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S P A Veterinary Services Ltd

#2 Vet in Gloucester, Gloucestershire

4.8
Independent Clinic

S P A Veterinary Services Ltd – Vets in Gloucester

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

S P A Veterinary Services Ltd (SPA Vets) is a small-animal practice, and the website states it has an RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice accreditation. It also advertises a 24‑hour emergency line.

From the latest reviews, the practice is repeatedly chosen by long-term clients (15–50 years mentioned) and is frequently described in the context of end‑of‑life care: multiple owners describe being given time and space to say goodbye during euthanasia appointments, including being left with their pet afterwards. Reviews also include a clear negative about front-desk communication (a caller reports rudeness and being cut off), and one owner describes being challenged about payment when collecting ashes after an at‑home euthanasia had been arranged by phone.

Services

  • Small-animal veterinary care (website).
  • 24‑hour emergency line (website).
  • End-of-life care and euthanasia support (reviews), including
  • At-home euthanasia arranged by phone (review).
  • Handling of euthanasia medications/injections and arranging ashes (review).
  • Allowing owners time with their pet after euthanasia, and preparing the pet for family goodbyes (reviews).
  • Veterinary nurse training facility (clinic data).

People

  • Vets (not named) are described as helping owners feel comfortable bringing in older cats for checkups (review).
  • Several reviews describe vets guiding owners through euthanasia with time to say goodbye and a calm, supportive approach; one reviewer wished to thank the vet involved but didn’t catch her name (reviews).
  • Reception/front desk experiences are mixed: one reviewer reports rude behaviour, giggling, and the call ending abruptly when trying to register (review), while another describes being upset by how a payment query was handled when collecting ashes (review).

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 473 reviews.

  • Long-term loyalty is common (owners mention 10–50 years with the practice) and they describe consistent care over time (reviews).
  • End-of-life support is a major theme: owners report being given time to say goodbye, being left with their pet after euthanasia, and thoughtful presentation/handling of pets after death (reviews).
  • Communication is a point of conflict: some reviews mention vets being “open and honest” and appointments running on time, while others report poor reception interactions and a distressing payment conversation during bereavement (reviews).

Special Services

Vet Nurse Training

Location

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