Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Sheffield

## Summary Hall Court Veterinary Group is an **independently owned** practice (also described as independent in reviews). The website highlights **daily veterinary nurse clinics** for routine care (for example nail clips and senior health checks), and reviews mention a **drop-in system** where one owner says they’re usually seen within **25 minutes**, plus **email/WhatsApp responses within a few hours** that sometimes avoid an unnecessary visit. Reviews are mostly positive and describe strong support around difficult decisions (including **euthanasia appointments** where staff provided **fur clippings and pawprints** and families didn’t feel rushed). A minority of recent reviews raise serious concerns, including one report of **post-operative staples left in** and another describing **unexpected charges** tied to blood testing and surgery communication. ## Services From the clinic website summary and recent reviews, services mentioned include: - **Veterinary nurse clinics (daily)**, including: - **Nail clips** - **Puppy checks** - **Flea and worming checks** - **Anal gland emptying** - **Senior health checks** for cats and dogs - **Cat neutering/spaying** (one reviewer details charges for spays and blood tests) - **Surgery**, including: - An owner describing their dog needing **emergency surgery** (described as life-saving) - One review referencing a **C-section and hysterectomy** with a later **hernia repair** (reported as having complications/concerns) - **End-of-life care/euthanasia**, including keepsakes such as **pawprints and fur clippings** (as described in reviews) - **Travel advice for pets going overseas** (a reviewer specifically praises “Steph” for knowledge in this area) - **Out-of-hours arrangements (as stated on the website):** - **In-house out-of-hours** cover until **9pm Monday–Friday** and **8am–12pm on Saturday and Sunday** - Outside those hours, the practice uses an **external service provider** - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (listed in the structured clinic data) ## Pricing Specific prices mentioned in recent reviews: - Cat spay appointment where: - A cat that **didn’t have surgery** was charged **£155** (reviewer’s account) - A cat that **did have surgery** was **£260** (reviewer’s account) - Blood testing prices described by one reviewer: - Optional blood test discussed as **£30** - A lab blood test later billed as **£95**, which the reviewer says was not clearly communicated in advance ## People Named individuals mentioned positively in the latest reviews: - **Aimee** (role not stated): mentioned for guiding a family through euthanasia “every step of the way,” including arranging **fur clippings and footprints**, and not making them feel rushed or judged. - **Steph** (role not stated): praised for “incredible knowledge” about **travelling overseas with pets**; also referenced by another reviewer as someone they trust along with “her team.” - **Aoife** (role not stated): described as having a **calming presence** and “excellent expertise.” - **Laura** (described as a **nurse** in one review, and separately thanked directly by another): described as **helpful, patient and understanding**. - **Lynne** (described as a **nurse**): mentioned positively as part of the nursing team. - **Zoe** and **Lauren** (described as **reception**): praised for friendly greetings. - **Sophie** (described as **receptionist**): singled out for being **professional, kind and caring** while assisting during a euthanasia visit. - **Roxanne** and **Emily** (roles not stated): thanked as part of the team during ongoing care. ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 500 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Access and communication:** a “drop-in” is described as working well (one owner reports waits under **25 minutes**), and one reviewer says questions are answered without feeling rushed; another mentions **email/WhatsApp replies within hours** that sometimes prevent an extra visit. - **Support during end-of-life care:** multiple reviews describe euthanasia support as careful and unhurried, including **pawprints and fur clippings** offered to families. - **Clinical care praised, including urgent situations:** reviewers describe cases where pets were very ill and the team “could not do enough,” including a dog needing **emergency surgery**. - **Cost/consent concerns raised by some:** one recent 1-star review describes feeling blindsided by charges (including a **£95** lab blood test that they say wasn’t clearly priced on the phone), and another review alleges post-op issues (for example **staples left in** and later hernia problems).

## Summary Briar Vets Ltd is described in clinic data as offering emergency veterinary services and being a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews focus heavily on end-of-life care and pain/urgent appointments, with multiple owners describing kind support during euthanasia and a thorough assessment for sudden-onset pain (sent home with pain relief and probiotics). Reviews also contain a clear cost complaint about a non-emergency call-out euthanasia (£350 for a short visit) and a separate complaint about inconsistent advice between vets and lack of follow-up for an ongoing cat problem. ## Services - **Emergency/urgent care**: Clinic data lists emergency veterinary services; reviews mention being seen for overnight-onset pain and owners recommending the practice for “routine and emergency care.” - **Euthanasia / end-of-life care**: Multiple reviews describe support during a dog’s final hours; one review specifically mentions a **non-emergency call-out** to euthanise a dog. - **Surgery/operation care**: One owner describes an **operation and recovery plan** designed to reduce stress for an easily-stressed dog. - **Pain management & medical treatment**: One review mentions a thorough assessment for pain (hips/lower limbs) with **painkillers** and **probiotics** provided. - **Veterinary nurse training facility**: Listed in clinic data. ## Pricing - A reviewer reports being charged **£350** for a **non-emergency call-out euthanasia**, and says **no invoice was issued**. - Another reviewer describes the practice’s fees as “**very reasonable**,” which conflicts with the above complaint. ## People - **Neil**: Mentioned by name in a review thanking him and staff for making an operation and recovery “as stress free as possible” for a dog that is easily stressed. - **Emily**: Mentioned by name in a review describing a thorough assessment for sudden pain, with treatment described as “neither too little nor too much.” - **Reception team (mixed feedback)**: One review describes a receptionist as “warm, professional and kind,” while another describes a “male receptionist” as rude and not listening on the phone, alongside concerns that “nothing ever gets done.” ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 88 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Compassionate end-of-life support** is repeatedly mentioned (e.g., “taking care of my dog… in her final hours”). - **Efforts to reduce stress around procedures** (one owner says everything was put in place to make surgery and recovery as stress-free as possible). - **Thorough assessment and conservative-feeling treatment** for acute pain (pain relief plus probiotics; described as appropriately balanced). - **Conflicting experiences on administration and continuity**: one reviewer alleges poor follow-up and inconsistent opinions between vets for a cat’s ongoing problem; another alleges an unexpectedly high charge for a call-out euthanasia and no invoice.

