Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Bedfordshire

## Summary VioVet Ltd appears to operate primarily as an online pet and equine supplies retailer rather than a traditional veterinary clinic, with a dedicated prescriptions team mentioned in reviews. Recent reviewers most often talk about fast delivery, competitive pricing, and repeat ordering over multiple years. Concrete examples include reminders when a new prescription is due for long‑term pony medication, subscription deliveries that can be adjusted (though one reviewer found that part of the website harder to locate), and courier drop-off instructions being followed for dog food deliveries. A few practical issues are also raised, such as oversized packaging increasing postage costs and an item quality mismatch (one stirrup leather thicker than the other). ## Services - Online ordering of pet supplies (including dog food mentioned in a delivery review). - Equine-related products (stirrup leathers referenced). - Prescription handling via a “prescriptions team,” including reminders when repeat prescriptions are due for long-term medication. - Subscription/repeat delivery option (a reviewer mentions amending delivery times). ## People - **Prescriptions team**: mentioned for proactively prompting customers when a new prescription is due for ponies on long-term medication. - **Delivery/courier**: one reviewer noted the courier placed dog food where requested and left a delivery card, which mattered to them for security. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 66,403 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Fast delivery is a recurring point (including orders arriving earlier than expected). - Pricing/value is frequently mentioned (“best price at time of purchase,” “good value for money”). - Reliability over time: one reviewer reports using VioVet regularly for 3–4 years. - Prescription support: reminders to renew prescriptions for long-term medication. - Minor negatives: oversized boxes/postage concerns; one product issue where two stirrup leathers differed in thickness; one reviewer found it hard to locate the subscription settings to change delivery times.

## Summary Hampden Vets – The Farm Vets is part of the wider Hampden Vets practice, which (from its own website) treats pets, horses and farm animals. The website also states it provides emergency care 24/7, 365 days a year. Recent reviews focus heavily on farm-animal work, including vets visiting farms (“when they come out”) and practical support for flock and smallholding animals (goats and sheep are specifically mentioned). One reviewer also points to a “Flockmaster” subscription that they felt improved both pricing and knowledge. ## Services - Veterinary care for **pets, horses and farm animals** (website). - **Emergency care** stated as available **24/7, 365 days a year** (website). - **Farm call-outs/visits** mentioned by clients (“when they come out”) (reviews). - Farm and smallholding animal care specifically referenced for: - **Sheep** (reviews) - **Goats** (reviews) - A **“Flockmaster” subscription** is mentioned by a client as providing benefits around “prices and knowledge” (reviews; no further details provided). ## Reviews **Google rating:** 4.9 stars from 9 reviews. **Thematics below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners repeatedly mention the team being **responsive and available for help**, including support **by phone** as well as **farm visits**. - Several reviews emphasise **farming-specific understanding**, including sheep/goat care and being “active in the farming community.” - Value is discussed in practical terms: one reviewer calls the service “worth every penny,” while another highlights a **Flockmaster subscription** they believe helps with **pricing and knowledge**.

## Summary Meadowbrook Equine Clinic is an equine practice with emergency veterinary services listed in its clinic data. The clinic website currently provides minimal detail (it states the site is undergoing maintenance), so the clearest picture of day-to-day care comes from reviews—particularly repeated mentions of a vet named Gethin. Across the latest reviews, owners describe: - Calm handling in emergencies (“cool, calm & collected” and “calm, skilful and compassionate” are repeated themes). - Clear communication during visits, including keeping owners informed “at all stages.” - A decision-making style that (per one long review) avoids pushing “major work such as MRIs of minor sprains” or “pointless blood tests,” and avoids recommending long box-rest when the reviewer felt there was “no clear-cut physical benefit.” - Practical admin experiences like appointments being easy to book and invoices being sent promptly. ## Services Based on clinic data, website information available, and what reviewers explicitly mention: - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed in the structured clinic data). - **Equine veterinary care** (multiple reviews refer to horses being treated). - **Assessment and treatment planning for lameness/sprains** (one review specifically discusses avoiding advanced imaging for “minor sprains” in some situations). - **Clinical guidance for difficult decisions** (one reviewer notes the vet will give “clear guidance” when asked). - **Appointments and billing workflows**: easy appointment booking and prompt invoicing are mentioned in reviews. ## People - **Gethin (vet)**: Mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe him as “cool, calm & collected,” and say he keeps them informed throughout the visit. One detailed review says he doesn’t pressure owners into major diagnostics for minor issues and will give clear guidance when asked to help with difficult decisions. - **Team/staff (not individually named)**: Described as “friendly and helpful” by one reviewer, and another review mentions smooth admin (booking and invoicing). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 12 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Calm, steady handling—especially in emergencies—comes up repeatedly. - Owners value being kept informed during the visit and getting clear guidance when decisions are hard. - One detailed reviewer specifically praises an approach that (in their experience) doesn’t push advanced diagnostics or unnecessary restrictions like prolonged box rest. - Practicalities: booking appointments is described as easy, and invoices are said to be sent promptly.