Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Stroud Road Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent clinic founded by Michael Stevenson, set up as an alternative to larger corporate practices. The website highlights a small surgery with up‑to‑date equipment for diagnostics, medicine and surgery, and recent reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations of treatment options and costs before going ahead. Owners also describe the team handling urgent and complex cases (including a dog attack needing emergency care and next‑day surgery, and long-term management of multiple illnesses including chemotherapy), plus end‑of‑life support with keepsakes such as a paw print and hair clipping. ## Services - Diagnostics, medicine, and surgery (listed on the clinic website). - Emergency care: reviews describe emergency treatment after a dog was attacked, with surgery carried out the next day. - Out-of-hours arrangements: the website states that in severe emergencies, calls are diverted to Wood Veterinary Group Out of Hours Service. - Complex/long-term case management: one owner describes care for a dog with multiple conditions (including heart murmur, liver disease, gallbladder problems, anaemia and leukaemia), including chemotherapy. - End-of-life care: multiple reviews describe support around euthanasia, including follow-up kindness and returning paw print and hair. ## People - Michael Stevenson (founder): owners repeatedly mention “Michael” explaining options and stages of treatment clearly, including discussing process, prices and outcomes, and guiding decisions through complex illness and end-of-life care. - The wider team: reviews describe staff providing immediate reassurance in urgent situations (e.g., following a dog attack), helping find appointment times even when fully booked, and supporting owners emotionally during euthanasia (including checking in on the owner’s wellbeing when collecting keepsakes). ## Reviews 4.9 stars from 89 reviews. The latest written reviews are overwhelmingly positive and focus on communication, handling of difficult cases, and support during emotional situations. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Clear, step-by-step communication, including explaining treatment plans and pricing/outcomes before proceeding. - Urgent care and surgery: emergency treatment after a dog attack, followed by operation the next morning. - Support through end-of-life decisions, with specific mentions of being helped “from the very start,” and receiving paw print and hair afterwards. - Capability with complex medical problems, including one report of managing multiple chronic conditions and chemotherapy. - Cost expectations: several owners say charges (including medication and chemo) were lower than expected or “not over the top,” without specific figures provided.
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Woodmancote Vets describes itself as an independent practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. The website highlights care for “small furry pets” alongside routine and surgical work, and it states they provide round‑the‑clock care via an on‑call veterinarian for urgent needs. Recent reviews mention a recent “makeover” that made the clinic feel “more modern and well organised,” and several long‑term clients say they trust the vets and don’t feel “ripped off.” One reviewer reports a specific problem with the pet health plan and worming medication (reaction, repeat supply, and being asked to pay again), suggesting processes may not always run smoothly when a medication change is needed.
Woodmancote Vets describes itself as an independent practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. The website highlights care for “small furry pets” alongside routine and surgical work, and it states they provide round‑the‑clock care via an on‑call veterinarian for urgent needs. Recent reviews mention a recent “makeover” that made the clinic feel “more modern and well organised,” and several long‑term clients say they trust the vets and don’t feel “ripped off.” One reviewer reports a specific problem with the pet health plan and worming medication (reaction, repeat supply, and being asked to pay again), suggesting processes may not always run smoothly when a medication change is needed.
Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre is a wildlife-only hospital and rehabilitation charity that reports treating over 8,000 wildlife casualties each year and has been operating for over 40 years. Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for members of the public to bring in injured or orphaned wild animals and birds without needing to call ahead, and it also supports urgent rescues (including a reported call-out to free a trapped fox). Reviewers repeatedly mention staff taking in a wide range of species (foxes, birds, a baby rat) and providing practical processes like issuing a “patient number” so people can request updates.
Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre is a wildlife-only hospital and rehabilitation charity that reports treating over 8,000 wildlife casualties each year and has been operating for over 40 years. Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for members of the public to bring in injured or orphaned wild animals and birds without needing to call ahead, and it also supports urgent rescues (including a reported call-out to free a trapped fox). Reviewers repeatedly mention staff taking in a wide range of species (foxes, birds, a baby rat) and providing practical processes like issuing a “patient number” so people can request updates.
The Sidings Veterinary Surgery
Cirencester
Our Score (83/100)
The Sidings Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice providing care for small animals and horses, with 24/7 out-of-hours emergency cover delivered in collaboration with The George Veterinary Hospital (including shared access to patient records for continuity). The clinic highlights longer, 15‑minute vet appointments on its website, and reviews give concrete examples of that extra time being used—such as a vet engaging calmly with a dog before treatment. Recent reviews also mention pet travel paperwork (Export Health Certificate) handled end-to-end, and a grass seed removal that was managed without sedation.
The Sidings Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent practice providing care for small animals and horses, with 24/7 out-of-hours emergency cover delivered in collaboration with The George Veterinary Hospital (including shared access to patient records for continuity). The clinic highlights longer, 15‑minute vet appointments on its website, and reviews give concrete examples of that extra time being used—such as a vet engaging calmly with a dog before treatment. Recent reviews also mention pet travel paperwork (Export Health Certificate) handled end-to-end, and a grass seed removal that was managed without sedation.
Benson & Babb
Cirencester
Our Score (83/100)
Benson & Babb is an independent veterinary practice (established since the 1950s, per its website) offering first-opinion care for pets and farm animals, plus a 24/7 emergency service for registered clients that’s handled by their own vets. Recent reviews consistently describe continuity (clients say the team “get to know your pet” and you’re often “consistent with who you see”), flexibility for urgent problems (one owner was fitted in close to closing time for a torn dewclaw), and supportive end-of-life care (multiple reviews mention euthanasia guidance and “gentle care” during a goodbye).
