There are 11 veterinary clinics listed for farm and large-animal vets in Hertfordshire.
Top Rated Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Hertfordshire
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Farr and Pursey Equine Veterinary Services Limited is a fully independent, horse-only veterinary practice with an explicit focus on preventative healthcare and management. The practice describes using up-to-date mobile equipment and offering tailored care for both pleasure and competition horses. Its service list points to capability in both routine work (vaccinations and dental) and more involved investigations and performance-focused assessment (lameness workups, gait analysis, internal medicine investigations), alongside procedures such as gastroscopy and laser surgery. Google shows a 5.0-star rating from 1 review; however, the latest written reviews available to us don’t include any text, so there’s no detailed owner feedback to quote.
Farr and Pursey Equine Veterinary Services Limited is a fully independent, horse-only veterinary practice with an explicit focus on preventative healthcare and management. The practice describes using up-to-date mobile equipment and offering tailored care for both pleasure and competition horses. Its service list points to capability in both routine work (vaccinations and dental) and more involved investigations and performance-focused assessment (lameness workups, gait analysis, internal medicine investigations), alongside procedures such as gastroscopy and laser surgery. Google shows a 5.0-star rating from 1 review; however, the latest written reviews available to us don’t include any text, so there’s no detailed owner feedback to quote.
Julian Covarr Equine Ltd appears to be an equine-focused veterinary provider based on its business name. Beyond that, the available data doesn’t include any stated clinical facilities, specific services, or written feedback describing what appointments or treatments involve.
Julian Covarr Equine Ltd appears to be an equine-focused veterinary provider based on its business name. Beyond that, the available data doesn’t include any stated clinical facilities, specific services, or written feedback describing what appointments or treatments involve.
Alistair Poole Veterinary Surgery (A J Poole) describes itself as a long-established, independent small-animal practice set up over 30 years ago by Alistair and Sue Poole. The website highlights same-day appointments for ill pets, a repeat-prescription service (including a postal option), and out-of-hours emergency cover provided by the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Reviews most often describe ongoing care for cats and dogs (including dentistry, eye problems, and referral on for a spinal injury), with one review reporting the practice refused to see an unregistered dog that was choking.
Alistair Poole Veterinary Surgery (A J Poole) describes itself as a long-established, independent small-animal practice set up over 30 years ago by Alistair and Sue Poole. The website highlights same-day appointments for ill pets, a repeat-prescription service (including a postal option), and out-of-hours emergency cover provided by the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Reviews most often describe ongoing care for cats and dogs (including dentistry, eye problems, and referral on for a spinal injury), with one review reporting the practice refused to see an unregistered dog that was choking.
Three Bears Vets is an independent mobile veterinary service established in January 2019 by Dr Mike Groombridge, focused on providing veterinary care in pet owners’ homes. Reviews repeatedly describe home visits that avoid waiting-room stress, including at-home euthanasia where pets passed peacefully in their owner’s arms. Owners also mention thorough medical work-ups for acute illness (e.g., severe vomiting/diarrhoea and abdominal pain) and proactive follow-up, including out-of-hours check-ins over a weekend. Some reviews note that, for those within their catchment, appointments at the practice premises are also available.
Three Bears Vets is an independent mobile veterinary service established in January 2019 by Dr Mike Groombridge, focused on providing veterinary care in pet owners’ homes. Reviews repeatedly describe home visits that avoid waiting-room stress, including at-home euthanasia where pets passed peacefully in their owner’s arms. Owners also mention thorough medical work-ups for acute illness (e.g., severe vomiting/diarrhoea and abdominal pain) and proactive follow-up, including out-of-hours check-ins over a weekend. Some reviews note that, for those within their catchment, appointments at the practice premises are also available.
Ballinger Equine is a first-opinion ambulatory equine veterinary practice for horses and ponies, focused on on-site diagnosis and treatment using advanced diagnostic imaging equipment. The website highlights a 24/7, 365 emergency service, and reviews echo fast response to emergencies and practical, yard-based workups (including lameness exams and leg scanning). Specific examples mentioned include a detailed lameness exam with Susanna, urgent call-outs for colic and a facial abscess with referral onward for further treatment, and imaging that helped avoid a hospital trip in one reported injury case.
