Wellness exams
A nose-to-tail check once or twice a year, with time to talk about food, weight and behaviour.
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Calm vet care in Larkfield
Vet visits your pet won't dread.
Burrow is a small clinic for cats and dogs where nobody rushes. Longer appointments, a quiet room just for cats, and a team that's happy to sit on the floor with a nervous dog.
- Open 7 days
- House calls
- A room just for cats
Why pets don't mind us
From the waiting room to the follow-up call, everything is slower and quieter.
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Snacks and lick mats make the exam something to look forward to.
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A separate room and waiting shelf that never smells of dog.
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Every appointment is 30 minutes, so there's time for your questions.
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For pets who hate the car, and for owners who can't drive.
What we do
Everything for cats and dogs, under one small roof.
From the first puppy check to dental care in old age. Pick a service to start a booking.
Vaccinations
Core and lifestyle vaccines on a schedule that fits your pet's life, not a one-size list.
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Dental care
Mouth checks, scale and polish under anaesthesia, and help with brushing at home.
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Surgery
Spays, neuters and soft-tissue surgery, with a quiet recovery room and a call as soon as they wake.
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Puppy & kitten packages
First vaccines, a microchip, worming and three relaxed visits to get used to us.
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House calls
Check-ups and vaccines at home within about 5 miles, for pets who dread the carrier.
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Low-stress handling
We let your pet set the pace.
Many pets fear the vet because the visit is fast, loud and slippery. We change the small things: non-slip mats, softer lights, exams on the floor or in your lap, and a break whenever one is needed.
- Separate waiting areas for cats and dogs
- Exams on the floor, in your lap or in the carrier
- Calming scents and quiet music in every room
- A calming plan before the visit for very anxious pets
Your visit
How a visit works
Book
Send the form or call. We confirm a time by text or email, usually within two working hours.
Arrive quietly
Text us from the car park. If your room is ready, you skip the waiting room.
Take your time
Thirty minutes with the vet. Treats, breaks and questions are all part of it.
Hear from us
A short written summary by email, and a check-in call after vaccines or surgery.
The team
Friendly faces, gentle hands.
Two vets and a head nurse, all trained in low-stress handling, plus the reception team who remember your pet's name.
Dr. Maren Okafor
Founder, veterinarianOpened Burrow in 2014 after one too many rushed appointments. Shares her desk with a black cat called Pepper.
Dr. Tomás Reyes
Veterinarian, dentistry & surgeryTwenty years in practice, a soft spot for old dogs, and the calmest voice in the building.
Priya Lund
Head vet nurseRuns the puppy and kitten visits and knows which treat every patient likes best.
Take a peek inside
You'll like the waiting room.
We built the clinic around how pets feel in it. Here is what you'll find when you walk in.
- 1Dog sideBenches, water bowls and room to settle.
- 2ReceptionA low desk, so small dogs can say hello.
- 3Cat sideRaised shelves, so carriers never sit on the floor.
- 4Big windowsDaylight and something to watch while you wait.
Plans and prices
Clear prices, no surprises at the desk.
Plans spread the cost of routine care across the year. You can cancel any time.
Puppy & kitten start
For the first four months at home.
$189one-off
- Three visits in the first four months
- The first vaccine course
- Microchip and registration
- Worming and flea advice
- Free nail trims until six months
Wellness club
For healthy adult cats and dogs.
$29/ month
- Two wellness exams a year
- Yearly vaccines
- Flea and worm prevention
- 10% off dental care
- Free nurse check-ins
Senior care
For cats and dogs from about eight.
$45/ month
- Three exams a year
- Yearly blood and urine checks
- Weight and joint reviews
- 15% off dental care
- One free house call a year
Single visits: wellness exam $68 · vaccination $52 · nurse visit $28 · house calls from $95
Kind words
What owners tell us.
A few notes from the people who bring their pets to us. Point at a card to stop the row.
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Biscuit used to shake in the car park. Now he pulls me through the door because he knows about the treats.
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The cat room changed everything. Miso didn't hiss once, which has never happened at any vet.
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Dr. Reyes sat on the floor with our old lab for ten minutes before he touched him. That's the whole difference.
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The house call meant my mum's cat was seen without the carrier drama. Kind, quick, and clear about the cost.
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We did the puppy package. Three visits later, Pip thinks the vet is a party.
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They emailed a written summary after the visit, so I didn't have to remember everything they said.
My pet is very anxious. What can you do?
Tell us when you book. We can give you a quiet time of day, a calming plan to start at home, and a room that's ready the moment you arrive. Some pets do best with a house call.
Do you see pets other than cats and dogs?
We see rabbits and guinea pigs for check-ups and vaccines. For birds, reptiles and other exotic pets, we'll point you to a specialist nearby.
Can I stay with my pet during the exam?
Yes, almost always. Most pets are calmer with you there. For surgery and dental care you say goodbye at admission, and we call as soon as they wake up.
How do payments and plans work?
You pay after each visit by card or phone. Plans are a monthly payment that covers routine care for the year, and you can cancel any time.
What should I do in an emergency?
Call us straight away during opening hours. Outside them, our phone message gives the number of the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital. Please don't use the form for emergencies.
Where do you go for house calls?
Anywhere within about 5 miles of the clinic: Larkfield, Millbrook, Stoneharbour and the riverside streets. If you live further out, ask us.
Book a visit
Tell us who's coming in.
Send a request and we'll confirm a time by text or email, usually within two working hours. Nothing is booked until we confirm.
Is it an emergency? Please don't wait for a reply. Call (555) 014-2771 now.
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Find us
42 Thistle Row
Larkfield, Port Ellery
Parking at the back
Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–8pm
Sat 9am–5pm
Sun 10am–4pm