Emergency Vets in Driffield

## Summary Aldgate Veterinary Practice Limited describes itself as **independently owned** and focused on **preventative, diagnostic, and emergency care** for **dogs, cats, and rabbits**. The website states that **out-of-hours emergencies are handled by the clinic’s own team of vets and nurses**. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention **clear step-by-step explanations during treatment**, **being fitted in quickly for appointments**, and **support around long-term conditions** (for example, arthritis management and ongoing medication). One review also describes **end-of-life care for a rabbit**, including **providing a keepsake of fur**. ## Services Based on the website summary and the latest reviews available to us, the clinic is referenced as providing: - **Out-of-hours emergency care** (stated as provided by the practice’s own vets and nurses) - **Vaccinations** (annual vaccination mentioned for a cat) - **Rehabilitation** (listed on the website) - **Prescriptions / ongoing medication** (long-term medication mentioned for a pet after diagnosis and treatment) - Support for **chronic conditions** (arthritis mentioned in a large-breed dog; ongoing problem mentioned for a cat) - Care for **rabbits** as well as cats and dogs (rabbit end-of-life case described) ## People Named individuals mentioned positively in the latest reviews: - **Giles (vet)** — described as “amazing” with a cat who has an ongoing problem; also referenced alongside other vets as consistently helpful. - **Lucy (vet)** — credited with **efficient diagnosis** and **quick action on treatment**; described as **calm and reassuring**. The reviewer notes the pet improved quickly and is now on **long-term medication**. - **Alison (front desk/reception)** — singled out as “wonderful”; reception team also repeatedly mentioned as welcoming and recognising returning pets. Across multiple reviews, owners value staff who: - **Explain each step clearly** during procedures/appointments (one owner explicitly mentions understanding “every step of the process”) - Handle **nervous or difficult-to-handle cats** with calm, patient handling during appointments ## Reviews **4.8 stars from 325 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners repeatedly mention **clear communication**, including being walked through “every step of the process.” - Several reviews describe staff being able to **fit pets in quickly** or being “available when needed.” - Multiple examples relate to **long-term or ongoing issues**, including arthritis support and pets placed on **long-term medication** after diagnosis. - **Cat handling** comes up specifically: one owner notes their cat is not easy to handle, but staff remain calm and find ways to keep him relaxed during vaccination. - **End-of-life support** is mentioned in a rabbit case, including the clinic providing **a piece of fur as a keepsake**.

## Summary Priory Veterinary Group is a multi-site practice (the website lists multiple “practices”) and is an **IVC Evidensia Positive Pawprint Partner** (as stated on the website). Based on the information available, it appears set up for routine preventive care and day-to-day medical cases (puppy vaccinations, health checks, elderly cat visits), with emergency care also mentioned on the website. Owners frequently describe practical touches that made appointments smoother: **timely appointments arranged around a 6‑month health check**, clinicians who **answer “new puppy” questions during vaccination visits**, and **clear options being given** rather than a single pushed plan. Several reviews also mention handling pets gently—particularly **nervous animals**—and a reception/waiting area that feels comfortable. ## Services - **Emergency care** (mentioned on the website). - **Puppy vaccinations** (owners mention booking vaccines for a new puppy). - **Health checks** (a 6‑month health check is mentioned). - **Care for older cats** (multiple visits for a “poorly elderly cat” are mentioned). - **Newly rescued pet check-over**, including **ear cleaning** (a rescued cat had a thorough check and ears cleaned). - **Dental care support/advice** (help and advice on caring for dogs’ teeth is mentioned). - **Nail/claw trimming** (cutting claws is specifically mentioned). - **Repeat prescriptions** and **online booking** are referenced on the website navigation text. - **Pet Health Club** proactive healthcare plans are referenced on the website (no plan details or prices were provided in the available summary). ## People - **Joanne** (role not stated): thanked for **advice on caring for dogs’ teeth** and for **cutting claws**, suggesting she is involved in practical preventive care and owner education. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 125 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Communication and appointment fit:** owners mention good communication around a health check and getting an appointment time that suited them. - **Support for anxious or nervous pets:** one owner notes their pet is usually nervous, but the vet was **gentle**, which helped. - **Clear explanations and options:** owners describe staff **listening to concerns**, then **giving options**, and answering “new puppy” questions during vaccine visits. - **Specific, hands-on care mentioned:** examples include **cleaning a rescued cat’s ears**, **teeth-care advice**, and **claw trimming**. - **Consistent front-desk experience:** multiple reviews mention a welcoming reception experience and a comfortable waiting area.

