Farm Vets in Bridgwater

## Summary Priory Close Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an **independent practice** with **over 35 years** of experience, offering “traditional values with modern facilities and techniques.” It’s set up for both **routine care and urgent same-day problems** (reviews mention being offered same-day appointments and being seen quickly for emergencies), alongside in-house clinical work such as **medical investigations** and **dental work**. The practice is also **RCVS approved for training small animal nurses**. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - **Fast access when it matters** (same-day appointments; urgent cases accommodated). - **Practical, clearly explained treatment** (e.g., raisin ingestion treated quickly with an emetic injection and monitored vomiting; after-care advice given). - **A “not pushing unnecessary treatment” approach** (owners say they weren’t advised to do things that weren’t needed). ## Services Services explicitly mentioned on the practice website include: - **Vaccinations** - **Routine and emergency services** - **Medical investigations** - **Dental work** - **Dietary advice** Species mentioned on the website: - **Dogs** - **Cats** - **Small furries** Emergency/out-of-hours arrangements (as stated on the website): - **Emergency care is provided by Quantock Veterinary Hospital between 7pm and 8am, and on Bank Holidays.** Examples of care referenced in reviews: - **Toxin/foreign ingestion support:** dog treated urgently after eating a raisin (emetic injection, observation while vomiting, then an antidote and home after-care advice). - **Treatment for an unwell cat:** three injections given during a same-day appointment, with reported rapid improvement. - **Annual vaccination + health check**, including discussion of **weight management**. - **Flea and worming reminders**, with treatments said to be **posted out**. ## People - **Ian (vet)** is named repeatedly. Reviewers describe him and the team as: - **Reassuring in urgent situations**, including talking owners through what to do and acting quickly (e.g., raisin ingestion case treated within about 20 minutes of the incident being spotted). - **Willing to discuss longer-term issues** (e.g., weight gain in a mid-life dog, with a plan that addressed hunger concerns). - **Reception team** is explicitly praised in an emergency review for their handling of the situation (“excellent…receptions”). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 325 reviews** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Speed and access:** owners mention same-day appointments, choice of appointment times, and being seen quickly for urgent issues (including a Saturday lunchtime visit). - **Clear, hands-on treatment in consults:** examples include emetic/antidote treatment for raisin ingestion and multiple injections for an unwell cat, with reported improvement soon after. - **Decision-making owners agree with:** multiple reviewers say the practice doesn’t recommend treatment “that wasn’t needed.” - **End-of-life support:** one reviewer specifically mentions staff being empathetic when they had to say goodbye to a pet. - **Cost perceptions vary by detail but trend positive:** reviewers frequently call charges “reasonable” or “more than fair,” including in urgent cases—however, no specific fees are quoted in the reviews provided.

## Summary No corporate group affiliation is mentioned in the available information. Reviews describe a small team where owners repeatedly highlight calm, thorough consultations and practical decision-making—especially for anxious dogs and longer-running problems (for example, a “huge” ear issue discussed in detail with treatment options explained). Based on what clients describe, the practice seems set up for: - Routine preventative care (puppy vaccination course is specifically mentioned). - Ongoing medical problem management (ear problems; follow-up consultations). - Support through serious illness, including end-of-life care (owners mention being guided through a cancer diagnosis that later ended in the loss of a pet). - Surgical procedures via a separate site used for operations (mentioned by one reviewer). Concrete specifics owners mention include: vets taking extra time to keep a nervous dog calm during the consult, clearly explaining outcomes and options, and providing opportunities for puppy socialisation during a vaccination visit (meeting other dogs and young kittens when the clinic was quiet). ## Services Services and situations explicitly mentioned in the available reviews include: - Vet consultations, including “further”/follow-up consultations. - Puppy vaccinations (part two of a vaccination course is described). - Ear problem assessment and treatment planning (a “huge problem” with a dog’s ears discussed with a vet). - Cancer-care support (guidance through diagnosis, ongoing support). - End-of-life support (a pet’s passing is referenced in the context of the team helping the owner through the process). - Operations/surgery carried out at another site used by the practice for procedures (named in a review, but details of procedures aren’t specified). ## People - **Jo (vet)**: Mentioned multiple times. Owners describe Jo adapting the consultation for a very nervous dog—keeping the dog calm and reassured—and explaining the outcome “extremely well.” Another reviewer says Jo has been consistently professional over time. - **Dave (vet)**: Described by one owner as calm and kind with a giant-breed dog, taking time to talk through a complex ear problem and sharing “all the information.” The same reviewer explicitly felt decisions were made with the dog’s best interests in mind rather than “profit driven.” - **Liz (reception)**: Mentioned as welcoming and friendly. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 99 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners repeatedly mention feeling welcomed on arrival and finding the team helpful. - Communication and explanations are a standout: reviewers describe being given clear information and having outcomes explained thoroughly. - Handling of anxious or nervous dogs is specifically praised (taking the dog’s nerves into account and keeping them calm during the consult). - Support during difficult diagnoses and end-of-life situations is mentioned (owners felt guided through a cancer diagnosis and the loss of a pet). - Some owners reference using the practice for both routine care (vaccinations) and more involved issues (ear problems, operations at another site).

