Best Vets in Gloucestershire

Lansdown Veterinary Services Ltd trades as Clockhouse Vets and runs two sites (a veterinary hospital and a veterinary clinic). The clinic data lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility, and the website highlights laparoscopic neutering plus nurse-led clinics (senior, dental and weight). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - Fast access when needed (a cat “seen very quickly”; a puppy getting a quick appointment after a dog bite). - Emergency and end-of-life care being handled with clear communication and follow-up touches (one family mentions a condolence card after euthanasia). - A notable downside raised by one reviewer: high charges for repeat/external prescriptions for long-term medication, with specific fees quoted.

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).

Dragon Vets Rissington is part of the Dragon Vets brand and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the reviews available to us, it appears set up for routine dog care and quick, practical help with minor urgent issues—for example, one owner described staff removing a tick “in seconds,” and others mention vaccinations and general health checks. Owners repeatedly point to a notably clean clinic, and to costs and treatment options being discussed upfront so there are “no nasty surprises.”

Woodlands Veterinary Clinic has a 4.8★ Google rating from 59 reviews. Recent comments describe friendly reception staff and vets who are “kind” and “informative,” with examples including prompt appointments and help with a puppy. Reviews also describe the clinic as having modern, clean premises. There is, however, a detailed negative review that says the practice “was taken over” and has since become harder to get appointments at, sometimes redirecting clients to a different branch, with complaints about unexpected charges and disputes over what was included in a pet plan (including difficulties cancelling).

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.

Vets Now Cheltenham is part of the Vets Now UK-wide network and is set up as an out‑of‑hours emergency service for small animals when host practices are closed (including holidays). Recent reviews describe both high‑pressure triage situations (for example, emergencies taking priority and long waits) and cases where pets were treated quickly, such as immediate oxygen for a cat in acute heart failure. Owners also mention cost being discussed up front and the clinic requiring a large deposit in some circumstances (for example, when a pet is sent for overnight care). Experiences appear mixed: several owners describe clear explanations and calm handling of nervous or distressed pets, while a minority report feeling dismissed after long waits.

Churchdown Veterinary Centre appears to be part of a multi-branch practice (reviews mention care delivered across “Churchdown” and another branch named “The Reddings”); ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Recent reviews describe the team handling urgent surgical cases quickly (including a same-day foreign-body surgery and an emergency caesarean), with at least one example of a next-day follow-up phone call after an emergency procedure. Owners also mention vets explaining conditions clearly and making referrals when needed, including for a brachycephalic breed (French bulldog).

Bowbridge Veterinary Group describes itself as an independent practice established in 1967. Based on the website and the latest reviews available, it appears set up for routine care and urgent same‑day problems, with examples including a same‑day operation for a cat with a facial abscess and treatment for a wild bird (a cygnet) tangled in fishing line, where a vet and nurse removed line from the beak/tongue and body. Reviews consistently describe good advice and animal handling, but there’s also a clear complaint about rudeness from reception staff, naming specific individuals; this contrasts with other reviews thanking “all the staff” for kindness.

Bourton Vale Equine Clinic Limited is an equine-only hospital providing ambulatory, hospital and referral work, plus reproductive and routine healthcare. Reviews describe referral-level procedures and investigations, including an ovariectomy that became more complex than expected but was reported as successful, and a half-day of “intensive gastrointestinal investigations.” Practical care details mentioned include regular updates (including over a weekend), horses being monitored closely, being taken out to graze in hand to stay calm, and “immaculate” stables. Pricing feedback is mixed: one recent client said an uninsured surgical case was “very reasonable” with an accurate quote, while another review alleges “extortionate prices.”