Emergency Vets in Lechlade

## 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 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).