Specialist Vets in Wiltshire

## Summary Cadence Equine Vets Ltd is an **independent equine ambulatory practice** run by **Dr Charlie Tomlinson MRCVS**, focused on **horses and ponies**. The practice highlights work around **lameness, poor performance, and veterinary chiropractic**, and states that **emergency care is available during and outside opening hours**. From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention **clear explanations**, **practical phone advice**, and a sense that treatment plans are **kept to what’s needed** (with one reviewer explicitly saying Charlie “only recommends what is needed” and they don’t see extra charges added). Several reviews also point to **fast, convenient communication**, including getting replies via **WhatsApp within about half an hour**. ## Services - **Equine ambulatory (at-your-yard) veterinary care** (practice describes itself as equine ambulatory). - Care for **horses and ponies**. - **Lameness work** (listed as a specialty; also reflected in a review describing “quite a bad lami” treated with medication). - **Poor performance investigations** (listed as a specialty). - **Veterinary chiropractic** (listed as a specialty). - **Medication-based treatment** is specifically referenced in a laminitis case (“put him on meds”). - **Emergency care**: stated as available **during and outside opening hours**. - **Remote support/triage** is referenced in reviews: owners describe getting **advice over the phone**, and being able to **send WhatsApp messages** (including photos/videos, per the website text). ## People - **Dr Charlie Tomlinson (MRCVS)** — runs the practice. Reviewers repeatedly describe: - **Clear explanations and decision-making** (“explain everything clearly”). - **Analytical approach** to cases (“sharp analytical approach”). - **Not recommending unnecessary interventions**, with one owner noting she “only recommends what is needed” and they don’t see unexpected extras on bills. - **Handling difficult cases**, including a review describing treatment support through a “bad lami” episode. - **Katharine** — mentioned in reviews as “going above and beyond” (role not specified). - **Beth** — also mentioned alongside Katharine as “going above and beyond” (role not specified). ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 19 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast, accessible communication**, including **WhatsApp replies typically within ~30 minutes**, plus helpful advice by phone. - **Clear explanations and practical plans**, with owners saying everything is explained clearly and advice is straightforward to follow. - **Treatment choices framed around necessity and cost**, including a specific comment that only needed work is recommended and “no extra charges” appear on the bill. - **Support during challenging conditions**, with one owner describing strong care and medication management during a significant **laminitis** problem. - **Team reliability and flexibility**, with multiple owners describing the team as efficient and willing to work around their schedules and horses’ needs.

## Summary Chalkland Vets Ltd is an **independent** practice for **companion animals (dogs, cats and rabbits)**, with services that include **bookable appointments, pet registration, home visits, and a healthcare club membership** (as described on its website). In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention **efficient routine care (vaccinations and check-ups)** and **clear, options-led decision-making**—including one detailed account of **same-day help without an appointment** for an elderly dog in severe pain, followed by a **calm, respectful euthanasia process** (sedation first, lights dimmed, time given to say goodbye, and a request for quiet in the waiting area). ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest written reviews available to us, Chalkland Vets is mentioned as providing: - **Routine appointments**, including **vaccinations and health checks**. - **Home visit service** (listed on the website). - **Healthcare club membership** (listed on the website; inclusions not specified in the provided data). - **Support for end-of-life care**, including **euthanasia**, with owners describing sedation prior to the final injection and a quieter, more private departure. - Care for **dogs, cats, and rabbits** (species listed on the website). ## People - **Sarah (vet)** is named in reviews. One owner describes her as sharing information clearly and **talking through multiple options**, so the owner can decide based on the information provided. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 462 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Efficiency in routine care:** vaccinations and check-ups are described as smooth and well handled. - **Communication and choice:** owners describe vets explaining options and supporting informed decisions rather than steering to one path. - **Handling difficult situations thoughtfully:** a detailed review highlights being seen promptly without an appointment for a very unwell senior dog, and a euthanasia appointment managed with small practical steps (sedation first, dimmed lights, time to say goodbye, efforts to keep the environment quiet, and a more private exit). - **Welcoming front-of-house feel:** multiple reviews mention staff being friendly and helpful.

