Emergency Vets in Ludlow

## Summary Teme Vets Ltd is an independently owned practice established in the 1950s. The clinic states it provides a 24/7 emergency service and offers pet physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and it is accredited as a Silver standard Cat Friendly Practice (ISFM) and Silver standard Rabbit Friendly Practice (RWAF). In recent reviews, owners describe vets prioritising low-stress handling (including taking time to settle an anxious first-time dog rather than rushing into treatment), providing an immediate diagnosis and plan, and acting quickly in time-critical emergencies. ## Services - **24/7 emergency care** (stated on the clinic website). - **Pet physiotherapy** and **rehabilitation** (listed on the clinic website). - **Neutering** (mentioned by a reviewer describing their pet being looked after for neutering). - **Support for anxious/nervous pets**: one owner describes the vet focusing first on helping an anxious dog feel safe and making the first visit a positive experience before proceeding. - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the provided clinic data). - **Cat- and rabbit-focused standards**: Silver standard **Cat Friendly** accreditation (ISFM) and Silver standard **Rabbit Friendly** accreditation (RWAF) are stated on the clinic website. ## People - **Emma (vet)**: mentioned for handling a very anxious dog by prioritising calm reassurance first, then providing an immediate diagnosis and course of action. - **Helen (vet) and her nurse**: mentioned for acting quickly during an emergency with limited prior history available, while also offering “cuddles and sympathy” to the owner. - **Reception team**: described as welcoming and knowledgeable in a first-visit review. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 177 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Calm, confidence-building appointments for nervous pets (e.g., taking time to reduce anxiety before starting treatment). - Fast action in emergencies, including cases where the team had little background information but needed to move quickly. - Owners mention clear plans being given promptly (an immediate diagnosis and course of action). - Repeat clients describe long-term use of the practice and credit the team with saving pets in life-threatening situations.

## Summary Medivet Ludlow / Marches Veterinary Group is part of the Medivet group (not an independent clinic). The practice is set up for both routine and more complex surgical work, and Medivet’s website also highlights a 24-hour emergency care offering with a set overnight consultation fee (£130 between 7pm and 9am). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe thorough examinations and clear plans (including ongoing medication for an older dog with a heart murmur), and several comments mention calm handling of nervous dogs and a consistently helpful reception team. One reviewer flags a concern about out-of-hours travel requirements. ## Services - Routine surgery (from the clinic website summary). - Advanced surgery (from the clinic website summary). - Emergency care: Medivet states a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of **£130** for consultations **between 7pm and 9am** (website statement). - Medical management mentioned in reviews: ongoing tablets for a dog with a heart murmur, following a detailed exam and agreed plan. ## Pricing - **£130** overnight emergency consultation fee for consultations **between 7pm and 9am** (as stated on Medivet’s website). - One reviewer describes the fees as “very fair” (no amounts given). ## People - **Alo (vet)**: described as calm, kind, understanding, and thorough; one long-term client says they’re looking forward to her continuing care after staffing changes. - **Nick Fisher**: credited by one reviewer with helping nervous dogs and identifying health issues that had been “undiagnosed at other vets,” and “going above and beyond.” - **Maddy (receptionist)**: repeatedly mentioned as helpful both on the phone and in person. - Other reviewers also mention vets who are calm and friendly during exams, speaking gently to the dog and helping the pet settle. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 117 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Thorough, detailed consultations that lead to a clear plan (e.g., detailed exam followed by a solution and ongoing tablets for an older dog with a heart murmur). - Calm handling and communication with dogs, including nervous pets (one owner highlights gentle, reassuring behaviour during the appointment). - Reception team frequently mentioned for practical help and friendly, welcoming interactions. - A note of concern from one owner about out-of-hours arrangements, saying they would have to travel elsewhere for out-of-hours care.