Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary Oakham Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a long-established, purpose-built practice with separate equine and small animal departments, extensive hospital facilities, and diagnostic equipment, and it states it holds RCVS Tier 3 hospital status. Reviews back up a set-up geared to both routine care and more serious hospital cases: one owner describes their assistance dog being hospitalised for 6 days/nights after being given under a 20% chance of survival, and another describes surgical treatment for glaucoma that resulted in removal of an eye. Owners also repeatedly mention good explanations (including “the bad side of things”), being kept updated, and being seen promptly for urgent problems (for example, a puppy that ate part of a toy was “seen straight away”). ## Services Based on the website summary and reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - Routine examinations and vaccinations (website). - Specialist surgery (website); reviews include surgery related to glaucoma and removal of an eye. - Inpatient/hospital care (implied by “extensive hospital facilities” on the website; one review describes a 6-day/night stay for a critically ill dog). - Urgent/emergency appointments are referenced in reviews (a puppy that swallowed a foreign object was seen immediately). - Care for both small animals and equine patients (website). ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - Catriona: credited with performing surgery after a dog lost an eye due to glaucoma; the owner specifically mentions “understanding and advice,” that surgery “went very smoothly,” and that their dog was “happy… once more.” - George: thanked alongside Catriona and the wider team for support during the same glaucoma case. What reviewers consistently point to across roles (without naming individuals): - Reception team: described as welcoming and compassionate, and “go the extra mile when needed.” - Vets: repeatedly described as explaining things clearly, including difficult outcomes, and keeping owners updated during care. - Nurses: frequently mentioned alongside vets as providing efficient, friendly care. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.7 stars from 367 reviews. Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Prompt handling of urgent situations (example: a puppy that ate part of a stuffed toy was “seen straight away”). - Complex/serious cases and surgery are specifically described, including a multi-day hospital stay for a critically ill assistance dog and surgery following glaucoma leading to loss of an eye. - Communication gets repeated specifics: vets “explain everything clearly even the bad side of things,” and owners mention being kept updated. - Continuity and long-term use: one reviewer notes being with the practice for 20+ years. - A few owners explicitly comment on value: while “veterinary care isn’t cheap anywhere,” they feel the care received is worth it.
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Catmose Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary surgery. Based on reviews, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and more complex cases, including surgery and end‑of‑life support. Owners repeatedly mention being seen quickly for urgent concerns (including a same‑morning appointment after calling at 08:30) and being kept updated during procedures (progress messages during surgery and recovery). Several reviews also describe unrushed euthanasia appointments, including home visits, with staff explaining what would happen and giving families privacy.
Catmose Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary surgery. Based on reviews, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and more complex cases, including surgery and end‑of‑life support. Owners repeatedly mention being seen quickly for urgent concerns (including a same‑morning appointment after calling at 08:30) and being kept updated during procedures (progress messages during surgery and recovery). Several reviews also describe unrushed euthanasia appointments, including home visits, with staff explaining what would happen and giving families privacy.
Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice that, based on its website and reviews, is set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, parasite treatment, annual checks) as well as more involved cases such as surgery and end-of-life support. The website states it runs its own 24-hour emergency service for registered clients, aiming for continuity with its regular vets and nurses. Recent reviews repeatedly mention clear updates during treatment (including emergencies), detailed post-operative guidance from nurses, and support when owners needed to say goodbye; one review reports a long wait with no apology after a system showed they had been seen.
Rutland Veterinary Centre Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice that, based on its website and reviews, is set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, parasite treatment, annual checks) as well as more involved cases such as surgery and end-of-life support. The website states it runs its own 24-hour emergency service for registered clients, aiming for continuity with its regular vets and nurses. Recent reviews repeatedly mention clear updates during treatment (including emergencies), detailed post-operative guidance from nurses, and support when owners needed to say goodbye; one review reports a long wait with no apology after a system showed they had been seen.
Farm Veterinary Solutions focuses on proactive health and performance work for farm species (dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep flocks and gamebirds) and states that its own vets provide 24/7 emergency cover. The practice is listed as a member of the XLVets network. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe a “huge range of expertise” (including livestock and equine), with specific mentions of a vet named Maria having camelid knowledge, and vets being good at putting both dog and owner at ease while awaiting results.