Ballinger Equine is a first-opinion ambulatory equine veterinary practice for horses and ponies, focused on on-site diagnosis and treatment using advanced diagnostic imaging equipment. The website highlights a 24/7, 365 emergency service, and reviews echo fast response to emergencies and practical, yard-based workups (including lameness exams and leg scanning). Specific examples mentioned include a detailed lameness exam with Susanna, urgent call-outs for colic and a facial abscess with referral onward for further treatment, and imaging that helped avoid a hospital trip in one reported injury case.
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Hammond Vets Limited is described in reviews as an independent veterinary practice. Based on the cases people write about, it appears set up for a mix of companion animals and farm/equine work, with vets doing call-outs for urgent situations.
Concrete examples mentioned by owners include
- •Emergency attendance and euthanasia for a sheep, with the vet and reception described as calm during a traumatic visit.
- •Home visit for an elderly dog leading to peaceful euthanasia, with the practice attending “quickly” and handling the situation compassionately.
- •Equine care, including a vet visit for long-term lameness and help with a mare with a retained placenta, with options explained without pressure.
- •Poultry case management, including a chicken with a prolapse referred in by the Royal Veterinary College.
Hammond Vets Limited is described in reviews as an independent veterinary practice. Based on the cases people write about, it appears set up for a mix of companion animals and farm/equine work, with vets doing call-outs for urgent situations.
Concrete examples mentioned by owners include
- •Emergency attendance and euthanasia for a sheep, with the vet and reception described as calm during a traumatic visit.
- •Home visit for an elderly dog leading to peaceful euthanasia, with the practice attending “quickly” and handling the situation compassionately.
- •Equine care, including a vet visit for long-term lameness and help with a mare with a retained placenta, with options explained without pressure.
- •Poultry case management, including a chicken with a prolapse referred in by the Royal Veterinary College.
RCVS-accredited practice set up for both small animals and equine/large animals (including an ambulatory equine/large-animal service), and it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility. From the website and recent reviews, it appears geared for routine care (annual vaccinations/injections), diagnostics and surgery when needed (including x‑rays and emergency surgery), plus supportive end-of-life care. Owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of options and treatments, and one detailed account describes a same-day x‑ray followed by emergency surgery for a dog who swallowed a rubber ball. One recent reviewer, however, strongly disputes value for money and says it took multiple consultations to identify a “simple” issue.
RCVS-accredited practice set up for both small animals and equine/large animals (including an ambulatory equine/large-animal service), and it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility. From the website and recent reviews, it appears geared for routine care (annual vaccinations/injections), diagnostics and surgery when needed (including x‑rays and emergency surgery), plus supportive end-of-life care. Owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of options and treatments, and one detailed account describes a same-day x‑ray followed by emergency surgery for a dog who swallowed a rubber ball. One recent reviewer, however, strongly disputes value for money and says it took multiple consultations to identify a “simple” issue.
Royal Veterinary College – Equine Practice is a college-affiliated equine service that owners commonly describe using for referred investigations and more advanced diagnostics. Reviews specifically mention horses being sent in for lameness work-ups involving X‑rays, CT and MRI, and some cases becoming inpatients with regular updates provided. Owners also note the team includes vets, technicians, reception, and students, and that clinicians can be direct and realistic when discussing prognosis and next steps.
Feedback is mixed: alongside multiple accounts of clear communication and frequent updates, one reviewer reports a serious breakdown in communication after an MRI (delayed information and disagreements about treatment decisions), and another reports being unable to get through when trying to use the service for an out-of-hours emergency.
Royal Veterinary College – Equine Practice is a college-affiliated equine service that owners commonly describe using for referred investigations and more advanced diagnostics. Reviews specifically mention horses being sent in for lameness work-ups involving X‑rays, CT and MRI, and some cases becoming inpatients with regular updates provided. Owners also note the team includes vets, technicians, reception, and students, and that clinicians can be direct and realistic when discussing prognosis and next steps.
