Farm Vets in Cirencester

## Summary 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). ## Services - **First-opinion veterinary services** (website). - **Emergency service for registered clients, 24/7**, handled by the practice’s **own vets** (website). - **Farm animal** care (website). - **Skin problems** mentioned in reviews (a Shih Tzu “struggles with her skin” and was being helped). - Treatment for **injuries/urgent issues**, e.g., a dog with a **torn dewclaw** was checked and treated (reviews). - **Euthanasia and end-of-life support** (reviews describe advice, guidance, and how a pet’s last moments were managed). ## People - **Rob**: thanked for “compassion and kindness” during treatment, and also specifically mentioned for **guidance and gentle end-of-life care** in a euthanasia situation (reviews). - **Becky**: mentioned for **advice and guidance** around euthanasia and helping manage a pet’s last moments with care (review). - **Millie**: described as “amazing” with a dog with **ongoing skin issues** (reviews). - **Mr Benson**: described by a long-term client as an “ethical practitioner” who understands the **different needs of greyhounds**, with the reviewer insisting on seeing him when possible (review). ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 175 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Continuity of care:** owners say the practice “gets to know your pet” and that they often see the same people. - **Help with urgent problems:** one review describes being **fitted in near closing time** to assess and treat a **dewclaw injury**. - **End-of-life support:** multiple reviews mention staff providing **guidance during euthanasia** and handling a pet’s final moments “with gentle care.” - **Species/breed-specific experience mentioned:** a long-term client highlights **greyhound** care and seeks out **Mr Benson** specifically. - **Ongoing conditions:** owners mention support for a dog with **skin problems**.

## Summary 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**. ## Services - **Small animal and equine care** (both stated on the website). - **Out-of-hours emergency care (24/7)** via collaboration with **The George Veterinary Hospital**, with **seamless access to records** during emergencies (website). - **Pet travel documentation**, including **Export Health Certificates** (review). - **Vaccinations** (website). - **Dental care** (website). - **Laparoscopic spay** (website). - **In-house laboratory** (website). - **Nursing clinics** (website), with examples listed on the site including: - Mobility/arthritis clinics - Weight management - Diabetes management - Puppy/kitten checks - Geriatric clinics - **Health care plans** (website). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (clinic data). - Examples of minor/urgent treatment from reviews: **grass seed removal**, including attempts to avoid sedation (review). ## People - **Dr Hannah (vet)** is named in multiple reviews for: - Handling **Export Health Certificate** paperwork in a detailed, step-by-step way to keep pet travel “stress-free” (review). - Taking time to **engage with a dog** and helping with **grass seed removal** while aiming to **avoid sedation** (review). - **Patrick** is singled out by a long-term client as part of a relationship spanning “25 years” of dog care (review). - A **nurse** is described as checking a pet **without a pre-booked appointment**, with the visit being “quick & efficient” (review). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 91 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Organisation around paperwork and processes**, including Export Health Certificates being managed smoothly, with attention to detail (review). - **Practical problem-solving to minimise intervention**, e.g., grass seed removal with efforts to **avoid sedation** (review). - **Efficiency and access**, including reports of being seen promptly, appointments running on time, and at least one report of a nurse check **without an appointment** (reviews). - **Continuity and longevity**, with one reviewer describing their dogs being cared for over **25 years** (review). - **Costs:** one reviewer says charges were “reasonable,” but no specific fees are provided (review).