Emergency Vets in England

Medivet Swanland 24 Hour / Swanbridge Veterinary Hospital is part of the Medivet group and provides 24-hour veterinary care for urgent and out-of-hours cases in the Hull area. Owners commonly describe being seen after 7pm for emergencies, alongside thorough consultations for wider concerns such as injuries, lumps, teeth, and second opinions. Feedback consistently highlights clear explanations, compassionate handling, and vets taking time to involve owners in treatment decisions.

SPA Veterinary Services Ltd is a small-animal practice in Gloucester with a 24-hour emergency line and RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice (VetGDP) status, with trained VetGDP Advisers supporting newly qualified vets. Reviews continue to reflect very strong long-term loyalty, with some clients saying they have used the practice for 10 to 50 years. Recent feedback is especially positive about calm, compassionate support around end-of-life care, with a smaller number of complaints about reception or payment communication.

• •Long-term loyalty: Several reviewers say they have used the practice for many years or even decades, often with multiple pets. - Warm, professional care: Staff are often described as welcoming, caring, knowledgeable, accommodating, and gentle with animals. - Strong support in difficult moments: Reviews repeatedly mention kindness, clear explanations, and not feeling rushed during emotionally hard appointments, including euthanasia.

Andrew Mellor Veterinary Surgeons is a family-owned practice in Thornton-Cleveleys, founded in 1974 by David Wadsworth and run by Andrew Mellor and his family since 2012. The clinic says it is RCVS approved, VetGDP approved, and a training practice for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. Recent feedback continues to highlight confident surgical and urgent care, clear explanations, and newer brighter premises with separate areas for cats and dogs.

Minster Veterinary Practice in York is part of VetPartners, providing small-animal care and acting as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews continue to highlight fast help when pets need urgent attention, including out-of-hours advice and late-night appointments. End-of-life care is a recurring strength, with owners describing privacy, time to say goodbye, and thoughtful follow-up afterwards.

• •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for a kind, thoughtful, and professional team. - Owners often mention clear explanations, including around diagnoses, treatment plans, and what to expect from procedures such as cat spays. - Several reviews highlight caring support in stressful situations, from urgent appointments for an unwell dog to sensitive handling during a pet’s final goodbye.

• •Owners frequently describe the team as friendly, calm, and professional, with a welcoming reception and good communication throughout appointments. - A recurring theme is that vets take time to explain procedures and options clearly, and several owners mention feeling kept informed about costs during diagnosis and treatment. - Recent reviews point to quick access when needed, including fast appointments for urgent concerns, holiday visitors, and people not yet registered with the practice.

Priory Close Veterinary Practice is an independent small-animal clinic in Taunton that says it has been caring for pets for over 35 years. It offers everyday primary-care veterinary work as well as urgent same-day appointments for unwell pets, with reviews repeatedly describing prompt, practical treatment and a friendly, personal atmosphere. The practice is also RCVS-approved for training small animal nurses, and its website states that out-of-hours emergency care is provided by Quantock Veterinary Hospital.