Sage Veterinary Group

Sage Veterinary Group describes itself as a small, independent practice established in January 1995 by Graham and Sally Codd, with an emphasis (from its own website) on prioritising animal care over profitability. Recent reviews show a split experience: some owners describe staff helping promptly—including taking in an injured pigeon—while others raise serious complaints about outcomes and costs, including one review alleging a dog died and another describing a disputed IV cannula placement and shifting quotes.

Services

• •General veterinary care (implied by the practice positioning on its website).
• •Emergency veterinary services (listed in the clinic data as 24/7 or extended hours).
• •Treatment of injured wildlife: one recent review reports the clinic took in and cared for an injured pigeon.

Pricing

• •One reviewer reports being quoted around £1,000 to try to save their dog (and later mentions figures changing to £2,500, £1,300, and £800).
• •The same reviewer reports being charged £213 for “liquids and a cannula” (they also allege the cannula was placed incorrectly).

People

• •Graham Codd (founder; named on the website).
• •Sally Codd (founder; named on the website).
• •Recent reviews refer to “very nice and helpful staff” when an injured pigeon was brought in, while a separate review describes dissatisfaction with how IV fluids/cannulation were handled and how costs were communicated.

Reviews

4.2 stars from 264 reviews. - Helpfulness for urgent walk-ins/wildlife: one reviewer says staff took care of an injured pigeon “without any issues.”

• •Strong disagreement about value/cost transparency: one reviewer describes quotes changing significantly and itemises a charge for fluids/cannula; two 1-star reviews accuse the practice of being money-focused.
• •Serious negative outcome claims: one reviewer alleges their dog died due to the clinic; another says their dog later stabilised after seeing other vets.
• •Service praised by others in general terms: several recent 5-star ratings mention “excellent service” and friendly staff but don’t describe specific treatments.