Feedback is mixed: alongside multiple accounts of clear communication and frequent updates, one reviewer reports a serious breakdown in communication after an MRI (delayed information and disagreements about treatment decisions), and another reports being unable to get through when trying to use the service for an out-of-hours emergency.
Our Score (70/100)
Tyrrells Equine Clinic Ltd is an equine-only practice that offers emergency veterinary services (listed as 24/7/extended-hours emergency cover). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe prompt call-outs for injuries (for example, a badly gashed leg treated quickly) and professional, thorough pre-purchase vetting with a prompt written report. There are also sharp negatives: one recent review alleges a colic case was under-treated (disagreement over tubing, with the horse later tubed multiple times elsewhere), and another criticises reception/management conduct and charges (including a prescription sent to the wrong address and refusal of a refund).
Tyrrells Equine Clinic Ltd is an equine-only practice that offers emergency veterinary services (listed as 24/7/extended-hours emergency cover). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe prompt call-outs for injuries (for example, a badly gashed leg treated quickly) and professional, thorough pre-purchase vetting with a prompt written report. There are also sharp negatives: one recent review alleges a colic case was under-treated (disagreement over tubing, with the horse later tubed multiple times elsewhere), and another criticises reception/management conduct and charges (including a prescription sent to the wrong address and refusal of a refund).
J K Routledge MRCVS is a veterinary service listed under an individual clinician’s name (MRCVS). Reviews are split: multiple owners describe John Routledge as prioritising the animal over cost (with comments about “bank balance” not being the driver) and being “helpful and knowledgeable” with pets; a smaller set of reviews report very negative front-desk/phone interactions, including callers describing the person answering the phone as “immensely rude.” One reviewer also mentions “decades of experience.”
Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include
- •Owners choosing to stay with this vet because he’s described as “very good with pets” and “puts your animals first.”
- •A serious complaint about how a missing-cat call was handled: the caller says no description, microchip status, or caller details were asked for.
J K Routledge MRCVS is a veterinary service listed under an individual clinician’s name (MRCVS). Reviews are split: multiple owners describe John Routledge as prioritising the animal over cost (with comments about “bank balance” not being the driver) and being “helpful and knowledgeable” with pets; a smaller set of reviews report very negative front-desk/phone interactions, including callers describing the person answering the phone as “immensely rude.” One reviewer also mentions “decades of experience.”
Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include
- •Owners choosing to stay with this vet because he’s described as “very good with pets” and “puts your animals first.”
- •A serious complaint about how a missing-cat call was handled: the caller says no description, microchip status, or caller details were asked for.
Wendover Park Equine Vets is an equine-only practice (horses, ponies and donkeys) with RCVS accreditation, offering both on-the-road first-opinion visits and a clinic set up for inpatient care, diagnostics and operations. Reviews frequently mention a friendly, helpful office team and vets who take a “sensible and considered approach.” Feedback is mixed on value and service: most recent written reviews are strongly positive, but there are also 1‑star comments warning about being “overprice[d]” and “terrible service.”
Concrete specifics mentioned
- •Equine-only focus (horses, ponies, donkeys).
- •Inpatient care, diagnostic facilities and operating facilities are described as available at the clinic.
- •Owners mention specific vets by name (Cameron; Ben) and highlight knowledge and approach.
- •Conflicting review signals on pricing/service (some praise, some strong criticism).
Wendover Park Equine Vets is an equine-only practice (horses, ponies and donkeys) with RCVS accreditation, offering both on-the-road first-opinion visits and a clinic set up for inpatient care, diagnostics and operations. Reviews frequently mention a friendly, helpful office team and vets who take a “sensible and considered approach.” Feedback is mixed on value and service: most recent written reviews are strongly positive, but there are also 1‑star comments warning about being “overprice[d]” and “terrible service.”
Concrete specifics mentioned
- •Equine-only focus (horses, ponies, donkeys).
- •Inpatient care, diagnostic facilities and operating facilities are described as available at the clinic.
- •Owners mention specific vets by name (Cameron; Ben) and highlight knowledge and approach.
- •Conflicting review signals on pricing/service (some praise, some strong criticism).