Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons

Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons is an equine-focused (and farm-client) practice with a purpose-built clinic and stated 24/7 emergency availability. Recent reviews describe the team handling on-yard injuries and practical emergencies: stitching a large abdominal wound on an older horse (with later removal of dead skin), treating a damaged ligament over an extended period, and attending to sedate a horse that wouldn’t load so it could travel safely. Owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of each stage of treatment and a focus on welfare over “tidy” or unnecessary work.

Services

•Equine and farm veterinary care (stated on the clinic website).
•24/7 emergency care (stated on the clinic website).
•Wound management and suturing: stitching a large abdominal cut and addressing a second wound near the stifle; later removal of dead skin (owner report).
•Sedation for handling/transport issues: sedating a horse that wouldn’t load (owner report).
•Lameness/soft-tissue injury management: ongoing treatment for a damaged ligament with questions answered during the process (owner report).
•Donkey care: a case described as life-saving treatment for a young donkey (owner report).

People

•Tim: attended “a number of times” for an older horse’s significant abdominal wound; the owner highlights thorough step-by-step explanations and a “welfare first” approach rather than maximising cost.
•Dave / Dave Feneley: repeatedly mentioned for clear communication during longer-term treatment (damaged ligament) and for “knowledge, dedication and sensitivity” in a donkey case. One reviewer (a veterinary surgeon) describes him as “up to date” with “comprehensive knowledge” and strong patient/customer care.
•Lauren: credited with coming out to help sedate a horse that wouldn’t load (helping the owner get home safely), and praised alongside Dave in the donkey case.
•Poppy: thanked (with Lauren) for looking after a patient named Chester; the owner notes they felt reassured that “everything possible will be done.”

Reviews

5.0 stars from 26 reviews. The written reviews available are uniformly positive and focus on specific emergency help and clear communication. “”

•Emergency and time-sensitive help, including attending in the evening to sedate a non-loading horse so transport could happen safely.
•Detailed explanations and realism about what’s needed, e.g., stitching a large wound effectively without doing extra “tidy” work that wasn’t necessary for an older horse.
•Ongoing case support, with owners mentioning continued treatment over months (ligament injury) and vets being willing to answer questions.
•Outcome-focused stories, including an owner saying their young donkey “would not be here today” without the team’s care.

Reviews for Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 26 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Francesca Mulcrone

a month 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

7 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!

4 months ago

charlotte carter

a year 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

2 years ago

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