Best Vets in East Yorkshire

Howells Veterinary Services Limited describes itself as an independent practice and says it provides a 24-hour service for pets, farm animals and horses. The practice also states it offers a mobile first-opinion service for horses and has a farm supplies outlet. Recent feedback is especially positive about urgent help, calm handling in stressful situations, and practical support for anxious dogs.

- A consistently warm, friendly welcome from staff, with several owners describing the team as polite, helpful and professional. - Strong reassurance and communication during stressful visits, including urgent appointments and emergency care. - Calm, compassionate handling of nervous pets, including one review describing a nurse patiently settling an anxious cat before a procedure.

- Recent feedback is very positive overall, with owners often describing the team as friendly, caring, professional and compassionate. - Anna is singled out more than once for excellent care, including a second-opinion consultation for long-running allergy issues where her explanations and thorough approach stood out. - Preventive visits are a common theme in recent comments, including first kitten and puppy appointments for vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, and microchipping.

- Owners often describe the practice as well organised, with an easy-to-use phone system and helpful reception staff. - Several reviews mention a friendly, calm approach, especially for larger or more anxious dogs that are more comfortable waiting outside before appointments. - Reviews also point to continuity and follow-up, including monthly checks after a dental procedure and long-term care over many years.

- Warm, welcoming visits: owners often mention a friendly reception team, a comfortable waiting area, and pets being settled by the overall atmosphere. - Clear communication: reviews praise staff for listening to concerns, answering questions, and giving options rather than pushing a single plan. - Kind handling and reassurance: several owners describe gentle care for nervous pets and supportive help when they needed reassurance.

Priory Vets in Driffield offers routine vet and nurse appointments, emergency care, telephone consultations and end-of-life support. Reviews consistently describe a friendly, helpful team, with particular praise for clear communication, continuity for nervous pets and thoughtful follow-up. A Pet Health Club is also mentioned for routine treatments and health checks.

- A strong theme is long-term trust: several owners say they have taken pets here for years and would not go anywhere else. - Mr Dixon is consistently praised for being calm, kind and straightforward, with owners feeling their animals receive careful, attentive treatment. - Reviews highlight pet-first decision-making, with positive comments about advice that prioritises the animal’s welfare over unnecessary expense.

Vets Now Emergency Clinic Hull is part of the Vets Now network within IVC Evidensia, and provides out-of-hours emergency veterinary care when daytime practices are closed. The clinic website also mentions remote support options, including live chat and video chat with a vet, alongside in-clinic emergency appointments. Recent feedback is largely positive about fast access, friendly handling and clear explanations, though a small number of reviews raise serious concerns about triage, pricing and decision-making.

- Reviews repeatedly praise the team for being friendly, kind, caring, and accommodating. - A strong theme is clear communication, with owners saying vets explain things well and talk through options realistically. - Several comments suggest a good approach with anxious pets, including a nervous rescue dog and dogs that seem happy to visit.

Boroughbridge Vets presents itself as a locally owned, independent practice run by Katy and Fiona, with a vet- and nurse-led team. The clinic offers routine care through to surgery, supported by on-site diagnostics including Idexx in-house blood and urine testing, digital and dental X-rays, and ultrasound with Doppler. Recent feedback is consistently very positive, particularly for clear communication, compassionate support in difficult situations, and attentive aftercare.