Emergency Vets in Gainsborough

## Summary Raoul Dowding Vets is a two-site veterinary practice (ownership/group not stated) that appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems. Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe being seen quickly—sometimes the same day—even when the diary is full, including one case where a vet saw a dog during their lunch break. There are also multiple examples of the team adapting care to the situation: examining an elderly dog in a car when the owner couldn’t lift them out, and arranging a calmer approach for a reactive dog by meeting outside first. The clinic is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. ## Services - **Urgent/emergency presentations**: owners describe being “got in straight away” for emergencies, and staff examining pets immediately on arrival (including outside/in a car when needed). - **General consultations and examinations**: full clinical examinations are mentioned in reviews, including a **prostate exam** and a work-up for sudden hind-end weakness. - **Treatment for infection/illness**: antibiotics and other medication supplied after assessment are specifically mentioned. - **Preventive care**: the practice website references care “from first vaccinations,” and reviews reference **microchipping** (they contacted an owner after a chipped pet was found). - **Weight checks**: weighing and discussion of overweight management is described in a review. - **Breeding/pregnancy-related check**: a review mentions a check-up for a dog expecting puppies. ## People - **Bridget (vet)**: mentioned for fitting in an appointment despite no slots being left, and for doing a thorough check and inviting the owner to call again if worried. - **Andrew Chadwick (vet)**: praised for handling a reactive dog with an agreed plan (meeting outside first), and for staying calm/professional when the dog became difficult during an exam. - **Emily Whittingham (nurse)**: mentioned for coming out to examine an elderly dog in the car when the owner couldn’t lift them. - **Raoul Dowding (vet)**: described as coming out to assess an elderly dog promptly in the car park, diagnosing and prescribing antibiotics, and then moving on to help another unwell dog nearby. - **Reception team**: repeatedly mentioned for being friendly and for helping owners get seen quickly, including during urgent situations. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 447 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Fast access when something feels urgent**, including “same day” appointments and being seen straight away for an emergency. - **Practical flexibility** (e.g., vet/nurse assessing a dog in the car when the owner couldn’t safely move them). - **Handling anxious/reactive dogs with a plan**, such as meeting outside first and proceeding efficiently through a difficult exam. - **Clear follow-up and advice** after an emergency visit, including another vet doing follow-up and offering guidance. - **Microchip-based reunification**: one owner says the clinic contacted them after their pet was found and identified via chip.