Stow Veterinary Surgeons

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.

Review signals are mixed: several clients describe long-term, consistent care and a kind manner, while a small number report serious dissatisfaction—including concerns about handling of an unwell dog during neurological/reflex testing and one account of a rapid cancer diagnosis followed by euthanasia in a short appointment with a high bill.

Services

From the clinic website summary, services include

• •Consultations and routine care: vaccinations, parasite control, six-month health checks, microchipping
• •Neutering
• •Dentistry
• •Surgery, including keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery
• •Diagnostics: blood tests (in-house lab), imaging (X‑rays and ultrasound)
• •Nurse clinics, including blood pressure checks
• •Complementary therapy: acupuncture
• •Grooming services: nail clipping; on-site dog grooming parlour
• •Anal sac expression
• •Home visits
• •Pet travel documentation (GB)
• •Emergency care: 24-hour out-of-hours service with telephone advice and emergency consultations

Species listed: dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets.

Pricing

• •One reviewer reports being charged £200 for a 15‑minute appointment that ended in euthanasia following a diagnosis of stomach cancer (this is a single client’s account).
• •Another reviewer describes pricing as “on the expensive side” compared with other practices (no figures given).

People

• •Ann (veterinary nurse) — named in a review for helping treat a dog with an injured paw; the owner specifically credits her support during the visit.
• •Olivia (vet) — named in the same review; described as “wonderful” during treatment for a paw injury.
• •An unnamed female vet is described by one reviewer as “very kind and engaging,” and the dog’s appointment was booked the day before.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 117 reviews.

• •Long-term clients mention consistent service over many years (“15 years and cannot fault”).
• •Positive visit details include treatment for an injured paw, with specific staff (Ann the nurse and Olivia the vet) thanked by name.
• •Access/availability: one reviewer says their dog was seen after booking the day before, describing the visit as fast and efficient.
• •Negative experiences reported include
• •One account of a cat presented for not eating, diagnosed with stomach cancer and euthanised “on the spot,” with a reported £200 charge for a short appointment.
• •A complaint about handling during reflex tests on a very unwell dog (the dog reportedly fell over and struggled to walk afterwards), alongside an allegation that money was prioritised over the pet’s best interests.