Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Milton Keynes

## Summary Milton Keynes Veterinary Group Ltd describes itself as an **independent, family‑run practice** with multiple branches and access to an **RCVS Tier 3 Animal Hospital** (as stated on its website). Based on the clinic’s own service list and what owners mention in reviews, it appears set up for **routine preventive care (vaccinations, microchipping), kitten/cat care around adoption, and ongoing medical treatment** (e.g., prescribing medication for skin problems), alongside broader in‑house facilities (lab, imaging, theatres) and emergency care. Concrete review specifics include: owners describing **next‑day post‑adoption check-ups for kittens**, an **“affordable” package** covering **check-ups, microchips and treatments**, and a vet providing **steroid cream for a cat’s neck**. One owner also noted a consultation that **“didn’t feel rushed”** and advice that felt **honest and helpful**. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the website and/or in the latest reviews include: - **Consultations** (including post-adoption kitten/rescue cat checks mentioned in reviews) - **Vaccinations** (annual vaccination referenced in reviews) - **Microchipping** (mentioned as part of a kitten package) - **Neutering** (owners report being booked in for neutering) - **Dental care/dentistry** (listed on the website) - **Surgery** (listed; operating theatres and hospital facilities also listed) - **Emergency pet care** (stated on the website) - **Nursing clinics & care** (website) - **Parasite prevention** (website; “treatments” mentioned in a kitten package, but not specified) - **Pet behaviour** (website) - **Travel** (website) - **Pet insurance support** (website lists “Pet Insurance”) - **End of life care** (website) - **Referrals** and **referral services**, with listed areas including **cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, physiotherapy, dentistry**, and **surgical brachycephalic surgery** (website) Facilities listed on the website: **onsite laboratory, diagnostic imaging, dental facilities, operating theatres, hospital facilities, and patient wards**. Species noted on the website: **puppies & kittens**, **small furries & exotic pets**, and **senior pets**. ## People Named team members mentioned in the latest reviews: - **Claire**: thanked for looking after a cat (Freya) “so well.” - **Billie**: described as **friendly and professional** when arranging bookings and answering questions. - **Jordan**: saw a cat (Lucas) and **provided steroid cream** for a neck issue. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 196 reviews.** The latest written reviews available to us are predominantly brief and positive, with a few giving specific examples of care and communication. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Help with new/rescue pets:** next-day appointment after collecting adopted kittens; support ensuring a rescue cat was healthy during adoption. - **Preventive care and planned procedures:** annual vaccination mentioned; owners report being booked in for neutering. - **Communication and appointment handling:** staff described as helpful with booking and answering questions; one owner said the consultation **didn’t feel rushed**. - **Treatment provided for a specific problem:** steroid cream supplied for a cat’s neck.

## Summary Buckingham Equine Medicine Referrals is an independently owned equine practice (Buckingham Equine Vets) that provides both general equine work and referral-level medicine, with 24/7 emergency cover stated on its website. It’s accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (including an “Outstanding Client Service” award noted on the site), is part of XLVets Equine, and lists a partnership with the Royal Veterinary College. What it appears set up for, based on the website and reviews: - Referral medicine plus investigations for lameness/poor performance (explicitly listed on the website). - Routine and pre-purchase work including 5‑stage vettings (described in reviews and listed on the website). - Time-sensitive/urgent care with access to advice “day or night” mentioned by reviewers, aligning with the practice’s stated 24/7 emergency service. ## Services Services explicitly mentioned on the website and/or in reviews include: - **Medicine referrals** (website) - **Lameness and poor performance work-ups** (website) - **Dentistry** (website) - **Breeding services** (website) - **Vettings**, including **5‑stage vetting** (website; reviews) - **General equine veterinary services** (website) - **24/7 emergency veterinary services** (website; reviews describe being able to reach them “day or night”) - **Pre-export bloods and swabs** (review) - **Euthanasia/end-of-life care** (review mentions “put dear old friends down”) - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (clinic data) ## People - **Andrew Wallace** (vet/practice owner implied by a reviewer): described by one reviewer as calm and kind around horses, and associated with handling urgent treatment when their horse needed it. - **Office staff**: multiple reviews mention helpfulness and professionalism at first contact, including being “really helpful,” “very quick at responding and booking in appointments,” and “polite respectful office staff.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 12 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Responsiveness and access to advice**: owners describe being able to ask questions or raise concerns “day or night,” and quick booking/appointment arranging. - **Pre-purchase work done thoroughly and professionally**: a reviewer using them for a **5‑stage vetting** reports friendly, approachable service and a “brilliant” vet carrying out the exam. - **Handling a wide range of cases over time**: one long-term client mentions care spanning routine vettings, treating sick horses across different types/ages, and euthanasia. - **Communication and “talking things through”**: reviews highlight being able to talk to the vets and receiving a personalised service, alongside positive comments about both vets and office staff.

## Summary The Equine Dental Surgery is focused on dentistry for horses and ponies (listed as a “dentist” on Google). In the latest written review available to us, owners describe an initial appointment with Lou and Kieran for a group of five horses/ponies, highlighting an easy booking process, a reminder message sent a few days before, and a calm, practical manner with the animals. ## Services - Equine dentistry (as indicated by the clinic name and Google business category). ## People - **Lou** (role not stated): mentioned in a review as being “friendly, efficient, practical” and “knowledgeable and kind” when seeing five horses and ponies at a first visit. - **Kieran** (role not stated): mentioned alongside Lou with the same feedback; also linked to an appointment process that included a booking reminder a few days beforehand. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 2 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Handling multiple horses/ponies in one visit:** one reviewer specifically mentions five horses and ponies being seen at their first visit. - **Appointment admin:** “really easy” booking and a reminder sent a few days before the visit. - **How the team worked:** described as “friendly, efficient, practical,” and “knowledgeable and kind” with the animals.