## Summary Priory Vets offers routine and urgent veterinary care, with emergency care mentioned on its website. It’s listed as an **IVC Evidensia Positive Pawprint Partner** (as stated on the site). In reviews, owners repeatedly describe practical, hands-on support during appointments—such as a nurse helping one person manage **three cats for simultaneous appointments**, including **help carrying pets in and cleaning up after an accident**. Other specific examples include staff **explaining the process clearly before euthanasia**, and a vet **calling back late in the evening (10pm) to check a dog was OK** after a telephone consultation. Some owners also value continuity, mentioning their rescue dog being able to **see the same professionals across visits**. ## Services - **Emergency care** (mentioned on the website; no further detail provided there). - **Nurse appointments** (mentioned alongside vet appointments in reviews). - **Telephone consultations** (one owner describes being reassured by phone, followed by a later check-in call). - **Euthanasia** support (owners mention clear explanations beforehand). - **Routine care via “Pet Health Club”** (described in reviews as a way to pay for routine treatments and health checks; inclusions beyond that aren’t detailed in the inputs). ## People - **No individual clinicians are named** in the available website summary or latest reviews. - Multiple reviews highlight staff who: - Help with **handling/logistics** (e.g., assisting an owner bringing multiple cats in and getting them to the right appointments). - Deal calmly with **messy/awkward situations** (cleaning up after a cat had an accident during a visit). - Communicate clearly during **end-of-life care**, including explaining what will happen beforehand. - Provide **follow-up reassurance**, including an example of a vet phoning at **10pm** to check on a pet after a concern was raised earlier. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 87 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Owners describe **hands-on help during appointments**, especially when managing multiple pets alone (carrying pets in, directing them to nurse/vet appointments, cleaning up accidents). - **Clear explanations** are mentioned around difficult decisions (e.g., euthanasia). - **Extra reassurance/follow-up** is noted (a late-evening check-in call after a telephone consult). - Some owners appreciate **continuity of seeing the same professionals**, particularly for an anxious or previously abused rescue dog.

## Summary Garth Pig Practice Limited is a pig-only veterinary practice, described on its website as focused solely on pigs and operating at an industry scale (stating it serves clients across the UK and worldwide and is “one of the largest veterinary suppliers to the UK pig industry”). Reviews are mostly brief but consistently mention helpful, friendly staff and long-term use by some clients; one older review disputes this, alleging money-focused care and calling a “pet plan” a rip-off. Concrete details supported by available sources: - Species focus: pigs only (website). - Clients report routine care such as nail clipping and booster vaccinations (review). - Multiple reviewers describe staff as “very helpful” and “friendly” (reviews). - One negative review alleges poor care and dissatisfaction with a “pet plan” (review). ## Services - Pig medicine / pig-only veterinary care (website). - Routine visit procedures mentioned by reviewers: nail clipping and booster vaccination (review). - Emergency veterinary services are listed in the provided clinic data (no further detail available on how this is delivered). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 27 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Helpful, friendly service is the most repeated point (several short reviews using “helpful”/“friendly”). - One long-term client says the team was “thoughtful through difficult times” and “go above and beyond.” - Routine care is explicitly mentioned in at least one review (nail clipping and a booster vaccine at the same visit). - A single older 1-star review conflicts with the positives, alleging they “don’t care” and are “just about getting your money,” and warning against a “pet plan.”