Stroud Road Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Gloucester
Clinic Overview
- Owners frequently mention clear, step-by-step explanations of treatment, costs and likely outcomes. - Several reviews focus on kind, supportive care during emotionally difficult moments, especially around euthanasia and aftercare. - The clinic is praised for handling urgent and serious cases, including emergency treatment after a dog attack and care for pets with multiple health problems.
Stroud Road Veterinary Surgery is an independent clinic in Gloucester founded by Michael Stevenson. The practice presents itself as a small surgery with up-to-date equipment for diagnostics, medicine and surgery, with out-of-hours emergencies directed to Wood Veterinary Group Out of Hours Service. Recent feedback highlights clear communication, compassionate care, and support across both urgent cases and difficult end-of-life decisions.
Services
- •Diagnostics, medicine and surgery: the clinic states it offers diagnostic work, medical treatment and surgical care, with reviews mentioning clear explanations of treatment options, likely outcomes and costs before treatment goes ahead.
- •Urgent and emergency care: recent reviews describe the team providing immediate reassurance after a dog attack, with emergency treatment followed by surgery the next morning.
- •Complex and long-term case management: owners mention support for dogs with multiple ongoing conditions, including heart murmur, liver disease, gallbladder problems, anaemia and leukaemia, with chemotherapy also specifically referenced.
- •End-of-life care: several reviews speak warmly about support during euthanasia, including compassionate handling on the day and keepsakes such as a paw print and hair clipping.
- •Out-of-hours arrangements: for severe emergencies, the clinic’s website says calls are diverted to Wood Veterinary Group Out of Hours Service.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews also mention charges being “not over the top” and, in one complex case involving medication, treatment and chemotherapy, lower than expected.
People
- •Michael Stevenson (founder): repeatedly praised for explaining treatment options, stages, prices and likely outcomes clearly, including in more complex medical cases.
- •The wider team: reviews consistently mention a friendly, professional and caring team, with examples including fitting in appointments when the diary was busy, providing reassurance in emergencies, and showing kindness to owners during euthanasia and aftercare.
Reviews
Google reviews average 4.9/5 from 90 reviews. Recent feedback is very positive overall, with recurring praise for communication, compassion and the way the team handles stressful situations.
- •Owners frequently mention clear, step-by-step explanations of treatment, costs and likely outcomes.
- •Several reviews focus on kind, supportive care during emotionally difficult moments, especially around euthanasia and aftercare.
- •The clinic is praised for handling urgent and serious cases, including emergency treatment after a dog attack and care for pets with multiple health problems.
- •Pricing comes up positively in a few reviews, with comments that fees were reasonable or lower than expected.
