Bowbridge Veterinary Group – Vets in Stroud
Clinic Overview
Bowbridge Veterinary Group presents itself as an independent practice established in 1967. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent same-day problems, with examples including emergency cat appointments and same-day surgery for a painful facial abscess. Reviews also point to practical help beyond routine pet care, including treatment for an injured cygnet tangled in discarded fishing line.
Services
- •Routine and urgent veterinary care for common pets, with reviews mentioning treatment for dogs, cats and rabbits as well as same-day appointments when pets become suddenly unwell.
- •Emergency and urgent appointments, with recent feedback describing a cat being fitted in for an emergency visit and the owner feeling well supported after an open, honest conversation.
- •Surgical treatment, including a reported case where a cat’s abscess was assessed and operated on the same day, and rabbit spaying mentioned positively in reviews.
- •Wildlife assistance, with one review describing a vet and nurse removing tightly wound fishing line from a cygnet’s beak, tongue and body.
- •Veterinary Nurse Training facility, as listed in the clinic information.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews say much more about care than cost, though one long-term client describes the practice as fair and considered on pricing and says it does not push unnecessary add-ons.
People
- •Mr Brand is named positively by a long-term client, who praises his advice and care over many years.
- •The wider team is frequently described as friendly, professional, experienced, down to earth and helpful, with several reviewers thanking all the staff for their kindness.
- •Liz is named in a negative review about reception manner; overall feedback on front-of-house experience is mostly positive but not uniformly so.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7/5 from 322 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with many reviewers describing the practice as friendly, professional and reassuring, often after using it for many years.
- •Owners regularly mention good access to appointments, including same-day bookings when needed and efforts to fit visits around work or school.
- •Reviews highlight clear, honest communication in difficult situations, including emergency cat care where owners felt informed and supported without pressure.
- •A small minority of feedback is negative about reception courtesy, which stands out against the broader pattern of praise for the clinical team and overall care.

