Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Wales

St James Veterinary Group Ltd. presents itself as an independently owned practice. It offers a 24/7 emergency service for clients, including access to pets’ notes and medical history, and reviews also mention its own out-of-hours emergency vets. Recent feedback continues to highlight long-term continuity of care, support through complex and end-of-life cases, and a well-organised, caring experience at the clinic.

St James Veterinary Group Ltd. presents itself as independently owned and offers a 24/7 emergency service for its clients, with out-of-hours care provided on its own premises and access to pets’ medical records. Recent feedback points to a friendly, settled day-to-day experience, with particular praise for staff who take time with nervous or reactive animals and explain treatment clearly. Several owners also describe using the practice for many years, sometimes across multiple pets.

Origin Vets Clinic Ltd is an independent Cardiff practice focused on cats, rabbits, small mammals, and exotic pets. The clinic highlights dedicated cat and exotic teams along with cat and rabbit accreditations. Recent feedback continues to point to a calm, clean environment, unhurried consultations, and clear, detailed explanations, with cases ranging from rabbits and kittens to birds, hamsters, rats, reptiles, and other exotics.

St James Veterinary Group Ltd. is an independently owned veterinary practice in Swansea. The practice says it provides its own 24/7 emergency service year-round, with access to pets’ clinical notes and history, rather than relying on an external provider. Recent feedback is largely very positive, especially around calm handling, clear explanations, and reassurance during routine visits, with one older negative review describing a poor booster appointment experience.

Gibson & Jones Vets in Swansea appears to offer a broad companion-animal service, with reviews especially highlighting kind handling, reassurance, and sensitive end-of-life support. Clients mention care for dogs, cats, and smaller pets including mice. The clinic is also noted for a clean setting, customer parking, and Wi‑Fi in the waiting room.

Rhianfa Veterinary Centre is an independent mixed practice in Rhyl that says it can cater for all species, alongside small domestic animals. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services through 24/7 or extended-hours cover. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners using the practice for everything from routine care to surgery and ongoing medical treatment, though communication style is a recurring talking point around vet John.

Maes Glas Vets Limited is a VetPartners practice in Bridgend offering routine veterinary care, including vaccinations and neutering, alongside 24/7 care. Reviews consistently highlight clear explanations, gentle handling during appointments, and supportive care when pets need to stay overnight. Recent feedback also points to long-standing client loyalty and compassionate support in more difficult situations, including end-of-life care.

Cater Veterinary Practice in Llandudno is part of IVC Evidensia and treats family pets, with routine appointments alongside more sensitive care such as end-of-life support. The practice website mentions out-of-hours care and a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Builth Wells Veterinary Practice is a mixed animal practice in Builth Wells, caring for pets as well as beef cattle, sheep, equine and smallholders, and its website also highlights rehabilitation services including hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and electrotherapy. It states that it provides 24-hour emergency care. Recent feedback points to kind, practical care across routine appointments, urgent cases and follow-up support, with examples ranging from overnight treatment for an unwell dog to a llama x-ray visit and a bearded dragon check-up.

Caerwys Veterinary Surgery in Mold is well regarded for quick access, compassionate handling, and supportive care in difficult situations. Reviews repeatedly mention prompt appointments for urgent problems, including weekend cases, along with especially sensitive end-of-life care. The practice also sees a mix of animals and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Maes Glas Vets Limited in Llantrisant is part of VetPartners and is equipped for on-site diagnostics and procedures, with a dedicated operating theatre, digital radiography, ultrasound, modern dental equipment, and an in-house lab for blood work and microscopy. The practice also states it can carry out emergency operations on site. Recent reviews consistently highlight clear explanations, gentle handling, and a friendly front-desk experience, with one isolated complaint about a delay collecting pre-ordered flea and worm tablets.

The Oak Veterinary Group Surgery & Rehabilitation Centre in Fishguard treats both pets and farm animals, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic also refers to a Pet Health Club that includes consultations. Recent feedback points to a welcoming, compassionate team, with particular praise for clear discussions about treatment options and costs and for fitting in urgent cases at short notice.

Castle House Vet Practice Ltd is a mixed animal practice in Newcastle Emlyn, treating both small pets and larger animals. Its website states that it has fully qualified MRCVS veterinary surgeons, small-animal expertise and livestock specialisation, along with a modern operating theatre and an isolation ward. Recent reviews highlight calm handling during booster appointments, strong communication, and dependable care in emergencies and longer-term conditions.

