Three Counties Equine Hospital

Three Counties Equine Hospital in Tewkesbury is an RCVS-accredited equine hospital established in 1989 and part of VetPartners. It is equipped for referral-level diagnostics and hospital care, with on-site MRI, scintigraphy and radiography, plus a purpose-built theatre, critical care, isolation facilities and an HBLB-certified laboratory for CEM testing. Recent feedback centres on clear communication, compassionate inpatient care and support during both complex investigations and emergencies.

Services

• •Diagnostics and investigations: lameness investigations, poor performance work-ups, and broader diagnostic assessment, including cases where the cause is not immediately clear. Reviews describe thorough investigations and collaboration with a horse’s regular vet and physiotherapist.
• •Imaging and on-site facilities: MRI, scintigraphy and radiography, along with examination rooms and stocks for safe handling and procedures. Recent feedback also mentions x-rays being carried out at the owner’s yard for a horse that did not travel well.
• •Medical and surgical care: colic treatment, elective and non-elective surgery, and fracture repair. Reviews include emergency colic cases and longer inpatient stays with regular updates to owners.
• •Routine and supportive care: dentistry, vaccination and acupuncture. One owner specifically mentions a course of six acupuncture treatments following investigation.
• •Hospital and laboratory services: purpose-built theatre, padded boxes for anaesthesia, stabling, critical care, isolation, trot-up area, all-weather manege, and an HBLB-certified laboratory for CEM testing. The clinic also offers 24-hour telephone contact for emergencies and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Helen (vet): praised for clear explanations, thorough case work, and carrying out yard-based x-rays for a horse that did not travel well.
• •Becky (vet): described very warmly by one owner after a 10-day hospital stay, with thanks for supportive care and communication throughout.
• •Vittorio (vet): singled out by a client for steady support through a prolonged case.
• •Andrew Harrison (vet): described by a long-term client as their regular “go-to” vet over many years.
• •Marianna: thanked for acupuncture treatment, with reviews highlighting her professionalism, encouragement and willingness to explain things clearly.
• •Vicky and Rosella: both mentioned positively by owners for their support and care during difficult cases.
• •Wider team: nurses, stable staff and the admin team are also praised for kindness, helpfulness and regular updates.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.8 stars from 102 reviews.

• •Owners repeatedly mention kind, compassionate care, especially for horses staying in hospital, with examples including extra efforts around feeding, grooming and general comfort.
• •Communication is a consistent strength, with reviews describing clear explanations, regular phone calls, photos and smooth updates during treatment.
• •Recent feedback highlights thorough diagnostics and flexible care, including yard visits for imaging when travelling was difficult and collaboration with a horse’s usual vet and physio.
• •Emergency and ongoing care both review well, with positive comments about colic treatment, multiple visits when help was urgently needed, and long-term trust from clients who have used the hospital for many years.