Dog & Cat Vets in Skipton

## Summary Ashlands Veterinary Centre offers routine pet healthcare alongside a stated **24/7 emergency service (run from their Ilkley surgery)**, with the website also listing **surgery, medicine, dermatology, emergency/critical care, and physiotherapy**. It’s also described in the clinic data as a **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. From recent reviews, owners most often describe: being **fitted in at short notice for urgent care** when no appointments were showing as available; **clear explanations at follow-up check-ups**; and a clinic experience that feels **unrushed** (including owners specifically noting they didn’t feel hurried in consultations). One reviewer also mentions **clean, modern waiting and consultation rooms**. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and recent reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - **24/7 emergency service** (website notes this is available from the Ilkley surgery) - **Routine care** (website) - **Neutering** (website) - **Microchipping** (website) - **Vaccinations** (reviews mention staged puppy vaccinations; “annual checkup and injections” for a rabbit) - **Follow-up appointments/check-ups** (review describes a follow-up where questions were answered in detail) - **Surgery, medicine, dermatology, emergency & critical care, physiotherapy** (listed as specialties on the website) Species mentioned: - Website lists **dogs and cats** - Reviews also mention care for a **rabbit** (annual checkup and injections) ## People Named team members mentioned in reviews: - **Sam** and **Lizzie** (thanked by name for helping with a pet that had been unwell for a couple of weeks; the owner highlighted the team being “friendly, reliable and informative.”) What owners repeatedly highlight about staff interactions (with examples from the latest reviews): - **Clear, detailed explanations** during appointments, including at a **follow-up check-up** where the vet answered questions and reassured the owner. - **Accommodating scheduling**, including being **fitted in at very short notice** for urgent cat care despite no appointments being available. - **Not feeling rushed** in consultations (one owner explicitly mentions this). - **Help with insurance admin**: one owner says the vet helped when they had issues with an insurance company and the claim was accepted. ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 128 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Owners frequently mention being **accommodated quickly**, including urgent cases being **fit in at short notice**. - Multiple reviews highlight **clear explanations and advice**, especially when owners had questions or were worried. - Several comments focus on the **at-ease experience** for both pets and owners (e.g., a nervous owner being reassured; a “stress free” vaccination/check-up visit). - Practical, concrete positives include **help with an insurance claim** and **clean, modern consultation/waiting rooms**.

## Summary Kingsway Veterinary Group Ltd is an **RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital** that states it provides **24/7 emergency cover, 365 days a year**. Recent reviews describe the practice handling **same-day urgent cases** (including a Sunday visit), carrying out **diagnostics like X‑rays and tests**, and coordinating **referrals for specialist surgery** with clear explanations of options and costs. Owners also mention **home visits** (including at-home euthanasia) and **follow-up communication** such as calls after imaging and surgery updates. Pricing is a recurring point of tension: several reviews praise transparency around costings, while others report fees they felt were unexpectedly high for brief appointments. ## Services - **24/7 emergency care (365 days/year)** (stated on the website). - **Urgent/same-day assessment** for sick or injured pets (reviews mention being seen immediately, including on a Sunday). - **Diagnostics**: X‑rays and tests are explicitly mentioned in a trauma case review. - **Orthopaedic surgery (in-house)** is referenced in a case involving **leg plating and pinning** after a fracture (review describes meeting a surgeon and surgery performed). - **Referral coordination** to a specialist hospital for surgery (review describes the referral process and costings being explained). - **Home visits** (stated on the website), including **at-home euthanasia** (review describes the team rearranging to attend at home). - **Repeat prescriptions** (stated on the website). - **Travel-related testing**: **Rabies TITRE/RNATT testing** for pets travelling internationally is specifically mentioned in a review. - **Librela injection administration** is mentioned in a review (client attended for a monthly jab with an external prescription). ## Pricing - **£162.47** reported for a **Librela injection appointment** (review compares it to €90 elsewhere and notes ~3 minutes in the room). - **£70** reported for a **consultation under 15 minutes** described by the reviewer as mainly to obtain a referral for hydrotherapy elsewhere. ## People - **Beth (vet)**: mentioned for a Sunday emergency visit for a cat after a road traffic accident; the owner describes a gentle exam, clear initial assessment, and ongoing updates through the day. - **Steven (surgeon)**: named in connection with fracture repair (plating and pinning); described as clearly explaining the process and meeting with the owner. - **Charlotte**: mentioned for coordinating cremation arrangements and presenting ashes; the owner also notes memorial keepsakes (paw prints, nose prints, saved fur) and a condolence card from the team. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 381 reviews.** The latest reviews available describe both urgent/emergency care experiences and concerns about consultation/injection costs. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Fast access for urgent problems**, including being seen immediately and an emergency Sunday visit. - **Communication and updates**: owners mention being kept informed about waiting times, progress through the day, treatment options, and post-op status (including follow-up calls). - **Serious case handling**: examples include X‑rays/tests after trauma, fracture repair with plating/pinning, and referral to a specialist hospital for surgery. - **End-of-life support**: home euthanasia is described, along with time given for goodbyes and careful handling of cremation/memorial items. - **Costs are polarising**: some owners value clear explanation of “costings,” while others describe specific fees as unacceptable or “scandalous,” especially for brief appointments.