Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Ipswich

## Summary The Barn Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic with a large volume of Google feedback (4.6★ from 488 reviews). Recent reviews describe routine consultations and medical assessments (including a vomiting dog after swallowing a sock and glove), with vets explaining what they plan to check and sending owners home with medication (an anti-inflammatory paste was mentioned). Feedback is mixed: several owners describe polite, understanding vets/nurses/reception, while one recent review alleges serious harm from over-prescribing and neglect in another case; another owner says their consultation felt rushed despite calling the service “excellent”. ## Services Services and situations specifically mentioned in the information available: - Consultations and clinical examinations. - Assessment and treatment of vomiting/poor appetite after suspected foreign-body ingestion (sock/glove), including medication dispensed (anti-inflammatory paste). - Discussion/explanation of what checks will be done during the visit (as reported by an owner). ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 488 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Staff manner is frequently described as friendly/polite/understanding across vets, nurses, and reception. - Communication during appointments is highlighted by one owner who said the team explained what they were going to check while assessing a vomiting dog. - Appointment experience varies: one owner felt their consultation was rushed, while still reporting “excellent service.” - A serious negative account alleges over-prescription leading to a dog’s death and neglect in another dog’s care; this conflicts with other recent reviews describing positive experiences.

## Summary Starling Equine Vets Ltd is a **proudly independent, equine-only ambulatory (mobile) veterinary practice** that brings **mobile equipment** to horses. The website states they handle **enquiries and emergencies by phone** (no further out-of-hours details are provided). In the latest reviews available, owners describe support with **complex back pain (“kissing spine”)** and **euthanasia (PTS)**, with one owner highlighting that **Georgia** both treated ongoing issues and later carried out PTS in a way they found “respectful” and “sympathetic.” ## Services - **Equine ambulatory (mobile) veterinary visits**, supported by **mobile equipment** (website). - **Emergency enquiries** are directed to the practice by phone (website; specific arrangements not described). - Treatments mentioned in reviews include: - **Kissing spine treatment** (review). - **Euthanasia / PTS (put to sleep)** (review). ## People - **Georgia** (role not specified in the inputs): mentioned by name in a detailed review for treating a horse’s **kissing spine and other issues**, and for performing **PTS**, with the owner emphasising a respectful manner during the process. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 3 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Support during end-of-life care:** one owner describes PTS handled with “respect” and “sympathy.” - **Care for specific ongoing conditions:** one review specifically mentions **kissing spine** treatment. - **General impressions:** “caring, honest and professional” is stated in another review.

## Summary Whitegate Veterinary Clinic states it is opening in **November 2025**. The clinic’s website positions it as a **mixed practice**, offering care for **companion animals and livestock**, including routine pet healthcare alongside **herd health planning** for farm animals. The website does not state whether the clinic is independent or part of a corporate group. ## Services Based on the clinic’s website summary, services mentioned include: - **Dog check-ups** - **Cat routine vaccinations** - **Small animal services** (described broadly, without further detail) - **Large animal services** (described broadly, without further detail) - **Herd health planning** for livestock