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Dog & Cat Vets in North Yorkshire

Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate

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.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

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

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).

#3 Ranking

Our Score (89/100)

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4.6(212 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
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bird
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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.

Our Score (89/100)

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

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.

#5

Our Score (88/100)

4.7(216 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
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cat
bird
exotic

Forest House Vets Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice offering care for pets (cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs) as well as horses and farm animals. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved investigations, with onsite facilities listed including digital X‑ray, modern ultrasound, and video endoscopy, plus two operating rooms.

Our Score (88/100)

4.9(165 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
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cat
bird
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From the latest reviews, owners most often highlight very practical, appointment-level details: vets explaining treatment options clearly (including for a difficult-to-treat cat infection), checking medical notes in advance and spotting prescription anomalies from a previous practice, and gentle handling that helps anxious or “antisocial” pets cope. Dental work and same-day treatment planning for an ear infection are also specifically mentioned.

#7

Our Score (88/100)

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

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.

Our Score (88/100)

5.0(139 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
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bird

Bishopton Veterinary Group is part of a wider multi-site practice (the website references care for pets, farm animals, pigs and equine, and mentions “RAFT Solutions Ltd”). Recent reviews describe straightforward pet appointments as well as same-day bookings via the PetsApp, with at least one case involving sedation and a nail removal performed to avoid delaying treatment when operating theatres elsewhere were fully booked. Owners also mention ongoing management such as monthly arthritis injections for an older cat, and note clear aftercare instructions and follow-up dressing-change appointments after a procedure.

Our Score (87/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.8(196 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat

Medivet Harrogate Knaresborough Road – Shamrock Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, it appears set up for routine and ongoing pet healthcare (including parasite control and microchipping) with access to around-the-clock emergency care via Medivet 24‑hour centres. Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff taking time to listen and examine pets (including elderly and anxious dogs), discussing treatment plans without pushing the most expensive/risky option (for example, advising daily tooth-cleaning rather than an anaesthetic for a dog with heart disease), and practical follow-through such as treating an abscess and arranging microchipping for a newly taken-in stray cat.

Our Score (86/100)

4.7(295 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
  • Calm handling of nervous pets during routine care (e.g., a nervous dog at vaccination; a temperamental cat in an emergency consult). - Fast response for urgent problems, including being seen within an hour for a deep paw cut that required sedation and stitches. - Clear post‑procedure guidance and follow‑ups, including post‑op instructions and follow‑up appointments after a spay.
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