Best Vets in Gloucester – Complete Local Guide

Companion Care (Gloucester) Ltd describes itself as a locally owned practice, with an on-site operating theatre, in-house lab testing, and digital imaging (including X‑ray and ultrasound). Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention being seen quickly for pets that need it, and strong support around major or end-of-life decisions—one recent review describes extensive time given during a pet’s final weeks, and another describes close phone support before and after a cancer operation. Out-of-hours emergency care is stated to be provided by Wood Veterinary Group (with fees from £250).

S P A Veterinary Services Ltd (SPA Vets) is a small-animal practice, and the website states it has an RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice accreditation. It also advertises a 24‑hour emergency line. From the latest reviews, the practice is repeatedly chosen by long-term clients (15–50 years mentioned) and is frequently described in the context of end‑of‑life care: multiple owners describe being given time and space to say goodbye during euthanasia appointments, including being left with their pet afterwards. Reviews also include a clear negative about front-desk communication (a caller reports rudeness and being cut off), and one owner describes being challenged about payment when collecting ashes after an at‑home euthanasia had been arranged by phone.

SPA Veterinary Services Ltd is a small-animal practice with a 24-hour emergency line and an RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice status (VetGDP), with trained VetGDP Advisers supporting newly qualified vets. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe long-term continuity of use (often 10–50 years) and compassionate support around end-of-life care, including being given time and space to say goodbye. There are also signals of straightforward communication during consults (“open and honest”), alongside a contrasting report of a poor phone/reception interaction when trying to register and join a healthcare plan.

Stroud Road Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent clinic founded by Michael Stevenson, set up as an alternative to larger corporate practices. The website highlights a small surgery with up‑to‑date equipment for diagnostics, medicine and surgery, and recent reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations of treatment options and costs before going ahead. Owners also describe the team handling urgent and complex cases (including a dog attack needing emergency care and next‑day surgery, and long-term management of multiple illnesses including chemotherapy), plus end‑of‑life support with keepsakes such as a paw print and hair clipping.

Gloucester Barnwood Vets4Pets Ltd is a Vets4Pets-branded practice described on its website as locally owned, with in-house facilities for diagnostics and inpatient care (including an in-house laboratory, hospital ward and isolation unit). The clinic is set up for both routine care (nurse clinics, weight clinic, microchipping, health plans) and more involved procedures (dentistry and orthopaedic surgery such as cruciate surgery and fracture repair). From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly describe: - same-day or “seen straight away” help for urgent problems (including an eye issue and a blocked bladder in a cat) - vets taking time with anxious pets and not rushing appointments - supportive end-of-life care (including a candle-lit room during euthanasia)