Specialist Vets in Malton

## Summary Minster Veterinary Practice (Mount Branch) is a small-animal clinic. Reviews describe routine preventative care (vaccinations and check-ups), ongoing management for chronic issues (monthly Librella injections for arthritis), and diagnostics such as blood testing for weight loss. Practical details that come up repeatedly include punctual appointments (“went in… at 3.30”), being able to get appointments easily, and staff taking extra care with nervous or timid pets (for example, gentle handling during an elderly cat’s blood test, successful on a second attempt). One reviewer notes they’re “not the cheapest,” and another reports disappointment that a pet’s vaccinations were allowed to lapse. ## Services - Small-animal veterinary care (stated on the clinic website summary). - Check-ups and vaccinations (multiple owners mention routine exams and annual vaccinations). - Blood tests (e.g., blood sample taken for an elderly cat with unexpected weight loss). - Arthritis management with monthly Librella injections (specifically mentioned for a dog). - Medication advice and explanations during consultations (owners mention vets explaining what they needed to know about medication). - Weight-related advice (one review mentions helpful advice about a pet’s weight problem). ## People - **Henrietta (vet)**: Mentioned for giving monthly Librella injections for arthritis and an annual vaccination; described as knowledgeable and friendly in the context of explaining and providing ongoing treatment. - **Michelle (staff member)**: Called out by name as “fabulous,” with the context being supportive, kind handling that made a dog more comfortable attending. - **Jane**: Mentioned as “very helpful with advice” regarding a pet’s weight problem. - Continuity is valued by some owners (“always good to see the same face each visit”), though one reviewer notes that the vet they’d been seeing is “moving on.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 80 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Punctuality and access**: owners mention being seen at the booked time and not being kept waiting except for emergencies, plus being able to get appointments easily. - **Gentle handling for anxious/timid pets**: examples include a timid elderly cat being handled gently for a blood test and an anxious dog having a calmer visit than at other vets. - **Clear explanations and support with ongoing care**: medication explanations are specifically mentioned; chronic arthritis care is referenced via monthly Librella injections. - **Mixed notes on admin/price**: one owner says they’re “not the cheapest,” and another reports disappointment that vaccinations were allowed to lapse, alongside comments that staff are friendly and polite.

## Summary Rainbow Equine Hospital provides first‑opinion and referral care for horses, with stated strengths in equine surgery, medicine, anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging, plus on‑site laboratory and reproductive services. The website also describes a 24/7 mobile support service via an ambulatory team. Recent reviews include multiple owners describing major hospital cases requiring surgery (including septic joint surgery and colic surgery), with some mentioning proactive phone updates (including a late‑night call post‑op) and “daily” progress reports. Alongside this, there are serious negative accounts alleging surgery was unnecessary or poorly handled, leading to euthanasia, so experiences appear mixed depending on case/outcome. ## Services - **Equine-only care** (species stated as equine). - **First-opinion and referral services** (website). - **Surgery** (website specialty; reviews describe surgery for septic joint and injury, and colic surgery). - **Anaesthesia** (listed as a specialty on the website). - **Diagnostic imaging** (listed as a specialty on the website). - **Laboratory services** (website). - **Reproductive services** (website). - **24/7 mobile support** via an **equine ambulatory team** (website). - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (clinic data). ## Pricing - One reviewer reports a colic case costing **£9,000–£10,000**, and mentions receiving a **10% discount** only after asking. (No itemised breakdown is provided in the review.) ## People - **Moses (vet)** – mentioned for “amazing care and surgery,” alongside “his team” (review). - **Jonathan** – credited with calling to advise urgent same‑day admission for a suspected septic joint, performing surgery, and making phone calls with updates (including a call just before midnight to say the pony was coming round well). Also described as discussing options with the owner (review). - **Matt** – thanked for post‑injury surgical care and for **daily progress updates** to the owner (review). - **Reception/admin, grooms and nurses** – owners explicitly mention these teams alongside vets; one review highlights support and compassion around end‑of‑life situations for elderly horses/ponies (review). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 79 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Surgical and inpatient cases are commonly mentioned**, including septic joint surgery (with repeat surgery), injury requiring surgery, and colic surgery. - **Communication and updates**: owners describe phone calls with outcomes after surgery (including late-night) and “daily” updates on progress. - **Support around euthanasia/end-of-life**: one long-term client describes the team’s compassion and practical support when horses/ponies passed due to old age. - **Serious complaints also appear**: two 1‑star reviews allege poor decision-making/experience around surgery, including one claiming surgery was unnecessary and ended in euthanasia, and another describing a difficult post‑colic-surgery course, a second operation that “found nothing,” and high cost with lingering uncertainty about what happened.

## Summary Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Ltd is set up as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** and is described in reviews as having **purpose-built facilities**. Reviewers repeatedly mention **knowledgeable, experienced vets** and a **friendly, professional team**, but the written feedback available is brief and doesn’t go into specific treatments or outcomes. ## Services - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (explicitly listed in the clinic’s structured data) - Reviews reference **veterinary care by experienced vets**, but do not specify particular procedures, diagnostics, or case types. - Facilities are described as **purpose built** (mentioned in reviews). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 11 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Multiple reviewers describe the vets as **knowledgeable and experienced**. - Several mention **friendly staff** and a **helpful, professional** approach. - One reviewer specifically notes **purpose-built facilities**.