Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Gloucestershire

## Summary The Bridge Veterinary Clinic is a long-established practice (the website says it has been caring for pets since 1903) offering routine care such as vaccinations, neutering, dental work and microchipping. Reviewers describe being accommodated at short notice (“squeezing” an appointment in) and mention follow-up contact after procedures (calls to check in after tumour surgery). The clinic also appears set up for more involved cases as well as everyday appointments, with one owner specifically describing mast cell tumour removal and detailed explanations of outcomes. The website also states the team can visit farms for routine and emergency care. ## Services - **Vaccinations** (website; also mentioned in a review for a puppy’s second vaccination) - **Neutering** (website) - **Dental care** (website) - **Microchipping** (website) - **Surgery** (reviews mention a dog being left for surgery; and mast cell tumour removal on a beagle) - **Farm visits for routine and emergency care** (website statement) ## People - **Hannah (vet)** – described as “great” with dogs, with owners highlighting her handling of two different dogs (review). - **Amber (reception)** – mentioned for being helpful and “going out of her way to help” (review). - **Will Franklin** – thanked by name for removing a mast cell tumour, explaining the procedure and outcomes, and making follow-up calls to check on recovery (review). ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 109 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Ability to fit pets in quickly** when needed (e.g., “Thanks for squeezing her in”). - **Clear explanations and advice**, including taking time to answer questions (puppy vaccination visit; tumour surgery explanation). - **Support around surgery and aftercare**, including follow-up calls after a major procedure (mast cell tumour removal) and reassurance when a pet had to be left for surgery. - **Handling nervous pets** is repeatedly mentioned (a nervous puppy relaxing during the visit; a cat being less frightened than at a previous vet). - **Compassion in difficult situations**, including support when a dog died and help arranging cremation and return of ashes.

## Summary 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.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - 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).

## Summary 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. ## Services - **Emergency care/out-of-hours support:** described by one owner as an emergency attended on a Sunday evening with arrival at the yard within 30 minutes. The clinic is also listed as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). - **Treatment for serious conditions:** one owner mentions their horse receiving treatment for **SCC**, with staff explaining what was happening throughout. - **Referral coordination:** one review describes the practice arranging a referral for the following Monday after an emergency visit. - **End-of-life care:** owners describe support “making the right decision” and keeping a horse comfortable in their last days; a condolence card is also mentioned. - **General examinations and injections:** one review mentions a vet examining a cat, taking temperature and giving two injections. ## People - **Tim (vet):** mentioned alongside staff for explaining an SCC treatment plan and putting the owner at ease during a stressful time. - **Shara Peggrem (vet):** credited with making a horse’s last days comfortable; also specifically mentioned for sending a condolence card afterward. - **Alison (vet):** one owner says their cat—described as potentially “vicious”—allowed Alison to examine him, take his temperature, and give two injections without complaint. - **Sandra (linked to the practice):** thanked for handling a horse’s “final journey,” in the context of end-of-life arrangements. - **Office/front-desk team:** one long-term client notes office staff have strong practical knowledge when discussing issues and booking treatments. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 58 reviews.** The themes are consistently positive and focus on communication, emergency response, and support during difficult decisions. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Clear explanations during serious treatment:** owners mention being talked through what was happening (including SCC treatment), which reduced anxiety. - **Responsive emergency care:** one owner describes a Sunday-evening emergency attended within 30 minutes, plus referral arranged for the next working day. - **Compassion around end-of-life care:** multiple comments describe emotional support, comfort-focused care, and a condolence card after a pet’s death. - **Helpfulness with unexpected visits:** one reviewer says they turned up unannounced and were still helped.

