Farm & Large-Animal Vets in Nottinghamshire

## Summary Home Farm Equine Ltd is an **independent ambulatory equine practice** focused on **at-yard horse care** with **mobile diagnostic equipment** (digital x‑ray, ultrasound, endoscope and gastroscope). The practice states it has vets on duty **24/7, 365 days a year** for emergencies, and reviews include an emergency call-out where a vet arrived **within 30 minutes**, diagnosed **colic**, organised **urgent referral for surgery**, and then returned for a **follow-up visit**. Reviews are mixed on access: several describe smooth appointment handling and helpful admin support, while one review says they **weren’t offering services to new clients** and wouldn’t provide phone advice. ## Services - **Equine-only veterinary care** (horses), described as covering a wide range of horse types (including sport horses and companion ponies). - **Ambulatory (call-out) diagnostics and treatments**. - **Mobile diagnostics**: digital **x‑rays**, **ultrasound**, **endoscopy**, and **gastroscopy** (as stated on the website). - **Emergency care**: vets on duty **24 hours a day, 365 days a year** (website). - **Referral/coordination when needed**: a review describes the vet arranging an **emergency referral for colic surgery** and then doing a **post-op follow-up appointment**. ## People - **Ruth (vet)**: mentioned in a detailed review for **rapid emergency attendance (within 30 minutes)**, diagnosing **colic**, arranging **immediate surgical referral**, and providing a **follow-up visit** afterwards. - **Office team**: described in one review as **helpful with payments, queries and appointments**. - Vets generally: one reviewer notes vets being **on time** and having a **good “bedside manner”** with their horse. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.3 stars from 51 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Emergency response and escalation**: one owner reports fast attendance, colic diagnosis, emergency referral for surgery, and follow-up care. - **Communication and admin support**: reviews mention helpful telephone support and an office team that assists with payments and scheduling. - **Punctuality and handling**: one review specifically highlights being on time and good manner with the horse. - **Access for new clients (conflicting experience)**: one reviewer says the practice was **not offering services to new clients** and did not provide phone advice.