Rupert Gunstone MRCVS Ltd – Vets in Malpas
Clinic Overview
- Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners describing the practice as kind, professional and highly supportive over the long term. - Nadine is mentioned repeatedly for being calm, knowledgeable and reassuring, especially in urgent situations and more complex cases. - Reviews cover a broad mix of work, including vaccinations, teeth, breeding support, referral coordination, dental infection treatment, x-rays after injury and help with elderly horses.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: Reviews mention teeth checks, dental maintenance and getting ponies up to date with vaccinations, with particular praise for calm handling of younger or less straightforward horses.
- •Dental treatment: Owners describe care ranging from routine teeth work to a serious tooth abscess case that progressed to infection in the lower jawbone and went on to make a full recovery.
- •Lameness and medical investigations: Long-term laminitis support is mentioned alongside more detailed work-ups for ongoing issues, including investigation of a horse with a “rattle” when exercised.
- •Diagnostics and imaging: X-rays are specifically mentioned after an injury, and reviews describe structured investigation plans aimed at identifying the cause of a problem before deciding on treatment.
- •Referrals and case coordination: One owner highlights referral for further investigation and treatment, with regular communication between the practice and the referral hospital and follow-up during recovery.
- •Stud and breeding work: Reviews mention stud veterinary work, help putting a mare in foal, stallion selection and guidance through the breeding process.
- •Emergency and out-of-hours support: Multiple owners describe help outside normal hours, including 24/7 advice and attendance day or night when needed.
- •End-of-life care: Clients mention compassionate support around euthanasia, dignified aftercare and thoughtful follow-up after a loss.
- •On-site procedures and handling: One recent reviewer praised the calm manner of a pony’s procedure and the friendly welcome from both vets and reception staff.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
Nadine is the most frequently praised team member, with owners highlighting her calm manner, clear explanations, diagnostic approach, availability out of hours and support in both routine and difficult cases. Rupert is also mentioned positively in complex dental and laminitis cases, and Claire is named by one client as deeply invested in horses’ health and welfare. Reviews also speak well of the wider team, including friendly reception support.
Reviews
Google shows 4.8 stars from 38 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners describing the practice as kind, professional and highly supportive over the long term.
- •Nadine is mentioned repeatedly for being calm, knowledgeable and reassuring, especially in urgent situations and more complex cases.
- •Reviews cover a broad mix of work, including vaccinations, teeth, breeding support, referral coordination, dental infection treatment, x-rays after injury and help with elderly horses.
- •Several comments highlight the personal side of the service, including out-of-hours availability, thoughtful follow-up after a bereavement and a calm experience during on-site procedures.
