Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary The Carisbrooke Vets has been providing veterinary care since the 1960s and, based on its website, covers small animals, exotics and farm work, with 24/7 in-house emergency and out-of-hours provision. Recent reviews most often describe quick access for urgent problems (being “seen immediately” or “straight away”), clear explanations during consultations, and practical follow-up information after treatment. Owners also mention some on-site workflow choices that affect visits, such as keeping cats and dogs separated in the waiting area (though one reviewer notes this isn’t always followed by other owners) and the use of text notifications. ## Services - Small animal care (website). - Exotics care (website). - Farm veterinary services (website). - 24/7 in-house emergency / out-of-hours care (website). - Urgent/same-day illness and injury appointments mentioned in reviews, including: - Puppy seen immediately for diarrhoea/lethargy after vaccination; given a full check and treatment including antibiotics, pain relief and probiotics for a suspected infection (review). - Deep leg cut treated promptly with the wound stitched “there and then,” plus aftercare information and advice (review). - Vaccinations are referenced in context of a puppy’s second vaccination (review). - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (clinic data). ## People - Jarisha (vet) is named in a review for seeing a puppy immediately, doing a full check, and providing a clear treatment plan (antibiotics, pain relief and probiotics). - Reception team is repeatedly referenced for specific, practical help: calming and welcoming anxious owners/pets, and being efficient. - Multiple reviewers value vets who talk them through everything and explain clearly/concise. - One reviewer notes a preference to see the same vet consistently, describing this as helpful for their dog getting used to appointments. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.7 stars from 545 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Fast help for urgent issues: people describe being seen “immediately” or “straight away,” including for a cut leg requiring stitches and for a sick young puppy. - Clear communication: several reviews mention vets explaining findings and options clearly and not rushing appointments. - Handling nervous pets: owners of dogs that dislike vet visits mention gentle handling and an understanding approach. - Practical logistics: cat/dog separation in the waiting area is praised (with one reviewer noting it relies on owners following it), and text notifications are mentioned positively. - Pricing: one reviewer says fees were “very reasonable” compared with their usual vet, without giving figures.
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Summerwood Veterinary Surgery is temporarily closed for refurbishment, with services continuing through other branches and partner practices. Out-of-hours care is stated to be provided by Vets Now (Newport). Based on reviews, the practice appears set up for routine care and plans (vaccinations, parasite prevention) as well as more involved cases (a broken leg is mentioned) and dentistry (including dental procedures/tooth extraction decisions discussed). Review details also point to a strong emphasis on explaining treatment and costs in advance, alongside mixed experiences around dental outcomes and end-of-life handling.
Summerwood Veterinary Surgery is temporarily closed for refurbishment, with services continuing through other branches and partner practices. Out-of-hours care is stated to be provided by Vets Now (Newport). Based on reviews, the practice appears set up for routine care and plans (vaccinations, parasite prevention) as well as more involved cases (a broken leg is mentioned) and dentistry (including dental procedures/tooth extraction decisions discussed). Review details also point to a strong emphasis on explaining treatment and costs in advance, alongside mixed experiences around dental outcomes and end-of-life handling.
Abbey Equine Clinic is an equine-only practice (horses, ponies and donkeys) offering both clinic-based work and home visits, with stated 24-hour emergency cover available 365 days a year. From the website, it appears set up for diagnostics and referral-style investigations (ultrasound, radiography and endoscopy) alongside orthopaedics and surgery, with services also including stud medicine and gastroscopy. In recent reviews, owners describe thorough pre-purchase vetting with clear explanations, rapid attendance for urgent injuries (including sedating and treating an unhandled foal), and a practice willing to discuss payment plans when needed.
Abbey Equine Clinic is an equine-only practice (horses, ponies and donkeys) offering both clinic-based work and home visits, with stated 24-hour emergency cover available 365 days a year. From the website, it appears set up for diagnostics and referral-style investigations (ultrasound, radiography and endoscopy) alongside orthopaedics and surgery, with services also including stud medicine and gastroscopy. In recent reviews, owners describe thorough pre-purchase vetting with clear explanations, rapid attendance for urgent injuries (including sedating and treating an unhandled foal), and a practice willing to discuss payment plans when needed.
