Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre
#1 Vet in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre – Vets in Tewkesbury
Clinic Overview
Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre is a wildlife-only hospital and rehabilitation charity that reports treating over 8,000 wildlife casualties each year and has been operating for over 40 years. Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for members of the public to bring in injured or orphaned wild animals and birds without needing to call ahead, and it also supports urgent rescues (including a reported call-out to free a trapped fox). Reviewers repeatedly mention staff taking in a wide range of species (foxes, birds, a baby rat) and providing practical processes like issuing a “patient number” so people can request updates.
Services
- •Wildlife casualty admissions (the website states admissions are accepted daily and “no need to ring first”).
- •Wildlife rescue/collection mentioned in reviews
- •Collection of an injured fox (reviewer report).
- •Rapid attendance to help a fox stuck between structures, exploring multiple options before freeing it (reviewer report).
- •Assessment and rehabilitation with release back to the wild is specifically referenced (a baby rat was checked over and re-released, per review).
- •Updates on admitted animals are mentioned: one reviewer reports being given a patient number and later receiving an update.
- •Emergency arrangements (as stated on the website): out-of-hours emergencies involving deer, badgers, or foxes are directed to a specific emergency contact number.
People
- •Staff are not named in the information provided, but reviewers describe the team as
- •Non-judgmental and willing to treat “unpopular” wildlife (e.g., a baby rat exposed to cleaning spray was accepted and checked over).
- •Practical and safety-focused during rescues (one review describes them trying multiple options to free a trapped fox without harm, with brick removal used as a last resort).
- •Organised under pressure (one review describes a queue of wildlife admissions and still receiving a patient number for follow-up).
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9 stars from 512 reviews.
- •Taking in many different wildlife cases, including foxes, small mammals (a baby rat), and birds (sparrow chick).
- •Rescue support beyond drop-offs: one review describes quick arrival to help a trapped fox and problem-solving to avoid injury.
- •Communication after handover: a “patient number” system is mentioned, allowing owners to request updates.
- •Several reviewers emphasise the centre’s charitable role and the volume of admissions (including queues of people bringing in chicks during a heatwave), alongside calls for public support/funding.
Animals Treated at Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre
Animals We Treat
Companion Animals
Farm Animals
Opening Hours – Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre
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Reviews for Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 512 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Linda Stephens
3 weeks ago
So wonderful to have this hospital for our wildlife. Never take for granted the work they do on behalf of our animals and birds. Vale Wildlife Hospital is a example of the love and care we should have toward our wildlife.
Phillip Brookes
3 weeks ago
I'm sure the local wildlife would score this place even higher. Thank you.
marie lise
3 weeks ago
Lovely centre , friendly caring staff ,have had them collect an injured fox before.Dropped of a fox Christmas 🎁 box Saturday,the Vale needs all the help it can get to continue looking after our precious wildlife.
Regency Cleaners
a month ago
Couldn't fault these guys. Most people said i was mad for saving a baby rat (wasnt 100% sure it was even a rat when I saved him) I run a commercial cleaning company and this little guy got sprayed by mistake hiding under a pipe as i was trying to clean skirting boards. He didnt run, he just cowered down, cried and covered his eyes, covered in my cleaning spray 🥺 no one else wanted to help so drove him to vale for them to check him over and re release him. Was tempted to buy a rat enclosure but obviously wouldn't of. Staff was so good and didnt think I was weird saving the confirmed little rat 🤣
warren mcadam
a month ago
All life is precious 🙏 thank you for caring.
Regency Cleaners
a week ago
Could fault these guys. Most people said i was mad for saving a baby rat (wasnt 100% sure it was even a rat when I saved him) I run a commercial cleaning company and this little guy got sprayed by mistake hiding under a pipe as i was trying to clean skirting boards. He didnt run, he just cowered down, cried and covered his eyes, covered in my cleaning spray 🥺 no one else wanted to help so drove him to vale for them to check him over and re release him. Was tempted to buy a rat enclosure but obviously wouldn't of. Staff was so good and didnt think I was weird saving the confirmed little rat 🤣
Hannah Durham
a month ago
Absolutely amazing service! The team arrived extremely quickly when we discovered a fox got himself stuck between our garage and our neighbour's. The team were professional, friendly, and informative throughout. They explored and exausted every option to keep him safe and our final resort was for my husband to remove a few bricks to free him without harm. They are truly dedicated, compassionate, and always putting animals first, we cant reccomend them enough!
T C
2 months ago
A wonderful haven for wildlife to rest & mend. I don't know what I would have done on several occasions when wildlife I've found sick or injured & have needed help if it wasn't for this place. Local vets won't see them. Thank goodness for the lovely kind people at Vale Wildlife Hospital.
Lizzie Green
3 months ago
Such a fantastic charity we had a sparrow chick get stuck in our attic during the heat wave. We were unable to place it back in its nest so brought it to vale hospital. When I got to the hospital there was a long queue of people all waiting to hand over patients (plenty of chicks). I was amazed that I got a patient number for my chick and could get an update- which I did! It’s clear how important the hospital is for wildlife but they really do need funding and support I’ve set up a monthly donation.
Liv
3 months ago
Attended their annual open day last weekend and what an amazing hospital and event!! Plenty of plant based food and amazing animal protection organisations present. So lucky to have this hospital in our area and so many patients being taken care of. Fantastic staff and truly amazing volunteers giving their time to the wildlife.
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