Farm Vets in Driffield

## Summary Aldgate Veterinary Practice Limited describes itself as **independently owned** and focused on **preventative, diagnostic, and emergency care** for **dogs, cats, and rabbits**. The website states that **out-of-hours emergencies are handled by the clinic’s own team of vets and nurses**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention **clear step-by-step explanations during treatment**, **being fitted in quickly for appointments**, and **support around long-term conditions** (for example, arthritis management and ongoing medication). One review also describes **end-of-life care for a rabbit**, including **providing a keepsake of fur**. ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest reviews available to us, the clinic is referenced as providing: - **Out-of-hours emergency care** (stated as provided by the practice’s own vets and nurses) - **Vaccinations** (annual vaccination mentioned for a cat) - **Rehabilitation** (listed on the website) - **Prescriptions / ongoing medication** (long-term medication mentioned for a pet after diagnosis and treatment) - Support for **chronic conditions** (arthritis mentioned in a large-breed dog; ongoing problem mentioned for a cat) - Care for **rabbits** as well as cats and dogs (rabbit end-of-life case described) ## People Named individuals mentioned positively in the latest reviews: - **Giles (vet)** — described as “amazing” with a cat who has an ongoing problem; also referenced alongside other vets as consistently helpful. - **Lucy (vet)** — credited with **efficient diagnosis** and **quick action on treatment**; described as **calm and reassuring**. The reviewer notes the pet improved quickly and is now on **long-term medication**. - **Alison (front desk/reception)** — singled out as “wonderful”; reception team also repeatedly mentioned as welcoming and recognising returning pets. Across multiple reviews, owners value staff who: - **Explain each step clearly** during procedures/appointments (one owner explicitly mentions understanding “every step of the process”) - Handle **nervous or difficult-to-handle cats** with calm, patient handling during appointments ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 325 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners repeatedly mention **clear communication**, including being walked through “every step of the process.” - Several reviews describe staff being able to **fit pets in quickly** or being “available when needed.” - Multiple examples relate to **long-term or ongoing issues**, including arthritis support and pets placed on **long-term medication** after diagnosis. - **Cat handling** comes up specifically: one owner notes their cat is not easy to handle, but staff remain calm and find ways to keep him relaxed during vaccination. - **End-of-life support** is mentioned in a rabbit case, including the clinic providing **a piece of fur as a keepsake**.

## Summary Field and Farm Vets describes itself as an **independent** veterinary clinic set up for **farm animals, horses, and small-holdings**, and recent client feedback also repeatedly mentions care for **cats, dogs, and rabbits**. Reviews give specific examples of (1) **clear step-by-step explanations** during treatment, (2) efforts to **fit appointments in quickly**, (3) ongoing management of **long-term conditions** (including arthritis and long-term medication), and (4) **end-of-life support**, with one owner mentioning being given a small keepsake of their rabbit’s fur alongside ashes. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned in the website summary and/or reviews include: - Veterinary care for **farm animals**, **horses**, and **small-holdings** (from the clinic’s own description). - Small animal care evidenced in reviews, including: - **Annual vaccinations** (cat vaccination appointment described). - **Diagnosis and treatment planning**, including acting quickly to start suitable treatment. - **Long-term condition management** (e.g., arthritis in a dog; another pet on long-term medication). - **Handling nervous or difficult-to-handle pets**, with staff taking time to keep a cat relaxed. - **End-of-life care and aftercare**, with one owner referencing ashes and being given a clipping of fur. Facilities mentioned: - **Clinical treatment rooms** (from the website summary). ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Lucy (vet)**: credited with efficiently diagnosing a pet’s condition, acting quickly to offer treatment, and being “calm & reassuring” and “super knowledgeable” during a case that resulted in long-term medication. - **Giles**: mentioned positively for ongoing support with a cat’s continuing problem. - **Alison (front desk/reception)**: described as “wonderful,” with multiple reviews also highlighting welcoming, friendly front-desk staff who recognise pets and help owners feel reassured. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 325 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners repeatedly mention **thorough explanations** of what will happen and why, helping them understand “every step of the process.” - Several reviews describe staff being **calm and patient with anxious pets**, including finding ways to keep a cat relaxed during vaccination. - **Ongoing care** is a common theme: arthritis support, long-term medication, and continued help with chronic problems. - **Speed and responsiveness** comes up in practical terms (e.g., being able to get a fast appointment; staff “do their best to fit you in”). - **Bereavement support** is mentioned in a detailed way by one rabbit owner, including receiving ashes and a small keepsake of fur.

## Summary Garth Pig Practice Limited is a pig-only veterinary practice, described on its website as focused solely on pigs and operating at an industry scale (stating it serves clients across the UK and worldwide and is “one of the largest veterinary suppliers to the UK pig industry”). Reviews are mostly brief but consistently mention helpful, friendly staff and long-term use by some clients; one older review disputes this, alleging money-focused care and calling a “pet plan” a rip-off. Concrete details supported by available sources: - Species focus: pigs only (website). - Clients report routine care such as nail clipping and booster vaccinations (review). - Multiple reviewers describe staff as “very helpful” and “friendly” (reviews). - One negative review alleges poor care and dissatisfaction with a “pet plan” (review). ## Services - Pig medicine / pig-only veterinary care (website). - Routine visit procedures mentioned by reviewers: nail clipping and booster vaccination (review). - Emergency veterinary services are listed in the provided clinic data (no further detail available on how this is delivered). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 27 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Helpful, friendly service is the most repeated point (several short reviews using “helpful”/“friendly”). - One long-term client says the team was “thoughtful through difficult times” and “go above and beyond.” - Routine care is explicitly mentioned in at least one review (nail clipping and a booster vaccine at the same visit). - A single older 1-star review conflicts with the positives, alleging they “don’t care” and are “just about getting your money,” and warning against a “pet plan.”