Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons

- Emergency support stands out, including an 8.20pm callout to sedate a horse at Holkham Beach so it could be loaded and taken home safely, even though the owner was not already a client. - Owners value clear, realistic explanations, especially around wound treatment, with one reviewer praising decisions made around the horse’s age and welfare rather than unnecessary extra work. - Longer-running cases are mentioned positively, including year-long support for a horse with a damaged ligament and ongoing willingness to answer questions.

Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons is an equine-focused practice that also works with farm clients, with a purpose-built clinic and stated 24/7 emergency availability. Recent feedback highlights practical emergency and on-yard care, including treatment of serious wounds, sedation for a horse that would not load, and longer-term management of a ligament injury. Owners commonly mention clear explanations, friendly support, and a welfare-first approach.

Services

•Equine and farm veterinary care, with a stated purpose-built clinic.
•24/7 emergency care, including urgent callouts for time-sensitive problems.
•Wound management and follow-up care, including suturing a large abdominal wound, treating a second wound near the stifle, and later removing dead tissue where needed.
•Lameness and soft-tissue injury management, including ongoing treatment for a damaged ligament over an extended period.
•Sedation for handling or transport issues, including helping sedate a horse that would not load so it could travel safely.
•Donkey care, including one case an owner described as life-saving.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Dave Feneley is repeatedly mentioned for clear communication during longer-term treatment, sensitivity in a donkey case, and strong patient and customer care.
•Tim is praised for repeated visits to manage an older horse’s serious abdominal wound, with thorough explanations and a welfare-first approach.
•Lauren is thanked for helping with an evening callout to sedate a horse that would not load, and is also mentioned warmly in the donkey case.
•Poppy is thanked alongside Lauren for looking after Chester and helping reassure the owner that everything possible would be done.

Reviews

Google shows 5.0 stars from 26 reviews. Recent written feedback is consistently positive and centres on emergency help, clear communication, and supportive handling.

•Emergency support stands out, including an 8.20pm callout to sedate a horse at Holkham Beach so it could be loaded and taken home safely, even though the owner was not already a client.
•Owners value clear, realistic explanations, especially around wound treatment, with one reviewer praising decisions made around the horse’s age and welfare rather than unnecessary extra work.
•Longer-running cases are mentioned positively, including year-long support for a horse with a damaged ligament and ongoing willingness to answer questions.
•Kindness and sensitivity come through strongly, with one owner saying their young donkey would not be here without the team’s care, and another describing their bill as very reasonable for the time and effort involved.

Reviews for Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 26 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Francesca Mulcrone

5 months ago

I have used these vets for a number of years, but most recently my horse had around 8 inches of skin on his abdomen that needed stitching back up, plus a hole in his stifle. For being 24 years old this was extremely concerning and Wensum were completely supportive, friendly and realistic throughout the entire process. The cut was stitched back up, to an excellent but no need to be expensive or 'tidy' due to horses age, the dead skin was later removed and at all points were the vets exceptionally clever and professional - explaining thoroughly every single stage. Tim came out a number of times but was never aiming to get money (which is a common misconception on vets now) - it was all for horse welfare and I genuinely cannot fault him, nor the people that attended with him or Dave who I contacted with photos etc. I would genuinely recommend them to everyone and sing it from the hills. The recovery my 24 year old horse has made in 2 months has been astonishing and I continue to be amazed on a daily basis! My bill was also very reasonable considering the time and effort the team put in.

A.D. Meeder

11 months ago

Absolute lifesavers! We had a horse that wouldn’t load at Holkham Beach, no matter what we tried, and I had to ring the vet at 8.20pm to ask if they could come to sedate her as we were over 2hrs away from home. Lauren has been an amazing help and got us safely back on the road in no-time, with my darling horse on the box, despite me obviously not being a client. I can’t thank Lauren and the team enough for helping us out!

charlotte carter

2 years ago

Brilliant vets, highly reccomend them

Nick

Without the knowledge, dedication and sensitivity of Dave, Lauren and all at WVV, our gorgeous young donkey Harmony would not be here today. We really can't thank them enough.

Andy Francis

Very friendly and helpful

Kate Steward

I really cannot say thank you enough to Lauren and Poppy for looking after Chester. We still have a long road ahead, but I know everything possible will be done for him.

Fay Baker

3 years ago

Wensum Valley vets are so friendly and helpful. Dave has been fantastic when treating my horse Hope over the last year for a damaged ligament. He has always explained the treatment clearly and is happy to answer any questions I have.

Max Spicer

4 years ago

I am a veterinary surgeon of over 30 years experience, 9 years of which was equine. My horses are cared for by Wensum Valley Vets. Dave Feneley is, in my professional opinion, an exemplary vet with a diligent, up to date and comprehensive knowledge together with extensive experience . His excellent patient and customer care are a credit to him and the veterinary profession. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone considering using Wensum Valley Vets. A great team. M.F.J.Spicer B.V.Sc.,M.R.C.V.S