Vets for Pets Harrogate

Vets for Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice describes itself as a modern set-up with operating theatres, hospital wards and an in-house lab, and it offers routine care alongside surgery and imaging (x‑rays). In the latest reviews available, owners most often point to staff communication and support during stressful situations—one describes regular phone-call updates during a serious spay complication, including a same-day referral to a cardiologist and a follow-up call the next morning; another mentions compassionate support during euthanasia for an elderly feral cat, including a helpful receptionist.

Services

•Routine check-ups
•Annual vaccinations
•Surgery (the website references “specialist surgery”; a review specifically mentions a routine spay where a complication was managed)
•Diagnostic imaging (x-rays)
•In-house laboratory testing (in-house laboratories are listed as a facility)
•In-patient care/hospitalisation (hospital wards are listed as a facility)
•Emergency/urgent care: extended opening hours are stated on the website; the clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services

People

•Leigh-Anne (named in a review): described as phoning to explain what happened during a spay complication, arranging/communicating next steps, providing reassurance to the owner, and checking in by phone the following morning.
•Lucy (named in a review): described as a vet who “truly loves animals”; the reviewer says she helped them feel confident their cat would be well looked after.
•Reception team (unnamed): specifically praised in one review for compassion and help during euthanasia for an elderly feral cat.

Reviews

4.6 stars from 276 reviews. - Detailed communication during urgent situations: phone updates during treatment, a picture update while a dog recovered from anaesthesia, and next-day follow-up after a serious complication during spay surgery.

•Handling difficult end-of-life visits: one owner highlights compassionate support when bringing in an elderly feral cat for euthanasia, including praise for reception staff.
•Repeat use and multi-pet households: several reviewers mention having multiple pets registered and staying with the practice for many years.
•General service experience: reviews frequently describe friendly/helpful staff and pets seeming comfortable attending appointments.

Reviews for Vets for Pets Harrogate

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 276 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Graham Smith

a month ago

Recently had to take a ferrel cat into them to sadly have her put to sleep. Poor girl was well over 20 and had lived in our shed in the garden for years. Unfortunately she was deteriorating badly, Vets for Pets at Hookstone were so helpful, and compassionate especially the young lady on reception. The vets were so much better and helpful than all the other well known charities I had attempted to get any help … without success, gave me a complete different view on these “ caring” charities. Thank you Vets for Pets for all you did.

Tony Habishaw

5 months ago

Nice staff and excellent service 🐕‍🦺

Sheila Smith

As always perfect attention to my dog who goes in very happily every time. I wouldn't go any where else .

Cassandra Nelson

3 months ago

Great vets practice, have my three cats registered here. The staff are Helpful, kind, friendly & very caring. They genuinely care about the pets. They Always go the extra mile and make sure that my pets are well cared for.

Charlie Lovatt

7 months ago

Always really brilliant, we have 3 pets registered and they get such wonderful care

4 months ago

Samantha Hyder

a year ago

I cannot rate or recommend this practice enough. Their care, attention & support to not only the pets, but their owners is second to none. After my 1yr old pup took a turn for the worst during a routine spaying, they could not have done more to save her and make sure she was ok. After suspecting the complication was due to an unknown issue with her heart, they ensured she was seen by the specialist that day. I received a call from Leigh-Anne who calmly talked me through what had happened, and the action taken, while taking the time to ensure I was also ok. I received a picture update while my pup came round to ease my anxiety and had a further call from the Cardiologist once she had completed her exam. Leigh-Anne greeted me when I arrived to collect her, provided a further update and again checked myself & my daughter were ok. This all happened just yesterday and early this morning I received a further phone call to see how my pup had managed through the night. We have a further appointment booked in to see the specialist next week, but I could not feel more supported if I needed anything in the meantime. Thanks to their additional safety measures when operating, I have my beautiful girl home with me. I am incredibly grateful to the whole team and although we ended on a high, the stress of yesterday was not just mine, but theirs too and I am forever in their debt. You do amazing work and thank you again from the bottom of me heart!

samantha Briggs

2 years ago

I have been a customer here for around 15 years. Always greeted by friendly staff and excellent vets.

Yvonne Kozacek

The staff are simply lovely, from receptionist, nurse to the vet. Lucy is superb, she truly loves animals and that is apparent. I left my cat knowing he would be well looked after. They just put my mind at easy. Definitely couldn't recommend your practice enough.