Specialist Vets in Tetbury

## Summary The George Veterinary Clinic is part of **The George Veterinary Group** and describes itself as a **proudly independent, RCVS-accredited** practice with **over 75 years** in service. Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for **both routine pet care and urgent/out-of-hours problems**, with the group providing **24-hour services and emergency care**. Recent reviews describe being **seen immediately for an evening emergency** via the out-of-hours service, and reception support with **worming queries** the next day. Owners also mention help with **pet travel paperwork/support for a cat** and thorough handling of a **difficult-to-examine older dog**, including medication that resolved the problem within days. ## Services - **24-hour services / emergency care** (stated on the website; reviews also describe out-of-hours appointments and being seen immediately). - Care for multiple animal types, including **pets, equine, farm animals, and pigs** (website). - **Parasite/worming advice** (review mentions reception help with worming queries). - **Assessment and treatment for acute illness**, including prescribing medication after an examination (review of an older dog recovering after a course of meds). - **Support for pet travel** (review mentions assistance when travelling with a cat back to the US; the specific paperwork/services aren’t detailed). ## People - **Nikki (reception)** – mentioned for being “kind and helpful” when answering **worming-related queries** the day after an out-of-hours visit. - **Sarah (vet)** – described as **responsive and professional** during an **evening out-of-hours** visit for a young dog that needed checking urgently. - **Emma** – credited with providing **fantastic aid** when an owner was travelling internationally with a cat (details of what she did aren’t specified). - **Kate (vet)** – noted for handling a **Staffordshire Bull Terrier** in a way that the dog “really loved her.” - **Sally (vet) and a nurse** – described as examining a **“very difficult dog” extremely thoroughly**, then prescribing medication that helped the dog recover within a couple of days. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 41 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast access for urgent/out-of-hours problems**, including reports of being seen immediately for an evening concern. - **Clear, practical help outside the consultation**, such as follow-up support with **worming questions**. - **Handling challenging or anxious pets carefully**, with one review highlighting a thorough exam of a difficult dog and improvement after prescribed medication. - **Help with unusual needs**, including support for **international pet travel** (what this involved isn’t specified).

## 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.

## Summary Ashcroft Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice where reviews specifically mention on-site diagnosis and surgery for an orthopaedic problem (a dog’s knee dislocation), as well as support through cancer care and euthanasia. Owners also describe practical decision-making and, in one case, the clinic handling insurance communication directly. Experiences aren’t uniform: alongside multiple 5‑star accounts, one review reports concerns about pet handling, staff professionalism, and being charged “almost double” compared with other vets. ## Services Services and situations explicitly mentioned in the available information include: - **Orthopaedic assessment and surgery**: a dog’s **knee dislocation** was “very quick to diagnose,” with **surgery** carried out at the practice. - **Cancer care (diagnosis/management mentioned)**: a cat was treated and later “developed cancer” (details of treatments not given). - **Euthanasia**: one owner describes euthanasia for their cat, highlighting the vet’s manner during the appointment. - **Insurance liaison**: one review notes “excellent communication with our insurance,” reducing owner admin. ## People - **Steven (vet)**: mentioned by name in an account of euthanasia for a cat; the owner says he was “very caring” and understood the situation. - **Reception team (unnamed)**: one reviewer describes a “young receptionist” as repeatedly rude; other reviews don’t comment on reception. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 14 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Fast diagnosis and surgery for lameness/orthopaedic injury**: one owner reports rapid diagnosis of a knee dislocation and surgery, plus smooth insurance communication. - **End-of-life support**: one owner highlights the vet’s demeanour during euthanasia after their cat developed cancer. - **Efficiency and friendliness**: a review describes the service as “friendly” and “efficient.” - **A sharp negative outlier**: one review alleges “extortionate” fees (including being charged again for the same treatment), rough handling (“dragged my rescue dog across the floor”), and unprofessional/rude behaviour; it also states the clinic said “it’s not their practice to wear masks.”

## Summary Tomlinson Equine is an equine reproduction centre and ambulatory veterinary practice established in 2002, focused on breeding work alongside performance sports-horse medicine. No corporate group is mentioned; the website says the practice is run by equine vet **Emma Tomlinson**. It is set up for specialist breeding services (including **semen collection/freezing** and **embryo work**) and sports-horse issues such as **lameness** and **athletic performance**. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often mention **helpful, knowledgeable staff**, alongside one comment questioning the suitability of a **16-year-old broodmare** as a surrogate. ## Services From the website summary, services and areas of work mentioned include: - **Artificial insemination** - **Embryo transfer** - **OPU** - **Semen collection** and **semen freezing** - **Foaling down**, **weaning**, and **dummy training** - Sports-horse medicine focus: **athletic performance**, **lameness**, and **preventative medicine** - **Ambulatory** veterinary practice (visiting work) From the clinic data: - **Emergency veterinary services** are listed (no further detail provided on hours/arrangements). Accreditations stated on the website: - **APHA Approved Semen Collection and Freezing Centre** - **APHA Approved Embryo Collection and Freezing Centre** ## People - **Emma Tomlinson** (equine vet) — the website states the practice is run by her. No other individual staff members are named in the information provided. Reviews that include detail describe the team as “**helpful**” and “**knowledgeable**.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 18 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Multiple reviews are brief but strongly positive (e.g., “exceptional equine veterinary practice,” “highly recommend,” “good”). - The most specific feedback mentions **helpful, knowledgeable staff**. - One reviewer raises a concern about clinical judgment for breeding work, saying a **16-year-old broodmare** was “too old” to be used as a **surrogate mare**.