Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Bath

## Summary Bath Veterinary Group is part of the IVC group (mentioned by a reviewer) and operates a main site plus additional branches (per the clinic website). From the latest reviews, this branch is commonly described as welcoming and unhurried: owners mention consultations sometimes run over, but because the vet “doesn’t rush” and takes time to address concerns. Specific experiences noted include staff making a fuss of dogs on arrival, a vet examining an anxious dog at floor level to help her settle, and detailed, sympathetic guidance for a very sick cat (even when the outcome wasn’t improved). ## Services - General veterinary consultations, with reviewers specifically mentioning: - Advice and support for a very sick cat (including guidance in a difficult situation) - Exams for anxious/nervous dogs (including getting down on the floor to examine the dog to reduce stress) ## People - **Lucie (vet)**: Mentioned for being kind, sympathetic, and helpful when an owner brought in a very sick cat; the owner emphasised the quality of advice even though the cat did not recover. - **Unspecified vet (first visit)**: Praised for handling an anxious older dog by examining her on the floor, which the owner felt made the dog noticeably more at ease. - **Front-of-house/team (unnamed)**: Described as welcoming and as making a fuss of dogs when they come in. ## Reviews **Google: 4.8 stars from 91 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Consultations described as thorough and not rushed; some mention appointments can run over time for this reason. - Owners highlight staff being welcoming on arrival, including making a fuss of dogs. - Examples of sensitive handling include examining an anxious dog at floor level to help her relax. - One review flags a preference for the practice being independent, noting it is now part of the larger IVC group.

## Summary Bath Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice (a main site plus six further branches are described on its website). It’s set up for routine veterinary care and urgent support, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews available, owners describe thorough examinations and clear explanations, including a “quick referral for specialist treatment” and a same‑day response from the hospital. Several reviews also mention staff adjusting their handling for nervous dogs (keeping them calm and comfortable, with treats at reception). However, there is a sharply conflicting account from a first‑time owner describing an eye problem that they believe was not treated appropriately early on, and they also report being unable to see a different vet despite requesting one. ## Services - General consultations and examinations (owners mention “thorough examinations and explanations”). - Support for nervous/anxious dogs during visits (described as taking particular care to keep a nervous dog calm and comfortable). - Referral for specialist treatment when needed (one review describes a quick specialist referral and same‑day response from the receiving hospital). - Emergency veterinary services (listed in the clinic data as 24/7 or extended hours; no further detail provided). - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in the clinic data). ## Pricing - Consultation fees mentioned in a recent review: **£64** for a first visit and **£128** for a second visit (context: an eye condition case reported by the reviewer). ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 138 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Handling nervous pets:** one owner says their nervous dog is kept calm and comfortable each visit and now appears excited to go in; treats at reception are mentioned. - **Communication and thoroughness:** owners cite thorough exams and explanations. - **Referral pathway:** one review mentions a quick referral for specialist treatment and a same‑day response from the hospital. - **End‑of‑life care:** one owner describes being treated with kindness and compassion during euthanasia, and says advice was honest. - **Conflicting clinical experience:** a 1‑star review alleges an eye condition worsened after an initial gel treatment and lack of advice about antibiotics, resulting in the pet losing an eye; the same reviewer also reports requesting a different vet but seeing the same one again and feeling the vet showed “no compassion.”