Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Shropshire

## Summary Park Issa Vets Ltd is an RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital that says it has been caring for animals since 1964. It offers a Pet Health Club®/Pet Health Club® Plus plan (the website notes consultations can be included in the Plus plan), and it’s also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe routine preventative care (vaccines/boosters and health checks) and appointments where vets take time to explain findings—alongside one complaint about a high treatment quote compared with another provider. Concrete details owners mention include: - Annual vaccine + health check for a cat, described as thorough and calming. - A “full health check” for a dog alongside booster, kennel cough vaccination, flea/worm treatment and a nail trim. - Being fitted in the same afternoon for a dog with back pain, with the vet talking through options. - Friendly handling of an anxious dog, and a separate owner noting their muzzled dog was welcomed without judgement. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned across sources include: - **Vaccinations and preventive care:** annual vaccines, boosters, kennel cough vaccination, and health checks. - **Parasite control:** flea and worm treatments (referenced as part of a visit). - **Nail trims** (mentioned as part of a consult). - **Urgent appointments:** one reviewer reports being fitted in the same afternoon for back pain. - **Care for different animal types:** the clinic website references “high quality care for farm animals,” and reviews reference cats and dogs. - **Pet Health Club® / Pet Health Club® Plus:** the website states consultations can be included with the Plus plan; a reviewer says after upgrading to “pet health plus” they “will never have to pay a consult fee again.” - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the clinic data). - **Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours)** (listed in the clinic data). ## People - **Rachael (vet):** mentioned for making “a lot of fuss” of an anxious dog during a visit that included a full health check, vaccinations and treatments. - **Chris (vet):** mentioned for taking time with a dog seen for back pain and talking the owner through what was happening. - **Reception team:** repeatedly mentioned for a welcoming arrival experience and helpfulness (for example, “lovely welcome from reception” and being helpful from the initial call through to leaving). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 277 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Thorough routine care:** owners mention annual vaccines/boosters and health checks, described as careful and calming for pets. - **Communication during appointments:** multiple reviews describe vets explaining what’s happening and talking options through in detail. - **Handling of nervous/“judged” dogs:** one owner highlights supportive treatment of an anxious dog; another says staff were welcoming to a muzzled dog and that he left happy. - **Access when needed:** one reviewer reports being fitted in the same afternoon for a painful back issue. - **Cost concerns in at least one case:** a recent 1-star review alleges a treatment quote was much higher than elsewhere (they report paying about a third at another provider).

## Summary Severn Edge Veterinary Group – Much Wenlock is part of the Severn Edge veterinary group, with structured clinic data indicating **emergency cover (24/7 or extended hours)** and that it is a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Reviewers most often talk about day-to-day consults and tests, with one detailed account of a **referred endoscopy** where the vet took a full history, explained the plan, gave updates during the day, and went through findings afterwards. A recurring decision point in the reviews is **cost**: multiple owners praise the front-line team, while also describing steep or rising prices and feeling they didn’t get value from investigations. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - **Endoscopy work-up** with detailed explanations and same-day updates (review). - **Blood testing during a 20‑minute appointment** that an owner felt was inconclusive (review). - **Pricing concerns** including quotes for a grass-seed issue and a dog spay (review). - A negative account of a **euthanasia experience** where the owner felt sedation should have been handled differently (review). ## Services Services/capabilities mentioned across the clinic data, website summary, and reviews include: - **Emergency / out-of-hours care:** structured clinic data states emergency services (24/7 or extended hours). The website summary also describes **24/7 emergency availability** with a dedicated out-of-hours service (as stated on the group site). - **Consultations and diagnostics:** appointments and **blood tests** are specifically mentioned in reviews; the website summary lists **diagnostic tests and imaging**, including **x-ray and ultrasound**, plus an **in-house lab**. - **Procedures and surgery:** reviews mention **endoscopy** (done as a referral) and discuss pricing for **spaying**; the website summary lists **surgery**, **neutering**, and **dentistry**. - **Preventive care and routine clinics (website summary):** **vaccinations**, **microchipping**, **parasite control**, **six-month health checks**, **blood pressure checks**, and **nurse clinics**. - **Other services listed on the website summary:** **nail clipping/grooming**, **anal sac expression**, **pet travel documentation (GB)**, and **home visits**. - **Species (website summary):** dogs, cats, and small pets including rabbits and some exotics (reptiles/tortoises are listed). ## Pricing Only prices explicitly mentioned by reviewers (these may not reflect current fees or what your pet will need): - **£260** for a **20‑minute appointment plus a blood test** for a cat; the owner felt results were inconclusive and didn’t feel it was good value (review). - **£550** quoted for a **grass-seed issue** (review). - **£650** quoted for **spaying an 18kg dog**, with the reviewer also alleging “extras” that they felt weren’t needed (review). ## People No individual clinicians are named in the information provided, but reviewers repeatedly distinguish between front-line staff and pricing/management: - **Vets (unnamed):** one owner described a vet handling an **endoscopy referral** by taking a detailed history, explaining the planned procedure, providing updates during the day, and explaining findings afterwards (review). - **Nurses and reception team (unnamed):** multiple reviews mention staff being friendly and making a fuss of pets; one long-term client rated “staff and nurses 10/10” while still criticising prices (reviews). ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 103 reviews.** Feedback spans routine care, referral procedures, and cost/value concerns. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Strong praise for the on-the-day experience with staff**, including pets being fussed over and staff described as friendly; one referral client highlighted clear explanations and updates during an endoscopy work-up. - **Cost/value is a repeated negative theme**, with owners citing high bills/quotes and, in one case, feeling testing was inconclusive for the price. - **A serious negative account of euthanasia**, where the owner felt the process caused distress and should have included different sedation steps.

