Vets Now Kendal – Vets in Kendal
Clinic Overview
- Fast help in emergencies: owners describe being seen quickly in urgent situations, including late at night and after a dog was hit by a car, with one reviewer also praising helpful follow-up advice by phone at midnight and 4am. - Kind, calming care: many recent reviewers mention friendly, considerate staff who helped make stressful visits feel calmer, with praise for gentle handling, reassurance, and pets being well looked after. - Thorough exams and clear communication: several owners highlight careful examinations, clear explanations when a problem was hard to diagnose, and regular updates during treatment.
Services
- •Emergency and out-of-hours care: The clinic provides emergency veterinary consultations for dogs, cats, and other pets, with recent reviews describing pets being seen late at night, after road traffic accidents, and during sudden illness. One owner also said they were able to call back later the same night for further advice.
- •Video consultations: The website lists a “Speak to a Vet Now” video consultation service.
- •Diagnostics and assessment: Reviews mention thorough examinations, blood tests, and a scan being used to help assess urgent problems and rule out serious illness. Owners also describe vets explaining when a diagnosis was not yet clear and setting out next steps calmly.
- •Treatment and stabilisation: Examples mentioned by owners include pain relief and medication to help gut movement in a rabbit, along with emergency assessment and treatment for dogs and cats.
- •Ongoing communication and support: Reviews highlight regular updates during treatment, being told when owners would next hear from the team, and staff answering questions clearly and honestly.
- •End-of-life care: Owners have described sensitive support around final decisions, including clear explanations of options and time to say goodbye.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Mari: recently praised for expertise and kindness during a busy shift.
- •Jo and Lorenzo: thanked for kind, honest communication and for keeping an owner updated during a kitten’s emergency treatment.
- •Heather and Ellie: praised for seeing a pet quickly and helping get him home within an hour.
- •Tracy (reception): previously praised as efficient and sympathetic during an emergency visit.
- •Chantal and Scott: previously thanked alongside Jo for advice and support during a dog’s final days.
- •Amanda: previously praised for professional, compassionate end-of-life support.
- •Jack and Lucy: previously thanked for being friendly, efficient, and reassuring.
Reviews
Google reviews show 4.6 stars from 81 reviews.
- •Fast help in emergencies: owners describe being seen quickly in urgent situations, including late at night and after a dog was hit by a car, with one reviewer also praising helpful follow-up advice by phone at midnight and 4am.
- •Kind, calming care: many recent reviewers mention friendly, considerate staff who helped make stressful visits feel calmer, with praise for gentle handling, reassurance, and pets being well looked after.
- •Thorough exams and clear communication: several owners highlight careful examinations, clear explanations when a problem was hard to diagnose, and regular updates during treatment.
- •Some reception and admin frustrations: a small number of reviews mention difficulty getting past reception, a long wait during a busy shift, a rushed rabbit consultation, and follow-up issues around invoicing and insurance paperwork.

