Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Cheltenham

## Summary Woodmancote Vets describes itself as an **independent** practice and a **veterinary nurse training facility**. The website highlights care for **“small furry pets”** alongside routine and surgical work, and it states they provide **round‑the‑clock care via an on‑call veterinarian** for urgent needs. Recent reviews mention a **recent “makeover”** that made the clinic feel “more modern and well organised,” and several long‑term clients say they **trust the vets** and don’t feel “ripped off.” One reviewer reports a specific problem with the **pet health plan** and **worming medication** (reaction, repeat supply, and being asked to pay again), suggesting processes may not always run smoothly when a medication change is needed. ## Services From the clinic website and reviews, Woodmancote Vets mentions: - **Consultations** and **routine treatments** - **Routine vaccinations** and **microchipping** - **Neutering** - **Dental hygiene** - **Euthanasia** (also reflected in reviews describing end‑of‑life support) - **Home visits** - **Animal health certificates** - **Hip and elbow BVA scoring** - **Cat blood pressure testing** - **Diagnostic and surgical services** - **Emergency/urgent care:** the website states **round‑the‑clock care** for “small furry pets” with an **on‑call veterinarian** - **Small pet care:** reviews specifically mention **hamster** treatment, alongside dog and cat care ## Pricing Only specific amounts mentioned in the latest reviews: - One reviewer says they were asked to pay **£19** for wormer despite already paying into a pet health plan, and were offered **£1 off** as goodwill. ## People - **Veronika** (role not stated): repeatedly named in reviews for **rapid treatment in an urgent small‑pet case** (a hamster treated “in the matter of hours”) and for **support during euthanasia**, described as guiding an owner “through every step.” - **The team/staff**: multiple reviews describe being **seen quickly** when a dog was very unwell and staff being **patient and compassionate**, including when the clinic was “already busy.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 187 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Speed and urgency:** owners mention being **seen quickly** with a very sick dog and rapid care for a hamster whose condition was worsening. - **End‑of‑life support:** one review describes **step‑by‑step support** when putting a cat to sleep. - **Trust and value over time:** several long‑term clients say they **trust the vets** and don’t feel overcharged; another notes the clinic now feels **more modern and well organised** after a makeover. - **A clear negative about the pet health plan/worming process:** one reviewer reports their dog had a **bad reaction** to a wormer, the **same product was sent again**, and they were then asked to **pay extra** for an alternative, which they felt was mishandled.

## Summary Bourton Vale Equine Clinic Limited is an equine-only hospital providing ambulatory, hospital and referral work, plus reproductive and routine healthcare. Reviews describe referral-level procedures and investigations, including an ovariectomy that became more complex than expected but was reported as successful, and a half-day of “intensive gastrointestinal investigations.” Practical care details mentioned include regular updates (including over a weekend), horses being monitored closely, being taken out to graze in hand to stay calm, and “immaculate” stables. Pricing feedback is mixed: one recent client said an uninsured surgical case was “very reasonable” with an accurate quote, while another review alleges “extortionate prices.” ## Services - **Hospital and referral care (equine hospital):** described as a “well-equipped” equine hospital; referral for **ovariectomy** reported in a recent review. - **Diagnostics/investigations:** “intensive gastrointestinal investigations” mentioned in a review. - **Reproductive services:** multiple reviews mention mares being put **in foal**, including a 19-year-old mare, both “on the 1st attempt.” - **Ambulatory services:** listed on the clinic website summary. - **Routine health care:** listed on the clinic website summary. - **Emergency veterinary services:** listed in the provided clinic data (no further detail stated). ## People - **Ashley (vet, name uncertain):** a reviewer believes the surgeon/vet for an ovariectomy was “Ashley” (they note they may have the name wrong). They credit the vet with a “brilliant result” on a complicated case and valued being kept updated regularly. - **Nursing/support team:** one review highlights the “competence” of nursing and support staff during gastrointestinal investigations. - **Front-of-house/team during clinics:** one reviewer mentions staff repeatedly offering refreshments and being consistently polite during a clinic session. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 30 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Successful referral-level care:** a complicated **ovariectomy** reported as successful, with ongoing monitoring and regular updates (including over a weekend). - **Reproduction outcomes:** mares getting in foal “on the 1st attempt,” including an older mare (19 years). - **Facilities and animal management:** stables described as “immaculate”; horses taken out to graze in hand to keep calm; facilities described as “well-equipped.” - **Pricing experiences conflict:** one owner reports “very reasonable” costs and an accurate quote for an uninsured surgery; another alleges “extortionate prices” and unprofessional conduct.

## Summary 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. ## Services Based on the website and the written reviews available: - Small animal care covering medicine, surgery, in-patient care, and preventative healthcare (stated on the website). - Farm animal veterinary services for farms and estates (stated on the website). - End-of-life care/euthanasia (described in reviews for an elderly spaniel and an older Labrador). - Urgent/same-day type appointments: a review describes being “fitted in on short notice” for a sick dog. - Emergency care: the practice states it provides its own 24-hour emergency cover with a vet always on call outside surgery hours. ## People - **Ian**: mentioned by name in reviews as “brilliant” and “the best vet” the reviewer had come across. - **Alex (vet)** and **Sally (veterinary nurse)**: repeatedly named in reviews for guiding families through euthanasia and sudden loss, with owners highlighting compassion and professionalism, and describing the pet’s passing as “calm & dignified.” - **Poppy** (role not stated) and an **assistant**: one reviewer says they “took their time,” explained what was happening, and helped both owner and dog feel at ease. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 36 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - End-of-life support is a recurring, detailed theme: owners describe euthanasia appointments handled with compassion, professionalism, and a calm atmosphere. - Accommodation for urgent needs: one owner reports being fitted in on short notice when their dog became sick. - Communication during consults: reviews mention vets taking time, explaining what was happening, and helping nervous owners/pets feel at ease.

## Summary Guasco and Associates has very limited public detail available from its website summary, but structured clinic data indicates it offers **emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)**. Owner feedback available to us is minimal: the latest written review content is a short statement praising “fantastic service” and “ultimate professionals,” without describing the type of pet, issue, or treatment. ## Services - **Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)** (listed in structured clinic data) ## Reviews **Google rating:** 5 stars (reported as **1 review**), but we also have **two written reviews available**, both from the same author and with identical text—so the review data is sparse and somewhat inconsistent. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - The only written feedback we can see repeatedly describes **“fantastic service”** and calls the team **“ultimate professionals,”** with no further specifics about what was done.

## Summary Brain Partners Equine Vets Ltd is an equine-only veterinary practice focused on helping investigate upper respiratory tract problems in horses, based on its own service description. Google reviews are strongly positive (4.9/5 from 15 reviews), with owners repeatedly describing the team as professional, efficient, informative and helpful, and one review specifically mentioning “sound honest advice.” ## Services - **Equine veterinary care (horses only)** (species listed on the clinic site). - **Diagnostic services for upper respiratory tract issues in horses** (explicitly stated on the website). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 15 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Professional, efficient service:** multiple reviewers describe a “professional team” and “efficient” staff. - **Communication/information:** owners mention the team being “informative” and giving “sound honest advice.” - **Helpfulness and care for horses:** reviews describe staff as “extremely helpful” and mention “better care of our horse” as a standout point.