Daleside Veterinary Group in Wrexham offers a broad range of routine and more advanced veterinary care, including preventative work, nurse clinics, microchipping, pet passports, laparoscopic surgery and veterinary acupuncture. Recent feedback consistently describes a friendly, experienced practice with helpful reception staff, easy appointment booking and clear communication. Owners also speak warmly about the clinic’s compassionate handling of difficult moments.

Ystwyth Veterinary Practice Limited is an independent, family-run mixed practice in Aberystwyth, with a 12-vet team supported by qualified and trainee veterinary nurses, and it is an RCVS Practice Standards Practice. The practice covers small animals, farm animals and equine work, and the website also lists orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery, laparoscopy, physiotherapy, and an in-house surgical referral service. Recent feedback is especially strong around urgent appointments, calm handling of nervous pets, and clear communication, including updates for overnight emergency cases.

Williams Veterinary Surgeons is a veterinary practice in Tywyn, Gwynedd, and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback points to a practice that handles both routine problems and sensitive end-of-life care with a calm, supportive approach. Reviews also highlight practical help such as home visits in some circumstances and prompt appointments for pets needing to be seen quickly.

Conway Road Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice in Colwyn Bay, established in 2015 after taking on a site with a longer history. It offers on-site diagnostics and surgical facilities, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, an in-house lab, and dentistry. Owners regularly mention the practice being able to fit pets in quickly, with reviews also highlighting a clean, modern, spacious clinic and the website noting separate dog and cat areas.

Fishguard Veterinary Services Ltd is an independent, family-run practice led by Dr Andrew Clemence and Dr Angus Clemence. It treats pets as well as farm and equine animals, and operates from a purpose-built site with modern equipment. Recent feedback often highlights quick access for urgent cases, clear explanations, and a compassionate approach, including during end-of-life care.

Arberth Veterinary Centre in Narberth is presented in reviews as an independent practice with a strong reputation for friendly service and clear communication. Owners describe using the clinic for both routine appointments and urgent situations, including being seen quickly in emergencies and having same-day surgery carried out when needed. Reception is repeatedly praised for being efficient and helpful, and dog physiotherapy is specifically highlighted as a valued service.

Williams Veterinary Surgeons is described by clients as a family practice in Machynlleth, and no corporate group affiliation is stated. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems, with repeated accounts of same-day help and support outside normal hours. Reviews also mention the practice as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Hafren Veterinary Group is an independent, privately owned practice in Newtown with a history of over 100 years. It is RCVS-accredited, cares for both small and large animals, offers emergency veterinary services, and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners often praising quick help for urgent cases, clear explanations, and helpful administrative support.

Milfeddygon Bodrwnsiwn Veterinary Group is a mixed practice in Gwynedd treating small animals, farm animals and horses, with roots going back to the 1900s. It is part of VetPartners. The practice states it offers 24/7 emergency support for farm and equine work, and it is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is mostly positive about friendly handling, routine care and practical advice, with a smaller number of complaints around medication ordering and one consultation that an owner felt was too brief.

Milfeddygon Bodrwnsiwn Veterinary Group in Holyhead is a long-established mixed practice and part of VetPartners, caring for pets, farm animals and horses. It states that 24/7 emergency support is available for farm and equine cases, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting calm handling, clear advice and thoughtful support in both urgent and end-of-life situations, although one recent reviewer reported a poor experience.

Teilo Vets Ltd is a mixed veterinary practice in Llandeilo covering companion animals, farm animals and equine work, and its website lists a broad range of species including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, ferrets, horses and other small or exotic pets. Recent feedback points to a practice handling both everyday needs and more involved cases, with examples including urgent medication help, ear problems seen promptly, major dog surgery and out-of-hours emergencies. Reviews are mixed overall, with strong praise for clinical care in some cases but some complaints about pricing, reception interactions and an alleged missed heart murmur.

Steffan Veterinary Services in Lampeter is a mixed practice covering small animals, equine and farm animals, and it is part of IVC Evidensia. The clinic offers emergency veterinary care, and its facilities include separate kennels, an isolation area and advanced lab capabilities. Recent feedback often highlights quick access for urgent cases, calm handling of nervous pets and clear follow-up communication, though a minority of reviews raise concerns about fees and one serious anal-gland case.

