Emergency Vets in Selby

## Summary Holmefield Veterinary Clinic Ltd offers general pet veterinary care, with a stated emergency service (24/7 or extended hours) and a “Pet Health Club” proactive healthcare plan mentioned on its website. Recent reviews describe vets explaining diagnoses and treatment options clearly, including a case where a rabbit was seen after official closing time and charged the daytime rate. Owners also mention the practice can handle larger/nervous dogs calmly (including a dog wary of men) and that staff can be helpful with insurance—though one reviewer reports being asked to pay a large amount upfront and claim back via insurance. ## Services - General veterinary consultations, with diagnosis and treatment options explained (mentioned in reviews). - Emergency/urgent care: listed as offered (24/7 or extended hours), with one report of being seen after closing time for an urgent rabbit appointment. - Rabbit care (review mentions treatment leading to recovery). - X-ray capability is referenced by an owner who attended one branch specifically because it “can deal with my [large dog] better” and might have needed an X-ray (the X-ray was ultimately not needed). - Veterinary Nurse Training facility (listed in clinic data). - Proactive healthcare plans via “Pet Health Club” (mentioned on the website). - Insurance support is mentioned by one reviewer; another reports needing to pay upfront and reclaim via insurance (see Reviews). ## Pricing - Consultation fee reported by one reviewer: **£65** (they said it was a 2-minute consultation). - One reviewer reports being told they would need to pay **£540 upfront** and then claim back through insurance (context suggests this was linked to obtaining a specific medication/service). ## People - **Sue (vet)**: described as “informative and to the point,” helping an owner understand their dog’s medical options over several years; also noted for giving treats after appointments. - **Unnamed male vet**: described as calm and softly spoken, successfully handling a dog that is usually wary of men. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 331 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Clear explanations of diagnosis and treatment options, with owners saying decisions were discussed before proceeding. - Helpfulness during difficult or prolonged treatment periods, including praise for receptionists, nurses, and vets as a team. - Urgent access: one owner reports being asked to come straight in shortly before closing and being seen after closing for a rabbit. - Insurance handling is mixed: one owner says the practice provided additional support with insurance providers, while another was unhappy about being required to pay **£540 upfront** and reclaim via insurance. - Cost/value concerns appear in at least one review, specifically linked to a **£65** consultation and difficulty obtaining a requested medication/service.

## Summary The Dam Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice (email domain: **cvsvets.com**) offering routine care and surgery, with **in-house diagnostics (lab, X‑ray, ultrasound)** and an **on-site dog-grooming parlour**. It’s accredited as an **RCVS General Practice**, a **Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver)**, and a **Dog Friendly Clinic**, and it’s also listed as a **Veterinary Nurse Training** facility. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention **being seen quickly (including same-day appointments)**, **clear explanations during exams**, and **post-op follow-up calls** (e.g., after a spay). ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the written reviews available: - **Consultations** and routine health care (including **six-month health checks**) - **Vaccinations** - **Neutering/spays** (spay aftercare and follow-up calls are specifically mentioned in reviews) - **Dentistry** - **Surgery** (general) - **Diagnostic tests & imaging**, including **X-ray** and **ultrasound**; **in-house lab** - **Microchipping** - **Parasite control** - **Nurse clinics** - **Blood pressure checks** - **Grooming & nail clipping** (website also notes an **on-site dog-grooming parlour**) - **Anal sac expression** - **Puppy parties** - **Pet travel documentation** - **Home visits** - **Ophthalmology** (listed as a specialty) **Emergency care (as stated):** - Emergency support is available **during normal opening hours** by calling the practice. - **Out-of-hours** emergencies are handled by **MiNightVet** (described on the website as a dedicated emergency service with trained staff at night and on weekends). **Species treated (website list):** - Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and backyard poultry ## People - **Nick** (named in a review) is credited with “going above and beyond” to **work through a complex case**, including trying to **find a diagnosis** and meet “complex needs,” and providing **compassionate care** at the end of the dog’s life (as described by the reviewer). - Across multiple reviews, owners highlight the **reception team** being particularly helpful (e.g., helping with registration) and clinical staff taking time to **explain what they’re doing and what they’re checking for** during examinations. - After surgery, one reviewer describes **nurses explaining the procedure and aftercare thoroughly**, and a **vet calling after the operation** to check how the dog was doing. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 156 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Speed of access:** reviewers mention being **seen quickly**, including a **same-day appointment for a cat**. - **Communication during exams and procedures:** multiple accounts describe **thorough examinations** with step-by-step explanations of what the vet was checking. - **Post-operative follow-up:** a reviewer reports a **call from the vet after a spay** to check recovery. - **Costs:** there’s mixed feedback—one reviewer says the “only downside is the cost of vets nowadays,” while another describes the **prices as reasonable**.