Emergency Vets in England

Hook Norton Veterinary Group is an independent practice treating small animals, horses and farm animals, and it states that it provides a 24-hour emergency service staffed by its own vets. Recent owner feedback highlights both routine and more complex care, including castration, microchipping, prescribing antibiotics, dental surgery, emergency surgery, and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for a cat with Ovarian Remnant Syndrome. Reviews also point to kind handling, clear explanations, and regular nurse updates while pets are hospitalised.

• •Owners frequently describe the team as friendly, caring, professional, and helpful, with several reviews praising the overall standard of care at the Paignton branch. - Reviews often mention clear explanations and calm handling in consultations, including one account of a pet with an injury being treated gently, given pain relief, and followed up with clear next-step advice. - Several owners highlight compassionate end-of-life care, saying vets, nurses, and reception staff were understanding and supportive during euthanasia decisions.

• •Recent positive feedback highlights fast, reassuring emergency equine care, including a late-night colic case where the vet arrived quickly and the team was ready for surgery. - Owners also describe kind, dependable support for dogs and their owners, with several reviews praising the team’s caring and compassionate approach. - Some reviews mention practical, effective treatment without unnecessary extras, and one specifically praises the clinic’s ferret surgery.

• •Recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive, often describing the practice as friendly, professional, welcoming, and genuine. - Owners regularly praise the vets for being gentle with pets, taking time during appointments, and explaining treatment in straightforward language. - Service touches that stand out include flexibility, punctual appointments, treats for pets, and a clean, comfortable environment.

Established in 1990, A K Duncan Veterinary Surgery offers routine veterinary care alongside rehabilitation-focused options including hydrotherapy, hydrobath and stem cell therapy. The practice also lists an on-site laboratory and is described as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent customer feedback is very positive, with particular praise for caring support around surgery, end-of-life visits and the wider team’s kindness.

• •Owners regularly praise the team for being friendly, compassionate, and professional, with several saying their pets are calmer here than at previous practices. - Communication is a strong theme: reviewers mention clear explanations of options, not feeling rushed, and being kept updated when pets are in for procedures or scans. - Dental care stands out in recent feedback, from teeth cleaning and possible extractions through to major dental surgery, with positive comments about aftercare and costs being explained clearly.

Grantham Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets network and operates as a locally owned practice within that group. The clinic appears to cover both routine veterinary care and more involved orthopaedic cases, including arranging visiting specialist surgeons for procedures such as TPLO and luxating patella operations. Reviews also consistently highlight clear explanations from the vets, supportive nursing updates while pets are in the clinic, and a friendly reception team.