Dog & Cat Vets in Cheltenham

Madra Veterinary Clinic Ltd describes itself as an independent practice, run by a husband-and-wife team with small-animal clinical experience. The website emphasises same-day emergency appointments for sick animals and in-house diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, blood and urine testing). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe surgery being performed by the clinical team (including eye surgery and spays), being seen quickly for non-routine problems, and vets who explain options clearly rather than rushing decisions (one owner notes an eye removal was not pursued because another option was tried successfully).

Crickmore Vets / Arvonia Vets describes itself as an independent practice (the site says it “isn’t tied to a corporate ethos”) and has been focused on family pets since 1980. From the website, it appears set up for advanced in-house diagnostics and surgery, with a CT scanner, ultrasound, and an on-site laboratory, plus stated strengths in orthopaedics (including knee reconstruction) and complex soft tissue surgery. In the latest reviews available, owners most often talk about end-of-life care (support during euthanasia, helping pets stay comfortable a bit longer, and a bereavement card sent afterwards) and puppy vaccinations/check-ups where the team tried to build a positive association with vet visits.

Owners repeatedly describe practical, decision-relevant details such as

• •Taking time at appointments to give advice rather than rushing (a puppy vaccination appointment with nurse Hannah was described as unusually thorough even at the end of the day). - Handling challenging dogs calmly and confidently (one owner mentions “reactive” dogs and says the team were accommodating and confident with them). - Not pushing up costs unnecessarily (one reviewer contrasts Casvet with other practices and says they didn’t try to increase the bill).

Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic runs across four branches (per its website summary) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe quick access to appointments (including being seen within 15 minutes of calling) and proactive communication, such as sending updates when a pet needs treatments. Several owners also mention monthly pet plans and “reasonable” pricing, while one long-term client reports a serious sedation/recovery handling concern during a nail clip/dew claw visit (muzzle left on through recovery, followed by vomiting once removed) and an initial weight-recording error that they corrected.

Dragon Vets Charlton Kings is a Dragon Vets practice that’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe supportive, clearly explained consultations and an approach that gives owners options rather than rushing decisions. Specific examples mentioned include a vet (Hazel) guiding a family through euthanasia with clear explanations and a follow-up condolence card, staff helping to correct microchip details, and teams taking time to settle nervous pets with treats before continuing an exam.

Dragon Vets Rissington is part of the Dragon Vets brand and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the reviews available to us, it appears set up for routine dog care and quick, practical help with minor urgent issues—for example, one owner described staff removing a tick “in seconds,” and others mention vaccinations and general health checks. Owners repeatedly point to a notably clean clinic, and to costs and treatment options being discussed upfront so there are “no nasty surprises.”

Vets Now Cheltenham is part of the Vets Now UK-wide network and is set up as an out‑of‑hours emergency service for small animals when host practices are closed (including holidays). Recent reviews describe both high‑pressure triage situations (for example, emergencies taking priority and long waits) and cases where pets were treated quickly, such as immediate oxygen for a cat in acute heart failure. Owners also mention cost being discussed up front and the clinic requiring a large deposit in some circumstances (for example, when a pet is sent for overnight care).

Medivet Cheltenham is part of the Medivet group (a corporate veterinary chain) and offers general practice care with on-site facilities such as an in-house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound and an orthopaedic theatre. The practice website lists 15‑minute consultations, nurse clinics, and home visits, and also notes out‑of‑hours care is provided by Vets Now Cheltenham (with an out‑of‑hours consult fee shown as “from £320 inc VAT”).

Abbey Green Vets Ltd describes itself as a locally owned practice established in 1893, offering care for both small animals and farm animals across two surgeries. The website states it provides its own 24-hour emergency cover, with a veterinary surgeon on call outside normal opening hours. In reviews, owners most often mention support during end-of-life care (making euthanasia “calm & dignified”) and being fitted in at short notice when a dog was unwell, alongside vets taking time to explain what’s happening during appointments.

Stow Veterinary Surgeons is a small-animal practice established in the 1820s, treating dogs, cats and small pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets). The clinic offers 24-hour emergency cover via an out-of-hours service (with telephone advice and emergency consultations), and lists on-site diagnostics including X‑rays, ultrasound and an in-house lab for blood tests. It also states RCVS Core Standards accreditation and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Stow Veterinary Surgeons – Northleach is part of CVS (UK) Limited (a corporate group) and, based on its own service list, is set up as a small-animal practice offering both routine care and procedures requiring diagnostics and surgery. The practice advertises in-house lab testing plus X‑ray and ultrasound, and also lists keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery alongside standard operations. In the latest written review available, an owner describes an annual check-up and vaccinations being carried out “with care and lots of attention” and handled “professionally from start to finish.”