Penmellyn Veterinary Group Ltd

Penmellyn Veterinary Group Ltd in St. Columb Major, Cornwall is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers emergency and out-of-hours care, orthopaedic and trauma surgery, referral-related care, and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback is very positive, especially for prompt urgent help, kind communication, and attentive post-operative support.

Services

• •Emergency and out-of-hours care: Owners describe being seen quickly for urgent problems, including an out-of-hours visit for a spaniel and an emergency appointment for a dog injured while on holiday.
• •Orthopaedic and trauma surgery: Reviews mention TPLO and other leg and knee procedures, as well as treatment for fractures and serious injuries after a road traffic accident, with strong feedback on recovery and follow-up care.
• •Referral-level assessment and onward referral: The practice is associated with specialist referral work, including cases reviewed locally and then referred on to external specialist units where needed.
• •Post-operative nursing and aftercare: Recent reviews highlight regular updates, six-week post-op checks, and hands-on nursing support during recovery.
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility: Listed as a training facility.
• •Pet Health Plan / special offers: Mentioned on the clinic’s website.
• •Equine and veterinary referrals: Both are referenced in the clinic information.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Christian: Named in reviews for orthopaedic and trauma cases, including TPLO surgery and treatment after a road traffic accident. Owners praise the care from referral through surgery and aftercare.
• •Lindsay Parker: Mentioned positively for taking time to assess a dog during an emergency visit and arranging onward referral to a specialist unit.
• •Veterinary nurses / nursing team: Repeatedly praised for post-operative care, reassurance, and keeping owners updated during treatment.

Reviews

Penmellyn Veterinary Group has a 4.7-star Google rating from 685 reviews.

• •Recent reviewers consistently describe the team as kind, welcoming, polite and professional, with several saying staff were especially reassuring at stressful times.
• •Urgent care is a strong theme, with positive accounts of emergency appointments, out-of-hours help, and pets being seen promptly when visiting the area.
• •Surgical care stands out in several reviews, particularly for knee and leg operations, fracture treatment, and recovery after serious injury, with owners pleased by the outcomes and follow-up support.
• •Communication is another recurring positive, including owners feeling informed throughout treatment and one reviewer specifically praising clear quotes with no unexpected extras.