Farm & Large-Animal Vets near Doncaster

## Summary Equine Veterinary Centre is an equine-focused clinic that offers emergency veterinary services and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on recent reviews, owners most often mention support with urgent cases (colic) and stud/reproduction work, including out-of-hours phone help (examples given of calls answered around midnight and early morning). Reviews also reference facilities on arrival, including “plenty of room” and an arena. Feedback is mostly positive, but there is a clear conflict: one detailed review describes a strongly negative experience during a vetting (alleging unprofessional comments and questionable clinical judgements), while other reviewers describe the vets as knowledgeable and helpful, including praise for reproductive outcomes and emergency support. ## Services - **Emergency veterinary services** (explicitly stated in the clinic data), with reviews describing urgent support for colic and out-of-hours phone advice. - **Colic support** (mentioned in reviews as a situation where the team were a “god send”). - **Stud and reproduction work** (multiple detailed reviews describe reproduction-focused veterinary support, aiming to maximise reproductive rates, and reporting successful pregnancies). - **Equine vetting** (one review discusses a pre-purchase/vetting appointment and concerns about how it was handled). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (explicitly listed in the structured data). ## People - **Libby Dutton** (named in multiple recent reviews): one stud owner credits her with reproduction support and results (multiple mares in foal on first attempt) and being available by phone at unusual hours when urgent support was needed. Another reviewer describes a negative vetting experience involving alleged personal remarks about the seller and disputed clinical observations. - **Jess and Gabri** (named in an older review): described as trying hard to save a pony after a dog attack and supporting the owner when euthanasia was needed. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 44 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Stud/reproduction work with reported outcomes:** one reviewer reports a notably successful breeding season (5 mares in foal on the first attempt) and fewer complications, attributing this to the vet’s diligence and availability. - **Urgent and emergency support:** colic is specifically mentioned, with staff described as very helpful during the episode; out-of-hours phone support is also mentioned. - **Handling of different types of horses/ponies:** one owner mentions kindness with a rescue pony, young horses, and an older cob. - **Facilities/space on arrival:** one review notes “plenty of room” and mentions an arena. - **A significant negative account about vetting professionalism:** one reviewer alleges biased or inappropriate commentary during a vetting and questions the vet’s clinical observations; they also state other vets later found the horse sound.

## Summary Hutton Equine Ltd is an equine-focused veterinary service (the ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information provided). Across the latest written reviews available to us, clients repeatedly mention working directly with a vet called Simon and valuing “straight talking” guidance and realistic advice. Several reviewers also emphasise his understanding of both horses and owners, including one owner who says they use him for a large number of horses (25+). ## Services Information provided is limited, but reviews indicate: - Equine veterinary care delivered by Simon (no specific procedures or facilities are mentioned in the available sources). ## People - **Simon (vet)** – Mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe: - **Straightforward, realistic advice** (“straight talking”, “honest straight forward advice”). - **Strong understanding of horses and owners’ concerns**, including a reviewer noting he owns horses himself (as stated by the reviewer). - **Ongoing use for larger yards**, with one client stating they wouldn’t use anyone else for their 25+ horses. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 6 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Repeated emphasis on **honest, direct communication** and **realistic advice**. - Owners describe **care and understanding toward both horses and owners**. - A few reviews are very brief (“top class”) without further detail on what was done.