About Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Hexham
Hexham's veterinary services do not extend to farm or large-animal care.
While the town's clinics are primarily focused on companion animals, pet owners seeking farm or large-animal services will need to look outside Hexham. The local clinics' absence in this area underscores their specialization in small animal care, ensuring detailed attention and resources are directed towards pets like dogs and cats. This specialization aligns with the community's needs, emphasizing quality over breadth in service provision.
There are 4 veterinary clinics listed for farm and large-animal vets in Hexham.
Top Rated Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Hexham
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd provides round-the-clock emergency care and is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on owner reports, the clinic appears set up for both urgent cases (including out-of-hours treatment) and ongoing long-term care, with several reviews focusing on end-of-life support and major procedures. Specific examples mentioned include an emergency response to suspected bloat with an immediate procedure and overnight hospitalisation, major surgery with recovery back to normal, and multiple accounts of compassionate handling of euthanasia/final days.
Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd provides round-the-clock emergency care and is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on owner reports, the clinic appears set up for both urgent cases (including out-of-hours treatment) and ongoing long-term care, with several reviews focusing on end-of-life support and major procedures. Specific examples mentioned include an emergency response to suspected bloat with an immediate procedure and overnight hospitalisation, major surgery with recovery back to normal, and multiple accounts of compassionate handling of euthanasia/final days.
The Fold Farm Vets Ltd focuses on farm-animal work only (no companion-animal services are mentioned), covering species and setups including dairy units, pigs, sheep, and goats. The website states it provides 24/7 cover, 7 days a week, and lists proactive herd/flock support such as annual flock health reviews and routine diagnostic testing, alongside consultancy and training provision. The small set of available written reviews is consistently positive, with one reviewer specifically describing a “great team” that is “very friendly.” No corporate group ownership is indicated in the provided information.
The Fold Farm Vets Ltd focuses on farm-animal work only (no companion-animal services are mentioned), covering species and setups including dairy units, pigs, sheep, and goats. The website states it provides 24/7 cover, 7 days a week, and lists proactive herd/flock support such as annual flock health reviews and routine diagnostic testing, alongside consultancy and training provision. The small set of available written reviews is consistently positive, with one reviewer specifically describing a “great team” that is “very friendly.” No corporate group ownership is indicated in the provided information.
Our Score (70/100)
Old Stone Vets Allendale is part of Old Stone Vets (a multi-branch practice) and is now small-animal only (the website states they no longer cover farm, equine, or game birds). The practice describes providing consultations, vaccines, operations, and emergency care, with 24-hour emergency services available via their Alston branch. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often describe vets handling nervous dogs calmly, plus ongoing support after dental work on an elderly dog, and a gentle approach with a fearful rescue cat during a check-up and vaccinations.
Old Stone Vets Allendale is part of Old Stone Vets (a multi-branch practice) and is now small-animal only (the website states they no longer cover farm, equine, or game birds). The practice describes providing consultations, vaccines, operations, and emergency care, with 24-hour emergency services available via their Alston branch. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often describe vets handling nervous dogs calmly, plus ongoing support after dental work on an elderly dog, and a gentle approach with a fearful rescue cat during a check-up and vaccinations.
Our Score (59/100)
From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention
- •Equine procedures and on-site treatment, including gelding a young horse and sedating/treating a needle-shy horse during a bank-holiday call-out. - Practical communication around visits, such as confirming they’re en route shortly before arrival. - A mixed picture on admin/customer service: one owner reports vaccination reminders being sent to the wrong number, delayed replies to messages, and dissatisfaction with how concerns were handled.
From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention
- •Equine procedures and on-site treatment, including gelding a young horse and sedating/treating a needle-shy horse during a bank-holiday call-out. - Practical communication around visits, such as confirming they’re en route shortly before arrival. - A mixed picture on admin/customer service: one owner reports vaccination reminders being sent to the wrong number, delayed replies to messages, and dissatisfaction with how concerns were handled.