Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Gloucestershire

## Summary The George Veterinary Clinic - Nailsworth describes itself as an **independent practice** with **over 75 years** of experience, **RCVS accredited**, and set up to treat a wide mix of animals (**pets, equine, farm animals and pigs**). The website also states it offers **24-hour services** with **continuity of veterinary care**, and the clinic is listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Across the latest reviews available to us, owners most often talk about end-of-life support and clear follow-through: several mention **euthanasia appointments handled with compassion**, and one describes receiving a **condolence letter/card** afterwards. Reviews also describe **being squeezed in at short notice** for problems like a **tick under a dog’s eye** and a **bad ear infection**, alongside more involved medical and dental care (for example, **tooth extractions** and managing a cat’s **high blood pressure**). ## Services - **24-hour services** and **continuity of veterinary care** (as stated on the clinic website). - Treatment for multiple species: **pets, equine, farm animals and pigs** (website). - **End-of-life care** including **euthanasia** (reviews). - **Dental procedures**, including **tooth extractions** (reviews). - Medical management described in reviews, including a cat’s **high blood pressure** and a reported improvement in a **heart murmur** (reviews). - Parasite-related care: **tick removal** (tick under the eye) (reviews). - Treatment for **ear infection** (reviews). - Emergency/urgent presentations mentioned in reviews, including a dog that had **ingested an unknown poison** (reviews). ## People - **Ella (vet)**: repeatedly named for ongoing medical care. One owner credits her with managing a cat’s **high blood pressure** and reporting a **heart murmur** improvement; another mentions she handled **tooth extractions** smoothly with **no complications**. - **Ellie (vet nurse)**: mentioned alongside vet Ella for **squeezing in a short-notice appointment**, removing a **tick under a dog’s eye**, and arranging treatment for a **bad ear infection**. - **Jay**: named in a review describing particularly **compassionate handling during euthanasia**, making a difficult visit “more bearable.” - **Andi**: named along with Jay and the nursing team for support through repeated visits ending in euthanasia. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 47 reviews.** The written reviews we have are dominated by detailed stories about end-of-life support, prompt access for urgent problems, and specific treatments (medical, dental, and parasite/ear issues). “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **End-of-life and bereavement support**: multiple owners describe compassionate euthanasia appointments; one mentions receiving a **condolence card/letter** afterwards. - **Fast access when something is wrong**: examples include being **squeezed in at short notice** and “appointments granted quickly.” - **Specific clinical outcomes owners highlight**: **tick removal under the eye**, **ear infection treatment**, **tooth extractions without complications**, and management of a cat’s **high blood pressure** (with an owner also reporting improvement in a heart murmur). - **Team-based care**: vets, nurses, and reception staff are all mentioned as part of the experience in several reviews, with individual staff named above.

## Summary Vets Barn Veterinary Centre is an **independent practice** led by **Dr Nick Horniman (MRCVS)**, with **Dr Susie Thompson (MRCVS)** and a nursing team that includes **Nickie Hancock** and **Laura Hughes (RVNs)**. The clinic lists **X‑rays** among its facilities. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe straightforward routine care (for example **annual booster vaccinations**) alongside medical work-ups such as **examinations with blood tests** for gastrointestinal illness, and several reviews focus on **support during end‑of‑life decisions**, including being kept involved in what was happening and receiving a **sympathy card** afterwards. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the information provided include: - **Vaccinations/boosters** (annual boosters referenced). - **Clinical examinations and diagnostic blood tests** (bloods taken during a work-up for vomiting/loose stools). - **Management of gastrointestinal illness**, including dietary management (a switch to **specialist cat food** mentioned). - **Treatment of eye infections**, including prescribing a **course of medication** (an infected eye improved after a week of meds). - **End-of-life care and euthanasia support**, including involvement in decision-making and aftercare gestures (sympathy card mentioned). - **X‑rays** (listed facility). ## People - **Dr Nick Horniman (MRCVS)** (lead vet): described in reviews as welcoming during routine visits (boosters). Multiple reviews also describe him supporting owners through euthanasia decisions—owners say they felt involved in what happened, and one mentions a sympathy card afterwards (alongside Laura). - **Dr Susie Thompson (MRCVS)** (vet): specifically praised in a review for a thorough examination and **taking bloods** to investigate a cat’s vomiting/loose stools, with the issue managed via dietary change. - **Laura Hughes (RVN)** (veterinary nurse): named in a review in connection with end‑of‑life support and the sympathy card. - **Nickie Hancock (RVN)** (veterinary nurse): listed on the clinic’s site information (no specific review details provided). - **Jack**: mentioned by name in one review in the context of emotional support, but no role is stated. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 65 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Routine care and continuity:** owners mention returning for annual boosters over multiple years and not wanting to change practices. - **Medical problem-solving:** examples include a cat with vomiting/loose stools receiving an exam and blood tests, then improving after a diet change; and treatment for a badly infected eye resolving after medication. - **Appointment flexibility:** reviewers say the team tries to accommodate appointment times around work schedules. - **Support during euthanasia/end-of-life decisions:** several reviews describe compassionate guidance, being involved in the process, and an aftercare gesture (a sympathy card).

## 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.