Farm Veterinary Solutions focuses on proactive health and performance work for farm species (dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep flocks and gamebirds) and states that its own vets provide 24/7 emergency cover. The practice is listed as a member of the XLVets network. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe a “huge range of expertise” (including livestock and equine), with specific mentions of a vet named Maria having camelid knowledge, and vets being good at putting both dog and owner at ease while awaiting results.
H��rmann Equine Limited
Rutland
Our Score (61/100)
Hörmann Equine Limited is a mobile, equine-only veterinary practice founded in May 2012 by Dr Till Hörmann (DrMedVet, MRCVS). The practice’s website highlights on-yard diagnostic capability using portable equipment—digital x‑ray, ultrasound and video‑endoscopy—aimed at prompt diagnosis without needing a clinic visit. Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic data provided, though the website summary available to us doesn’t describe any out‑of‑hours process.
Hörmann Equine Limited is a mobile, equine-only veterinary practice founded in May 2012 by Dr Till Hörmann (DrMedVet, MRCVS). The practice’s website highlights on-yard diagnostic capability using portable equipment—digital x‑ray, ultrasound and video‑endoscopy—aimed at prompt diagnosis without needing a clinic visit. Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic data provided, though the website summary available to us doesn’t describe any out‑of‑hours process.
Rutland Veterinary Centre
Rutland
Our Score (58/100)
Rutland Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on its website, it’s set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, annual health checks, parasite treatment), procedures like neutering (including keyhole spaying), and admin services such as animal health certificates and prescriptions. The website also states a 24-hour emergency service (365 days/year) for registered clients, run by their own vets via another branch. Recent reviews are mostly positive and include concrete examples such as rapid appointment triage for euthanasia, hospitalisation updates with photos, and orthopaedic surgery support after a cruciate ligament injury. A minority of reviews report serious concerns (handling incident and a disputed heart murmur referral), and there’s also conflicting feedback about whether the practice is independent or part of a larger group.
Rutland Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on its website, it’s set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, annual health checks, parasite treatment), procedures like neutering (including keyhole spaying), and admin services such as animal health certificates and prescriptions. The website also states a 24-hour emergency service (365 days/year) for registered clients, run by their own vets via another branch. Recent reviews are mostly positive and include concrete examples such as rapid appointment triage for euthanasia, hospitalisation updates with photos, and orthopaedic surgery support after a cruciate ligament injury. A minority of reviews report serious concerns (handling incident and a disputed heart murmur referral), and there’s also conflicting feedback about whether the practice is independent or part of a larger group.
Alex Knott Equine Vets is an independent equine-only veterinary practice focused on the performance and wellbeing of equine athletes. The clinic highlights mobile diagnostic equipment and a set of sports-horse–relevant investigations (lameness work-ups, imaging, and endoscopy), and states involvement with veterinary management of horses competing at major events (including the Olympic Games, Cheltenham, Royal Ascot, Badminton, and Burghley). The practice also lists an FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian accreditation.
Alex Knott Equine Vets is an independent equine-only veterinary practice focused on the performance and wellbeing of equine athletes. The clinic highlights mobile diagnostic equipment and a set of sports-horse–relevant investigations (lameness work-ups, imaging, and endoscopy), and states involvement with veterinary management of horses competing at major events (including the Olympic Games, Cheltenham, Royal Ascot, Badminton, and Burghley). The practice also lists an FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian accreditation.
Farm Veterinary Solutions Ltd is a farm-focused veterinary provider working with dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep and gamebirds. The website emphasises a proactive herd/flock health approach (planned health programmes rather than only treating individual cases) and states that their own team of vets provides 24/7 emergency cover. The practice is also listed as a member of XLVets.
Farm Veterinary Solutions Ltd is a farm-focused veterinary provider working with dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep and gamebirds. The website emphasises a proactive herd/flock health approach (planned health programmes rather than only treating individual cases) and states that their own team of vets provides 24/7 emergency cover. The practice is also listed as a member of XLVets.