About Veterinary Care in Gloucestershire
This guide to veterinary clinics in Gloucestershire, England helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises how provision varies across towns and where emergency, mixed-practice, and routine services are most commonly found.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Gloucestershire
There are 95 veterinary clinics in Gloucestershire, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. 72 clinics treat dogs and cats. 29 clinics offer farm or large-animal services. 35 clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care. The available data does not confirm any clinics offering 24-hour veterinary cover in the county.
Geographic coverage across the county
Gloucestershire has 19 towns covered in this directory. A sample of towns includes Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Coleford, Lydney, and Dursley. Availability and service mix can vary by town within the county, so checking the listed services for the specific local branch or practice matters when you need a particular type of care.
What services are available in the county (evidence-based)
Across vets in Gloucestershire, the dataset documents routine consultations alongside access to surgery, diagnostics, dentistry, and emergency/out-of-hours treatment through certain providers. County-wide demand and engagement are reflected in 10,195 total Google reviews across all clinics, which helps show where practices have substantial review histories rather than just a small number of ratings. Practical access information is also strong: 94 clinics have websites listed, which supports comparing opening hours, emergency arrangements, and whether a practice focuses on small animals, equine work, farm work, or specialist/exotic caseloads.
Emergency/out-of-hours clinics vs routine-only clinics
Emergency or out-of-hours provision is available at 35 clinics, while the remaining 60 clinics are not listed as offering emergency services in the dataset. For pet owners, this difference affects what happens when a problem occurs outside normal hours: an emergency-listed provider may be able to triage urgently (or have a stated out-of-hours pathway), whereas a routine-only clinic may direct you to a separate provider. It also affects continuity, because out-of-hours arrangements can mean your pet is treated by a different team than the one that normally manages their day-to-day care.
VN training clinics vs clinics that are not training sites
40 clinics are listed as offering veterinary nurse (VN) training, and 55 are not. Training practices typically operate with structured clinical standards and supervision suitable for developing nursing skills, which can be relevant if your pet needs ongoing nursing support (for example, peri-operative monitoring or repeat outpatient checks). If you prioritise a practice that is involved in VN training, this can be a practical filter when comparing clinics with otherwise similar appointment availability and service scope.
The role of mid-ranked and routine-focused clinics
Beyond the highest-rated practices, many clinics in the county function primarily as local-access providers for everyday healthcare needs. These routine-focused clinics are often the first point of contact for non-urgent issues and ongoing management where proximity and appointment availability are key considerations. In a county with 95 clinics and a high overall average rating, these providers form the backbone of access, while emergency/out-of-hours and specialist/exotic options are used when the case or timing requires it.
Key services are distributed across multiple providers rather than being concentrated in only a very small number of clinics, as shown by 35 emergency/out-of-hours clinics and 40 VN-training clinics within the 95-clinic total.
Animal focus across the county
Provision is primarily companion-animal (dogs and cats), with 72 small-animal clinics. The county also has substantial mixed-practice capacity, with 29 clinics offering farm or large-animal services and 24 offering equine services, alongside 27 specialist/exotic clinics.
Gloucestershire has broad veterinary provision across small-animal and mixed-practice care, with identifiable differences in emergency availability and training involvement—use the ranked clinic list above to choose the most suitable option for your pet.
Freshness: January 2026 (compiled from publicly available review and service data).
Top Vets in Gloucestershire
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Gloucestershire, ranked by service quality and reviews
Regency Vets appears to be an independent practice founded by a husband-and-wife vet team (Alex and Olivia, as described by a client). Reviews repeatedly point to continuity of care (owners say they can see the same vet) and unhurried appointments, including one report of an hour-long cat consultation with a thorough examination. Owners also describe clear explanations of procedures and costs before treatment, and several mention calmer, confidence-building handling for nervous pets (for example, getting down to the dog’s level to help them settle). Surgery is specifically referenced through spays, with multiple clients describing reassurance throughout booking, drop-off and collection.
Regency Vets appears to be an independent practice founded by a husband-and-wife vet team (Alex and Olivia, as described by a client). Reviews repeatedly point to continuity of care (owners say they can see the same vet) and unhurried appointments, including one report of an hour-long cat consultation with a thorough examination. Owners also describe clear explanations of procedures and costs before treatment, and several mention calmer, confidence-building handling for nervous pets (for example, getting down to the dog’s level to help them settle). Surgery is specifically referenced through spays, with multiple clients describing reassurance throughout booking, drop-off and collection.
Companion Care (Gloucester) Ltd describes itself as a locally owned practice, with an on-site operating theatre, in-house lab testing, and digital imaging (including X‑ray and ultrasound). Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention being seen quickly for pets that need it, and strong support around major or end-of-life decisions—one recent review describes extensive time given during a pet’s final weeks, and another describes close phone support before and after a cancer operation. Out-of-hours emergency care is stated to be provided by Wood Veterinary Group (with fees from £250).
