issues (example: diagnosing the cause of chronic ear infections on a first visit and proposing a treatment plan).
- •Strong support around serious illness and end-of-life care, including clear reassurance during decision-making and practical touches like paying in advance, a candle in the waiting room, and providing ashes with fur and paw/nose prints.
- •Positive handling of kittens and routine visits, with owners describing consistent attention from nurses and smooth booking experiences.
- •A practice plan (“PetPlan”) is mentioned by one owner as being particularly helpful, but no pricing or inclusions are stated in the reviews provided.
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Reviews for The Johnston Veterinary Clinic
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 351 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Michael stevens
3 months ago
Very welcoming
Kerrie Banaszak
3 months ago
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!
Kerrie Banaszak
3 weeks ago
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
3 months ago
Luk Burddd
4 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!
Luk Burddd
2 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
6 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.
sophie
3 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
4 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
Matt Webster
6 months ago
First time customers today after being at a large Northampton vet for all our lives. Honestly so impressed. Our dog has had ear infections for years, we’ve tried every treatment and attempt to diagnose under the sun spending thousands of pounds. On our first visit the vet successfully diagnosed the cause the provided a treatment option. Although not guaranteed to work we finally have some hope to end our boys suffering. Vet gave so much info and did such a thorough check. Reasonably priced too. 100% recommend!
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