About E.C. Straiton & Partners Veterinary Practice
- Enthusiastic, committed team of vets with a passion for providing excellent veterinary care
- Friendly atmosphere
- Long-standing and loyal clients are testament to our service
- Dedicated to consistently delivering the highest levels of service and professionalism
- 24 hour care service with Out of Hours Emergency Care provided by our own vets
We are available for routine and referral small animal procedures and are comprehensively equipped for equine treatment with hospitalisation facilities.
The original ‘TV Vet’
Established in 1942 by the late Eddie Straiton, the veterinary practice has progressed and built on Eddie’s legacy.
The original ‘TV Vet’, Eddie was renowned for his broadcast and writing career; offering advice and educating the public on TV, Radio and via his numerous books.
He also acted as an advisor when the novels of his great friend, J.A.Wight – better known as James Herriot – were brought to life in the much-loved series ‘All Creatures Great & Small’.
Craig McCreath MRCVS
Director
The longest standing partner, Craig joined the practice in 1979 fresh from Glasgow University and entered the partnership in 1982. A very experienced surgeon with a special interest in orthopaedics, he also continues to enjoy his pet animal clinics, farm and horse rounds. Outside of work, Craig’s hobbies include playing football, drumming and breeding and showing Hereford cattle.
Stephen Woodcock MRCVS
Director
Joining the practice in 1990 was something of a homecoming for Steve originally hailing from Stoke. He had spent 6 years in mixed practice in Lincolnshire. Particularly interested in cattle health and preventative medicine, Steve joined the partnership in 1993. A keen charity runner, Steve has completed the London Marathon five times (so far!) and also enjoys skiing and mountaineering in the Alps.
Mark Mincher-Lockett MRCVS
Director
Having joined the practice straight from Liverpool University in 2001, Mark took a 6 month sabbatical in New Zealand where he worked as a cattle vet. Mark returned to the practice and joined the partnership in 2006, bringing to the table keen interests in orthopaedics and fracture management alongside cattle health and production. Mark, along with his wife Natalie, enjoys horse riding and skiing.
Dave Gowan MRCVS
Director
Dave, originally from Northern Ireland, studied at London University before joining the practice in 2003 and subsequently becoming a director in 2019. Dave is a keen all-rounder enjoying farm, equine and pet animal practice. He has particular interests in small animal and equine medicine. Dave and his wife, Sophy, enjoy travelling, cars, biking, walking and good food and drink.
John Scotton MRCVS
Director
Originally from Brewood, John was a foster student of the practice. Upon graduating from Bristol University in 2002 he joined the Straiton's team formally, and has become a director of the company in 2019. John’s particular interests lie in the fields of pet animal and horse medicine, and in wound repair. John and his wife Jo enjoy horse riding, winter sports, sailing and travelling.Referrals
E.C Straiton & Partners accept referrals from other veterinary practices for many advanced surgical procedures in orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.
Why refer to us?
- Experienced surgical team
- Value for money whilst maintaining our excellent service.
- Our leading vets offer friendly and free case advice.
- Being a RCVS Tier 3 Hospital with 24 hour nursing care, we provide unrivalled levels of care to ensure the best possible outcome to your case.
- To help your client, where possible, and by prior arrangement we are often able to accept direct claims from insurance companies.
We will maintain contact and case continuity and make every effort to return the case back to the referring practices care as soon as possible after our investigation and treatment.
Please feel free to call us on 01785 712235 to discuss the case and enquire about prices. We accept referrals verbally or by our Referral Form.
Customer Reviews
E C Straiton & Partners LTD
Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford
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2 weeks ago
The staff are caring and extremely knowledgeable. Always can rely on them with best pet care. They always give their customers a warm welcome and take time to explain everything and plan treatment WITH their customers. Can’t recommend them enough. -
2 months ago
We have been visiting this practice for a number of years. Fabulous vets really friendly and they always make you feel like they really care about the animals they are seeing. We have always seen Craig and would highly recommend him. -
3 months ago
Been using this vets for around 25+ years and I would never ever go anywhere else. Professional family run business with excellent staff. Very competitive prices and the service they offer is second to none. I live around 12 miles away and the drive there is always worth it. 10/10 from me. -
2 months ago
The best vets ,all the staff are wonderful and take good care of you as soon as you enter,but special thanks to John who takes great care of Barney xx -
3 months ago
Diesel our Labrador had to have an operation for a lump have been going to Straiton Vets for 43 years can highly recommend them. The Staff are great and always go the extra mile for our pets, also us when we are worried 👍keep up the good work.
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Family Pet: We politely require all treatments are paid for at the time of the appointment; pets admitted to hospital are expected to have their bills settled upon collection.
Some policies and conditions may be payable directly by insurance but this must be confirmed with the treating vet before the patient is discharged. Read more about pet insurance.
Farm & Equine: Invoices are sent out on a monthly basis and accounts are kept on the understanding of a 30 day payment period. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or card. BACS transfer can be arranged, if you would like to do this please contact the large animal office on 01785 712235 for our bank details.
All new clients will be registered on a pay as you go basis for the first 6 months.
The expense of treatment for equine injuries and illness can easily escalate and we encourage the use of insurance to help cover this cost.
Should you have a query relating to your invoice please contact us at the earliest convenience so that the matter can be resolved.
