Emergency Vets in Leyburn

## Summary Yoredale Vets is a small-animal practice that states it has been caring for pets since the 1970s and is accredited to **RCVS Core Standards**. Based on its listed offerings, it’s set up for routine care (vaccinations, parasite control, nurse clinics), in-practice procedures (including **dentistry with on-site dental facilities** and surgery), and some at-home support (home visits). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention **thorough examinations and clear explanations**, including a vet (Laura) reading a dog’s medical history before the appointment; they also describe being **fitted in quickly for an urgent issue** (a dewclaw injury) and the team handling a nervous/reactive dog calmly. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled by **Medivet – Skeldale Veterinary Centre** (24-hour emergency service), according to the clinic’s website summary. ## Services From the clinic website summary: - Consultations - Vaccinations, parasite control, and six-month health checks - Nurse clinics - Microchipping - Neutering - Surgery - Dentistry (with **on-site dental facilities**) - Grooming & nail clipping - Blood pressure checks - Anal sac expression - Pet travel documentation - Home visits Species listed as treated: - Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, ferrets - Small cage birds and birds of prey Emergency care (as stated): - During normal opening hours: call the practice for guidance - Out-of-hours: **Medivet – Skeldale Veterinary Centre** provides 24-hour emergency services From the latest reviews available to us: - Seen for an urgent **dewclaw injury** and “fitted…straight in” - Checked over a **crow** and confirmed it hadn’t been injured and that its feathers were intact (reviewer says this was done free of charge and with supplies provided) ## People - **Laura (vet)**: mentioned for taking time to explain and reassure, carrying out a “very thorough” examination, and reading a dog’s history from the owner’s usual vet before the appointment. - The wider team is described in reviews as handling a dog that “doesn’t like vets” calmly and effectively during an urgent visit. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 81 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Thorough assessments and preparation:** one owner reports the vet had reviewed their dog’s prior clinical history before they arrived, and that the exam was very thorough. - **Urgent problems accommodated quickly:** a dewclaw injury was seen promptly (“fitted us straight in”). - **Handling difficult/nervous pets:** staff were described as “amazing” with a dog that bares teeth at vets. - **Help with wildlife presented by the public:** a reviewer says the practice checked a crow over, confirmed no obvious injury, and provided supplies, reportedly free of charge.