Dyffryn Tywi Equine Clinic
#2 Vet in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
Dyffryn Tywi Equine Clinic – Vets in Carmarthen
Clinic Overview
Dyffryn Tywi Equine Clinic is an equine-focused veterinary service that, based on owner reports, is frequently used for urgent call-outs and end-of-life care. Reviews describe vets attending very quickly for sudden illness (one owner says a vet arrived within 30 minutes), providing clear updates “throughout the day and night” during critical cases, and handling euthanasia visits with time and space for owners to say goodbye. Several owners also mention practical aftercare being organised (for example, arranging removal of a horse’s body) and thoughtful touches such as plaiting and returning a section of tail and sending a condolence card. One review raises a serious concern about safety during handling (alleging a vet arrived with an undisciplined dog and that a foal was injured), which sits in contrast to many accounts praising professionalism and calm handling.
Services
- •Emergency/urgent equine care (listed as emergency veterinary services; owners describe rapid response to sudden, severe illness).
- •Euthanasia and end-of-life support, including
- •Breaking difficult news gently and explaining when euthanasia is needed (as described by owners).
- •Allowing time and space for owners to say goodbye.
- •Arranging body removal/collection after euthanasia (mentioned in multiple reviews).
- •Bereavement support gestures such as a condolence card (reported by an owner).
- •Inpatient/critical case care with ongoing updates (one owner reports receiving updates day and night while their horse was under the clinic’s care).
People
- •Phillipa (role not stated): mentioned by an owner as “absolutely brilliant” during a euthanasia visit and for organising aftercare (body removal).
- •Brogan (identified as a vet): described as arriving quickly to an emergency, being calm and compassionate during euthanasia, giving the owner time to say goodbye, arranging collection afterwards, and making a tail-plait keepsake.
- •Jed (identified as a student): mentioned alongside Brogan during an emergency euthanasia visit; described as compassionate and caring.
- •Sarah (identified as a vet): one owner describes her as understanding, giving the family alone time before euthanasia, and being emotionally supportive during the process.
- •Lisa (role not stated): named in a long-term client’s recommendation alongside “all the team”.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 57 reviews. “”
- •Urgent response and practical action in crises: one owner reports being registered immediately and having a vet attend within 30 minutes for a suddenly ill horse.
- •End-of-life care is a major theme: multiple owners describe compassionate euthanasia support, gentle communication, and help organising what happens afterwards (including body removal).
- •Communication during serious illness: one owner highlights receiving updates “throughout the day and night,” including when the news was bad.
- •Personal touches remembered by owners: examples include plaiting and returning a section of tail and sending a condolence card after a loss.
- •A serious negative safety allegation appears in one review: it claims a vet brought an undisciplined dog to an appointment and that a foal was frightened and fatally injured; this conflicts with other owners’ descriptions of calm, professional handling.
Special Services
Animals Treated at Dyffryn Tywi Equine Clinic
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Reviews for Dyffryn Tywi Equine Clinic
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 57 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
fay amelia may
2 weeks ago
We have dealt with the clinic for many years, but Tuesday it was time for my girl to go and philppa were absolutely brilliant caring for her and organised her body to get removed highly recommend her and the clinic thank you
fay amelia may
3 months ago
We have dealt with the clinic for many years, but Tuesday it was time for my girl to go and philppa were absolutely brilliant caring for her and organised her body to get removed highly recommend her and the clinic thank you
alison mortimer
4 months ago
Brilliant vets 5⭐️
Robert Johnson
7 months ago
phil coates
8 months ago
I sadly lost my horse Max suddenly 3 weeks ago. Dyffryn Tawe vets registered me immediately and came out within 30 minutes on hearing how ill my horse had suddenly become. Brogan the vet and her student Jed were extremely compassionate and caring and broke the news to me gently that Max would have to be euthanised which I’d already guessed but hoped wasn’t the case. Brogan was calm and kind throughout and even cut a length from his tail and plaited it for me. She left me time and space to say goodbye to Max and arranged for him to be taken away. I don’t have enough praise for this veterinary practice and all the people in it who dealt with me on the day. A condolence card from them subsequently was a lovely touch. I whole heartedly recommend them. Thank you to all but Brogan especially - Jackie and Max.
phil coates
6 months ago
I sadly lost my horse Max suddenly 3 weeks ago. Dyffryn Tawe vets registered me immediately and came out within 30 minutes on hearing how ill my horse had suddenly become. Brogan the vet and her student Jed were extremely compassionate and caring and broke the news to me gently that Max would have to be euthanised which I’d already guessed but hoped wasn’t the case. Brogan was calm and kind throughout and even cut a length from his tail and plaited it for me. She left me time and space to say goodbye to Max and arranged for him to be taken away. I don’t have enough praise for this veterinary practice and all the people in it who dealt with me on the day. A condolence card from them subsequently was a lovely touch. I whole heartedly recommend them. Thank you to all but Brogan especially - Jackie and Max.
Rhian Rees
a year ago
Celia
a year ago
Clearly a vet who takes an undisciplined collie with her to deal with a highly bred 2 year old is scarcely a sensible vet even though qualified. Apologies don't bring back a loved goal. The foal was terrified and chased and impaled on a fence. What a terrydesth. I feel for her owner
Sian Spencer
3 years ago
The best equine vets I have ever dealt with in the South Wales area. Have had to use them several times and on every occasion regardless of which vet has had to attend, they have always been compassionate and professional in every way. They have not only ensured that my horse is fine but myself as well. I could not put into words a recommendation that would be high enough. Thank you Dyffryn Tywi- Lisa,Phillipa,all the team and family, you are all simply put The Best
Peter Edwards
8 years ago
Amazing vets in every way!! Unfortunate we lost our horse due to unknown reasons to us of the vets. The team in Dyffryn Tywi gave my horse (Harry) the slightest bit of chance of survival and they never gave up. I can't thank the team enough for the love and care they gave Harry within the time they had him in their care. I always had updates throughout the day and night even - even if that was good or bad (good trait to have). Harry was calm and always in a relaxed state no matter what was happening- this is down to how the team handled the situation. I just wanted to also mention that the last minutes we had with Harry before being put to sleep...the vet (Sarah) was understanding and gave us the much needed alone time. When it came to putting Harry to sleep we all shared many tears including Sarah. Reviews on here that are negative are clearly signs of twisted owners!!! I have seen how much the vets care for the health and wellbeing for the horses so ignore any negative feedback!! Once again- thank you Dyffryn Tywi for the love and support!!! We will only ever use you from this moment on!
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