Minster Equine Veterinary Clinic – Vets in York
Clinic Overview
Minster Equine Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS-accredited, equine-only practice and a BEVA Approved Artificial Insemination centre, with reproductive work (including embryo transfer) highlighted on its website. In reviews, owners repeatedly describe calm, low-stress handling during routine work (for example, vaccinations for a pony that “isn’t keen on vets”), alongside support for more urgent situations (including a late-night call-out for choke with follow-up answers to questions through the day). Practical, hands-on services also come up, such as clipping—including one case involving sedation and being hot clothed after.
Services
- •Equine veterinary care (horses/ponies referenced throughout reviews).
- •Reproductive services, including embryo transfer (website).
- •Artificial insemination (BEVA Approved Artificial Insemination centre – website).
- •Emergency veterinary services (listed in clinic data); reviews include an out-of-hours-style response for choke and ongoing phone support afterward.
- •Vaccinations (multiple reviews).
- •Teeth checks (owners mention teeth being checked at visits).
- •Lameness assessment and rehabilitation planning (a treatment plan and rehab programme for a “very lame” horse is specifically described).
- •Clipping service, including sedation for difficult horses (reviews), and hot clothing after clipping (review).
People
- •Pol Avril-Casellas (vet): mentioned for creating a treatment plan and rehab programme for lameness that the owner credits with returning the horse to soundness; also described as clear in explanations and a go-to choice for appointments.
- •Katherine (vet): repeatedly described as handling routine work in a way that kept horses calm and “zero stress”, including during vaccinations for a vet-wary pony; one owner also mentions Katherine attending with her student.
- •Sarah: credited with responding to an urgent choke case and then spending much of the day answering questions and helping the owner stay calm.
- •Becky: named for a professional clipping job.
- •Reception team: described as notably helpful and attentive on the phone (owners mention this specifically rather than as a generic compliment).
Reviews
Google rating: 5 stars from 14 reviews. The written reviews focus on real-world outcomes and how the team communicates and handles horses during both routine and urgent care. “”
- •Low-stress handling for nervous horses, especially around vaccinations and routine visits.
- •Clear explanations and structured plans, including a rehab programme for lameness that an owner says led to a sound horse.
- •Support during urgent problems, with one review describing a rapid response to choke and ongoing follow-up by phone.
- •Clipping praised as a standout service, including successful clipping of a “very difficult” horse under sedation, plus hot clothing afterward.
Special Services
Animals Treated at Minster Equine Veterinary Clinic
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Reviews for Minster Equine Veterinary Clinic
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 14 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Laura Young
10 months ago
I can’t recommend Katherine and Pol highly enough for the care they have given our ponies. We have one who isn’t keen on vets and I had been stressing about vaccination day and today Katherine came and carried out the vaccination in a way that meant absolutely zero stress for anyone! It is such a relief to have these amazing vets who I trust and who are not only fabulous with the horses but with me as an anxious owner. Pol is kind and explains everything so clearly but also firm which is the perfect mix for our equines and me! 😊 We are grateful to have such talented vets who I feel go above and beyond in their care. Thank you!
Laura Young
8 months ago
I can’t recommend Katherine and Pol highly enough for the care they have given our ponies. We have one who isn’t keen on vets and I had been stressing about vaccination day and today Katherine came and carried out the vaccination in a way that meant absolutely zero stress for anyone! It is such a relief to have these amazing vets who I trust and who are not only fabulous with the horses but with me as an anxious owner. Pol is kind and explains everything so clearly but also firm which is the perfect mix for our equines and me! 😊 We are grateful to have such talented vets who I feel go above and beyond in their care. Thank you!
Michelle Shaw
a year ago
I was recommended to Pol Avril-Casellas to see a horse that was very lame. Pol was very professional and we discussed a plan of treatment . I followed his rehab program and I now have the most wonderful fit sound horse.I am extremely grateful to Pol and would highly recommend.
Jessica MacDougall
2 years ago
The clipping service is fantastic. Becky who clipped my horse did a really professional job and the whole team were really friendly and super helpful - highly recommend
Samantha Hughes
2 years ago
We have only been with minster the last 6 months but they are fantastic. Pol is my favourite and full of useful information, the reception team on the phone are so helpful and attentive. Definitely will only use Minster from now on top service from the whole team. Thank you once again to pol love sam and Bella x Big shout out to Sarah who came to our rescue last night for Bella she had choke, she is showing positive signs now. Sarah has been on had most of the day answering my questions. Thank you again for also keeping me calm. Love Sam and Bella xx
Samantha Hughes
a year ago
We have only been with minster the last 6 months but they are fantastic. Pol is my favourite and full of useful information, the reception team on the phone are so helpful and attentive. Definitely will only use Minster from now on top service from the whole team. Thank you once again to pol love sam and Bella x Big shout out to Sarah who came to our rescue last night for Bella she had choke, she is showing positive signs now. Sarah has been on had most of the day answering my questions. Thank you again for also keeping me calm. Love Sam and Bella xx
Lucy Cockrem
2 years ago
Iam new to the practice. I've had Katherine and her student out to our yard. I just wanted to pass on how amazing she was with our horses. They had teeth checked and vaccinations. She was so kind and gentle. She was so knowledgeable and I was so pleased how calm the horses were with her. Thank you I was dreading when we had to move vets as the other practice closed, but today has filled me with confidence so pleased we now have you
Lucy Cockrem
2 years ago
Iam new to the practice. I've had Katherine and her student out to our yard. I just wanted to pass on how amazing she was with our horses. They had teeth checked and vaccinations. She was so kind and gentle. She was so knowledgeable and I was so pleased how calm the horses were with her. Thank you I was dreading when we had to move vets as the other practice closed, but today has filled me with confidence so pleased we now have you
bella k
2 years ago
I have been with Minster for just over a year now and they have never let me down, from the routine vaccinations (which are included on their amazing value health plans) to slightly more urgent calls, they have always been there when I needed them, I have three horses of varying ages, my oldest being 31 and they are all treated as individuals, when we can, we make our appointments with Pol, he is a knowledge bubble and adores my old girl, no question is ever too much and you never get the feeling that you’re being an inconvenience. The other vets I’ve spoken to/seen are excellent too and would trust each and everyone of them. The reception team are kind, understanding and go above and beyond for my horses and myself! I recommend Minster to anyone who asks and cannot fault them in anyway. Top team, thanks guys, you’re all great! X
Dawn Potter
2 years ago
Very friendly staff, location perfectly set up and easy to find. Staff did an amazing job of clipping my extremely difficult horse under sedation and hot clothed her after. She looks amazing and the experience was stress free all round. Thank you. Highly recommend this service and this practice.
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