Three Counties Equine Hospital – Vets in Tewkesbury
Clinic Overview
Three Counties Equine Hospital is an RCVS-accredited equine hospital (established 1989) with a large team (26 vets and 45+ support staff), and an HBLB-certified laboratory for CEM testing. The practice appears set up for referral-level diagnostics and hospital care, with advanced imaging on site (including MRI and scintigraphy) alongside facilities such as a purpose-built theatre, critical care, isolation, and radiography.
In recent reviews, owners describe
- •On-yard diagnostic imaging when a horse “doesn’t travel well” (x-rays performed at the owner’s yard by a vet and nurse).
- •Thorough case work-ups and collaboration with a horse’s regular vet and physio when the cause wasn’t immediately clear.
- •Treatment for colic with “very smooth communication throughout the treatment.”
- •Repeat use over many years, with specific vets named for ongoing support.
(Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the provided information.)
Services
Based on the website and reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include
- •Lameness investigations (website notes these can include nerve/joint blocks plus diagnostic imaging)
- •Poor performance investigations
- •Diagnostic imaging and facilities: MRI, scintigraphy, radiography; plus examination rooms and stocks (for safe examination/procedures)
- •Laboratory services, including CEM testing (HBLB-certified laboratory)
- •Dentistry / teeth care
- •Vaccination
- •Surgery: elective and non-elective surgeries; fracture repair (listed)
- •Colic treatment (mentioned in reviews)
- •Acupuncture (recommended after investigation; one owner describes a course of six treatments)
- •Hospital facilities: purpose-built theatre, padded boxes for anaesthesia, stabling, critical care, isolation, trot-up and an all-weather manege (listed)
Emergency arrangements stated on the website: 24-hour telephone contact for emergencies.
Also listed in the clinic data: Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
People
Named in reviews
- •Helen (vet): praised for taking time to perform x-rays at the owner’s yard for a horse that didn’t travel well, and for being “really thorough” and collaborative with the owner’s usual vet and physiotherapist during investigation.
- •Marianna: provided acupuncture (six treatments over a couple of months); the owner describes her as professional, encouraging, and willing to explain/share knowledge.
- •Vittorio (vet): described as “brilliant” while supporting an owner through a prolonged case with a mare.
- •Andrew Harrison (vet): described by a long-term client as their regular “go-to” vet over many years.
Non-clinical staff mentioned
- •Admin team: described as friendly and helpful in one detailed review.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 100 reviews. “”
- •Diagnostics adapted to the horse: an owner reports a vet and nurse coming to their yard to take x-rays because the horse didn’t travel well, aiming to keep it “as stress free…as possible.”
- •Thorough investigations and collaboration: one case notes that although a definitive cause wasn’t found, “everything was considered,” with communication involving the owner’s usual vet and physio.
- •Colic care and communication: multiple reviewers mention colic treatment and describe efficient handling and “very smooth communication throughout the treatment.”
- •Willingness to attend when others refused: one reviewer says several vets wouldn’t come out to their horse with colic, but this practice made several visits and the horse recovered.
- •Some negative signal present but not explained: there is a 1-star review with no written detail among otherwise strongly positive written accounts.
Special Services
Animals Treated at Three Counties Equine Hospital
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Reviews for Three Counties Equine Hospital
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 100 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Kerry Howard
4 months ago
I wanted to just let you know what a positive experience it has been to have been referred to TCEH. My horse needed x-rays but doesn't travel well, so Helen and a nurse (so sorry can't remember her name), came and spent time doing this at our yard. They were both so lovely with Woody and it was as stress free for both of us as possible. Although we couldn't get to the bottom of what was causing his issue, everything was considered and Helen was really thorough and collaborative with our local vet and physio. Acupuncture was recommended and Marianna came over a couple of months for 6 treatments and couldn't have been nicer. She is so professional and encouraging and happy to share as much knowledge as she can. Woody is so much better, the issue seems to have resolved, fingers crossed, and I feel really positive about moving forward with him now. Everyone I spoke with in admin was also really friendly and helpful. Really impressed with the whole practice. Thank you.
Kerry Howard
7 months ago
I wanted to just let you know what a positive experience it has been to have been referred to TCEH. My horse needed x-rays but doesn't travel well, so Helen and a nurse (so sorry can't remember her name), came and spent time doing this at our yard. They were both so lovely with Woody and it was as stress free for both of us as possible. Although we couldn't get to the bottom of what was causing his issue, everything was considered and Helen was really thorough and collaborative with our local vet and physio. Acupuncture was recommended and Marianna came over a couple of months for 6 treatments and couldn't have been nicer. She is so professional and encouraging and happy to share as much knowledge as she can. Woody is so much better, the issue seems to have resolved, fingers crossed, and I feel really positive about moving forward with him now. Everyone I spoke with in admin was also really friendly and helpful. Really impressed with the whole practice. Thank you.
Iris Chen
4 months ago
Our horse has recently been treated by TECH for colic and we are really impressed by their efficiency and very smooth communication throughout the treatment. Very professional and warm-hearted team. Massive thanks and highly recommended!
Iris Chen
7 months ago
Our horse has recently been treated by TECH for colic and we are really impressed by their efficiency and very smooth communication throughout the treatment. Very professional and warm-hearted team. Massive thanks and highly recommended!
Hannah Rowley
8 months ago
Stephanie Ayrey
a year ago
I cannot speak highly enough of this vet practice. They have always been incredibly helpful and reliable while trying to do what is best for your animal. High praise especially to Vittorio as him and I went through a lot with my mare and he was brilliant the entire time. The whole team is always so friendly and supportive in any decisions you need to make. Will be sad if I ever need to look for a new vets practice in a different part of the country xx
Stephanie Ayrey
10 months ago
I cannot speak highly enough of this vet practice. They have always been incredibly helpful and reliable while trying to do what is best for your animal. High praise especially to Vittorio as him and I went through a lot with my mare and he was brilliant the entire time. The whole team is always so friendly and supportive in any decisions you need to make. Will be sad if I ever need to look for a new vets practice in a different part of the country xx
Clare Perry
a year ago
Julie Foster
a year ago
My Daughter and her Brother, who are travellers, recently had need of a vet as one of their horses had colic. Several other vets refused to come out to them , but TCEH made several visits and treated the horse with a successful outcome. Thank you so much for this.
Jane Ward
a year ago
I've been using TCEH for almost 20 years now. We've always had Andrew Harrison as our 'super vet' taking care of us from this practice, an outstanding, experienced professional. Other vets I've had occasion to meet and received treatment from have also been excellent. Would have no hesitation in recommending this practice as my go-to equine professionals!
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