Featured Clinic Overview
Forest House Veterinary Group describes itself as a privately owned (independent) veterinary group, established for over 150 years, with a main hospital that has a resident nurse on site 24 hours a day for accident-and-emergency care. Reviews add some practical decision signals: owners mention being squeezed in for a Sunday appointment when fully booked, and receiving a next-day follow-up call to check symptoms and worries. Dental work is specifically referenced (a senior cat having several teeth removed with a good outcome).
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Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is a large first-opinion small-animal practice that has been established for over 100 years. The main site is an RCVS-accredited hospital and states it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for both routine appointments and emergencies. Reviews most often describe urgent same-day help (including being seen within 15 minutes for end-of-life care) and calm, unhurried support during euthanasia appointments, including being given time afterwards and (in one case) being offered the option to pay later.
Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is a large first-opinion small-animal practice that has been established for over 100 years. The main site is an RCVS-accredited hospital and states it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for both routine appointments and emergencies. Reviews most often describe urgent same-day help (including being seen within 15 minutes for end-of-life care) and calm, unhurried support during euthanasia appointments, including being given time afterwards and (in one case) being offered the option to pay later.
In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe
- •personalised rehab plans with specific, manageable home exercises and targets
- •conservative management support (including a case where an owner wanted to avoid surgery for a CCL injury)
- •ongoing accessibility for plan adjustments/questions “at the end of the phone”
- •longer-term mobility support for senior pets and complex cases (post-op recovery, arthritis, and adapting after leg amputation)
In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe
- •personalised rehab plans with specific, manageable home exercises and targets
- •conservative management support (including a case where an owner wanted to avoid surgery for a CCL injury)
- •ongoing accessibility for plan adjustments/questions “at the end of the phone”
- •longer-term mobility support for senior pets and complex cases (post-op recovery, arthritis, and adapting after leg amputation)
- •At-home setting to reduce stress: owners chose this because their pet disliked vet visits or was very frail, and valued being able to say goodbye at home (including in a garden/favourite spot). - Time and pace: repeated mention of being given “all the time” needed, without feeling rushed. - Clear guidance and explanations: reviewers describe sensitive, step-by-step explanations and support with decision-making (including quality-of-life discussions).
- •At-home setting to reduce stress: owners chose this because their pet disliked vet visits or was very frail, and valued being able to say goodbye at home (including in a garden/favourite spot). - Time and pace: repeated mention of being given “all the time” needed, without feeling rushed. - Clear guidance and explanations: reviewers describe sensitive, step-by-step explanations and support with decision-making (including quality-of-life discussions).
Across reviews, the team is repeatedly described as unhurried in appointments (owners say they “never feel rushed”) and particularly patient with anxious dogs.
Across reviews, the team is repeatedly described as unhurried in appointments (owners say they “never feel rushed”) and particularly patient with anxious dogs.
Valley Veterinary Group
Reading
Our Score (77/100)
Valley Veterinary Group describes itself as a long‑established, independent (non‑corporate) practice and is listed as an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme member. Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations, microchipping, nurse clinics) and more involved procedures, with owners specifically mentioning cruciate ligament operations. Reviewers also describe practical service touches such as same‑day appointments for a sick hamster and follow‑up advice on medication by phone.
Valley Veterinary Group describes itself as a long‑established, independent (non‑corporate) practice and is listed as an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme member. Based on the website and reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations, microchipping, nurse clinics) and more involved procedures, with owners specifically mentioning cruciate ligament operations. Reviewers also describe practical service touches such as same‑day appointments for a sick hamster and follow‑up advice on medication by phone.
Coach House Vets Ltd
Newbury
Our Score (75/100)
- •Owners describe vets working around individual pets’ needs, including taking time with anxious animals during routine care (vaccinations completed without needing a muzzle in one case). - Multiple accounts highlight clear explanations during treatment, including step-by-step explanations while performing equine wound procedures. - Phone support features in several reviews (reassurance and advice during urgent situations; follow-up availability for concerns).
- •Owners describe vets working around individual pets’ needs, including taking time with anxious animals during routine care (vaccinations completed without needing a muzzle in one case). - Multiple accounts highlight clear explanations during treatment, including step-by-step explanations while performing equine wound procedures. - Phone support features in several reviews (reassurance and advice during urgent situations; follow-up availability for concerns).
- •Successful treatment described for serious conditions (tooth abscess with sinus infection; splint fracture; injury care). - Owners repeatedly mention being kept informed—updates on what was happening, and clear communication across the team. - Practical coordination is called out (reception support for organising care).
- •Successful treatment described for serious conditions (tooth abscess with sinus infection; splint fracture; injury care). - Owners repeatedly mention being kept informed—updates on what was happening, and clear communication across the team. - Practical coordination is called out (reception support for organising care).
Rossdales Lambourn is a Rossdales-branded veterinary clinic that offers emergency veterinary services (stated as 24/7 or extended hours). Based on the limited written feedback available (1 Google review), the only detail provided is a general recommendation describing the clinic as a “professional outfit,” with no specifics about treatments, facilities, or communication.
Rossdales Lambourn is a Rossdales-branded veterinary clinic that offers emergency veterinary services (stated as 24/7 or extended hours). Based on the limited written feedback available (1 Google review), the only detail provided is a general recommendation describing the clinic as a “professional outfit,” with no specifics about treatments, facilities, or communication.
Baker & McVeigh Lambourn Ltd is an equine-only veterinary practice; its website describes it as a full-service equine clinic with dedicated support for Thoroughbreds, sport horses and leisure horses. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention prompt call-out response and clear, confidence-building communication, including open discussion to agree a plan. Reviews also reference vets attending for both routine work and more serious call-outs, and note that the office team are helpful when clients call or visit in person.
Baker & McVeigh Lambourn Ltd is an equine-only veterinary practice; its website describes it as a full-service equine clinic with dedicated support for Thoroughbreds, sport horses and leisure horses. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention prompt call-out response and clear, confidence-building communication, including open discussion to agree a plan. Reviews also reference vets attending for both routine work and more serious call-outs, and note that the office team are helpful when clients call or visit in person.