Drybridge Veterinary Clinic is a small‑animal practice for domestic pets, with out‑of‑hours care handled by Vets Now (as stated on the clinic website). Recent reviews describe same‑day help for an injured dog that arrived without warning, and sensitive support during end‑of‑life care for an elderly cat, including clear explanations of what would happen and options afterwards. Feedback also shows mixed experiences with administration: one reviewer reports difficulty booking a simple claw clip and a delayed call‑back, while others mention smooth, friendly interactions “from desk to clinic.”
Drybridge Veterinary Clinic is a small‑animal practice for domestic pets, with out‑of‑hours care handled by Vets Now (as stated on the clinic website). Recent reviews describe same‑day help for an injured dog that arrived without warning, and sensitive support during end‑of‑life care for an elderly cat, including clear explanations of what would happen and options afterwards. Feedback also shows mixed experiences with administration: one reviewer reports difficulty booking a simple claw clip and a delayed call‑back, while others mention smooth, friendly interactions “from desk to clinic.”
Vectis Equine Vets
Newport
Our Score (65/100)
Vectis Equine Vets is an equine-focused practice offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended-hours is stated in the clinic data) alongside routine care. Reviews describe vets attending horses on call-outs, handling annual booster vaccinations, and spending time to listen rather than rushing appointments. One owner specifically credits vet Izzy for being “thorough” and working in tandem with farrier Simon Legge, reporting their horse was “much better” afterwards. Another review mentions supportive care through the loss of an older horse.
Vectis Equine Vets is an equine-focused practice offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended-hours is stated in the clinic data) alongside routine care. Reviews describe vets attending horses on call-outs, handling annual booster vaccinations, and spending time to listen rather than rushing appointments. One owner specifically credits vet Izzy for being “thorough” and working in tandem with farrier Simon Legge, reporting their horse was “much better” afterwards. Another review mentions supportive care through the loss of an older horse.
Farm First Veterinary Services
Abergavenny
Our Score (65/100)
Farm First Veterinary Services is a farm-focused practice set up to support farmers and smallholders, with routine and emergency cover for production and smallholding animals. The website describes work across high-yielding dairy herds, beef cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and alpacas, and a 24-hour, 365-day emergency service. In the latest reviews available, owners most often mention prompt help and a team that will take time to assess difficult cases—including one account of the clinic being willing to examine an injured young lamb found with hind-leg paralysis when others suggested leaving it, followed by humane euthanasia when recovery wasn’t possible.
Farm First Veterinary Services is a farm-focused practice set up to support farmers and smallholders, with routine and emergency cover for production and smallholding animals. The website describes work across high-yielding dairy herds, beef cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and alpacas, and a 24-hour, 365-day emergency service. In the latest reviews available, owners most often mention prompt help and a team that will take time to assess difficult cases—including one account of the clinic being willing to examine an injured young lamb found with hind-leg paralysis when others suggested leaving it, followed by humane euthanasia when recovery wasn’t possible.
Caerleon Veterinary Centre is part of the Usk Vets group (founded over 60 years ago) and focuses on small-animal care, including routine preventative work via the Pet Health Club (as described on the clinic website). Reviews repeatedly mention practical “day-to-day” positives: short waits, friendly reception, and pets settling comfortably (including a dog “happy to go there”). Owners also describe clear explanations of next steps for cat care, and gentle handling of an elderly cat during a check-up and vaccination.
Caerleon Veterinary Centre is part of the Usk Vets group (founded over 60 years ago) and focuses on small-animal care, including routine preventative work via the Pet Health Club (as described on the clinic website). Reviews repeatedly mention practical “day-to-day” positives: short waits, friendly reception, and pets settling comfortably (including a dog “happy to go there”). Owners also describe clear explanations of next steps for cat care, and gentle handling of an elderly cat during a check-up and vaccination.