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Stansted Veterinary Specialists

#2 Vet in Bishops Stortford, Essex

5.0
Independent Clinic

Stansted Veterinary Specialists – Vets in Bishops Stortford

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Stansted Veterinary Specialists is a newly opened, specialist-led veterinary referral clinic (opened August 4th 2025) offering advanced care in a purpose-built facility. Recent reviews consistently describe complex cases being managed end-to-end on-site, including MRI and blood testing for cluster seizures, spinal surgery after urgent referral, and orthopaedic surgery (knee operation, dislocated hip, metatarsal fractures). Owners also repeatedly mention frequent updates during hospital stays, clear explanations of options and recovery, and practical help with insurance paperwork from reception staff.

Services

  • Referral-led specialist care (clinic describes itself as a referral clinic providing specialist-led advanced care).
  • Neurology-style diagnostics mentioned in reviews: blood tests and MRI for a dog with cluster seizures; epilepsy diagnosis reported by the owner.
  • Orthopaedics / surgery mentioned in reviews
  • Spinal diagnostics and spinal surgery following urgent referral (with updates during/after the procedure).
  • Knee operation.
  • Treatment for a dislocated hip.
  • Surgery for metatarsal fractures (multiple broken metatarsals).
  • Inpatient care / hospitalisation: multiple reviews describe pets staying overnight or for several days, with regular owner updates.
  • Post-operative recovery support: one review describes being shown physio and manual handling techniques for home recovery.
  • Attention to existing conditions: one owner notes the team took care to avoid exacerbating a dog’s allergies during weekend inpatient care.

People

  • Rachel (vet/clinician, role not explicitly stated): mentioned for detailed explanations and clear communication; one owner credits quick diagnosis and care after cluster seizures, including discussing MRI/blood results and next steps.
  • Darren Barnes (specialist, as described by a reviewer): associated with orthopaedic cases (knee operation; dislocated hip). Multiple owners highlight clear explanations of what would be done and reassurance.
  • El (clinician, role not explicitly stated): one review says El came in on a day off to consult/examine, then carried out emergency diagnostics and spinal surgery, with phone updates during and after.
  • Ines (clinician/rehab support, role not explicitly stated): described as walking owners through the recovery phase and demonstrating physio/manual handling.
  • Francisco (surgeon/clinician, role not explicitly stated): named as performing surgery for multiple metatarsal fractures; owner notes multiple updates per day.
  • Siobhan and Julia (reception): specifically praised for keeping owners informed and for talking them through the insurance process.

Reviews

Google rating: 5 stars from 21 reviews. “”

  • Complex referral cases and advanced diagnostics: examples include MRI and blood tests for seizures, emergency spinal diagnostics/surgery, and complicated fracture repair.
  • Frequent communication during inpatient stays: owners mention being called/updated during and after procedures, and receiving multiple updates per day while pets were hospitalised.
  • Clear, detailed explanations: several reviews describe clinicians taking time to explain what was needed and what recovery would involve (including demonstrations of physio/manual handling).
  • Admin support around insurance: reception staff are repeatedly credited with helping owners through insurance processes and claims.

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