Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Shrewsbury

## Summary Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery is described by clients as an **independent** practice, and it’s also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Reviews suggest the team is set up for **long-term ongoing care** (multiple clients mention several years of use) as well as **end-of-life support**, including at least one account of being seen **after hours** when a pet deteriorated. Owners also specifically mention the practice being **“sensible” and “not out to rip you off”**, and handling a **bird appointment** involving claw clipping, beak trimming, and leg-ring removal. ## Services Based on the provided clinic data, website summary fields, and reviews, the following are explicitly referenced: - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed; one owner describes being seen **after hours** for an urgent end-of-life visit). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed). - **End-of-life care / euthanasia support** (multiple reviews describe compassionate support when it was time to say goodbye). - **Bird care (avian)**: an **African Grey parrot** was seen for **claw clipping**, **beak trimming**, and **leg ring removal**. ## People - **David** (vet; role implied by review): mentioned for seeing a family **after hours** when their dog with a terminal illness took a turn for the worse, and for being **kind and compassionate** during euthanasia. - **Unnamed female vet**: described by one owner as “the most amazing caring lady” when they lost their dog. - **The wider team (vets and staff)**: repeatedly credited with being **knowledgeable**, **helpful**, and providing a more **personal-feeling experience** compared with “conglomerates of vets” (as one reviewer put it). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 111 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Long-term clients (3–10+ years mentioned) reporting consistent experiences with dogs over time. - Multiple accounts of **support during euthanasia/end-of-life**, including an **after-hours** appointment when a dog’s condition worsened. - Several reviewers describe decision-making as **“sensible”** and explicitly say they didn’t feel **overcharged or pushed**. - Specific praise for **avian handling and procedures** (claws, beak, and leg ring work on an African Grey parrot).

## Summary Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd is an equine-only veterinary practice (horses) established in 1978, providing ambulatory, medical, surgical and diagnostic care, with 24-hour veterinary cover stated on its website. It is RCVS accredited and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: vets coming out to see horses for acute problems (for example a swollen leg), “straight talking” advice (including one review explicitly praising them for not pushing injectables), and support through difficult decisions such as euthanasia with clear explanations of each step. ## Services - **Equine veterinary care (horses)** (website). - **24-hour emergency/urgent care** stated by the practice (website); reviews also describe vets coming out to see a horse with a **swollen leg**. - **Ambulatory (at-yard) visits** (website; supported by reviews describing call-outs). - **Equine medicine and surgery** (website). - **Diagnostic services** (website). - **Euthanasia/end-of-life care** is specifically described in reviews, including examination beforehand and explaining the procedure step-by-step. ## People - **Rachel/Rachael (vet)**: described in a euthanasia visit as having read the horse’s records beforehand, examining the horse, then explaining each step of the procedure to an upset family in a way that helped them through it (review). - **Jim Tipp**: credited by a long-term client as having cared for their horses over many years (review). - **Camilla (vet)**: mentioned as the vet who assessed a horse; the same review says the team “talked us through everything needed” to help get the horse back to health, particularly helpful for beginner owners (review). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 46 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Call-outs for urgent issues**: owners mention vets coming out to see a horse with a **swollen leg** and being pleasant with both horse and owner. - **Decision-making without pressure**: one reviewer contrasts them with other vets, praising them for being **straight-talking** and “not just out to sell you injectables.” - **Support in high-stakes situations**: a pony described as “at death’s door” was said to have been saved, with owners emphasising the team’s support during that period. - **End-of-life care handled carefully**: a family describes a euthanasia visit where the vet had reviewed records, examined the horse, and explained the process step-by-step to help the family cope.

## Summary M J Baines Veterinary Ltd (also referred to in reviews as “Fyrnwy/Fernwy”) appears to focus heavily on equine work, with multiple owners describing vets travelling out to see horses and ponies. Recent reviews repeatedly mention practical, straightforward decision-making (including not “trying to sell you injectables”) alongside support in high-stress situations—such as talking families through euthanasia step-by-step and helping a very unwell pony recover. Several reviews also describe the team explaining care clearly to less-experienced owners and checking the animal’s records before making recommendations. ## Services - Equine/pony call-outs (e.g., visiting a horse with a swollen leg). - Assessment and treatment of seriously ill horses/ponies (one owner describes a pony “at death’s door” who was saved). - Euthanasia for horses, including explaining the procedure to owners and family members. - Owner guidance/education during treatment decisions (including walking beginner owners through what was needed to restore a horse’s health). ## People - **Rachel/Rachael (vet)**: Mentioned for reading the horse’s records before examining, concluding when it was time to euthanise, and explaining each step of the process to upset family members. - **Jim Tipp**: Credited by one long-term client for caring for their horses over many years. - **Camilla (vet)**: Named as the vet who assessed a horse and talked the owners through what was needed to get the horse back to health. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 46 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Multiple owners describe **equine call-outs** and calm handling (including a visit for a swollen leg). - **Straight-talking advice and perceived lack of upselling**, with one reviewer specifically contrasting them with vets who “sell you injectables.” - **Support in emotionally difficult situations**, including explaining euthanasia steps clearly to a family. - **Intensive care and dedication in serious illness**, including one account of a pony being saved when very unwell. - **Clear explanations for less-experienced owners**, helping them understand what care was needed and why.