## Summary Green Veterinary Practice describes itself as an **independent small-animal practice**, and it is also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. The website states it is **open 24/7 for emergencies**. From the latest reviews, owners most often mention **surgical care and clear explanations**, alongside a **mixed experience with reception and pricing/charges**. Specific examples include **BOAS surgery for a French bulldog**, and **ear haematoma surgery arranged for the next day** after a second-opinion consult. Several reviews also mention **same-day appointments** and **follow-up checks after procedures** (including reports of free post-op rechecks). ## Services - **Small-animal veterinary care** (described on the website; reviews mention care for **cats and dogs**). - **24/7 emergency care** (as stated on the website). - **Vaccinations** (one review discusses first and second vaccination timing/charging). - **Surgery** - **BOAS surgery** (owner reports noticeable improvement after surgery). - **Ear haematoma surgery**, including post-operative follow-ups and later **stitch/drain removal** (as described by an owner during ongoing treatment). - **Second opinions** (explicitly mentioned by an owner who changed practice due to concerns elsewhere). - **Post-operative check-ups** (one owner reports multiple post-op checks, described as free). ## Pricing - One owner reports the practice’s costs were **“50% less”** than a previous quote for an operation (no £ amounts given). - Another owner describes the clinic as **“very affordable”** (no £ amounts given). - One review states **post-op checks were free of charge** after surgery. - Pricing/charging is also a point of dispute: - One owner says the **second vaccination was meant to be included** with the first, but they were **asked to pay again** because the follow-up was booked later than 4 weeks (they blame reception scheduling). - Another owner describes the **prices as “ridiculous.”** ## People - **Pete (vet)**: mentioned for spending time explaining an operation, **drawing a picture to talk it through**, carrying out surgery the **next day**, and doing thorough rechecks (including a broader check of things like hips and mouth during a post-op visit). - **Ana (vet)**: described as **“lovely”** during a first visit. - **Reception team**: feedback is mixed—some owners praise reception alongside nurses and vets, while others describe reception as **rude**, **lacking compassion**, or **lacking customer skills**. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.2 stars from 97 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Surgery outcomes and follow-through:** owners mention BOAS surgery with clear improvement afterwards, and ear haematoma surgery with multiple post-op checks and a planned visit for stitch/drain removal. - **Communication and explanation:** one owner highlights a vet taking time to explain an operation and even **drawing a diagram**. - **Access to appointments:** one owner reports calling in the morning and being offered a **same-day slot**. - **Handling and pet comfort:** one review notes the dog was muzzled as a precaution, followed by **treats and cuddles** to settle him. - **Conflicting experiences on cost and trust:** some describe affordability (including “50% less” than another quote), while others raise serious concerns about **charging practices**, **reception conduct**, and one report of **misdiagnosis/wrong treatment** with a very poor outcome.

## Summary Churchfield Equine Clinic focuses on horse care and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe routine work like annual vaccinations (“annual jabs”) as well as support for harder situations, including compassionate help when an owner had to say goodbye to a 30‑year‑old mare (a vet and a nurse attended). Multiple vets are mentioned by name (Phil, Tom and Ian), and one reviewer specifically highlights the team’s approach with a nervous horse—from booking through to the visit—to keep both horse and owner at ease. A minority view notes the team are friendly but felt treatment was “expensive” and the clinic “very commercial.” ## Services - Equine veterinary care (horse-focused clinic) - Routine vaccinations (annual jabs mentioned) - “Zone visit” appointments (described by a reviewer as quick and efficient) - Handling/management of nervous horses during visits (extra time/effort to keep horse and owner calm) - End-of-life support (vet and nurse attended and were described as compassionate) - Ongoing treatment across multiple vets for long-term cases (review mentions care over many years, including a serious episode where a horse “nearly lost his life” and later pulled through with support from a hospital and the Churchfield team) - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed service/specialisation) ## People - **Ian (vet)**: named by a reviewer as someone they “trust with my precious horse.” - **Phil (vet)** and **Tom (vet)**: both named as having treated a reviewer’s horse alongside Ian. - **A vet and a nurse (names not given)**: credited with showing compassion and helping an owner through their mare’s final day. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 48 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Trust in specific vets, especially Ian, is mentioned directly. - Routine visits for vaccinations are described as “quick and efficient,” including a “zone visit.” - Owners of nervous horses describe the team “going the extra mile,” including reassurance from booking through the actual visit. - End-of-life care is highlighted in detail, with a vet and nurse described as compassionate during euthanasia support. - One review conflicts with the overall tone, describing staff as friendly but treatment as “expensive” and the service as “very commercial.”