## Summary Evolution Vets Ltd describes itself as a **farm-animal-only** veterinary practice and states it **does no small-animal work**. Recent feedback available to us is split between **farm-vet-related training** (notably PD/scanning courses run by “Sally and the team”) and **clinical care for equines** (horses/ponies mentioned). Specific examples in the reviews include a **vet arriving in under 20 minutes for a worried new horse owner**, and multiple people describing a **PD scanning course** with a **mix of theory and hands-on practice** plus ongoing support. ## Services - **Farm-animal veterinary practice** (the clinic states it undertakes no small-animal work). - **Emergency veterinary services** are listed in the clinic data (no further details provided). - **Equine care** is mentioned in reviews (horses and ponies). - **Training courses** mentioned in reviews: - **PD scanning course** (delivered across modules; described as combining theory with practical sessions). ## People - **Sally**: repeatedly named in reviews as leading the **PD scanning course**; attendees describe her as **knowledgeable and patient**, and say she provided support throughout the modules. - **Steph and Ashley**: credited by one owner with being **friendly and helpful** during a “tough month” with ponies. - **Peter**: described as “a kind voice at the end of the phone” during that same period. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 14 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Multiple reviews focus on a **PD scanning course**, highlighting **detailed teaching**, a **theory + practical balance**, and **support to help participants succeed**. - For clinical care, owners describe **fast response** (a vet arriving in **under 20 minutes**) and **calm handling of a frightened horse**, with the horse reportedly eating normally soon after. - One review mentions being “a little expensive” but gives no specific prices. - One review talks about **food** and a **downstairs area being closed**, which doesn’t match the other veterinary- and training-focused reviews.

## Summary FarmVets SouthWest Ltd is a farm-animal–only veterinary practice and is part of the VetPartners group (as stated on its website). The practice is RCVS accredited and describes a focus on the dairy sector, combining “traditional service values” with a “modern approach.” Clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours), but the website summary we have doesn’t provide details of how emergency cover is delivered. ## Services - Farm-animal veterinary care (farm-animal–only practice, per website) - Dairy-sector work (listed as a specialty on the website) - Emergency veterinary services (listed in clinic data; specific arrangements not described in the website summary we have) ## Reviews **Google rating:** 5 stars (Google shows **2 reviews**, but we also have **4** reviewer entries available to us; this is a mismatch in the provided data). “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” No written review text was provided—only star ratings and reviewer names—so we can’t summarise specific experiences (e.g., communication, treatment outcomes, or follow-up) from the reviews.

## Summary B&W Equine Vets is a dedicated equine practice for horses, ponies, and donkeys, offering both mobile visits and an equine referral hospital. The website describes a 24/7 ambulatory and referral emergency service, plus on-site laboratory support and stud/reproduction work. In the latest reviews, owners frequently praise specific vets for communication and persistence through longer recoveries, but there are also complaints about front-desk/customer-service interactions (including conflicting information and feeling pressured on payment). ## Services - Mobile equine veterinary services (ambulatory visits). - Equine referral hospital. - 24/7 emergency service (ambulatory and referral), stated as available 24 hours a day. - Stud and reproduction services. - On-site laboratory services. - Treatment and ongoing management are referenced in reviews (including a “long road to recovery” for a pony, with frequent communication mentioned). ## People - **Hayley** (named in reviews): described as “amazing” by an owner whose horses were under the practice’s care. - **Jonathan** (named in reviews): mentioned in an owner’s “special thanks.” - **Amber / Amber Whitmarsh** (named in reviews): credited with a pony’s treatment and recovery; the owner highlighted the *degree of communication* throughout a long recovery. - **Charlotte** (named in reviews, role not stated): described as “amazing” by one reviewer. - **Unidentified phone staff member**: one reviewer was happy with the vet who attended, but reported the person they spoke to by phone was “rude and quite disrespectful,” and that they were given conflicting information including about what they needed to pay. ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 13 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Several owners describe the vets as very helpful (“nothing too much trouble”) and praise individual clinicians by name. - Communication stands out in at least one detailed account: an owner of a pony on a long recovery said they “totally appreciated” the level of communication during treatment. - Payment and customer-service experiences are mixed: one review found it “off putting” that payment is wanted before a visit, and another reported conflicting information and an argument over an overcharge that was later acknowledged as a mistake.