R D Owen Equine Clinic Ltd – Vets in St. Asaph
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Clinic Overview
R D Owen Equine Clinic Ltd is an equine-only practice in St Asaph, established in 1985 by Richard Owen. It provides both first-opinion and referral care for horses, ponies and donkeys, with on-site surgical and diagnostic facilities including digital radiography, video endoscopy, video arthroscopy, portable ultrasound scanners, stocks, and artificial insemination equipment. Owner feedback highlights practical routine and field-based care, alongside calm, compassionate support during difficult end-of-life decisions.
Services
- •Equine veterinary care for horses, ponies and donkeys, covering both first-opinion and referral work.
- •Routine and ongoing care, including vaccinations, dentals, and longer-term management for respiratory problems such as COPD.
- •Field procedures, with reviews giving a clear example of castration/gelding carried out on a 2-year-old rescue colt, described by the owner as gentle, kind, and professionally done.
- •End-of-life care and euthanasia support, with owners mentioning a calm approach, time to make decisions, and not feeling rushed.
- •Clinic facilities and equipment include digital radiography, video endoscopy, video arthroscopy, portable ultrasound scanners, stocks, and artificial insemination equipment.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Richard Owen founded the practice in 1985.
- •Seamus is specifically praised for his kind and professional manner during an end-of-life visit.
- •Reception staff are also mentioned positively for their support during a difficult time.
- •Two unnamed female team members are thanked for their gentle handling and professional work during a colt castration.
Reviews
R D Owen Equine Clinic Ltd has a 4.6-star Google rating from 34 reviews.
- •Positive feedback highlights professional equine care, with one owner calling it a “first class professional equine surgery.”
- •Reviews mention gentle handling and competent field work, especially around a rescue colt castration carried out at the owner’s yard.
- •Owners also describe compassionate support at the end of a horse’s life, including being given time and not feeling rushed.
- •A smaller number of negative comments focus on customer service and a non-clinical driving complaint, rather than detailed concerns about veterinary treatment.
