Dog & Cat Vets in Thornbury

## Summary Rowe Veterinary Group is a multi-branch veterinary group that describes itself as providing first-opinion care for dogs, cats, small furries, birds and exotic animals. It also states it has access to a 24-hour hospital and an MRI facility within the wider group, which shows up in reviews where advanced diagnostics (MRI and blood tests) were arranged promptly for a very unwell dog. From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention: - being seen quickly for urgent problems (including an appointment “within half hour” after a dog’s fall), - clear explanations and close monitoring during ongoing treatment (including repeat visits and follow-ups), - treatment pathways that included biopsies, antibiotics, pain relief injections, and ongoing steroids with regular rechecks. The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. ## Services Based on the website summary and the written reviews available, Rowe Veterinary Group is referenced as offering/providing: - **First-opinion veterinary care** for dogs, cats, small furries, birds and exotic animals (as stated by the group). - **24-hour hospital access** via the wider group (as stated by the group), with reviews describing hospital-based care over multiple days. - **MRI diagnostics** available within the group (as stated by the group), with a review describing MRI arranged for the next day alongside blood tests. - **Investigations and medical treatment**, including: - biopsies and antibiotics for a cat’s infected foot following a bite, - pain relief injection after a dog’s leg injury/fall, - blood tests and ongoing steroid treatment with regular check-ups mentioned by one owner. ## Pricing - One reviewer reports a **free first appointment** when registering a pet (mentioned in an older review). ## People - **Jo (vet)**: mentioned in relation to a cat’s infected foot case involving multiple visits, biopsies and antibiotics; the owner highlights that Jo explained things in detail and “kept a close eye” on progress. - **Charles (vet)**: mentioned in a case involving a very sick dog; the owner says Charles arranged MRI and blood tests for the next day and has remained supportive through ongoing steroid treatment and regular rechecks. - **Robyn**: mentioned during a first appointment/check when registering pets; the owner describes receiving lots of information (including what to watch for with older dogs) and getting questions answered. ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 204 reviews.** The themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Speed for urgent issues**: one owner reports being seen within half an hour after contacting the practice about a dog’s sudden leg injury, followed by pain relief and advice. - **Diagnostics and ongoing care plans**: reviews describe MRI and blood tests arranged quickly via the group’s hospital, multi-day treatment, follow-up medication, and continued steroid treatment with regular (4‑weekly) checks. - **Step-by-step treatment for infections**: one cat case describes repeated visits, biopsies and antibiotics leading to resolution of a serious foot infection. - **Communication and support**: owners repeatedly mention detailed explanations from vets and helpful reception staff over the course of treatment.