Best Vets in North Yorkshire

Companion Care (Scarborough) Ltd operates under the Vets for Pets / Pets at Home brand (a corporate chain). The practice presents itself as a modern, well‑equipped clinic with in‑house diagnostics (lab testing, imaging) and a surgical set‑up (operating theatre, anaesthesia, oxygen chamber), plus separate cat and dog waiting areas. It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews available to us, owners describe good ongoing support through the Pet Plan/Health Plan (including listening to new-owner anxiety and aftercare), and specific staff members are repeatedly thanked after multiple visits for an injured cat. However, there are also strong complaints about vet availability—including claims of appointments being cancelled when the vet is off sick and reliance on locum cover—alongside criticism that “Health Plan” benefits didn’t help during an urgent situation.

Swanzdale Veterinary Care Centre (Cloughton) is an independent, first‑opinion small‑animal practice, established in January 2000 by Matt Purnell and Trish Johansen. The practice is set up for in‑house investigation and routine procedures, with ultrasound, digital x‑ray, endoscopy, and full lab facilities listed, plus a sterile theatre with anaesthetic and monitoring equipment. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention long-term use over many years, and describe staff as helpful and professional, including repeat comments from cat owners.

North Paws Rehabilitation Referrals is a veterinary rehabilitation facility focused on pain management and rehab for dogs, with treatments including hydrotherapy and laser therapy. Based on the website, it’s set up as a dedicated rehab centre (rather than a general vet practice), with a swimming pool, an underwater treadmill, and Class 4 K-Laser equipment; it also states ACPAT-registered physiotherapy. In reviews, owners repeatedly describe tailored treatment plans for mobility and post-surgery recovery—examples include prehab before a TPLO and rehab afterwards, plus support following cruciate surgery and an Achilles tendon repair. Several reviewers mention staff helping dogs build confidence with water over time (from being “afraid of the water” to “can’t wait to go for his swims”) and giving practical home/routine changes alongside in-clinic sessions.

Dalehead Services LLP (Dalehead Veterinary Group) describes itself as an independent practice for companion animals and farm livestock, with on-site facilities including an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, surgery, and inpatient care. The website also states it runs its own out-of-hours emergency service, aiming for clients to see a dedicated companion-animal or farm-animal vet. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe being fitted in despite the clinic being busy, thorough examinations with clear explanations, and planned follow-ups (for example, rechecks booked after an injury). Several reviewers also mention costs being explained and then kept to, and one explicitly notes the vet didn’t try to sell unnecessary items.

Community Pet Clinic is a small-animal clinic where reviews repeatedly mention a vet called Mauro and a team that spend time explaining options. The only website link provided is on jollyes.co.uk, while one reviewer explicitly describes “Mauro’s ‘Vet Care’” as a wholly independent practice—so the ownership setup isn’t fully clear from the available sources. What it seems set up for, based on client accounts: - Routine preventive care is mentioned (vaccinations and annual check-ups). - Medical problem-solving comes up often, with owners describing detailed explanations and tailored medication choices (including eye treatment and skin/coat issues in a cat). - More serious acute illness support is described in at least one case (a dog becoming very unwell after chewing tablets, with kidney failure mentioned, and later recovering). - Handling of nervous/anxious dogs is noted, including patience during appointments and using treats/cuddles to help dogs stay comfortable.

Beningbrough Equine Veterinary Practice is an equine-focused veterinary service (as indicated by the practice name and website). From the limited written feedback available, owners mention “great service,” but the reviews we can see are very brief and don’t describe specific treatments, facilities, or case types. Corporate-group ownership isn’t stated in the information provided.

Bishopton Equine Vets presents itself as part of a longer-established veterinary offering (the website states “over 80 years”), with references to care for pets, farm animals, pigs and equine. The website also mentions a “Lifetime Care Club” intended to help owners budget for routine preventative care. The latest available Google reviews are all 5‑star but provide almost no detail beyond a brief “Great service,” so there’s limited insight into specific treatments or how the team operates day to day.

Castle Farm Vets is set up primarily for farm-animal work, with services on its site that include reproductive work (artificial insemination, semen collection, embryo transfer) alongside veterinary surgery, routine health checks, and nutrition advice. The practice also states that 24-hour emergency care is available. The latest written reviews available to us are few, but they consistently describe the team as easy to deal with (“nothing is a problem”) and providing good care.

Yoredale Vets is a small animal practice established in the 1970s and accredited to RCVS Core Standards. The clinic offers routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite control) alongside procedures such as dentistry and surgery, and also provides home visits. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners describe being fitted in for urgent “drop-in” appointments, the team liaising with a pet’s usual vet, and positive outcomes after surgery and an acute seizure emergency.

Cundall & Duffy Veterinary Surgeons is a small-animal practice established in 1964. The website describes routine care (vaccinations, parasite control, nurse clinics, microchipping, neutering) plus extras like home visits and pet travel documentation. It also states that emergencies are handled during normal hours by the practice, and out-of-hours emergencies are referred to Aldgate Veterinary Practice for emergency consultation. Recent reviews include a detailed account of urgent care leading to bladder surgery to remove “about 30 stones,” with a rapid recovery reported within two days. However, there are also strong negative reviews alleging a missed request for blood tests while a cat was anaesthetised, disputed charges for dental X‑rays, and poor follow-up communication from management. Separate feedback mentions long telephone menu/answerphone messages and occasional waiting-time frustration even with an early appointment.