## Summary The Cotswold Equine Clinic is presented in structured clinic data as offering emergency veterinary services, but the latest owner feedback available to us focuses almost entirely on **equine physiotherapy-style visits** delivered by **Chloe** (including hands-on assessment, treatment, and rehab exercises). Reviews repeatedly describe **thorough full-body assessments**, **detailed explanations of findings**, and **aftercare plans** (home exercises and written reports). Owners also mention specific modalities used in sessions, including **massage, Indiba, and SLEIP gait analysis**, with examples ranging from post-fall soreness to longer-term stiffness and rehab. ## Services Based on the structured clinic data and the latest written reviews available to us, services referenced include: - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in the clinic’s structured service fields; no further detail provided in the inputs) - **Equine physiotherapy treatments** described by owners, including: - **Initial and repeat full assessments** at the start of sessions - **Massage** - **Indiba** (named in reviews) - **SLEIP gait analysis** (named in reviews) - **Rehab and aftercare exercise plans** (owners describe being shown exercises to do between visits) - Support for **general maintenance**, **post-injury rehab**, and **competition preparation** (as described by reviewers) - **Written follow-up/reporting**: one owner reports receiving a “full, in depth report” after the session ## People - **Chloe** (role described by reviewers as an *equine physio*): - Frequently mentioned for doing a **thorough assessment** before treatment and **explaining what she’s finding in detail** during the session. - Multiple owners describe **practical aftercare**, including **exercises to follow between visits** and, in one case, a **detailed written report** after treatment. - Handling and trust-building is specifically noted in one case where a pony that “never really allowed other therapists touch her” reportedly **settled quickly and tolerated treatment**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 7 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Detailed assessment and explanation:** owners repeatedly describe Chloe checking horses thoroughly and explaining findings in a way that “made sense,” including one case where prior X-rays and treatments hadn’t identified the root issue. - **Rehab focus and aftercare:** several reviews mention being given **exercises/advice** to continue between visits; one mentions receiving a **full, in-depth report** post-treatment. - **Specific modalities mentioned:** massage, **Indiba**, and **SLEIP gait analysis** are explicitly named as part of the approach. - **Examples of outcomes owners report:** improved comfort/strength in a stiff retired showjumper; progress within a week for a complex pony; reduced soreness after a fall while lunging. - **Note on the review set:** some of the written reviews available to us appear duplicated (the same text posted by the same author more than once).

## Summary Richardson Equine Vets describes itself as an **independent** equine practice, providing care for **horses and donkeys** and offering **24/7, 365-day emergency cover** (per the clinic website). The clinic is set up for both routine work and more investigative cases, with website-listed diagnostics including **radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy**, plus **dentistry** and **lameness/poor performance investigations**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe vets **talking through options and likely outcomes** (including end‑of‑life decisions), and giving **practical management advice** alongside clinical care (for example, reviewing a feeding regime and measurements). Some reviews refer to “Cheltenham Equine Vets,” which may indicate a naming/branding link or change; the input data here identifies the clinic as Richardson Equine Vets, so there is a **name mismatch** across sources. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the written reviews available: - **Routine health care** (website) - **Dentistry** (website) - **Diagnostics and investigations** (website): - **Radiography (X‑rays)** - **Ultrasound** - **Endoscopy** - **Gastric/abdominal investigation via scoping** (reviews describe a horse being “scoped for ulcers” and an abdominal plan being put in place) - **Lameness and poor performance investigations** (website) - **Acupuncture** (website) - **Pre‑purchase examinations** (website) - **Export work** (website) - **Event cover / veterinary care at events** (website) - **Emergency care**: stated as **24/7, 365 days a year** (website) - **Colic assessment and euthanasia** (reviews describe urgent assessment of severe colic and a decision to put a horse to sleep after discussion of options) ## People - **Elise Richardson** (named on the website): listed with the credentials “BVMS Cert AVP ESO MRCVS” (no role title stated in the provided summary). - **Becky and Jo** (named in reviews): mentioned in connection with **ulcer scoping**, with the owner noting **pre‑procedure contact**, advice, and keeping the horse **calm and stress‑free** during the scope. - **Chloe** (named in a review): described as arriving quickly for suspected colic, carrying out an examination, **explaining options and likely outcomes**, and supporting the owner through a **euthanasia decision**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 28 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners repeatedly mention vets being **quick to respond**, including for urgent situations (for example, a visit for colic where the horse deteriorated before arrival). - Several reviews highlight **clear explanations and shared decision‑making**, including talking through options and prognosis in severe cases. - Specific examples of care include **ulcer scoping** with advance advice/support, and **practical feeding‑regime guidance** alongside clinical assessment. - Multiple reviews emphasise a focus on both **horse and owner experience**, including keeping procedures calm and helping owners through stressful situations.