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Vets in North Yorkshire | England Veterinary Directory

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About Veterinary Care in North Yorkshire

Updated January 2026

This guide helps pet owners compare local veterinary options in North Yorkshire based on services, animal coverage, and availability. North Yorkshire is home to numerous veterinary clinics offering a wide range of services including routine care, surgery, diagnostics, dental care, and emergency treatment. From small animal practices specializing in dogs and cats to large animal and equine vets, the county provides comprehensive veterinary care for all types of pets and livestock. The veterinary clinics in North Yorkshire provide essential services to pet owners across the region, with many offering 24-hour emergency care, specialist referral services, and advanced diagnostic capabilities. Whether you're looking for a local family vet or specialist care, North Yorkshire has options to meet your needs.

Top Vets in North Yorkshire

Highly rated veterinary clinics across North Yorkshire, ranked by service quality and reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (91/100)

4.7(555 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
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Medivet 24 hr Thirsk - Skeldale Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group and is set up for around-the-clock emergency care as well as routine appointments. The website states a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (7pm–9am). In recent reviews, owners describe pets being seen quickly for emergencies, diagnostics such as scans and X‑rays being carried out, and surgery performed within hours in at least one urgent case. Several reviews also mention updates during hospital stays (including phone updates and allowing visits after work), while one reviewer reports an emergency consultation where communication and cost explanations felt unclear and rushed.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

4.8(137 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

The Harrogate Vet is an independent practice (not described as part of a corporate group) that offers in-house diagnostics and a 24/7, 365-day emergency service. The website lists imaging (including CT scanning), dentistry (including “advanced dentistry”), and routine care such as vaccinations and neutering (including laparoscopic neutering). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe fast urgent access (including being seen within a couple of hours) and clear, step-by-step communication during difficult appointments (including euthanasia). Specific examples mentioned include immediate scanning and hospital-style treatment for a cat with breathing distress (drips, medication and a chest drain) and quick response after a dog was attacked.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (89/100)

4.9(113 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Thirsk Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent small-animal practice. From the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care and in-house diagnostics, with multiple owners also describing dental work and even complex surgery for very small pets. Concrete details mentioned by clients include: - Clear explanations and options given during consultations, including one case where treatment continued over 6–8 weeks. - Dental treatment for a small dog, with the owner noting a fast recovery afterwards. - Intricate, lifesaving surgery performed on a Syrian hamster, supported by a team of nurses. - At least one review flags cost: a £150+ bill in under 15 minutes for a rabbit appointment and a cat check-up, despite still rating the care highly.

Our Score (89/100)

4.6(212 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
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Selby Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets chain (the clinic branding and website content are Vets4Pets). Based on reviews, the practice is frequently used for routine pet healthcare and repeat medications, with the team sometimes fitting pets in at short notice (for example, an end‑of‑day appointment for a dog’s large abscess, and a same‑day fast‑tracked flea/worm prescription when a household health risk was explained). However, a small number of reviews describe problems with communication and medication/prescription processes—specifically, not being clearly told why a flea/worm product was changed, not being given clear dosing instructions at collection, and frustration about being asked to book a paid consultation or have blood tests before repeats.

#5

Our Score (88/100)

5.0(158 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Claro Hill Vets describes itself as an independent practice, and reviews also refer to it as family run. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more complex investigations, with website-listed services including outpatient CT scans, oncology, diagnostics, surgery and dentistry, and senior pet clinics. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention being fitted in at short notice, same-day blood tests, and follow-up phone calls after concerns or surgery.

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