Churchdown Veterinary Centre – Vets in Gloucester
Clinic Overview
Churchdown Veterinary Centre appears to operate as part of a multi-branch practice, with clients referring to care across Churchdown and The Reddings; ownership status is not stated. Feedback consistently highlights prompt help with urgent cases, clear explanations from the vets, and a calm, caring approach during stressful visits. More recent comments also praise friendly reception staff and gentle handling of cats and kittens during vaccinations and first visits.
Services
- •Urgent and emergency care: Clients describe emergency appointments, including a Saturday morning visit for a dog that had swallowed a ball, plus coordination between branches when urgent treatment was needed.
- •Surgery and aftercare: Reviews mention soft-tissue surgery to remove a swallowed ball, with the dog back home later the same day. An emergency caesarean at the other branch was also noted, followed by a next-day follow-up call from Churchdown.
- •Routine and preventive care: Routine consultations, puppy visits, annual boosters, health checks, and kitten packages are all mentioned by clients.
- •Cat and kitten care: Recent feedback is especially positive about feline handling, including kitten vaccinations and a calm approach that gives nervous cats time to settle before examination. One first-time visitor also praised the care given to an injured cat.
- •Explanations and referrals: Owners regularly mention vets taking time to explain conditions clearly and arranging referrals when appropriate, including for a French bulldog.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
Named team members mentioned by clients include
- •Richard (vet): Frequently praised for clear explanations, kindness, practical advice, and arranging referrals when needed.
- •Emma (vet): Regularly highlighted for her calm, knowledgeable manner, especially with cats and vaccinations.
- •Harriet (vet): Mentioned as kind and compassionate.
- •Rodger (vet): Praised after a first visit with an injured cat.
- •Guy: Mentioned by a long-term client as part of the trusted team; role not specified.
Reception and front-desk staff are also regularly described as friendly and welcoming.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 25 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is strongly positive about urgent care, including same-day surgery for a swallowed ball and supportive coordination between Churchdown and The Reddings for an emergency C-section.
- •Cat and kitten care stands out in newer reviews, with Emma especially praised for calm, patient handling during vaccinations, including with nervous and blind cats.
- •Owners often mention clear communication and a reassuring manner, with Richard and Emma both singled out for explaining things well and helping people feel at ease.
- •One reviewer felt an annual booster and health-check appointment was poor value for money, but most other recent comments focus on friendly service, professionalism, and compassionate care.