## Summary My Vet Salisbury is a small-animal clinic where recent reviews repeatedly single out individual vets by name—especially **Adam** (described as “experienced,” “honest,” and “dedicated”) and **Daniel** (mentioned positively by name). Owners also highlight **practical access**, noting the practice is **open seven days a week**. One reviewer specifically says the clinic’s **pricing made treatment for a senior cat possible** when they otherwise feared euthanasia might be the only option. ## Services Based on the latest reviews available to us, the only clearly described care is: - **General veterinary treatment**, including **treatment for a senior cat** (no specific condition or procedure described). ## People - **Adam (vet)** – described by reviewers as experienced and dedicated; owners mention **honesty** and feeling able to proceed with needed care (one reviewer links this to being able to treat a senior cat rather than choosing euthanasia due to cost). - **Daniel** – mentioned positively by name (“Love daniel”), but no role or specific interaction details are provided in the review text we have. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 142 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Multiple short, enthusiastic recommendations (e.g., “Highly recommend”). - Specific praise for **Adam** as an experienced, dedicated vet, with emphasis on **honesty**. - **Affordability/value** is mentioned as a deciding factor for at least one owner (helping them afford treatment for a senior cat). - **Seven-day opening** is called out as a practical benefit.

## Summary Lawn Veterinary Centre is a veterinary clinic offering booked appointments with **15‑minute consultations**, plus **online registration and appointment booking**. It covers routine pets including **dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs**, and uses a **partner service for out‑of‑hours emergencies (Drove Vets)**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe long-term use (e.g., **15+ years and 24 years**) and mention staff being **efficient**, **good with pets**, and **honest about what’s best for the animal even when it’s not what the owner wants to hear**. ## Services - **15‑minute consultations by appointment** - **Online registration** and **online appointment booking** - **Species seen:** dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs - **Emergency care arrangement (as stated on the website):** - During opening hours, clients are instructed to call the clinic as normal for advice. - **Out-of-hours:** emergency care is provided via **Drove Vets**; callers ring the usual number to be put through to Drove’s **24/7 team**. ## Reviews **Google rating:** 4.8 stars from 125 reviews. **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners describe **staying with the practice for many years** (examples given: 15+ years and 24 years). - Multiple reviewers say the team are **efficient** and **caring** in day-to-day care (including one review specifically about ongoing care for a **cat**). - Decision-making and communication: one owner highlights staff being **honest about what is best for the pet**, even when it isn’t the outcome the owner hoped for. - Handling of pets: one review mentions staff being **really good with** their pets.

## Summary Chalkland Vets (listed here as Community Pet Clinic) is an **independent** companion-animal practice for **dogs, cats and rabbits**, with online **appointment booking**, **pet registration**, a **home-visit service**, and a **Healthcare Club membership** option on its website. Recent reviews repeatedly mention efficient routine care (including **vaccinations and health checks**) and supportive handling of difficult appointments: one owner describes being **seen straight away without an appointment** for an elderly dog and being given clear choices about further tests versus euthanasia. Another review highlights vets **sharing information and discussing options** so owners can make informed decisions. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned across the website and latest reviews include: - **Routine appointments** (online booking) and **pet registration** - **Vaccinations** and **general check-ups** (explicitly mentioned for dogs) - **Home visits** (listed on the website) - **End-of-life care / euthanasia**, including use of a **sedative** beforehand and allowing owners time to say goodbye (from a detailed review) - Care for **dogs, cats, and rabbits** (species listed on the website) - **Healthcare Club membership** (listed on the website) - A **virtual tour** feature on the website (facility/website feature) ## People - **Sarah (vet)** is named in one review; the owner specifically values that she **shares information and talks through different options**, so the client can decide what to do next. - In an end-of-life appointment described in detail, the vet is credited with practical steps to make the process calmer for the owner and pet: **lights dimmed**, the dog **kept on the owner’s lap**, **sedation given to relax**, and **time and privacy** provided. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 462 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Efficiency in appointments**, including routine visits like **vaccinations and check-ups**. - **Clear explanations and shared decision-making** (owners mention being given options and information rather than being steered to one choice). - **Thoughtful end-of-life support**, with specific measures mentioned such as sedation beforehand, a quieter environment, and privacy when leaving.