Benson & Babb is an independent veterinary practice (established since the 1950s, per its website) offering first-opinion care for pets and farm animals, plus a 24/7 emergency service for registered clients that’s handled by their own vets. Recent reviews consistently describe continuity (clients say the team “get to know your pet” and you’re often “consistent with who you see”), flexibility for urgent problems (one owner was fitted in close to closing time for a torn dewclaw), and supportive end-of-life care (multiple reviews mention euthanasia guidance and “gentle care” during a goodbye).
Tyndale Vets Ltd
Dursley
Our Score (80/100)
Tyndale Vets Ltd is a vet-owned, independent farm-only veterinary practice. Based on its website and recent reviews, it’s set up for livestock and smallholder work (rather than pet cats/dogs), with support that includes both on-farm visits and practical phone advice. Owners specifically mention vets attending to sheep during lambing, providing step-by-step guidance for less-experienced keepers, and arranging a remote prescription delivery for a sick hen.
Tyndale Vets Ltd is a vet-owned, independent farm-only veterinary practice. Based on its website and recent reviews, it’s set up for livestock and smallholder work (rather than pet cats/dogs), with support that includes both on-farm visits and practical phone advice. Owners specifically mention vets attending to sheep during lambing, providing step-by-step guidance for less-experienced keepers, and arranging a remote prescription delivery for a sick hen.
The Bridge Veterinary Clinic
Lechlade
Our Score (77/100)
The Bridge Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (the website says it has been caring for pets since 1903) offering routine care such as vaccinations, neutering, dental work and microchipping. Reviewers describe being accommodated at short notice (“squeezing” an appointment in) and mention follow-up contact after procedures (calls to check in after tumour surgery). The clinic also appears set up for more involved cases as well as everyday appointments, with one owner specifically describing mast cell tumour removal and detailed explanations of outcomes. The website also states the team can visit farms for routine and emergency care.
The Bridge Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (the website says it has been caring for pets since 1903) offering routine care such as vaccinations, neutering, dental work and microchipping. Reviewers describe being accommodated at short notice (“squeezing” an appointment in) and mention follow-up contact after procedures (calls to check in after tumour surgery). The clinic also appears set up for more involved cases as well as everyday appointments, with one owner specifically describing mast cell tumour removal and detailed explanations of outcomes. The website also states the team can visit farms for routine and emergency care.
Rowe Equine Ltd
Wotton-Under-Edge
Our Score (76/100)
Rowe Equine Ltd appears primarily set up for horse care, including urgent call-outs and clinic-based treatment, with multiple owners describing support through serious illness and end-of-life decisions. In the latest reviews, people repeatedly mention clear explanations during worrying treatment (including treatment for SCC), fast emergency response (a Sunday-evening call-out within 30 minutes), and thoughtful follow-up such as a condolence card after a loss. One review also describes a vet examining and treating a cat, suggesting at least some non-equine cases have been seen.
Rowe Equine Ltd appears primarily set up for horse care, including urgent call-outs and clinic-based treatment, with multiple owners describing support through serious illness and end-of-life decisions. In the latest reviews, people repeatedly mention clear explanations during worrying treatment (including treatment for SCC), fast emergency response (a Sunday-evening call-out within 30 minutes), and thoughtful follow-up such as a condolence card after a loss. One review also describes a vet examining and treating a cat, suggesting at least some non-equine cases have been seen.
Sundean Lydney
Lydney
Our Score (76/100)
Sundean Lydney is part of the Sundean Veterinary Group and offers out-of-hours care, with the website also mentioning home visits and a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. From owner feedback, the practice appears set up for routine appointments as well as anxious/reactive pets: reviews describe staff adjusting how appointments run to reduce stress for reactive dogs, and the building being arranged with separate dog and cat areas. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews are mostly very positive about handling nervous animals and the overall experience, but there are a couple of sharp negatives: one owner felt repeat cat allergy visits led to very little guidance for a £70 consultation, and another describes delays and a labelling issue on dispensed medication for a rabbit in gut stasis.
Sundean Lydney is part of the Sundean Veterinary Group and offers out-of-hours care, with the website also mentioning home visits and a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. From owner feedback, the practice appears set up for routine appointments as well as anxious/reactive pets: reviews describe staff adjusting how appointments run to reduce stress for reactive dogs, and the building being arranged with separate dog and cat areas. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews are mostly very positive about handling nervous animals and the overall experience, but there are a couple of sharp negatives: one owner felt repeat cat allergy visits led to very little guidance for a £70 consultation, and another describes delays and a labelling issue on dispensed medication for a rabbit in gut stasis.
Drybridge Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a small-animal practice treating domestic pets, with out-of-hours care provided by Vets Now (via the usual surgery number). Reviews suggest a long-established practice that some families have used for decades, and several owners explicitly contrast it with other clinics they felt were “profit driven,” saying Drybridge prioritised the animal’s needs. Concrete examples mentioned include reviewing a dog’s history with the owner’s regular vet before an appointment, providing a thorough examination and clear diagnosis, and sending notes back to the home vet (one reviewer reports this visit cost under £50).
Drybridge Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a small-animal practice treating domestic pets, with out-of-hours care provided by Vets Now (via the usual surgery number). Reviews suggest a long-established practice that some families have used for decades, and several owners explicitly contrast it with other clinics they felt were “profit driven,” saying Drybridge prioritised the animal’s needs. Concrete examples mentioned include reviewing a dog’s history with the owner’s regular vet before an appointment, providing a thorough examination and clear diagnosis, and sending notes back to the home vet (one reviewer reports this visit cost under £50).