Maes Glas Vets Limited is part of VetPartners and operates as a multi-branch veterinary group with fully equipped branches and 24/7 care. The clinic offers routine veterinary services including vaccinations and neutering, while recent feedback often highlights efficient appointments, helpful advice, and compassionate end-of-life support. Reviews also mention annual reminders, flexible appointment handling, and a warm, friendly atmosphere at the Porthcawl branch.

Gibson & Jones Vets in Llanelli is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as providing emergency veterinary care, with 24/7 or extended-hours arrangements noted in the clinic information. Reviews consistently highlight calm, compassionate handling during difficult visits, especially dental procedures and end-of-life care. Pet owners also mention treatment for dogs, cats, ferrets and a rat, alongside thoughtful follow-up gestures after a pet’s passing.

Summerwood Veterinary Surgery in Caerphilly is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice appears to cover routine preventative care as well as more involved treatment, with recent reviews mentioning rabbit appointments, dentistry, injury care and end-of-life support. Out-of-hours care is stated to be provided by Vets Now in Newport. Recent feedback is mostly positive on staff manner and communication, alongside some serious criticisms around a dental case and handling of sensitive visits.

Thomas Veterinary Services, whose website also refers to “Thomas & England Veterinary Services,” is a mixed-animal practice offering routine care and emergency treatment for both small and large animals, including an indoor haul-in facility. Reviews consistently describe a team that takes time to listen, explain options clearly, and avoid rushing appointments. Owners also mention quick access for sudden illness and thoughtful discussions about whether a treatment is truly in the animal’s best interests.

Borras Park Veterinary Centre in Wrexham is listed through The Gatehouse Vets and is part of IVC Evidensia. It is used for both routine appointments and urgent visits, with reviews consistently highlighting a friendly, understanding team. Owners especially praise the way staff explain difficult decisions clearly, including end-of-life care, and the calm handling of first vaccination visits for young dogs.

Valued Pets Veterinary Practice Ltd is an independently run practice in Tonypandy that opened in August 2022. The clinic offers a broad range of care, from routine appointments and preventative treatments through to dental work, neutering, complex surgery, home visits, and animal health certificates for travel. Recent feedback is largely positive about friendly, informative care, although a small number of reviewers describe poor communication and unsatisfactory experiences.

W T Pritchard is a veterinary practice in Denbigh with strong overall Google feedback. Reviews point to prompt help in urgent cases, alongside routine preventive care, surgery, reproductive support, and compassionate end-of-life care. Overall sentiment is positive, although a small number of reviewers report serious concerns about treatment decisions, aftercare, and follow-up communication.

Aran Vet Centre Ltd is a veterinary practice in Powys, Dyfed, with a strong reputation for prompt, caring treatment. Reviews regularly highlight fast help in urgent situations, practical hands-on care, and thoughtful follow-up after visits. Owners also mention support with insurance paperwork and availability on bank holidays.

Tysul Vets is a veterinary practice in Llandysul offering routine and urgent care, including out-of-hours support, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick access for urgent problems, calm and low-stress handling during assessments, and compassionate support at difficult moments, including end-of-life care. Reviews also describe a friendly, welcoming team across vets, nurses, and reception staff.

Priory Vets Cardigan is a small-animal practice in Cardigan and part of the IVC Evidensia group. Reviews commonly mention quick access for urgent problems such as ear infections and ear haematomas, alongside routine checks. Owners also highlight calm handling for stressed dogs and thoughtful follow-up, although some raise concerns about cost and the distance to the out-of-hours emergency provider.

Dyfed Farm Vets in St Clears is strongly oriented around farm veterinary work, covering dairy, beef and suckler herds, sheep, goats and smallholders, and camelids. The practice also offers vet tech services, TB and TBAS work, emergency procedures for farm animals, a well-stocked pharmacy, and facilities to examine and treat small ruminants. Recent reviews also mention the team seeing urgent companion animal cases, including a Sunday emergency, a dental extraction for a nervous dog, and treatment for a rescued bird.

W J Downes (Downes Vets) presents itself as a mixed veterinary practice in Aberystwyth covering small animals, equine and farm animals, with vets on call 24/7 for emergencies. The practice also mentions modern diagnostic equipment and additional services including charity neutering, pet grooming, animal exports and health plans. Recent feedback is mixed overall: many clients praise the care, cleanliness and friendliness, while some reviews raise concerns about the reception experience and care-plan payment handling.

