Holistic Vet Care Ltd

Holistic Vet Care Ltd presents as an independent, holistic-focused veterinary practice in Northampton. It appears to be built around longer, more detailed consultations and complementary treatments rather than quick standard appointments, with conventional medication used alongside holistic care where appropriate. Recent reviews continue to highlight tailored plans using acupuncture, laser therapy and Chinese herbal remedies, especially for older pets, chronic pain, anxiety and other long-term conditions.

Services

•Core holistic treatments: acupuncture, laser therapy, and tailored Chinese herbal remedies are the main services owners describe, often used in combination over a series of appointments.
•Common reasons for treatment: reviews mention support for osteoarthritis, arthritis and joint pain, age-related back or leg pain, anxiety and reactivity, skin and itching problems, pancreatitis management, bladder cancer support, and care for older pets with multiple conditions.
•Integrated care: owners describe the practice as willing to work alongside conventional pharmaceuticals when needed, rather than taking an either-or approach. Diet advice is also mentioned in a pancreatitis case, and titre testing has been referenced by an owner.
•Consultation style and handling: appointments are repeatedly described as thorough and unhurried, with time to answer questions. Owners also mention thoughtful handling for nervous or reactive dogs, including helping pets avoid stressful dog-to-dog encounters on arrival and exit, plus responsive support between appointments by email.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit above average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Recent reviews focus far more on the time, support and care offered than on cost.

People

•Rinnert: the main vet named in reviews, often referred to as Dr. Rinnert by owners. He is repeatedly praised for kind, patient and compassionate care, long consultations, and support with complex long-term cases and end-of-life care.
•Catherine: mentioned positively as the new vet, with owners describing her as gentle, caring and attentive.
•Alison: named on reception as welcoming and helpful.
•The wider team: reviews describe a friendly, supportive practice team, including help with nervous dogs and practical support around visits.

Reviews

Google reviews average 4.9/5 from 92 reviews. Recent written feedback is very positive, with comments focusing on the practice’s calm, thorough approach and the use of holistic treatments for difficult long-term problems.

•Owners frequently say they feel listened to and not rushed, with Rinnert often praised for patience, compassion and taking time to answer questions.
•Acupuncture, herbs and laser therapy are commonly linked with noticeable improvements in mobility and comfort, especially for arthritis, osteoarthritis and age-related pain.
•Anxiety and behaviour support is another recurring theme, with one owner describing major improvement in dog-reactivity after acupuncture and herbs, and another saying their dog was unusually calm at the visit.
•Several reviews discuss complex ongoing or palliative cases, including pancreatitis, Cushing’s disease support, skin problems, bladder cancer and end-of-life care, with owners valuing the tailored plans and ongoing support.

Reviews for Holistic Vet Care Ltd

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 92 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Terry Powell

1 month ago

Thank you Dr. Rinnert for your kindness and compassion when taking care of our beautiful Lucy. We appreciate the time you spent with us, and the patience you had with all our questions. The care you gave allowed us more time with Lucy, creating special memories.

Jain Galliford

A superb wonderful Vet, whose gentleness and love are Paramount. I cannot speak highly enough of this practice and Catherine the new Vet is again a Vet full of love, Care and attention.. Plus the care you get as you walk in as you can help yourself to a nice coffee. The practice is located in wonderful surroundings of a boat marina and there are some fabulous walks by the side of the canal when you have finished. All in all a score Of 100 out of 100.

Sue Beswick

My dog Remy has bladder cancer. Unfortunately it's not operable ,so I wanted to hit it in as many ways as possible. Holistic vet care was recommended to me. Remy is happy to go and loves the liver paste on offer. She has accupuncture and Chinese herbs

David Fulton

A really friendly and helpful team who know how to make my dog feel better. Rinnert spends important time with his patients getting to know them and gaining their trust. Certainly our dog, Mr Baggins has shown considerable improvement since we started bringing him here. We originally took him to a conventional Vet who gave him some medication for his Cushing disease but that made him worse so we stopped it within days. Rinnert has prescribed a course of herbs and natural remedies and they are very much helping our dog .

Elena Violeta Albu

I am really grateful for finding Dr Rinnert . He is very kind, patient and great even with stubborn German shepherds like my dog. Bandit has been seeing Dr Rinnert mainly for his constant itching and skin issues. Acupuncture combined with herbs is amazing and works wonders for him. Every acupuncture session turns him from being an active 24 h operating cctv into a sleeping baby. I have attached pictures of Bandit being himself and after his acupuncture session. I think everyone should consider Dr Rinnert’s approach first as it is not about treating symptoms, but going to the root cause to address it.

3 months ago

Lorraine

Very happy with our visit, Rinnert was very thorough with Holly and took the time to listen and answer any questions I had. This was the first time Holly has not been very nervous at the vet. Very friendly practice and Alison on reception made us feel very welcome.

Deb Jackson

I took my anxious rescue for help with his anxiety when out walking, especially when we saw other dogs, even from a distance was often enough to trigger a melt down. The difference has been astonishing, over the last couple of months, we have had 2 sessions of acupunture along with herbs, and due for a 3rd session at the end of the month. He is so much more relaxed and we are enjoying walks usually stress free, able to walk past other dogs at a distance and any stress is quickly calmed. For us this has been life changing and I highly recommend.

Maddy S

Amazing ! Our 13 year old mostly-labrador has severe osteoarthritis and was struggling to do anything. We took him for acupuncture and herbal medicine which is tailored to the needs of your dog or cat. After one session Jazz was finding it much easier to get up and move about, and even started playing tug-of-war with our other dog ( they ended up with half a toy each ! ) Many thanks to Rinnert and the helpful and friendly team. Very highly recommended.

Caroline F

I have been bringing my Dalmatian, Gracie, here for around two years now. She is now 16 years old and struggled initially with arthritis and joint pain, along with some other varying symptoms as she continues to age. With the support of Rinnert and his team, she has had laser therapy, acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal remedies to support her over this time. As her symptoms change, her therapies have been adjusted to best support her at each specific time and it has greatly improved her pain levels in particular. The team at Holistic Vet Care have always been personable, professional and supportive. Their approach and support alongside traditional, western, pharmaceuticals is appreciated, as the balance can feel difficult at times and is also a very personal choice. I feel very supported by the team and particularly Rinnert as Gracie’s final days seem to be drawing closer - she has the best care and support any dog could receive. Thank you Holistic Vet Care!