## Summary Priory Vets Much Wenlock Limited describes itself as a small, independent, family-owned veterinary practice. Based on its website, it’s set up for both everyday pet healthcare and more involved cases, with routine care (check-ups and vaccinations) alongside dentistry, diagnostics/testing, surgery and hospitalisation, plus emergency and urgent care. The latest written review available to us mentions “lovely staff” and an “amazing vet,” with the owner feeling their pets are “in the best hands.” ## Services Services listed on the clinic website include: - Routine check-ups and vaccinations - Emergency and urgent care - Dental care - Diagnostics and testing - Surgery and hospitalisation - Wellness plans and advice (the website mentions a “Health Plan” being available) ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 2 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - One written review describes consistently positive experiences (“as always brilliant”) and highlights both the staff and the vet, with the owner expressing strong confidence in their pets’ care.

## Summary Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery is described by clients as an **independent** practice, and it’s also listed as a **veterinary nurse training facility**. Reviews suggest the team is set up for **long-term ongoing care** (multiple clients mention several years of use) as well as **end-of-life support**, including at least one account of being seen **after hours** when a pet deteriorated. Owners also specifically mention the practice being **“sensible” and “not out to rip you off”**, and handling a **bird appointment** involving claw clipping, beak trimming, and leg-ring removal. ## Services Based on the provided clinic data, website summary fields, and reviews, the following are explicitly referenced: - **Emergency veterinary services** (listed; one owner describes being seen **after hours** for an urgent end-of-life visit). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed). - **End-of-life care / euthanasia support** (multiple reviews describe compassionate support when it was time to say goodbye). - **Bird care (avian)**: an **African Grey parrot** was seen for **claw clipping**, **beak trimming**, and **leg ring removal**. ## People - **David** (vet; role implied by review): mentioned for seeing a family **after hours** when their dog with a terminal illness took a turn for the worse, and for being **kind and compassionate** during euthanasia. - **Unnamed female vet**: described by one owner as “the most amazing caring lady” when they lost their dog. - **The wider team (vets and staff)**: repeatedly credited with being **knowledgeable**, **helpful**, and providing a more **personal-feeling experience** compared with “conglomerates of vets” (as one reviewer put it). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 111 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Long-term clients (3–10+ years mentioned) reporting consistent experiences with dogs over time. - Multiple accounts of **support during euthanasia/end-of-life**, including an **after-hours** appointment when a dog’s condition worsened. - Several reviewers describe decision-making as **“sensible”** and explicitly say they didn’t feel **overcharged or pushed**. - Specific praise for **avian handling and procedures** (claws, beak, and leg ring work on an African Grey parrot).

## Summary Brownlow Veterinary Centre is part of the Brownlow Vet Group (a multi-clinic practice) focused on companion-animal care. The website highlights a setup for routine and more involved cases, with surgical facilities, anaesthesia, radiology, laboratory services, and hospitalisation. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe staff listening to concerns and being supportive during difficult decisions (including euthanasia). Specific examples mentioned include treatment for a dog’s eye problem with a “brilliant recovery in a week,” and thoughtful handling of end-of-life care for an 18‑year‑old dog. One reviewer describes the practice as “very expensive,” while another explicitly felt they weren’t “just counting the money,” so experiences on cost/value appear mixed. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and reviews, the practice is described as providing: - Companion-animal veterinary care - Surgical procedures (surgical facilities; anaesthesia mentioned) - Diagnostic support (radiology and laboratory services mentioned) - Hospitalisation/inpatient care - Treatment for eye problems (an owner described a dog’s eye issue treated with recovery within a week) - Euthanasia/end-of-life care (multiple reviews describe supportive handling of this) - Pet Health Club® Plus plan (the site states consultations are included as part of this plan) ## People No individual vets or nurses are named in the information provided, but reviewers repeatedly comment on how the team communicates and supports owners: - **Listening and explaining:** owners say the team “listen, understand and do the best they can to help.” - **Support during end-of-life decisions:** one owner described the team being “faultless” in both their dog’s care and their handling of the family’s feelings during euthanasia, and being thoughtful afterwards. - **Practical help with treatment:** a reviewer specifically mentions helpful care for a dog’s eye problem, followed by rapid improvement over about a week. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 92 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Owners frequently mention staff listening to concerns and being “helpful” when pets are unwell. - End-of-life care is singled out as especially considerate (support for both the pet and the owner’s feelings). - A specific clinical outcome mentioned: treatment for an eye problem with recovery in about a week. - Practical facility notes come up (for example, ample/spacious parking and easy access). - Cost perceptions vary: one reviewer says the practice is “very expensive,” while another felt the team wasn’t focused on money.