Best Vets in East Yorkshire

- Several recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, helpful and professional, with pets being well cared for on repeat visits. - One owner says their dog, who was previously difficult to handle, now lets the team examine him and is even keen to go into the practice. - A surgical review for a dog’s spay is especially positive, praising the team for taking previous stitch problems seriously and achieving a smoother recovery.

Kingston Veterinary Group in Hull is a general small-animal practice that is part of the IVC Evidensia group. It also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary care, listed as 24/7 or extended-hours. Reviews often mention a friendly, practical setup for routine visits, while more recent feedback is mixed overall, with some serious concerns raised around follow-up and end-of-life arrangements.

Kingston Veterinary Group is an IVC Evidensia multi-branch practice in Hull, and its website says it uses Vets Now for out-of-hours emergencies. The website also says all branches hold Puppy Friendly Practice status. Recent reviews are very positive overall, especially around friendly day-to-day care, clear explanations, and staff helping nervous or reactive dogs feel more comfortable during visits.

- Recent reviews are mostly positive about the clinic’s compassion and communication, especially in emergencies and end-of-life situations. Owners mention frequent phone updates, patient explanations, and staff giving families time and space during difficult decisions. - Routine care is also reviewed well, with examples including an easy nail-trim visit for anxious dogs, no waiting, thorough examinations, and follow-up appointments being arranged.

The Gables Veterinary Centre in Hessle is a well-established small-animal practice with on-site operating and dental suites, plus in-house diagnostics including laboratory testing, x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG and cardiology equipment. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice is part of the Linnaeus group.

- Owners regularly mention calm, low-stress handling, especially for horses that are anxious around vaccinations or routine visits. - Communication is a recurring strength, with praise for clear explanations, sensible treatment plans, and prompt answers to follow-up questions. - Reviews include good examples of both routine and more complex care, from vaccinations and teeth checks to gastroscopy and lameness rehabilitation.

- Urgent access is a recurring strength: several owners mention getting appointments quickly, including same-day and emergency slots. - Small-pet care stands out in multiple reviews: hamsters are specifically mentioned receiving active treatment, clear discussion of options, and compassionate end-of-life care. - Communication varies by visit: some owners praise detailed explanations, sensitive handling and help understanding treatment and insurance, while a recent complaint says aftercare guidance was poor and the consultation felt negative.

- Several positive reviews describe lovely, helpful staff, on-time appointments, and a busy clinic that still felt organised. - Clinical care is viewed very differently by different owners: some praise calm, competent handling and say they would return, while others felt treatment or follow-up for ongoing problems such as allergies was not effective enough. - A recurring complaint is difficulty getting seen, including reports of long waits for appointments, being told the clinic was not taking new patients, or finding a pet had been removed from registration after a long gap without visits.