Farm Vets in Runcorn

## Summary Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre describes itself on its website as an **independent veterinary practice**, and it appears set up for both routine care and higher-stakes cases, with facilities listed for **surgery, diagnostics, dental work, and in-house lab work**. Recent reviews include multiple examples of **urgent and out-of-hours care**, including a dog with a **closed pyometra** who was **stabilised overnight, monitored, and then operated on once safe**, and an **out-of-hours appointment** mentioned for another client. Owners also describe care across a wide range of animals, including **rats (mammary mass surgery)** and an **injured wild bird** that was treated **immediately and free of charge**. ## Services Based on the clinic website and recent reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **Emergency / urgent care**, including **out-of-hours appointments**, **overnight stabilisation/monitoring**, and follow-through to surgery when stable (pyometra case described). - **Medical and surgical care**, with specific examples in reviews: - **Pyometra surgery** after stabilisation - **Mammary mass removal** in a rat, with post-op **painkillers and antibiotics** - **Acupuncture**, including acupuncture used to support a dog with **epilepsy** (as described by an owner). - **Preventative and routine care** listed on the website: - Puppy care, kitten care, rabbit care - Preventative health care, microchipping - Neutering - Nurse clinics, weight clinics, senior health screen - **Dermatology** (listed on the website). - **Exotic pets** (listed on the website; supported by a review describing surgery on a rat). - **Pet Health Plan** (listed on the website). - **Pet passports** and **insurance** support (listed on the website). - **Facilities/equipment** listed on the website: diagnostic aids, dental equipment, laboratory, kennels, dispensary, clinical examination and surgical facilities. - Structured clinic data also states it is a **veterinary nurse training facility**. ## Pricing - One owner said the total cost for a rat’s **mammary mass surgery plus painkillers and antibiotics** was “**world's lower than I anticipated**,” but no amount was given. - An injured **wild bird** was reportedly treated **without any charge**. ## People - **Joe** (vet, per reviews): mentioned for taking time to **explain things clearly** during a serious emergency, providing a **calm, reassuring manner** with a nervous/reactive dog during acupuncture visits, and for a **home visit for end-of-life care**, including helping with **pet funeral/cremation arrangements** (a provider named “Whitley Brook” is mentioned by the reviewer). - **Jen** (role not stated in reviews): described as **patient and helpful** with dogs, including one with **aggressive tendencies**, and also mentioned positively in an **out-of-hours appointment**. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 561 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Emergency care with clear communication:** one detailed account describes a dog with **severe closed pyometra** being **stabilised overnight**, closely monitored, and then taken to surgery when safe, with explanations given “clearly” and “honestly.” - **Out-of-hours support:** owners mention being seen **out of hours**, including during a night-time emergency. - **Care for small/exotic animals:** a review describes successful **surgery on a rat** (mammary mass removal) with recovery going well. - **End-of-life support:** a review describes a **home visit** to make a pet’s final hours peaceful and help arranging aftercare. - **Occasional free treatment for wildlife:** one reviewer reports immediate help for an **injured wild bird** provided **at no charge**.