Farm Vets in Rye

## Summary Badgers Oak Veterinary Clinic is a mixed practice treating small animals, horses, and farm animals, and it states it runs its own out-of-hours service (so clients aren’t referred to an unfamiliar surgery). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe prompt help in urgent situations—including an on-call vet coming in on Christmas Day to perform euthanasia for a cat in severe pain, and a walk-in injury being seen immediately with sedation used during treatment. Reviews also mention clear at-home care instructions after an emergency visit and “quick” appointment availability. ## Services - **Small animal care**, plus **equine** and **farm animal** work (described by the clinic as a mixed practice). - **Out-of-hours care run by the clinic** (stated on the website). - **Urgent injury treatment** (e.g., dog attacked by another dog; Saluki treated after an injury, with sedation mentioned). - **Euthanasia** (a cat euthanised to prevent prolonged suffering, described as an out-of-hours callout). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the clinic data). ## People - The website describes a team of **eight mixed animal vets**, **five qualified veterinary nurses**, **two trainee veterinary nurses**, and **four administrators**. - Reviews repeatedly mention the **reception team**, **nurses**, and **vets** explaining care clearly—one owner highlights being given “very clear” instructions for home care after a frightened dog was treated for injuries. - A reviewer describes an **on-call vet** who answered on a holiday and came in to the clinic to help with end-of-life care for a cat in pain. - Named in reviews: **Charley**, **Young**, and **Old George** (roles not specified), described as “excellent” by a repeat reviewer. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 231 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Out-of-hours responsiveness:** an owner reports getting an answer on Christmas Day and the on-call vet coming in to provide euthanasia. - **Handling urgent cases quickly:** examples include being seen immediately after arriving with an injured dog, and treatment following a dog attack. - **Clear guidance and follow-through:** owners mention “exceptionally good assessment and treatment and advice,” plus clear home-care instructions after emergency treatment. - **Perceived fairness around fees:** one reviewer says fees are “reasonable” (no specific prices are stated).

## Summary RW Equine Vet is an **independent, family-run equine-only practice** and is **RCVS accredited** (established in March 2018 by **Reuben and Sarah Whittaker**). The clinic appears set up for both **routine work and on-yard investigations**, with a **mobile surgery**, **digital x‑rays**, and **ultrasonography** listed on its website. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe **fast urgent call-outs**, vets who **explain findings and next steps clearly** (including phone calls with blood-test results), and **practical aftercare support** such as inviting photos of a wound to monitor healing. ## Services Based on the website and the latest reviews, RW Equine Vet offers: - **Routine and advanced dentistry** - **Surgery** (including a **mobile surgery** setup) - **Lameness investigations/diagnostics** - **Pre-purchase examinations** - **Reproductive services** - **Gastroscopes & respiratory scopes** - **Diagnostics on the road**: **digital x‑rays** and **ultrasonography** - **Prescriptions/medications** (also mentioned in a review where an owner collected drugs) Treatments and scenarios specifically mentioned in reviews include: - **Urgent wound management**: cleaning a leg cut thoroughly and **closing it neatly**, with detailed bandage/dressing instructions and recovery plan. - **Choke**: thorough general exam, diagnosis, and **prescribing an anti-inflammatory** for throat discomfort. - **Steroid injection (“steroid shot”)** with improvement reported afterwards. - **Blood tests** with results **phoned through and explained**, plus a recommended course of action. - **Sarcoid treatment** is referenced as prior/ongoing context for a horse that was extremely distrustful. ## People - **Gonçalo (vet)** is named repeatedly in reviews. Owners describe him: - Arriving **quickly** for urgent visits and being “geared up with everything he needed”. - Being **calm and gentle** when owners were worried, and **patient** with a veteran horse with serious heart problems (including successfully using clippers around a wound). - Communicating clearly: explaining what he was doing **in detail**, giving **clear dressing-change instructions**, and **calling with blood-test results** to go through them fully. - Offering follow-up support, including being available if things didn’t improve and inviting owners to **send photos** so he could discuss healing. - **Sarah** is addressed by name in a recent thank-you message for “continued excellent clinical care,” noting the vets adapt their approach to individual horses (example given: a horse with extreme distrust after prolonged sarcoid treatment). - **Emma (role not confirmed; likely front-desk based on the review)** is thanked for taking an emergency call and arranging the visit efficiently, minimising wait time. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 45 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast response for urgent situations**, with vets arriving quickly for emergency call-outs. - **Clear, detailed communication**: explaining examinations and treatment, outlining what to do next if there’s no improvement, and calling with blood-test results to discuss options. - **Aftercare and follow-up support**: owners mention guidance “from the first call… treatment and aftercare,” and practical follow-up such as sending photos of a wound for review. - **Handling difficult or anxious horses**: adapting approach to individual needs (including a horse distrustful after sarcoid treatment) and being patient with an older horse with heart problems during wound care.