The Barn Equine Surgery

The Barn Equine Surgery is an equine-only practice offering emergency veterinary services (including out-of-hours call-outs) and acting as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly mention vets listening carefully to owners, providing ongoing advice for small herds, and support around difficult decisions. Specific examples include an out-of-hours emergency call-out where the vet kept the owner updated when running late, follow-up communication about post-mortem results after euthanasia, and practical dentistry for very small ponies.

Services

•Emergency and out-of-hours equine care: owners describe urgent call-outs, including an out-of-hours visit where the vet kept them informed while delayed and then treated the horse.
•Routine and ongoing herd support: ongoing advice is mentioned for a “little herd,” including sharing knowledge during call-outs.
•Euthanasia support and aftercare: one owner describes having to put a horse to sleep, followed by a call to explain post-mortem results and a condolence card from the practice.
•Equine dentistry: dental check-ups are specifically mentioned, including for a very small pony.
•Client education: “free seminars” are mentioned as a way the team shares knowledge.

People

•Matt (vet): mentioned in a review describing euthanasia support; the owner highlights his considerate manner during the visit, a later phone call to explain post-mortem findings, and that the practice sent condolences afterwards.
•John/Jon (vet): mentioned in an out-of-hours emergency call-out; the owner notes he kept them informed when running late and then “sorted her out.”
•Amy: mentioned for hands-on dental check-ups, including accommodating a very small pony by kneeling to perform the exam.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 48 reviews. “”

•Owners repeatedly say the vets listen to what the owner has to say and provide advice they feel confident acting on.
•Out-of-hours responsiveness and communication are specifically described (including updates when delayed).
•Several reviews focus on support through serious illness and end-of-life decisions, including post-mortem follow-up and a condolence card.
•Practical, hands-on care is mentioned (for example, dental checks for very small ponies).

Reviews for The Barn Equine Surgery

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 48 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Tina Philpot

3 months ago

I want to say a huge thankyou to the care given to our horses, the Barn vets professional ,kind and empathetic, and listen to what the owner has to say Thankyou guys for all you have done ,and all you will do in the future

a month ago

Jon Free

a year ago

They are good

Hannah Hawes

I am a big fan of these vets. I always feel confident in their services and advice. They have saved one of my pony's life and give me ongoing advice for all of my little herd. Nothing is ever too much for them. The knowledge they can offer you is priceless, which they are always happy to share at call outs or their free seminars. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you all for your hard work.

Chris s Wally

vix manning

I recently had to call out the barn to see my beautiful mare, what i thought was going to be routine visit turned out with me having to say goodbye to my soulmate :( As a GP my self i am pragmatic but this doesn’t make having to put your horse to sleep any easier. Matt was so , considerate and caring to both me and my horse with a kindness well beyond his years. He called me to update me on results found on postmortem which made me realise we had made the right decision. A few days later i received a card from the practice sending their condolences. I cant rate the care and kindness high enough x Thank you Vix

Will Taylor

2 years ago

Had an emergency call out for our girlie and John( Jon) kept us informed as ran late for out of hours emergency and sorted her out lovely. Good response and friendly vets.

Sharon Gledhill

5 years ago

Amazing staff always welcome us with a smile and make a huge fuss over our horses. Giving valuable advice and tips when asked. Amy is amazing when our little one needs a dental check up he is only 26 tall so Amy has to kneel on the floor to get to him😍