Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Leominster

## Summary Medivet Leominster/ Marches Veterinary Group is part of the Medivet group and is set up for a broad mix of routine care and urgent presentations, with diagnostics available on-site (in-house lab, ultrasound, X‑rays). The practice is listed as having **ISFM cat-friendly clinic status**, and it also operates as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. In recent reviews, owners describe being **seen promptly for pet emergencies**, getting **clear explanations of treatment plans plus costings**, and receiving **aftercare guidance on what to monitor next**. Several reviews also mention **friendly reception staff** even with excitable or painful pets. ## Services Based on the clinic website information and the latest reviews, the practice offers: - **Vaccinations** - **Parasite care** - **Neutering** - **Microchipping** - **Nurse clinics** - **Home visits** - **Care for** cats, dogs, rabbits, exotics, and other small mammals - **Diagnostics and facilities:** in-house laboratory, ultrasound, and X‑rays - **Emergency care:** emergencies are mentioned in reviews as being accommodated promptly; out-of-hours care is provided via a Medivet 24-hour service (details in Pricing) ## Pricing - **Out-of-hours consult fee:** £130 - **Phone assessments (out of hours):** free ## People - **Platt (vet)** is mentioned by name in a review: an owner describes being talked through a **treatment plan**, being **given a costed estimate**, and receiving **aftercare advice** and “what to look out for” after treatment. - **Reception team**: multiple reviews call out reception staff for being **welcoming and friendly**, including when a dog was “very barky and excited.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 404 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Prompt help for urgent problems:** owners mention being seen quickly during emergencies with cats and dogs. - **Clear explanations and next steps:** treatment plans, aftercare guidance, and what to monitor after treatment are specifically referenced. - **Good front-desk experience:** several reviews describe friendly, welcoming reception staff. - **Practical admin support:** one owner highlights **reminders for quarterly medicines** and **annual check-ups**. - **One very negative review appears unrelated to the clinic experience:** a 1‑star post is about a cat straying, rather than describing care received at the practice.

## Summary Eye Veterinary Clinic Ltd is described on its website as a dedicated veterinary ophthalmology referral practice, with a purpose-built, state-of-the-art eye hospital and a team of specialist-led ophthalmologists and nurses. It also states it provides 24/7 care for pet eye problems. No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the available information. Based on owner and referring-vet reviews, the clinic appears set up for both urgent eye cases and planned ophthalmic workups/surgery—examples include a **same-day operation for a corneal ulcer**, **surgery after a perforated cornea**, and **eye removal discussed as an expected end-point for a long-running eye problem**. Owners also mention **clear explanations of options and medications**, **help with pet insurance claims**, and **written reports sent back to the primary vet** after assessment. ## Services - **Veterinary ophthalmology referral assessments** (website). - **24/7 care for pet eye problems** (website). - **Surgical management of corneal disease**, including: - **Corneal ulcer** treated with a **same-day operation** after weeks of drops elsewhere (review). - **Perforated cornea** with post-op progress reported as “doing well” (review). - **Eye removal (enucleation) discussed/performed** for a chronic eye problem, with follow-up check reporting good healing and improved comfort (review). - **Vision/eye examinations for cloudiness/age-related changes**, including a practical assessment (“mini-maze” to see how a dog negotiated obstacles) and a conclusion of no further treatment needed in that case (review). - **Medication guidance**: owners describe being “talked through the medication thoroughly” (review). - **Support with pet insurance paperwork/claims** (review). - **Communication back to the referring vet**, including a report clarifying findings to be forwarded for records (review). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (clinic data). ## People - **Rob**: mentioned in multiple reviews in connection with complex cases (perforated cornea; longer-term eye problem culminating in eye removal). Owners describe him as attentive/knowledgeable, and one reviewer (a vet) says they’ve referred patients to the team for several years and trusted the care for their own dog. - **Rossella**: credited by an owner with care for a dog that “went completely blind almost overnight,” with the outcome reported as **regaining some sight**. - **Lizzie (ophthalmology registrar)**: described as doing a thorough exam for progressive cloudiness, including a functional vision check, and providing a written report for the primary vet when no treatment was needed. - **Emer, Anita and Rachael**: named positively by a reviewer who shadowed the clinic team for a day and said they were helpful to learn from. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 74 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Surgical eye cases are a common theme**, including corneal ulcer surgery, treatment after a perforated cornea, and eye removal with reported good healing and comfort afterwards. - **Clear decision-making support**: owners describe being given options and having medications explained in detail. - **Practical, thorough diagnostics**: one review highlights a detailed workup for eye cloudiness, including a simple obstacle/maze test, concluding it was age-related with no further treatment needed. - **Administrative support that matters to owners**, such as offering help with an insurance claim and providing a written report to be shared with the regular vet. - **Kindness and reassurance during stressful eye problems**, including sudden loss of sight and post-operative recovery.

## Summary Mortimer Vets is an independently owned veterinary practice caring for dogs, cats, horses and small pets. The clinic highlights modern diagnostic and treatment facilities with full in‑patient care, and it runs its own small‑animal out‑of‑hours advice service (with Vets Now support for emergency treatment if needed). In reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear diagnosis and practical discussions of options—one describes a problem another vet couldn’t diagnose for six months being identified in a single visit. Home euthanasia is also specifically mentioned, with one owner describing the vet (“Kaz”) coming to their house so their dog could be calm and settled. ## Services - Care for **dogs, cats, horses, and small pets** (as stated by the clinic). - **Modern diagnostic and treatment facilities** (website). - **Full in‑patient care** (website). - **Out-of-hours hospitalisation** if required (website). - **Preventative health care plans** (website). - **Small-animal out-of-hours advice** provided by the practice’s own vets, with **Vets Now** support for emergency treatment if needed (website). - **24/7 equine emergency service** (website). - **Home visit euthanasia** is described in a review (vet came to the owner’s home to say goodbye to their dog). ## People - **Kaz** (role not stated): mentioned for a **home visit** when an owner had to say goodbye to their dog; the owner describes Kaz as “lovely and friendly” and that their dog seemed at peace during the visit. - **Rowena** (role not stated): praised alongside “team” for advice and overall care (no specific procedure detailed). ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 18 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Diagnosis and problem-solving:** one reviewer says an issue undiagnosed elsewhere for six months was diagnosed in a single visit. - **Consultations that involve listening and options:** multiple reviews describe staff listening to owners and discussing treatment choices in a practical, sensitive way. - **Handling of difficult moments:** one owner highlights a **home euthanasia** visit and felt it helped their dog remain calm. - **Cost/upselling perceptions vary by reviewer:** one reviewer explicitly praises the practice as independent and “not… trying to upsell,” and another mentions pricing positively; there is also a **2‑star review with no written details**, so the reason for dissatisfaction isn’t available here.

## Summary Marches Farm Vets is an **independent** veterinary practice focused on **livestock work rather than small pets**, with services described as supporting “all your livestock veterinary requirements.” The website states they handle **cattle and sheep**, and they also offer **out-of-hours emergency services**. They are a **member of XL Vets** (a veterinary practice community/network). The only written feedback available to us is brief (“Very helpful”). ## Services - **Livestock veterinary services** (described generally as covering livestock veterinary requirements) - **Species mentioned:** cattle, sheep - **Out-of-hours emergency services** (stated on the website) ## Reviews **Google rating:** 5 stars from 1 review. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - One reviewer (posted twice in the data we received) describes the practice as **“Very helpful.”**