Farm Vets in Knutsford

## Summary The Ashbrook Equine Hospital is part of **Willows Veterinary Group** and is an **RCVS-accredited equine hospital** focused on **horses**, offering both **hospital-based care and mobile/ambulatory visits**. Reviews repeatedly describe **clear pre-procedure consultations**, including time spent explaining options before treatment, and several examples of hands-on support in higher-stakes situations—such as a **weekend emergency call-out to sedate a young horse for travel** and ongoing treatment for a **serious tendon injury**. Owners also mention compassionate help with **euthanasia (PTS)** and follow-up-type outcomes like a **castration wound healing well** after weekend care. ## Services - **Equine-only veterinary care (horses)** (website). - **Hospital-based equine care** (website). - **Mobile/ambulatory equine care**, including **routine ambulatory services** (website). - **Emergency services** (website); reviews include a **weekend emergency call-out** and rapid attendance for urgent sedation during travel. - **Sedation** (review: young horse sedated while travelling). - **Tendon injury care/rehabilitation support** (review mentions a serious tendon injury with better-than-expected recovery). - **Castration aftercare** (review mentions a castration wound healing well after weekend care). - **Euthanasia / PTS support** (review describes a calm, thoughtful euthanasia experience). ## People - **Dr Kerry**: mentioned multiple times for **thorough, detailed consultation before a procedure** and communication that helped owners feel confident during a first “big” issue; also credited (along with others) for support through a **tendon injury recovery**. - **Sam and Ian**: thanked alongside Kerry for “immense support” during a case involving a **serious tendon injury**. - **Sophie (vet)**: specifically praised for being **calm and thoughtful** during a **PTS** visit, helping the owner through a difficult situation. - **Nurses, vets, and reception staff**: owners describe coordinated team support during **weekend care** and note being looked after well during ongoing treatment. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 60 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Emergency responsiveness:** a weekend call-out was arranged quickly, with the vet arriving very fast for **urgent sedation** during travel. - **Clear explanations before procedures:** owners highlight detailed consultations and feeling informed before treatment. - **Ongoing case support:** examples include management of a **serious tendon injury** over time and recovery described as better than expected. - **Compassion in end-of-life care:** a PTS visit is described as calm and dignified, with the vet guiding the process thoughtfully. - **Post-procedure outcomes:** one owner notes a **castration wound healing well** after weekend care.