Companion Care (Gloucester) Ltd describes itself as a locally owned practice, with an on-site operating theatre, in-house lab testing, and digital imaging (including X‑ray and ultrasound). Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention being seen quickly for pets that need it, and strong support around major or end-of-life decisions—one recent review describes extensive time given during a pet’s final weeks, and another describes close phone support before and after a cancer operation. Out-of-hours emergency care is stated to be provided by Wood Veterinary Group (with fees from £250).
Arvonia Vets describes itself as an independent practice (established since 1980) focused on family pets, with on-site advanced kit including a CT scanner, ultrasound, and a fully equipped laboratory. The practice appears set up for both everyday care (for example vaccinations, puppy/kitten packs, and repeat prescriptions) and more complex surgical work (the website highlights orthopaedics, knee reconstruction, and complex soft tissue surgery). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention same-day appointments, clear explanations and thorough exams, and urgent care including an emergency C-section.
Arvonia Vets describes itself as an independent practice (established since 1980) focused on family pets, with on-site advanced kit including a CT scanner, ultrasound, and a fully equipped laboratory. The practice appears set up for both everyday care (for example vaccinations, puppy/kitten packs, and repeat prescriptions) and more complex surgical work (the website highlights orthopaedics, knee reconstruction, and complex soft tissue surgery). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention same-day appointments, clear explanations and thorough exams, and urgent care including an emergency C-section.
Cirencester Vets4Pets Ltd
Cirencester
Our Score (91/100)
Cirencester Vets4Pets Ltd describes itself as a locally owned Vets4Pets practice with a modern, well‑equipped setup and some advanced services (including orthopaedics and ophthalmology); it also states it accepts referrals from other veterinary practices. On the review side, recent owners repeatedly describe fast handling of urgent problems (for example, a dog hit by a car being seen within minutes and checked thoroughly) and notably detailed end‑of‑life support (being talked through what would happen, private time to say goodbye, plus keepsakes like paw prints and a sympathy card).
Concrete specifics supported by the inputs include
- •Emergency assessment described as rapid (one dog “seen within minutes” after a car accident, then discharged within a couple of hours after being checked over).
- •Bereavement support described in detail (ashes returned in a wooden casket, paw prints and a lock of fur provided, sympathy card signed by the team).
- •Advanced procedures and diagnostics listed on the website (e.g., cruciate surgery, fracture repair, dental X‑ray, ultrasound; ophthalmology diagnosis/treatment).
- •Out-of-hours emergency care is stated to be provided via Eastcott Veterinary Hospital (as the named arrangement on the website).
Cirencester Vets4Pets Ltd describes itself as a locally owned Vets4Pets practice with a modern, well‑equipped setup and some advanced services (including orthopaedics and ophthalmology); it also states it accepts referrals from other veterinary practices. On the review side, recent owners repeatedly describe fast handling of urgent problems (for example, a dog hit by a car being seen within minutes and checked thoroughly) and notably detailed end‑of‑life support (being talked through what would happen, private time to say goodbye, plus keepsakes like paw prints and a sympathy card).
Concrete specifics supported by the inputs include
- •Emergency assessment described as rapid (one dog “seen within minutes” after a car accident, then discharged within a couple of hours after being checked over).
- •Bereavement support described in detail (ashes returned in a wooden casket, paw prints and a lock of fur provided, sympathy card signed by the team).
- •Advanced procedures and diagnostics listed on the website (e.g., cruciate surgery, fracture repair, dental X‑ray, ultrasound; ophthalmology diagnosis/treatment).
- •Out-of-hours emergency care is stated to be provided via Eastcott Veterinary Hospital (as the named arrangement on the website).
Medivet Leckhampton
Cheltenham
Our Score (91/100)
Medivet Leckhampton is part of the Medivet group and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews available to us, it appears set up for routine vet care and advice-focused appointments: multiple owners mention that consultations aren’t rushed and that vets take time to explain options clearly. A few practical touches come up too—pets being offered treats during visits, and one owner describing the team as able to arrange treatment quickly when needed. There’s also a specific example of breed-focused knowledge: one reviewer felt the team understood dachshunds particularly well.
Medivet Leckhampton is part of the Medivet group and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews available to us, it appears set up for routine vet care and advice-focused appointments: multiple owners mention that consultations aren’t rushed and that vets take time to explain options clearly. A few practical touches come up too—pets being offered treats during visits, and one owner describing the team as able to arrange treatment quickly when needed. There’s also a specific example of breed-focused knowledge: one reviewer felt the team understood dachshunds particularly well.
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