Thompson House Equine Vets Ltd – Vets in Standish
Clinic Overview
- Fast, dependable response, including owners who say calls were answered straight away and a vet attended within an hour in one case. - Clear communication and practical support, with praise for detailed explanations, regular updates, help navigating insurance, and even assistance loading a difficult mare. - Kind, horse-focused care, with reviewers describing the team as compassionate, honest, and focused on necessary treatment rather than extras.
Services
- •First-opinion equine care through both ambulatory visits and the clinic, with owners mentioning prompt call-outs, vaccination appointments, and ongoing veterinary support over several years.
- •Diagnostics and medicine, including equine internal medicine and lameness work-ups. Reviews describe thorough assessments, detailed explanations of findings, and clear treatment plans.
- •Routine and elective procedures including equine dentistry, pre-purchase examinations, and gelding/castration. Owners specifically mention a 5-stage vetting arranged and completed within a week.
- •Surgical and inpatient care, including orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, plus admission and stabling for horses that need to stay in. Reviews also speak positively about the clinic environment, overnight care, rehabilitation support, insurance help, and practical assistance such as loading a horse.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Rob is repeatedly praised for clear explanations, professionalism, and long-term support, with owners also highlighting his calm, caring approach.
- •Gen and Brad are named for being thorough, knowledgeable, compassionate, and good at explaining diagnosis and treatment plans.
- •Megan is mentioned positively for a prompt call-out and calm handling of a very young pony.
- •Tommy, Bradley, and Tracey are each thanked by name for treatment planning, insurance support, and compassionate help during a difficult period.
- •The practice also states that its clinical director is an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Internal Medicine.
Reviews
Thompson House Equine Vets Ltd has a 5.0-star Google rating from 50 reviews. Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with common themes including
- •Fast, dependable response, including owners who say calls were answered straight away and a vet attended within an hour in one case.
- •Clear communication and practical support, with praise for detailed explanations, regular updates, help navigating insurance, and even assistance loading a difficult mare.
- •Kind, horse-focused care, with reviewers describing the team as compassionate, honest, and focused on necessary treatment rather than extras.
- •A personal independent-practice feel, with owners valuing the friendly atmosphere, overnight facilities, and long-term support for rehabilitation, retraining, and ongoing care.