Caerwys Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary practice in Rhyl, Clwyd, and is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with repeated praise for being able to get appointments and for friendly, professional care. Specific experiences mentioned include a good outcome after dental treatment and compassionate support at an end-of-life visit, alongside one unhappy review about concerns not being listened to and a dispute over medication collection and pricing.

Evans Veterinary Practice presents itself as a family-run, independent mixed practice in Mold, caring for pets as well as farm animals and horses. The practice offers weekday walk-in clinics alongside bookable small-animal appointments, and says out-of-hours emergencies are handled by its own vets, with weekend routine and emergency clinics also listed. Recent feedback continues to highlight kind, unhurried support during end-of-life visits, although some owners report poor front-desk communication and concerns around medication handling.

Trefaldwyn Vets is an independent practice in Welshpool providing care for both farm and small animals, with a stated emphasis on preventative medicine and herd health. The practice says it offers 24/7 emergency cover, 365 days a year. Recent feedback highlights fast access to appointments, a friendly, calm atmosphere, and a setting that suits nervous pets.

Alpha Veterinary Practice is an IVC Evidensia general veterinary clinic in Burry Port offering routine care and common procedures, with recent reviews also mentioning cancer treatment and strong follow-up support. Owners frequently describe kind handling, unhurried consultations, and being seen promptly for appointments. A notable example of flexibility is a case where a vet arranged for the practice to be opened on a Sunday morning so a dog in pain after a Stelfonta injection could receive medication.

Dee Valley Vets is a multi-branch practice in Llangollen that treats pets, horses and livestock, and says it provides its own 24-hour emergency cover 365 days a year through the usual phone number, with extra charges applying. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners describing kind, professional care, clear explanations and a long-standing sense of trust. Reviews also mention prompt help when needed and compassionate support around end-of-life care. A small amount of recent criticism centres on follow-up communication.

Priory Vets Cardigan (Parc Teifi) is an IVC Evidensia practice in Cardigan treating small animals, farm animals and equines. Its website describes it as an RCVS accredited Farm & Equine General Practice, and it offers a dedicated out-of-hours emergency service. Customer feedback highlights a welcoming team, practical access, and continuity of care, including quick help for a dog continuing treatment started abroad.

Milfeddygon Deufor in Pwllheli is a veterinary practice and veterinary nurse training facility that offers emergency veterinary services, including 24/7 or extended-hours cover. Alongside routine appointments, reviews describe more involved care such as major surgery, blood tests and scans, as well as same-day help for urgent problems. Recent feedback is largely positive about access, professionalism and compassionate care, though there is also one serious complaint about a microchipping appointment.

Kerry Vale Vets Ltd is a mixed farm and equine practice in Newtown, Powys. Its website lists farm animal veterinary services, equine first-opinion care, and 24/7 out-of-hours provision. The small number of public reviews available are very positive, with repeated praise for thorough and kind care.

South Wales Farm Vets Ltd is a farm-animal-only practice formed from the 2017 merger of Maes Glas Vets and Park Vets’ farm animal departments. The practice says it provides 24/7, year-round emergency cover, and recent customer feedback fits that picture, with examples of same-day help for ducks, chickens, and bantam cockerels. Reviews also describe practical treatment ranging from injections to surgery.

Abbey Equine Clinic is an equine-only practice (horses, ponies and donkeys) offering both clinic-based work and home visits, with 24-hour emergency cover available 365 days a year (as stated on the website). The clinic is set up for diagnostics and referral-style investigations (including ultrasound, radiography and endoscopy) alongside orthopaedics and surgery, and also lists stud medicine and gastroscopy. Recent feedback highlights thorough pre-purchase vetting, fast attendance for urgent injuries, and attentive inpatient-style care for cases such as colic.

The Oak Veterinary Group’s Oak surgery in Haverfordwest is part of IVC Evidensia and offers veterinary care including an emergency service. Public feedback particularly highlights prompt out-of-hours help, clear explanations during urgent visits, and follow-up phone calls after treatment.

Drybridge Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice in Monmouth. It offers routine and urgent care for domestic pets, with out-of-hours cover provided by Vets Now. Recent feedback is largely very positive, especially for caring vets, quick help in urgent situations, and sensitive end-of-life support, though a few reviews mention phone and administrative frustrations.

