Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Gloucester

## Summary Stroud Road Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an **independent clinic** founded by **Michael Stevenson**, set up as an alternative to larger corporate practices. The website highlights a **small surgery with up‑to‑date equipment for diagnostics, medicine and surgery**, and recent reviews repeatedly mention **clear explanations of treatment options and costs** before going ahead. Owners also describe the team handling **urgent and complex cases** (including a dog attack needing emergency care and next‑day surgery, and long-term management of multiple illnesses including chemotherapy), plus **end‑of‑life support** with keepsakes such as a **paw print and hair clipping**. ## Services - **Diagnostics, medicine, and surgery** (listed on the clinic website). - **Emergency care**: reviews describe emergency treatment after a dog was attacked, with surgery carried out the next day. - **Out-of-hours arrangements**: the website states that in severe emergencies, calls are diverted to **Wood Veterinary Group Out of Hours Service**. - **Complex/long-term case management**: one owner describes care for a dog with multiple conditions (including heart murmur, liver disease, gallbladder problems, anaemia and leukaemia), including **chemotherapy**. - **End-of-life care**: multiple reviews describe support around euthanasia, including follow-up kindness and returning **paw print and hair**. ## People - **Michael Stevenson (founder)**: owners repeatedly mention “Michael” explaining options and stages of treatment clearly, including discussing **process, prices and outcomes**, and guiding decisions through complex illness and end-of-life care. - **The wider team**: reviews describe staff providing **immediate reassurance in urgent situations** (e.g., following a dog attack), helping find **appointment times even when fully booked**, and supporting owners emotionally during euthanasia (including checking in on the owner’s wellbeing when collecting keepsakes). ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 89 reviews.** The latest written reviews are overwhelmingly positive and focus on communication, handling of difficult cases, and support during emotional situations. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Clear, step-by-step communication**, including explaining treatment plans and **pricing/outcomes** before proceeding. - **Urgent care and surgery**: emergency treatment after a dog attack, followed by **operation the next morning**. - **Support through end-of-life decisions**, with specific mentions of being helped “from the very start,” and receiving **paw print and hair** afterwards. - **Capability with complex medical problems**, including one report of managing multiple chronic conditions and **chemotherapy**. - **Cost expectations**: several owners say charges (including medication and chemo) were **lower than expected** or “not over the top,” without specific figures provided.

## Summary Soulmate Vet Rehab is a veterinary rehabilitation clinic focused on non-surgical rehab and comfort care, using a mix of acupuncture, chiropractic and physiotherapy supported by hydrotherapy and tailored exercise prescription. No corporate group is mentioned in the available information. What it seems set up for (based on the website and reviews): - Rehab after injury or surgery, and mobility support for longer-term orthopaedic problems (palliative/comfort-focused care is explicitly described). - Objective, outcomes-based rehab: the clinic states it uses “outcome-based objective measurements” to track progress. - Multiple therapy modalities are available on-site, including hydrotherapy plus equipment such as LASER and TENS. Owners’ recent examples include dogs regaining mobility quickly after stiffness/limited flexibility (including managing stairs and jumping again within days), and improvements noted within “a couple of sessions.” ## Services From the website: - Rehabilitation from injury or surgery - Palliative care (including support for older dogs and long-term orthopaedic conditions; the site says this can help keep pets comfortable and may reduce the amount of pain-relief medication required) - Performance optimisation - Acupuncture - Chiropractic - Physiotherapy - Hydrotherapy - Exercise prescription tailored to the individual patient - Modalities/equipment listed: LASER, Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy, neuromuscular e-stimulation, TENS, therapeutic ultrasound From reviews (examples of what was treated and what owners noticed): - Treatment for stiffness and reduced flexibility in a French Bulldog, with reported return to normal activity (stairs, jumping, running) within a few days - Mobility support to “keep [a dog] moving” ## People - **Dr. Beth Cameron** (Veterinary Surgeon, Rehabilitation Therapist, Director): mentioned by multiple reviewers by name. Owners describe her fitting them in despite being busy, and report noticeable mobility improvements after her treatment (e.g., returning to stairs/jumping within days; “positive results in just a couple of sessions”). - **Charleigh Lammiman, BSc (Hons)** (Veterinary Physiotherapist, assistant hydrotherapist): listed on the clinic website. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 7 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Reports of clear, functional improvements in mobility after treatment (e.g., stiffness resolving enough for stairs/jumping/running within days; improvements noticed within a couple of sessions). - Beth is named repeatedly, with owners highlighting being accommodated even when schedules were busy. - Several entries in the provided review feed appear duplicated (the same wording posted more than once).

