Dog & Cat Vets in Stokenchurch

## Summary Temple End Veterinary Surgery is a traditional, privately owned practice and an **RCVS accredited Tier 2 Practice**. It’s set up for both routine care and more complex diagnostics and surgery, with **two operating theatres**, **separate x‑ray and dental facilities**, and an **in‑house laboratory** alongside **digital x‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and arthroscopy**. The practice is also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - **Fast access when something is wrong** (including an “immediate appointment” for an acutely unwell dog). - **Clear, thorough explanations of options and risks**, including discussions around whether to proceed with repeat surgery. - **Active inpatient monitoring and frequent updates**, including “twice daily communications” during a multi‑day hospital stay. - **Supportive handling of serious illness and end‑of‑life decisions**, with one owner describing the team as patient and accommodating as they came to terms with euthanasia. ## Services Based on the clinic’s own information and what owners describe in reviews, Temple End Veterinary Surgery offers: - **Preventative care** - Puppy/kitten health checks and primary vaccination courses - Six‑month puppy health checks - Annual health checks and booster vaccinations - Kennel Cough vaccinations - Flea and worming treatments - Microchip identification - **Diagnostics and medical work‑ups** - In‑house lab testing (blood tests are specifically mentioned in a review) - Digital x‑ray (x‑rays mentioned in a review) - Ultrasound (ultrasound mentioned in a review) - Endoscopy - Arthroscopy - Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions - **Surgery** - Orthopaedic surgery - Soft tissue surgery - Dentistry - Laparoscopic surgeries (Reviews also describe abdominal surgery with biopsy in a complex gastrointestinal case.) - **Hospitalisation and supportive care (from reviews)** - Inpatient observation over multiple days - IV rehydration/medication - Placement of a feeding tube via the nose for assisted feeding (described in one review) - **Reproduction and breeding support** - **Emergency/out-of-hours** - The practice states **24‑hour emergency cover, 7 days a week**; **calls outside normal hours are redirected to VetsNow**. ## People - **James** (role not stated): mentioned for **clear advice and guidance across consultations**, with one owner saying he helped with advising and giving “clear advice throughout my consultations.” - **Esme** (role not stated): credited during a dog’s cancer care journey for **listening to the owner’s needs**, focusing on the dog’s comfort, and being “utterly perfect” when it came time to say goodbye. - **Wider team (vets, nurses, reception)**: one owner describes a prolonged, high‑intensity case involving **multiple vets and nurses**, highlighting **detailed explanations**, **daily visiting**, and **twice‑daily communications** during hospitalisation. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 55 reviews.** The written reviews available focus on complex case management alongside everyday appointments, with repeated mention of communication and decision support. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Strong communication during difficult cases:** owners describe options and risks being “fully and clearly explained,” including when deciding between repeat surgery versus supportive care. - **Complex diagnostics and inpatient care described in detail:** one dog was kept in for x‑ray, ultrasound and blood tests, then had surgery and biopsy, followed by several days of monitoring, IV treatment, and assisted feeding via a nasal tube. - **End‑of‑life support:** one review describes the team giving the family time and space to handle a cancer diagnosis and euthanasia in a way that suited them. - **Appointment access and responsiveness:** owners mention quick responsiveness and “immediate” appointments when a pet became suddenly unwell. - **Cost/value noted (without prices):** one owner says they’re aware “there are cheaper places out there,” but felt the service quality justified it.