Drove Vets - Ridgeway Farm

Drove Vets – Ridgeway Farm is a veterinary practice (ownership/corporate group not stated in the available information) that owners describe as strong on calm handling and clear decision-making support. Recent reviews repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain options so owners can make informed choices, and being pragmatic about treatment plans rather than overcomplicating care. Practical details also come up, including easy prescription ordering and follow-up care after visits.

Services

Services explicitly mentioned in the available information include

• •Veterinary consultations and treatment planning (owners mention being given enough information to make informed decisions).
• •Handling and assessment of nervous or painful pets (described as calm and confident handling).
• •New-pet registration checks (one owner registered six dogs and described the visit as “really thorough”).
• •Prescription ordering (described as easy).
• •Follow-up care after appointments (mentioned by an owner after registering multiple dogs).

People

• •Lucy (vet): Mentioned as “excellent,” with owners highlighting calm, confident handling of pets that are nervous or in pain, and explaining care clearly enough to support informed decisions.
• •David (vet): Mentioned alongside Lucy with the same strengths: pragmatic treatment plans and communication that helps owners decide what to do next.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.9 stars from 184 reviews. - Calm, confident handling—especially with pets that are nervous or in pain (Lucy and David are singled out by name).

• •Clear explanations and decision support: owners say they’re given sufficient information to make informed choices.
• •Pragmatic treatment plans (praised as practical and sensible).
• •Day-to-day experience points: a “thorough” registration visit for multiple dogs, “easy prescription ordering,” and mention of follow-up care.
• •One recent 4-star rating is present but without written detail, alongside multiple recent 5-star reviews.