Royal Veterinary College - Equine Practice – Vets in Hatfield
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Clinic Overview
Royal Veterinary College – Equine Practice is a college-affiliated equine service in Hatfield that owners commonly use for referral investigations and advanced diagnostics, particularly for lameness cases. Reviews mention horses being referred for X-rays, CT and MRI, with some staying as inpatients and owners receiving regular updates. Feedback is generally positive about professionalism, supportive communication and realistic discussions, although there are isolated reports of serious communication problems and difficulty reaching the service out of hours.
Services
- •Equine referral investigations and diagnostics, especially for lameness work-ups, with reviews specifically mentioning X-rays, CT scans and MRI.
- •Inpatient care, with owners describing horses staying at the college for several days and receiving regular progress updates during investigation and treatment.
- •Ongoing equine veterinary support, including help by phone, appointments arranged to suit, and care across multiple horses over a number of years.
- •Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Jess: praised by name for empathy, understanding, clear advice and care.
- •Wider team: reviews highlight the vets, technicians, reception team and students as professional, friendly and supportive, with staff noted for explaining things clearly, taking account of a horse’s individual requirements, and being realistic about prognosis and next steps.
Reviews
4.3 stars from 27 Google reviews.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners describing the team as professional, friendly, knowledgeable and supportive.
- •Advanced imaging for lameness remains a recurring reason for referral, with owners specifically mentioning X-rays and CT, alongside earlier mentions of MRI.
- •Owners often praise clear communication and regular updates, especially during inpatient stays, and several comments appreciate the team being straightforward rather than sugar-coating difficult information.
- •A small number of older negative reviews report a serious communication failure after an MRI in one case and difficulty getting through for an out-of-hours emergency in another; one recent owner also commented that treatment was less expensive than expected.
Special Services
Vet Nurse Training
