Farm Vets in Chester

## Summary Western Avenue Veterinary Centre is an **independent** clinic (founded in 2019 and opened in 2023) that treats **small animals and exotics**, with the website listing **preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery**. In recent reviews, owners most often describe **thorough work-ups** (including **blood tests and x‑rays**) and **procedures such as spaying and dental treatment**, alongside repeated comments that pricing is **fair compared with other practices**—although one review notes that **costs “can be expensive”**. ## Services From the website and recent reviews, the clinic is described as offering: - **Preventative care** (website) - **Diagnostics**, with specific tests mentioned in reviews: - **Blood tests** - **X‑rays** (one owner says this led to a diagnosis of **bone cancer** in their dog’s back leg) - **Dental treatments** (website; one owner describes their dog being in for “dental”) - **Surgery** for **small animals and exotics** (website) - **Spay surgery** is specifically mentioned (one owner describes having their dog spayed) ## People - **Daniel (vet)**: Mentioned by multiple reviewers. Owners describe him as **thorough and diligent**, and several comment on how he and the team helped pets feel comfortable (e.g., “made my dog feel at home”). He’s also referenced in the context of ongoing care that included **dental work, blood tests, and x‑ray investigation**. - **Irene / Ileena**: Mentioned by name in reviews; described as professional. One review also praises the **receptionist** as consistently helpful and polite (no name given in that review). ## Reviews **4.7 stars from 23 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Diagnostics and case work-ups are repeatedly mentioned**, including **blood tests and x‑rays**, with one owner describing an x‑ray that identified **bone cancer**. - **Common procedures referenced** include **spaying** and **dental treatment**. - **Pricing is a frequent topic:** several owners say it’s **fair/very reasonable compared with other vets**, while another notes that **it can be expensive**, indicating mixed experiences or expectations around cost. - **Handling and manner:** multiple owners describe the team as welcoming and say pets were treated well (e.g., “made my dog feel at home,” “treated extremely well”).

## Summary Station House Veterinary Centre is part of the **Grange Veterinary Hospital** group (described on its site as the “Grange Veterinary Hospital community”). The website notes the practice has been in its current form since **1990**, when it was converted by the **Wignall family**. Based on the information available, it appears set up for **routine care and preventative needs** (for example **microchipping** and **advice about worms/fleas**) with an **emergency contact arrangement** in place. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention **fast responses**, a **clean, professional** clinic, and staff being **gentle with animals**. ## Services - **Microchipping** (website) - **Advice on worms and fleas** (website) - **Emergency care arrangements**: the website provides a number to call “in case of emergency” (the hours/coverage aren’t specified in the text we have). The structured clinic data also flags emergency services as **24/7 or extended hours**, but the website summary doesn’t confirm this. ## People - **Kathleen (vet)**: mentioned by name in a review as “caring and understanding.” - **Helen (receptionist)**: mentioned by name as “polite, cheerful and helpful.” - More generally, reviewers describe the vets as **friendly and gentle with animals**, and reception as **helpful**—including long-term clients who say visits have been consistently “smooth and pleasant.” ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 36 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Quick response and efficient handling**: one reviewer highlights an “extremely fast response.” - **Clean, professional environment**: “very clean” and “very professional” are called out directly. - **How pets are handled**: owners mention vets being “gentle with the animals.” - **Consistency over time / repeat use**: some reviewers say they’ve attended for years with multiple pets, and one mentions using Station House across different Grange branches and not wanting to go elsewhere.

## Summary Eden Equine Fertility Ltd is a veterinary practice focused specifically on equine stud medicine. Based on the clinic’s own information, it is set up for breeding-related work such as infertility investigations, preparation for foaling, and artificial insemination using frozen, chilled, and fresh semen. The practice is also listed as a **BEVA Approved AI Practice**. ## Services - **Equine stud medicine** (core focus) - **Infertility investigations** - **Artificial insemination (AI)** with **frozen, chilled, and fresh semen** - **Preparation for foaling** ## People - No individual vets or staff members were named in the information provided. ## Reviews - No Google rating, review count, or written review text was provided in the inputs available to us.