Kings Road Veterinary Surgery

Services

• •Routine and ongoing care for cats and dogs: owners describe long-term support, treatment planning, monitoring of lumps, and help with pets’ ongoing health issues.
• •Surgical procedures: reviews highlight prompt decision-making and surgery when needed, including next-day removal of a ruptured tail-base lump and BOAS surgery for a bulldog.
• •Behaviour and young dog support: owners mention patient, accommodating help with a tricky puppy.
• •End-of-life care: several comments describe thoughtful, dignified support when pets were nearing the end of life or being put to sleep, including compassionate care for cats when there was little hope of recovery.
• •Out-of-hours emergency advice: the practice offers access to Vidivet, allowing clients to message a vet for instant advice.
• •Veterinary Nurse Training facility: this is listed as part of the clinic’s facilities.
• •Additional animal care examples: one owner specifically mentions Rikus taking an interest in hen welfare.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. That broadly matches review feedback, with several owners describing the practice as very reasonably priced or fair for the treatment received, although one reviewer noted flea and tick medication was cheaper online.

People

• •Dr Rikus: repeatedly praised for clear explanations, decisive treatment, and personal follow-up, including BOAS surgery, cat care, and arranging next-day surgery for a dog with a severe tail-base lump.
• •Lorraine and Tenielle: named positively by one long-term client for keeping a close eye on a Chihuahua’s lump and carrying out tests.
• •Reception team: mentioned as welcoming, polite, and helpful.
• •Wider team: reviews speak warmly about supportive staff who are kind, knowledgeable, professional, and strongly focused on animal welfare.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 256 reviews.

• •Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners praising the practice’s care, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile.
• •Dr Rikus stands out in several reviews for detailed explanations, direct communication, and hands-on involvement before and after treatment.
• •Compassionate support in serious or end-of-life situations remains a strong theme, with owners mentioning dignity, respect, and an animal-first approach.
• •The clinic’s friendly, homely atmosphere and polite, helpful front-desk support are mentioned repeatedly, and value for money is often seen as a positive.