Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Rutland

## 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.

## Summary 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. ## Services - Proactive herd/flock health services: - Dairy herd health - Beef herd health - Sheep flock health - Gamebird health - Emergency care: the clinic states its own team of vets cover emergencies 24/7. - Additional species mentioned in reviews (not listed in the website summary): - Dogs (including handling dogs in a way that put the owner at ease) - Equine work - Camelids (specific mention of camelid knowledge) ## People - **Maria** (role not stated): specifically praised in reviews for **camelid knowledge**. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 18 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Repeated praise for **service** and staff being **friendly and helpful**. - Several reviewers highlight **breadth of expertise** (including livestock, equine and domestic pets). - Multiple dog-related comments focus on **calm handling and reassurance** (e.g., “put owner and dog at ease” while waiting for results). - One negative review is unrelated to clinical care, complaining about a **van alarm noise at night**.

## Summary 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. ## Services - Mobile equine veterinary practice (equine-only). - Diagnostic imaging and scoping mentioned on the website: - Portable digital x‑ray - Ultrasound - Video‑endoscopy - Emergency veterinary services are listed in the provided clinic data (no further details on how this is delivered were available from the website summary). ## People - **Dr Till Hörmann** (founder; DrMedVet, MRCVS). ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 4 reviews.** The written feedback available to us is extremely brief and provides limited detail. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - The only specific written comment we can see is “Best in the industry,” repeated across reviews, without examples of treatments, outcomes, or service details.

## Summary 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. ## Services - **Lameness investigations** - **Ultrasonography** - **Radiography** - **Endoscopy** - **Pre-purchase examinations** - Use of **mobile diagnostic equipment** (as listed by the practice) ## Reviews **Google rating:** 5 stars from 1 review. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” No written review text was available in the provided reviews (only star ratings and an author name), so specific themes (e.g., what was treated, communication, outcomes) can’t be summarised. There is also a mismatch between the Google review count shown (1) and the two 5-star review entries provided to us.

## Summary 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**. ## Services Based on the clinic website, services include: - **Dairy Herd Health** (structured herd-level support for dairy farms) - **Beef Herd Health** - **Flock Health** (sheep) - **Gamebird Health** - **Smallholders Club** (a specific offering for smallholders; details beyond the name aren’t provided in the available summary) - **24/7 emergency care** covered by the clinic’s own veterinary team (as stated on the website)