## Summary Cheltenham Equine Vets is a **proudly independent equine practice** treating **horses, ponies and donkeys**, with a stated **24/7 emergency service**. Reviews repeatedly describe rapid response and clear, practical decision-making—examples include attending quickly for suspected colic, explaining realistic outcomes and options, and supporting owners through euthanasia decisions. Owners also mention **scoping for ulcers** with pre-visit guidance, and vets taking time to review feeding regimes and measurements rather than pushing costly next steps. ## Services - **24/7 emergency service** (calls are forwarded to the on-call vet, per the website). - **Colic assessment and urgent care** (owners describe mild colic escalating to severe, with examination findings and discussion of options). - **End-of-life care/euthanasia support** (described in detail in one review, with emphasis on calm handling and clear guidance). - **Gastric ulcer scoping** (specifically mentioned in reviews). - **Lameness workups** (listed on the website). - **Acupuncture** (listed on the website). - **Medication supply** (one review notes medication was “ready and waiting”). ## People - **Chloe (vet)**: Mentioned in a colic call-out where she arrived quickly, identified serious findings, talked through options and likely outcomes, and supported the owner through euthanasia. - **Becky and Jo**: Named in connection with **ulcer scoping**; the owner describes them giving **advice and support beforehand**, keeping the horse calm during the procedure, and then making a follow-on plan that included reviewing feed and measurement accuracy. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 28 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Fast response for urgent situations**, including one owner noting a quick arrival for colic and another describing the team as “very quick to respond.” - **Clear explanations and option-setting**, especially around difficult decisions (e.g., discussing likely outcomes and choices before euthanasia). - **Support beyond the immediate procedure**, such as contacting an owner beforehand with advice, and helping adjust feeding regimes/measurements after an ulcer scope. - **Handling anxious horses and owners**, with specific mention of keeping a horse “calm and stress free” during scoping, and being attentive to owners’ concerns and finances.

## Summary Evolve Animal Health (trading as Evolution Vets Ltd) is described in reviews as offering both equine veterinary support and professional training courses. Recent written feedback is dominated by a “PD scanning course” with multiple reviewers describing a structured mix of theory and hands-on practical modules, while older reviews describe rapid call-outs for worried horse owners and ongoing support through a difficult month with ponies. Concrete details mentioned: - “PD scanning course” delivered in modules, described as combining theory + practical teaching (with support throughout). - Rapid response for an urgent concern about a frightened horse (“less than 20 minutes later a vet was here”). - Support for owners managing multiple equine cases over an extended period (“tough month with my ponies”), with named team members helping throughout. - Some reviews appear unrelated to animal health services (mentions of “food” and a “downstairs” area being closed). ## Services From the written reviews available to us, the following are specifically mentioned: - **Equine veterinary care** (horses/ponies): owners describe vet attendance for a worried horse and support over a month of pony-related issues. - **PD scanning training course**: described as an in-depth course delivered in modules, with a blend of theory and practical sessions. ## People - **Sally** (role not explicitly stated; referenced as leading the course): repeatedly credited for the PD scanning course delivery—reviewers mention she was “extremely knowledgeable” and “patient,” with ongoing support during learning. - **Steph** and **Ashley**: thanked for being “friendly and helpful” while supporting an owner through a difficult month with ponies. - **Peter**: mentioned as “a kind voice at the end of the phone,” suggesting a supportive role handling calls (role/title not stated). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 14 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Training courses are a major focus in the written feedback**: multiple reviewers describe an in-depth PD scanning course, including module-based learning and a theory/practical balance. - **Equine responsiveness and handling of nervous horses**: one owner reports a vet arriving in under 20 minutes for a frightened horse, with the horse settled and eating soon after. - **Ongoing support during extended equine problems**: an owner describes a “tough month” with ponies made easier by specific team members. - **Some written reviews may not relate to veterinary care**: one review discusses food and part of the venue being closed, which doesn’t match animal health services.