Patrick Grant T/A The Sheep Vet

Patrick Grant T/A The Sheep Vet is presented on its website as a specialised sheep health and advanced fertility service founded by Patrick Grant MRCVS, offering procedures such as laparoscopic AI and embryo work. However, the latest Google reviews describe a clinic experience centred on companion animals (dogs and cats), including emergency same-day appointments, euthanasia support, and an orthopaedic-style operation for a dog’s knee/ligament problem. Across those reviews, owners repeatedly mention being fitted in at short notice (including close to closing time), clear aftercare guidance, and thoughtful follow-up gestures (such as a condolence card after euthanasia).

Services

From the clinic website (sheep-focused services)

• •Embryo collection, transfer and freezing
• •Laparoscopic artificial insemination
• •Semen collection, freezing and storage
• •Ram fertility evaluation
• •Bull fertility evaluation
• •Ram vasectomy
• •Disease control
• •Health planning and flock performance advice
• •Nutritional advice
• •Lambing management
• •Educational training

From the latest written reviews available to us (companion-animal care described)

• •Emergency appointments for cats and dogs (one owner reports being seen and treated within an hour)
• •Euthanasia support for a dog, including end-to-end support for the family
• •Surgery for a dog with knee/ligament trouble, with aftercare guidance provided

People

• •Patrick (“Pat” / “Paddy”): Regularly named in reviews. Owners describe him providing treatment and aftercare advice (including educating them on aftercare), being willing to see urgent cases at short notice, and handling nervous dogs in a way that makes them easier to bring into the clinic.
• •Joanne: Mentioned in relation to dog euthanasia support; an owner felt supported throughout and noted a condolence card sent afterwards.
• •Michelle (receptionist): Named as “lovely” and part of a welcoming front-of-house experience.

Reviews

5.0 stars from 11 reviews. The written reviews available focus mostly on urgent access, communication, and specific outcomes after treatment. “”

• •Being accommodated quickly for urgent worries (seen within an hour for an emergency cat appointment; another owner says they were told to come in despite calling shortly before closing time).
• •Aftercare and explanation: owners mention being educated on aftercare for their dog.
• •Specific procedures/outcomes described: a dog’s knee/ligament operation with expectations set about recovery time.
• •End-of-life support: euthanasia described as kind and supportive, with a condolence card sent afterwards.
• •A notable mismatch in public signals: the website describes a sheep fertility and flock-health service, while the reviews describe day-to-day small-animal (dog/cat) care.