Dog & Cat Vets in Gloucestershire

Breadstone Veterinary Practice is described on its website as an independent veterinary practice (not part of a named corporate group). It appears set up for routine and in-house diagnostic work as well as surgery, with facilities listed for imaging and lab testing, and an out-of-hours arrangement routed through an external emergency provider. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include quick diagnosis with ongoing support, a calm/welcoming atmosphere, and practical access notes such as level access and easy parking. One review specifically references detailed care for a senior Bengal cat.

Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd. is a small-animal veterinary practice that, per its website, provides a “comprehensive out of hours service.” Reviews suggest it regularly handles urgent and end-of-life situations: one owner brought in a feral cat with a severe leg wound with maggots and chose euthanasia, and another describes arriving without an appointment for an elderly dog with breathing problems and being seen promptly. Several long-term clients mention many years with the practice across multiple pets (dogs, cats, and even pet ducks). There is also a serious negative account alleging a prolonged misdiagnosis in a dog (described as “bad back” for nearly a month without scans/blood tests), later found elsewhere to have a large abdominal tumour.

Vale Vets & Referrals is set up to handle both routine pet care and more complex referral work, with emergency veterinary services and inpatient care mentioned in reviews. It’s an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic, and also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners describe detailed communication during serious cases, including a surgeon phoning three times after an operation (cancer referral) and daily photo/text/phone updates while a dog was hospitalised after a road-traffic accident. Reviews also mention same-day surgery for a cat with suspected Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, plus multi-day inpatient treatment after a large Metacam ingestion.

Stow Veterinary Surgeons is a small-animal practice established in the 1820s, treating dogs, cats and small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets). The clinic offers 24-hour emergency cover via an out-of-hours service (with telephone advice and emergency consultations), and lists on-site diagnostics including X‑rays, ultrasound and an in-house lab for blood tests. It also states RCVS Core Standards accreditation and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Review signals are mixed: several clients describe long-term, consistent care and a kind manner, while a small number report serious dissatisfaction—including concerns about handling of an unwell dog during neurological/reflex testing and one account of a rapid cancer diagnosis followed by euthanasia in a short appointment with a high bill.

Lansdown Veterinary Services Ltd (referred to by some reviewers as the “Clockhouse” practice) is frequently described as a calmer, less “conveyor belt” style clinic, with multiple examples of staff taking extra time with anxious or first-time pets. Reviewers mention confidence-building sessions for nervous dogs, careful, calm handling on a pet’s first visit, and a clean, quiet environment. One reviewer flags cost as a downside (“expensive but necessary”), while most other recent comments focus on the day-to-day experience being efficient and supportive.

The George Veterinary Clinic is part of The George Veterinary Group and describes itself as a proudly independent, RCVS-accredited practice with over 75 years in service. Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for both routine pet care and urgent/out-of-hours problems, with the group providing 24-hour services and emergency care. Recent reviews describe being seen immediately for an evening emergency via the out-of-hours service, and reception support with worming queries the next day. Owners also mention help with pet travel paperwork/support for a cat and thorough handling of a difficult-to-examine older dog, including medication that resolved the problem within days.

Carrot Tops Mobile Surgery For Pets is an appointment-based veterinary service established in 2010 that offers both clinic appointments and home visits, with options like pet collection/return and home euthanasia. Reviews often describe them making space for urgent concerns (including same-day appointments when a cat was seriously unwell, and support for a dog that was brought in without an appointment due to suspected stroke). Several reviewers say the vets focus on welfare and avoid pushing add-ons (for example, treating an ear infection without “you must buy this” upselling, and having frank discussions about prognosis when a cat’s condition was unlikely to improve). However, a minority of reviews report poor experiences, including claims of rudeness, feeling judged, and concerns about unnecessary treatments or being charged more than expected.

The Coppins Veterinary Practice is an independent clinic (established over 60 years ago) that treats small animals as well as farm and equine patients, with camelid care also listed on its site. The practice advertises a 24-hour emergency facility, including a surgical team available 24 hours for caesareans and major trauma, and states that Dr Ken Gradwell and Amie Gradwell live on site to support round-the-clock care. From the latest reviews available to us, experiences are mixed: some owners describe urgent care and follow-up (including a dog kept overnight on a Sunday and a vet phoning to discuss prognosis), while others report problems such as being spoken to rudely, a promised call-back not happening, and one account alleging insufficient examination before a serious condition was identified elsewhere.

Bowbridge Veterinary Group describes itself as an independent practice that has been operating since 1967. Recent reviews suggest the clinic is set up for routine veterinary care including cat dental surgery, with owners highlighting clear explanations from the vet and supportive front-desk handling (for example, keeping a cat “happy and healthy” through a dental procedure, and receptionists giving dogs treats/fuss). Feedback is mixed on consultation experience: some clients praise compassion and welfare-first care, while others report inconsistent diagnoses/treatment and rushed appointments with unanswered questions.

Ashcroft Veterinary Surgery is described in reviews as a small practice with a calm, clean waiting environment and a helpful front-desk team. Owners mention the clinic handling both routine procedures (for example, kitten spays) and more major surgery (one cat’s eye removal, with the outcome described as “tidy and clean work”). Recent feedback is mostly positive, but there is also a detailed complaint about end-of-life care: one owner felt the vet’s manner during euthanasia wasn’t compassionate, and reported poor communication and a long wait (nearly 6 weeks) to receive ashes after cremation.