Best Vets in Bourne – Complete Local Guide

Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd is a companion-animal practice established in 2005, with RCVS accreditation and recognition as both a Cat Friendly Clinic and a Rabbit Friendly Clinic. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe quick access for urgent problems (one dog seen “within the hour” after eating something harmful) and nurse-led handling for anxious pets (treats used to settle an elderly, very nervous dog). Experiences aren’t uniformly positive, though: alongside many 5‑star comments, a recent 1‑star review reports a distressing euthanasia appointment due to lack of privacy and noise.

Alder Veterinary Practices Bourne is a veterinary clinic that is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often describe a practice that can handle both routine care and significant procedures—examples include cats’ vaccinations/boosters, a large tumour operation with an 8‑inch abdominal scar, and follow-up support after surgery. Several reviews also mention getting seen at short notice and feeling the vet was “thorough and honest”, with one owner stating the cost was minimal (no specific prices given). The clinic’s ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided.

Priory Veterinary Practice Bourne Ltd describes itself as a small, independently owned practice (with two sites). Based on the latest reviews available to us, it seems set up for everyday medical care and urgent same-day problems, with multiple owners mentioning being fitted in despite a full diary, clear explanations of options, and a willingness to work within a budget (including instalment payments in one case). Clinic-specific details owners describe include: - Being told to “pop in” and seen between appointments when a dog was unwell after a walk, leading to a steroid injection for a suspected allergic reaction. - Staff “getting to the bottom of” health issues in foster kittens, with both later described as healthy. - End-of-life support mentioned in more than one review, including kindness during euthanasia and sensitive communication. - Cost comparisons versus previous practices are a recurring point, including medication said to be half the price elsewhere and an example visit/treatment costing £11.

Tower Equine Veterinary Surgeons is an equine-only practice with on-site diagnostic facilities (including digital radiography, ultrasonography and gastroscopy) and purpose-built examination areas (stocks, trot-up, lunge area and outdoor school), plus inpatient stabling and turnout. The website also describes breeding and stud services, including a BEVA-approved Artificial Insemination Centre for chilled and frozen semen. From the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often describe pre-purchase vettings and diagnostic work-ups where findings were explained clearly and followed up by phone, and routine visits that were handled quickly to reduce stress for younger horses. There is also at least one recent 1-star review with no written detail, alongside multiple 5-star reports.