The Downs Veterinary Practice – Vets in Bristol
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Clinic Overview
The Downs Veterinary Practice appears particularly well set up for urgent referral cases that need advanced imaging and rapid intervention, with multiple owners describing MRI scans and same-day surgery for acute spinal problems. The practice is also listed as providing emergency veterinary services and as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owner feedback consistently highlights clear communication, supportive aftercare, and calm, kind handling of both anxious dogs and routine cat patients.
Services
- •Emergency and referral care: The practice is listed as providing emergency veterinary services, and owners describe being seen quickly after referral for sudden loss of mobility and other urgent concerns, including spinal emergencies.
- •Advanced diagnostics and neurology-related work: MRI scans are specifically mentioned for suspected slipped discs and seizure investigations, with owners describing clear explanations of scan findings and diagnoses.
- •Surgery and inpatient care: Several owners describe same-day spinal surgery after MRI confirmation of disc problems, with pets often discharged the following day and progress updates given while they were in hospital.
- •Post-operative support and rehabilitation guidance: Reviews repeatedly mention thorough advice on medication, rehabilitation, recovery expectations, and follow-up questions after discharge.
- •Routine and general pet care: Owners also describe gentle, informative care for cats, unhurried appointments, and thoughtful handling of older pets and nervous dogs.
- •End-of-life support and practical help: One owner specifically mentions a home visit for a peaceful euthanasia, and another highlights help with insurance claim paperwork.
- •Training role: The practice is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Damien: Repeatedly praised for seeing referred cases quickly, explaining options and scan results clearly, and carrying out spinal surgery for dogs with mobility loss.
- •Jenny (vet): Mentioned positively for explaining MRI results and a diagnosis clearly during a seizure investigation.
- •Penny (staff member, role not stated): Credited with patience and practical adjustments that helped a nervous rescue dog cope better with visits.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.7 stars from 113 reviews.
- •Owners frequently praise the practice for fast, effective referral care for dogs with IVDD and similar spinal problems, often describing MRI in the morning, surgery the same day, and discharge the next day.
- •Communication is a consistent strength, with reviews highlighting clear explanations, regular updates, and practical support around medication, rehabilitation, and recovery.
- •The team is often described as kind, calm, and unhurried, with positive comments about gentle handling of cats, support for older dogs, and compassionate care during difficult decisions.
- •Broader service experience is also positive, with mentions of helpful insurance paperwork support and one owner feeling the practice offered better prices than other local options.
Special Services
Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training
