Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
#1 Vet in Coleford, Gloucestershire
Drybridge Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Coleford
Clinic Overview
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).
Services
- •Small-animal veterinary care for domestic pets (as described by the clinic).
- •Emergency / out-of-hours arrangements: in an emergency, owners are instructed to call the usual surgery number; out-of-hours care is provided by Vets Now (as stated on the website).
- •Review-referenced care includes
- •Assessment of a lameness/limping case with a thorough examination and diagnosis
- •Liaison with another vet practice, including reviewing prior history and sending clinical notes back
Pricing
- •One reviewer reports a consultation for a limping dog, including history review with the home vet, examination, diagnosis, and notes sent back, costing “less than £50.”
People
- •Mike and Sue are specifically thanked in a review, with the reviewer noting they “will miss [them] greatly.” (No roles are stated.)
- •Reviews repeatedly mention the wider team (reception, nurses, vets) as
- •Helpful and considerate with owners
- •Willing to coordinate with other practices (e.g., checking history and forwarding notes)
Reviews
4.6 stars from 128 reviews.
- •Long-term loyalty: multiple reviewers say they’ve used the practice for years/decades (including “over 40 years”).
- •Owners value an “animal first” approach, with more than one reviewer explicitly saying they felt the clinic was less profit-driven than alternatives.
- •Specific clinical process mentioned: reviewing records with a home vet in advance, clear diagnosis, and notes sent back after the visit.
- •Pricing is raised by a couple of reviewers as reasonable, with one giving a concrete example of under £50 for a visit (details above).
Animals Treated at Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
Farm Animals
Opening Hours – Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Opening Hours
Hours
Reviews for Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 128 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Zubair Khatri
a month ago
Great Vetinerary practice, professional, helpful and very considerate to pet owners and their patients. Highly recommended
peter fryer
a month ago
Very nice Vet's and great staff, but Google maps tried to take me through the Ambulance station, it's directly behind that.
elaine moran
a month ago
Excellent vet practice. Animals always come first. Had a traumatic experience with another practice who are profit driven. Drybridge helped me where the other failed miserably. What's more they are very reasonably priced...unlike my previous practice.
Amanda Beeston
a month ago
I remember taking our boxer dogs to drybridge vets as a child with my dad, when it was up gloucester road, in the days of Mr Redfern!( 1970's)! I am still taking my boxer dogs there now, at Railway Drive. A fantastic practice, always caring and professional from the receptionist, to the nurses and the vets. A special Thankyou to Mike and Sue who we will miss greatly.
Amanda Beeston
4 months ago
I remember taking our boxer dogs to drybridge vets as a child with my dad, when it was up gloucester road, in the days of Mr Redfern!( 1970's)! I am still taking my boxer dogs there now, at Railway Drive. A fantastic practice, always caring and professional from the receptionist, to the nurses and the vets. A special Thankyou to Mike and Sue who we will miss greatly.
Dan B
5 months ago
Cant fault the staff here. As a family, we've used these vets for over 40 years and have always had great service, and that hasn't changed with the new owners/staff. The impression i get with the vets is that the care of the animals is first priority and profit comes after. That's really refreshing to see in this day and age!
Dan B
8 months ago
Cant fault the staff here. As a family, we've used these vets for over 40 years and have always had great service, and that hasn't changed with the new owners/staff. The impression i get with the vets is that the care of the animals is first priority and profit comes after. That's really refreshing to see in this day and age!
allan james
8 months ago
Really friendly and pleasant vet practice. I've used them for years and would struggle to find a better one.
Dave Broomfield
3 years ago
Visit with limping pooch while on holiday, contacted our home vet and had our reviewed our dog's history before we arrived at the surgery. Was really good with our dog thorough examination, clear diagnose with notes sent back to our vet. All for less than £50.
Sue Watkins
4 years ago
The best caring staff nothing no trouble. Always on hands for advise many thanks all of you.
