Abbey Green Vets Ltd – Vets in Cheltenham
Clinic Overview
- Compassionate end-of-life care stands out, with owners describing a calm, dignified atmosphere and supportive guidance during euthanasia and sudden loss. - Help when it’s urgent: reviewers mention being fitted in at short notice when their dog was sick, including while travelling. - Communication and reassurance: multiple comments describe staff taking time to explain treatment and helping nervous pets/owners feel comfortable.
Abbey Green Vets Ltd is a locally owned practice established in 1893, providing care for both small animals and farm animals across two surgeries in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The practice states it provides its own 24-hour emergency cover, with a veterinary surgeon on call outside normal opening hours. Recent reviewer experiences most often highlight compassionate end-of-life support and being accommodated at short notice for unwell pets.
Services
- •Small animal veterinary care: general medicine, surgery, in-patient care and preventative healthcare (as stated by the practice). Reviewers also describe clear explanations during appointments and staff helping anxious pets and owners feel at ease.
- •Farm animal services: veterinary support for farms and estates (as stated by the practice).
- •End-of-life care and euthanasia: repeatedly mentioned in reviews, with owners describing a calm, dignified approach and strong support for families during difficult decisions.
- •Urgent/same-day appointments: reviews include examples of being fitted in at short notice when a dog became unwell.
- •Emergency cover: the practice states it provides its own 24-hour emergency cover with a vet on call outside surgery hours.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.
People
- •Ian: named in reviews as “brilliant” and “the best vet” a reviewer had come across.
- •Alex: described as a vet who supported families through sudden loss and end-of-life decisions with compassion and professionalism.
- •Sally: described as a veterinary nurse who provided calm, compassionate support during euthanasia and bereavement situations.
- •Poppy (role not stated): mentioned for taking time during a consult, explaining what was happening, and helping both owner and dog feel at ease.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 36 reviews.
- •Compassionate end-of-life care stands out, with owners describing a calm, dignified atmosphere and supportive guidance during euthanasia and sudden loss.
- •Help when it’s urgent: reviewers mention being fitted in at short notice when their dog was sick, including while travelling.
- •Communication and reassurance: multiple comments describe staff taking time to explain treatment and helping nervous pets/owners feel comfortable.
- •Overall sentiment is very positive, with reviewers frequently describing the team as professional, friendly and caring.
