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Simon Constable Veterinary Practice Ltd

#5 Vet in Bury, Greater Manchester

4.5
Independent Clinic

Simon Constable Veterinary Practice Ltd – Vets in Bury

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Simon Constable Veterinary Practice Ltd is an equine-only practice with its own clinic facilities (“Heaps Equine Clinic”), including an in-house laboratory and two digital radiography systems. The website lists a wide range of equine work (including surgery, lameness workups, endoscopy and shockwave therapy) and a 24-hour service.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe thorough explanations during visits (including taking time to talk younger owners through procedures), practical help with insurance claims, and follow-up after urgent/out-of-hours callouts (including calls later the same day and the next morning). Specific treatments mentioned include surgery to remove “floating bone” after an accident and an inpatient stay for a lumpectomy, with owners commenting on clean stabling and inpatient care.

Services

Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, the practice offers

  • 24-hour service (website-stated).
  • Equine surgery (website-stated; reviews mention an operation to remove “floating bone” and an inpatient lumpectomy with a multi-day stay).
  • Lameness workups (website-stated).
  • Endoscopy (website-stated).
  • Equine dentistry (website-stated).
  • Internal medicine (website-stated).
  • Stud work (website-stated).
  • Radiography with two digital radiography systems (website-stated).
  • Laboratory testing with an in-house laboratory (website-stated).
  • Shockwave therapy (website-stated).
  • Vetting (website-stated).
  • Urgent care examples from reviews: a callout for colic, and support during a seizure episode.

People

Names mentioned in the latest reviews include

  • Simon (vet): described as “straight to the point” and decisive; one owner says he operated to remove “floating bone” after an accident, and another describes him as someone they’d trust with their horse’s life.
  • Laura (vet): repeatedly singled out for calm handling and clear explanations. Examples include attending a colic callout and phoning later the same day and the next morning to check progress; another owner credits her with making a decision that “saved my pony’s life” during a seizure; multiple reviews say she takes time to ensure owners understand what’s happening.
  • Ziynet (vet): mentioned for taking time to explain care after a horse accident.
  • Emily (vet): mentioned for explaining medication administration and timing during testing/treatment.
  • Heather (front-of-house/reception): repeatedly praised as the main point of contact on the phone, described as consistently helpful and polite; one review notes support that included helping with insurance claims and showing a child around before an operation.
  • Jo, Liz, Lyn (office/front-of-house): thanked for taking time to explain processes and for insurance-claim help.
  • Yard/inpatient care staff (not named): credited with maintaining spotless stabling and good inpatient care (hay and general care) during a multi-day stay.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 80 reviews. - Owners often mention clear, thorough explanations during visits, including taking time to reassure and inform children/novice owners.

  • Follow-up after urgent/out-of-hours visits is specifically described (calls later the same day and the next morning; another review mentions a check-in call about a week after an out-of-hours visit).
  • Reception/admin support is a recurring point—especially help with insurance claims and a smooth booking process.
  • Surgical and inpatient experiences are described in concrete terms: removal of “floating bone,” a 3-day lumpectomy stay, and comments on clean stables and attentive inpatient care.

Location

Heaps Cottage

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