Ashman Jones Vets: Widcombe

Small-animal veterinary practice established in 2010, treating pets including dogs, cats and small mammals (rabbits, ferrets, and small rodents). The clinic lists in-house diagnostics (laboratory testing plus ultrasound and X‑ray) alongside routine care and surgery, and is an RCVS General Practice. Emergency support is described as available during normal opening hours, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by MiNightVet Trowbridge.

From the latest written reviews available to us, owners give concrete positives like straightforward advice from a vet named Clara, support for nervous dogs, and a puppy class/“puppy parties”. A minority of reviewers raise specific concerns about unexpected or high costs (including sedation/sample work for an eye condition) and unclear explanations about what an appointment would involve.

Services

Services listed by the practice include

• •Consultations and routine preventive care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping)
• •Neutering and other surgery
• •Dentistry
• •Diagnostic tests & imaging (including ultrasound and X‑ray) and an in-house laboratory
• •Nurse clinics, blood pressure checks, and six-month health checks
• •Grooming & nail clipping, anal sac expression
• •Puppy parties / puppy class (also mentioned in reviews)
• •Pet travel documentation
• •Home visits

Emergency arrangements (as stated by the practice)

• •Emergency support during normal opening hours via the practice
• •Out-of-hours emergency care provided by MiNightVet Trowbridge

Pricing

Explicit prices mentioned in reviews

• •£15/month “Healthy Pet Club” membership (one reviewer)
• •£330–£380 estimate given for sedation and taking a sample for a cat’s eye condition (one reviewer)
• •£100 charged for a dog with a sore nose (one reviewer)
• •£30 suggested charge for a brief follow-up/check-up visit (one reviewer)

People

• •Clara (vet) – mentioned for giving “honest, straightforward advice” in a case involving a cat that had been retching for over 24 hours.
• •Reception team and vets (not named in most reviews) – described in specific terms as welcoming and supportive; one owner says they were encouraged to drop in when walking past to help a nervous dog feel more comfortable.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.6 stars from 26 reviews.

• •Supportive handling and reassurance: owners describe kind reception staff and vets who helped first-time owners and nervous dogs (including encouraging confidence-building visits).
• •Puppy socialisation/training: a pre-lockdown puppy class is specifically praised as “wonderful”.
• •Straight, clear guidance (for some): one review highlights “honest, straightforward advice” from vet Clara during an illness case.
• •Cost and communication concerns (for others): a couple of low-star reviews describe being unhappy with charges and what they felt was insufficient explanation—e.g., being told a cat might need sedation and an all-day stay for a sample, and dissatisfaction with the cost of a short recheck appointment.