Drybridge Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Coleford
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviewers repeatedly describe the practice as professional, friendly and considerate, with praise extending across the whole team. - A strong theme is long-term loyalty, with some families saying they have used the clinic for decades. - Several reviews emphasise an animal-first approach, especially when compared with other practices that owners felt were more profit-focused.
Drybridge Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice treating domestic pets in Coleford, with out-of-hours care provided by Vets Now via the usual surgery number. Reviews point to a long-established practice with many families returning for years, often praising its calm, caring approach. Owners also highlight a strong focus on the animal’s welfare and clear communication.
Services
- •Small-animal veterinary care for domestic pets.
- •Emergency and out-of-hours arrangements: owners are directed to call the usual surgery number, with Vets Now handling out-of-hours care.
- •Recent reviews give a few practical examples of care, including
- •assessment of a limping or lame dog
- •a thorough examination with a clear diagnosis
- •liaison with another practice, including checking the pet’s history before the appointment and sending notes back afterward
- •Review feedback also consistently praises the day-to-day support from the wider reception, nursing and veterinary team.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Mike and Sue are specifically thanked in reviews, with one long-term client saying they will be “missed greatly.”
- •One reviewer also recalls the practice from the Mr Redfern era in the 1970s, reflecting how long the clinic has been part of local pet care.
- •Across reviews, the wider team of receptionists, nurses and vets is regularly described as caring, professional, helpful and considerate.
Reviews
Drybridge Veterinary Clinic has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 128 reviews.
- •Recent reviewers repeatedly describe the practice as professional, friendly and considerate, with praise extending across the whole team.
- •A strong theme is long-term loyalty, with some families saying they have used the clinic for decades.
- •Several reviews emphasise an animal-first approach, especially when compared with other practices that owners felt were more profit-focused.
- •One detailed review highlights good coordination with a pet’s usual vet, including checking records in advance, carrying out a thorough examination, giving a clear diagnosis, and sending notes back afterward.

