Farm Vets in Newbury

## Summary 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. A small number of comments conflict on front-desk experience: several describe reception as helpful and efficient, while one reviewer felt intimidated and ignored when collecting a prescription. ## Services - **24/7 routine and emergency care (stated by the clinic)**, with examples in reviews including: - **Emergency slot for a cat with a tail bite**, leading to recovery (treatment details not specified). - **Rapid end-of-life appointment** for an elderly cat shortly after Christmas Day (seen within ~15 minutes). - **Euthanasia / end-of-life care**, with multiple reviews mentioning: - Clear explanations of what would happen, unhurried appointments, and time to say goodbye. - Being given space/time afterwards (including time at the car) and not being rushed to payment. - **Prescriptions/medication dispensing**, including helping at short notice with a prescription another practice couldn’t dispense. - **Care for multiple small-animal species (stated by the clinic):** cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and other small furry pets. - Reviews include **cat and dog care**, and accepting an **injured wood pigeon** so it “wasn’t suffering.” - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the structured clinic data). - **Surgery** is referenced by an owner whose dog had “major surgeries” with “excellent care” (no procedures specified). ## People - **Reception team**: repeatedly mentioned in end-of-life reviews for being helpful with booking, explaining the process, and handling checkout in a way that gave owners time and privacy. One reviewer reports a very different experience when collecting a prescription, describing a lack of greeting and feeling stared at. - **Amber and Val**: named in an emergency review for being kind, patient and efficient when fitting a cat into an emergency slot. - **Daniela (vet)**: singled out by one long-term client for their dog’s “major surgeries” and overall care. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 385 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Strong end-of-life support**: owners describe calm, compassionate euthanasia appointments with clear explanations, time to say goodbye, and no rush to pay immediately afterwards. - **Fast response when something is urgent**: examples include being fitted into an emergency slot for a cat’s bite wound and being seen within about 15 minutes for an elderly cat’s euthanasia. - **Practical help with prescriptions**: one reviewer mentions being helped at very short notice with a prescription another practice couldn’t supply. - **Mixed front-desk experience**: several reviews praise reception for being kind and helpful, while one reviewer describes an intimidating, unwelcoming interaction when collecting medication.

## Summary Peaceful Pet Passing focuses on end-of-life care for pets, with multiple reviews describing **at-home euthanasia** designed to avoid the stress of a clinic visit for anxious or frail animals. Owners repeatedly mention being given **unhurried time to say goodbye**, clear explanations of what would happen, and practical handling of arrangements such as **paperwork and cremation logistics**. Several reviews also describe **individual cremation** with ashes returned to the family, and one mentions keepsakes like **pawprints** being provided. ## Services - **At-home euthanasia** for pets (dogs and cats specifically mentioned), including time for families to be present and say goodbye. - **Quality-of-life guidance** in the weeks leading up to euthanasia (described as home visits and support in assessing when the time was right). - **Aftercare coordination**, including handling **paperwork** and liaising with a **crematorium**. - **Individual cremation** (explicitly mentioned), with **ashes returned**; one review also mentions returning a **casket** and providing **pawprints**. ## People - **Eli**: Mentioned in several reviews as the person providing the home visit and euthanasia. Owners describe being reassured throughout the process, having procedures kept calm and gentle, and having “every detail” handled (including paperwork, cremation arrangements, and keepsakes such as pawprints in one case). - **Clare**: Described by reviewers as a vet and repeatedly associated with explaining the process clearly, spending time with families, and arranging individual cremation and return of ashes. - **Bridget**: Mentioned as providing sensitive explanations and a gentle at-home goodbye for a dog with late-stage kidney disease. - **Clare (arrangements/admin)**: One review credits “Clare” with efficiently and compassionately arranging the visit (this may be a different person from the Clare described as the vet, but the reviews don’t clarify). ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 7 reviews.** The written reviews we have focus on at-home euthanasia and related aftercare support. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **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). - **Aftercare handled end-to-end**: paperwork and cremation arrangements are repeatedly mentioned; several reviews specify **individual cremation**, with ashes returned, and one notes pawprints and a casket being brought back.

## Summary Coach House Vets Ltd is an **independent** practice offering care for **dogs, cats and horses**, with evidence it’s set up for both routine small-animal work and hands-on equine treatment (the website mentions **fully mobile equine care**, plus **stabling** and a **fully equipped equine treatment room**). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe vets **adapting to the animal’s needs** (for example, giving a nervous dog time to settle for vaccinations so a muzzle wasn’t needed) and **talking through procedures as they happen** (including wound treatment with **stitches and staples** for a horse). Out-of-hours cover is described on the website as **24-hour on-call**, with specific handover times to third-party providers. ## Services - **Small animal care (dogs and cats)**: routine healthcare is explicitly mentioned on the website; reviews reference **vaccinations (“jabs”)** and help with **unexpected issues**. - **Equine care**: - **Fully mobile equine care** (website). - Equine wound management is described in reviews, including **treating cuts**, using **stitches and staples**, and prescribing **antibiotics**. - **Stabling** and a **fully equipped equine treatment room** are listed facilities (website). - **Zone visits**: the website describes a **free visit to your area each week** (details not expanded further in the source). - **Emergency / out-of-hours arrangements (as stated on the website)**: - A **24-hour on-call service** is described. - Out-of-hours emergencies are handled by **MiNightVets** from **9pm on weekdays** and from **4pm on Saturdays through to Monday morning**. - **Equicall** provides services on **alternating weeks and weekends**. - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the provided clinic data). ## People - **Nina (vet)**: an equine owner describes Nina attending **three visits in three weeks** for a mare’s wounds, carrying out **stitches and staples**, explaining **each step and the reason for it**, and being available **by phone** for concerns. - **Phill (vet)**: mentioned for giving **calming, practical phone advice** during a possible emergency involving a cat unable to pass urine; the owner reports the advice “worked.” - **Chloe (vet)**: described as **personable** in a long-term client review. - **Reception/office team**: multiple reviews mention staff being helpful **over the phone and in person**, and one equine review highlights office staff being **kind and sympathetic** during a stressful situation. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 79 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - 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). - Reviews include both **routine care** (vaccinations) and **unexpected/urgent issues** (a possible urinary emergency in a cat; wound treatment in a horse), with owners reporting confidence in the team across both.

## Summary O'Gorman Equine Veterinary Limited is an equine-focused veterinary practice (as indicated by its name and website domain). Beyond that, the inputs provided don’t include any details on specific services, facilities, clinical approach, pricing, staff, or client review feedback, so it isn’t possible to summarise what types of cases they commonly handle or what owners tend to mention about their care.