Farm Vets in Uckfield

## Summary Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery is an **independent** practice (established **1953**) that treats **companion animals, farm animals, and exotic animals**. The clinic states it provides a **24-hour out-of-hours emergency service on its own premises with its own veterinary staff**, and recent reviews also mention the **emergency service being in-house**. Owners describe being talked through **multiple treatment options** (including **acupuncture**), and several reviews highlight **rapid access for urgent cases** (being “fit in” when emergencies happen) plus **proactive updates during inpatient care** (phone calls as promised and a full handover at collection). ## Services - **24-hour out-of-hours emergency care** for clients, provided **on-site by the clinic’s own veterinary staff** (as stated on the clinic website and echoed in reviews). - Care for **companion animals**, **farm animals**, and **exotic animals** (website). - **Acupuncture** discussed as a treatment option (review). - **Home visits** (review mentions a house visit for an ageing dog). - **Oxygen support and overnight monitoring/hospitalisation** are described in one emergency case (review mentions oxygen from a nurse and keeping a cat overnight for checks). - The practice is listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** (clinic data). ## People - **Ollie** (vet; role implied in a home-visit review): described as **calm, thorough, and highly communicative** during a house visit for an ageing dog, making it easy for the owner to ask questions and feel informed. - **Emily** (vet): credited with handling an out-of-hours emergency for a cat, **setting expectations honestly**, **calling with updates as promised**, and providing a **full update plus medication** at discharge. - **Connie** (nurse): mentioned providing **oxygen support** during an emergency visit and being present at discharge for updates. - **Abbie** (reception/front desk; role implied): mentioned positively as the person who took the out-of-hours call. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 231 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **In-house emergency care and urgent access:** owners mention being seen quickly out of hours (e.g., called at 08:00 and seen at 08:30) and being “fit in” when emergencies arise. - **Clear communication and options:** reviews describe vets discussing options (including **acupuncture**) and keeping owners updated during treatment/inpatient stays. - **Hands-on nursing and inpatient support:** one account includes **oxygen** being given by a nurse and the pet being kept **overnight** for monitoring, followed by a detailed discharge update and medication. - **Long-term relationships:** multiple owners mention attending for many years (e.g., 20+ years; since 2014) and returning for routine annual check-ups as well as emergencies. - **Minor criticism noted:** one reviewer wished the exterior of the building were refreshed/painted.

## Summary Madeleine Campbell Hobgoblins Stud Equine Reproduction Centre appears focused on equine breeding and reproduction work (including the use of broodmares as surrogates, as mentioned in a review). Recent reviewers mostly leave 5‑star ratings, with the clearest specifics being that staff are described as “helpful” and “knowledgeable,” and that suitability decisions may include assessing a broodmare’s age (one reviewer noted a 16‑year‑old mare was considered too old to act as a surrogate). ## Services - Equine reproduction work (implied by the clinic name). - Surrogate/broodmare arrangements are referenced in a review (discussion of whether a broodmare was suitable as a surrogate). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 18 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Multiple 5‑star reviews with limited detail, including “Amazing place.” - Staff are described as **helpful and knowledgeable**. - One review highlights a **specific decision point**: a broodmare was considered **too old (16 years)** to be used as a surrogate mare.

## Summary EB Equine appears to be an equine-focused veterinary service (no corporate group affiliation is stated). The clinic information available highlights additional training in internal medicine and several hands-on/rehab modalities: veterinary acupuncture, veterinary chiropractic, and equine rehabilitation, plus a diploma-level focus on equine nutrition. On Google it has a 4.3-star rating from 9 reviews; the only detailed written feedback available includes complaints about unexpected extra charges when ordering a product online, while multiple other ratings are positive but don’t include written details. ## Services Based on the clinic information available, EB Equine’s stated areas of training include: - Equine internal medicine (Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice – Internal Medicine) - Veterinary acupuncture (Certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture) - Veterinary chiropractic (Master Practitioner in Veterinary Chiropractic) - Equine rehabilitation (Certificate in Equine Rehabilitation) - Equine nutrition (Level 5 Diploma in Equine Nutrition) ## Pricing Explicit prices mentioned in the latest written reviews relate to an online product order rather than clinical fees: - Product cost reported as **£117** - Reviewer reports additional charges added later: **shipping** (not specified) and **€58** in **customs charges** ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.3 stars from 9 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Unexpected extra charges on an online order:** one reviewer says they paid **£117** and then shipping costs were added that weren’t shown at checkout, followed by **€58** customs charges; they advise against ordering again. - **Mixed overall picture due to limited written detail:** there are several high star ratings, but most reviews provided to us don’t include written descriptions of what went well.