Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Winchester

## Summary Westpoint Group Trading Ltd – Winchester presents itself as a farm-focused veterinary practice (“100% Farm Vets”), aimed at both commercial farm clients and smallholders. Clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services (described as 24/7 or extended hours). In the latest reviews available to us, written feedback is brief but repeatedly mentions being happy with the vets and getting good help “when you need them,” and one reviewer specifically mentions attending a lambing course run here (they liked the course, but said it was hard to find due to signage). ## Services - Farm animal veterinary care (the website navigation explicitly positions the practice as “100% Farm Vets,” with sections for commercial clients and smallholders). - Emergency veterinary services (listed in the clinic’s structured data as 24/7 or extended hours). - Training/course provision: a “lambing course” is specifically mentioned in a review. - Recruitment/training pathways appear to be part of the organisation’s offering (site navigation references a “Student Hub” and “Graduate Programme,” without further detail). ## Reviews **Google rating:** 4.5 stars from 19 reviews. **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Multiple reviews are very short but consistently positive (e.g., “Love the vets” repeated by the same reviewer across different dates). - Reliability when support is needed is mentioned (“Very good service when you need them”). - One reviewer says a lambing course “was a great course,” with the only criticism being that it was hard to find because of signage.

## Summary Stable Close Equine Practice is a 100% horse-only veterinary practice (no corporate group is mentioned). The practice appears set up for both routine work and more complex investigations, with stated in-the-field imaging and scope capabilities (mobile digital x-ray, ultrasound scanners, respiratory endoscopes and a gastroscope). It also states 24-hour emergency cover, with out-of-hours calls transferred to a duty vet. Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe support during high-stress situations—particularly severe colic and euthanasia (PTS)—with vets staying calm, answering questions, and continuing follow-up help afterwards (including support with insurance queries). ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the written reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - 24-hour emergency cover; out-of-hours calls transferred to a duty vet - Pre-purchase examinations - Radiology (including mobile digital x-ray systems) - Ultrasonography (ultrasound scanners) - Sports medicine - Endoscopy (including respiratory endoscopes) - Gastroscopy (gastroscope) - Shockwave therapy - Laser therapy - Dentistry - Stud medicine - Support for colic cases is described in reviews (including decision-making and end-of-life care when needed) - Euthanasia (PTS) is directly referenced multiple times in reviews ## People - **Archie (vet, as described in reviews):** Mentioned for handling a severe colic case and supporting the owner through euthanasia decision-making; also continued support afterwards when the insurer raised questions, reassuring the owner about the decision. - **Vicky (vet, as described in reviews):** Repeatedly thanked for attending euthanasia visits, “answering all questions,” and using her knowledge to guide owners through the process. - **Office staff and ambulatory team:** One reviewer highlights the whole chain “from the office staff through to the… team of vets on the road,” suggesting coordinated support from booking/admin through to visits. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 24 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Long-term use is common in these reviews (e.g., 11+ years; “over 20 years”), with owners describing consistent support over time. - Emergency and urgent care are specifically mentioned (a “very poorly horse over Christmas”; sudden severe colic), with owners saying questions were answered clearly during stressful situations. - End-of-life care is a recurring topic: multiple reviews describe vets being calm and respectful during PTS visits, and taking time to explain and answer questions. - Post-event support comes up at least once in a concrete way: help navigating insurance follow-up after a colic-related loss.