Cirencester Vets4Pets Ltd

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).

Services

Services and capabilities explicitly listed on the website include

• •Advanced/clinical services
• •Orthopaedics, including cruciate surgery, fracture repair, and arthroscopy (also mentions conditions like patella/kneecap problems and elbow dysplasia).
• •Ophthalmology, including diagnostic and surgical care for eye conditions; includes Tonopen eye pressure testing.
• •Ultrasound scanning (in-practice).
• •Diagnostics & monitoring
• •Digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray
• •In‑house laboratory testing (haematology, biochemistry, electrolytes)
• •Blood pressure monitoring
• •Hospital facilities (listed)
• •Operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit, oxygen chamber
• •Routine & supportive care (listed)
• •Microchipping
• •Nurse clinics and weight clinic
• •Nutritional advice
• •Behaviourist (listed)
• •Bereavement support (listed and also described in reviews)
• •Prescriptions/medication
• •Pet passport / animal health certificate
• •Home visits
• •Rabbit medicine and testing; small mammal medicine and surgery
• •Puppy parties and educational workshops
• •Facilities/pet flow
• •Separate cat & dog waiting areas, and separated dog & cat wards (plus isolation units)

Emergency / out-of-hours (as stated)

• •The website says out-of-hours emergency care is available at Eastcott Veterinary Hospital.

Examples from reviews of what was actually treated

• •Urgent trauma check after a dog was hit by a car (thorough exam; bruising/sore belly noted).
• •Ear problems/itching in a dog (seen while the owner was travelling).

People

Named team members mentioned in the latest reviews

• •Dr. Martina (vet): repeatedly credited as a standout clinician by one reviewer (“best vet we have ever had”); also specifically mentioned for clear explanations during euthanasia and giving the family time and space to say goodbye.
• •Mikaela (vet): mentioned in an urgent visit after a car accident; described as compassionate and helpful while the owners were in shock, with the dog assessed quickly and thoroughly.
• •Cindy and Jess: mentioned for dealing thoroughly with an emergency visit that resulted in the dog being discharged within a couple of hours.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 213 reviews.

• •Speed and triage in urgent situations: multiple accounts of urgent help, including being seen within minutes after a car accident and another emergency visit ending with discharge within a couple of hours.
• •Clear communication during difficult decisions: one detailed review describes the vet explaining exactly what would happen during euthanasia and allowing private time to say goodbye.
• •Bereavement aftercare and personal touches: owners mention ashes returned in a wooden casket, paw prints and a lock of fur, and a sympathy card signed by the team.
• •Continuity across the Vets4Pets network: one reviewer notes that being a member elsewhere made transferring details straightforward when they needed an appointment while travelling.