## Summary Warner Equine Veterinary Services appears to be an equine-focused practice, with multiple owners describing vets coming out to see horses/ponies (for example, assessing a horse with a swollen leg). Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the latest reviews, this service is used for both urgent/serious cases and planned care, including: - Call-outs for lameness/leg swelling and hands-on assessment. - Support with very unwell ponies (“at death’s door”) where owners report the team “somehow saved him.” - End-of-life visits, with vets explaining the procedure step-by-step to the family. - A “straight-talking” approach; one owner explicitly contrasts them with vets who “sell you injectables.” ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned by owners include: - **Equine call-outs/ambulatory visits** (vets “came out” to see a horse with a swollen leg). - **Clinical assessment and treatment planning**, including reading prior records before examining the horse (mentioned during an end-of-life visit). - **Critical care support for severely ill ponies**, with owners crediting the team’s care and dedication for recovery. - **End-of-life care/euthanasia**, including clear explanations of each step to owners/family members. - **Owner guidance/education**, with beginners saying they were talked through “everything needed” to get their horse back to health. ## People - **Rachel (vet)**: Mentioned for an end-of-life visit; the owner notes she had read the horse’s records beforehand, examined the horse, and explained each step of the procedure to upset family members. - **Jim Tipp**: Thanked by name for long-term care of the reviewer’s horses (“you are a legend!”). - **Camilla (vet)**: Named as the vet who assessed a horse in a case where the owner (a beginner) felt the team explained what was needed to restore the horse’s health. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 46 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Equine call-outs and practical help:** owners describe vets attending horses in-person, including for a swollen leg. - **Communication style:** “straight talking” is called out positively, including not pushing “injectables.” - **High-stakes care and support:** one owner says the team saved a pony who was close to death, and also highlights the support given to them during that period. - **End-of-life care handled carefully:** one review describes a vet explaining the euthanasia process step-by-step and focusing on both the horse’s welfare and the family’s experience.

## Summary Siddle Veterinary Service is an **independent, fully mobile equine-only** veterinary service founded by **Mark Siddle MRCVS** (BEVA accredited) and run with his wife **Chantal**. The clinic is set up strongly for **breeding/stud medicine and reproductive work**, alongside a mobile caseload supported by on-the-road diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, video endoscopy) and a **12-stable rehabilitation facility**. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe **thorough investigations** (including scanning during appointments) and being **fitted in quickly** for a pony needing help. A recurring concern in multiple reviews is **front-desk/phone communication**, including reports of blunt or rude calls, and frustrations around admin (billing emails, record transfers, and an **up-front £45 payment request** for bookings). ## Services Based on the clinic website summary, the service focuses on horses and offers: - **24-hour emergency call-out**, with partnerships for **referral to equine hospitals** for emergency operations/referrals (as stated). - **Breeding and equine stud medicine**, including **artificial insemination**. - **Stud services and foal care**. - **Lameness investigation and treatment** (reviews mention scanning during assessment). - **Pre-purchase examinations (vettings)**. - **Equine dentistry**. - **Routine standing surgery**, including **castrations**. - **Vaccinations** and **passports**. - **Diagnostics/facilities** mentioned: **digital radiography**, **digital ultrasonography**, **video endoscopy**, and **blood testing/laboratory facilities**. - A **12-stable rehabilitation facility**. ## Pricing - One reviewer reports being told they must **book online and pay £45 up front**. The same reviewer says a friend “doesn’t believe” the £45 is later deducted from the bill (this is reported opinion, not confirmed). ## People - **Mark Siddle (vet, MRCVS)**: In positive reviews, Mark is described as **thorough**, explaining findings while scanning, and helping plan a **rehabilitation** approach for a pony. Other reviewers say Mark’s clinical work was “mostly” good during a vetting. - **Chantal / reception/admin (role not explicitly stated, but referred to as Mark’s wife on the website and as “his wife” in reviews)**: Multiple reviewers describe **negative phone interactions**, including being spoken to in an “unacceptable” way, and complaints about billing/admin communication. - **Reception/admin team (unnamed)**: Several reviews mention a **blunt/rude receptionist**, affecting first impressions and communication. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4 stars from 22 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Thorough clinical work and clear explanations (positive):** one owner says Mark “explained everything as he scanned” and helped with rehab planning. - **Speed of access (positive):** one owner says they were **squeezed in very quickly**. - **Phone/reception manner (negative, repeated):** multiple reviewers describe **rude/blunt communication** and say it affected trust and willingness to book. - **Admin/process frustrations (negative):** complaints include an **up-front £45 payment request** to book, **difficulty getting horse details passed to a new vet**, and a billing situation where the client says **no bill or prior emails were received** before a difficult follow-up call. - **Diagnostics quality concerns (negative):** one vetting review reports an **X-ray system fault** delaying imaging, then dissatisfaction with the **quality/angles** of foot X-rays, described as not useful for a farrier.