Honddu Veterinary Practice Ltd treats companion animals as well as equine and farm animals, and says it provides 24-hour emergency care 365 days a year, with 2 vets and a nurse available outside normal hours. Recent reviews continue to highlight quick access when pets become unwell, including same-day and within-the-hour appointments, alongside thorough treatment and compassionate support in difficult moments. No corporate group ownership is stated in the available information.

ProStock Vets Ltd is a farm-focused veterinary practice in Carmarthen. It offers farm animal veterinary care, including emergency services, and reviews point to practical on-farm support such as a vet arriving early to treat a poorly lamb. Overall feedback is positive for professionalism and friendliness, although reception and booking experiences appear more mixed.

ProStock Vets Ltd is a Carmarthen veterinary practice focused on farm animal care, with emergency veterinary services also listed. Recent feedback is largely positive, with reviewers describing the team as friendly and professional. One longstanding review also highlights a successful early call-out to treat a sick lamb.

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. Recent feedback gives practical examples of routine and field-based care, along with calm, compassionate support during difficult end-of-life decisions.

Aeron Vets Ltd in Lampeter provides care for pets, livestock and horses, and states that it offers a 24-hour emergency service. The practice appears set up for both routine preventive work and more urgent problems, with recent reviews mentioning booster vaccinations, scans, emergency assessments and dental treatment under anaesthetic. Recent feedback is mostly very positive for kindness, reassurance and clear communication, though there are also a small number of complaints about communication and end-of-life care.

Pembrokeshire Farm Vets is a farm-only veterinary practice in Haverfordwest, established in 2023 and focused on livestock work. It offers routine support for dairy, beef and suckler herds, sheep and smallholders, alongside TB testing, Cymorth visits, exports, an on-site dispensary and around-the-clock emergency cover. The small amount of public feedback available highlights urgent calving support in a difficult breech case.

Milfeddygon Bodrwnsiwn Veterinary Group in Menai Bridge is a VetPartners mixed practice treating small animals, equine patients, and farm animals. The practice says it has been operating since the 1900s and offers in-house facilities alongside portable equipment. It also states that 24/7 emergency support is available for farm and equine animals. Recent feedback centres mainly on dog and cat care, with owners often highlighting prompt appointments, welcoming staff, and clear explanations from the vets.

Wern Veterinary Surgeons in Conwy provides care for small animals, horses, birds and poultry. The practice offers 24-hour emergency care for registered animals, with additional out-of-hours charges applying. Its listed facilities include an in-house laboratory and a veterinary nurse training facility.

Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd is an equine veterinary practice in Wrexham, Clwyd, and part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers 24-hour emergency veterinary care, ambulatory call-outs, and a range of equine diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners highlighting calm communication, supportive care in urgent cases, and a compassionate approach during end-of-life visits.

Farm First Veterinary Services is a farm-focused practice in Abergavenny supporting farmers and smallholders, with routine and emergency care for production and smallholding animals. The practice covers dairy herds, beef cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and alpacas, and offers a 24-hour, 365-day emergency service. Recent reviews describe prompt help, a supportive approach, and a team willing to take time over difficult cases.

Tenby Vets in Tenby cares for both large and small animals and offers routine appointments alongside urgent treatment. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled by contacting the vet, who returns to the practice for emergency cases. Recent feedback highlights quick access to appointments, friendly communication from reception through to the vets, and calm, supportive care in both routine and difficult situations.

Caerleon Veterinary Centre is part of the Usk Vets group and owned by IVC Evidensia. It focuses on small-animal care, including routine preventative work through the Pet Health Club. Recent feedback highlights friendly staff, short waits, clear explanations, and calm handling of pets during routine visits.

Maes Glas Vets Limited is a veterinary clinic in Barry and part of the Vet Partners group. It has an on-site operating theatre with monitored anaesthetics, in-house diagnostics including radiography, ultrasound, blood testing and microscopy, and “hospital standard” kennels for in-patient or short-stay care. The practice also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Camlas Farm Vets LLP is a farm-focused veterinary practice in Welshpool, Powys. The clinic offers farm animal veterinary services and a 24-hour emergency service outside normal working hours. The small number of public reviews available is very positive, highlighting caring treatment, follow-up calls, and help with both routine and less usual cases.