Specialist Vets in East Yorkshire

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.

Bishopton Veterinary Group is a long-established practice (over 80 years, per its website) that works with a wide mix of animals: pets as well as farm animals, pigs and equine. Recent reviews highlight practical, experience-based touches—an emergency visit where the team saw a pet early by swapping appointments when the owner arrived in a panic, and comments that the practice “don’t try to over sell” treatments. Owners also mention nurse-led support (including a structured weight-loss journey for an overweight cat) and complementary options such as acupuncture for an older cat, alongside a calm waiting-room atmosphere that helped a nervous dog settle.

Minster Veterinary Practice describes itself as a small-animal practice and appears to operate as a multi-branch clinic (group ownership isn’t stated in the available information). Recent reviews repeatedly point to a consistent “front desk to clinical team” experience: owners mention being warmly greeted on arrival, clear help with questions (including first-time dog owner queries), and calm handling for anxious pets. Specific situations mentioned include routine annual check-ups and vaccinations, and a foreign-body injury (a fish hook in a paw) where the team reassured the owner and removed the hook.

Minster Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic with multiple branches. Reviews repeatedly describe a calm, low-stress-feeling environment and staff who take time to explain findings and next steps. Specific examples owners mention include thorough advice during consultations, support for ongoing conditions (a cat treated over time for hyperthyroidism), and problem-focused visits such as itchiness/sore ears linked to suspected allergy.

Aldgate Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independently owned small-animal clinic with veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, and reception staff, offering preventative, diagnostic and emergency care, including out-of-hours emergencies handled by its own team. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention

• •Regular updates during inpatient care (one owner said they were phoned each day while their cat stayed overnight and was diagnosed with diabetes).
• •Clear, practical explanations, including being shown how to give insulin injections at home.
• •A mix of experiences around access in urgent situations: one reviewer says they were turned away with “NO WALKINS” despite expecting emergency help, while others describe receiving timely support and feeling listened to.

Medivet Swanland 24 Hour / Swanbridge Veterinary Hospital is part of the Medivet group and is set up for out-of-hours and urgent cases, with owners repeatedly describing being seen after 7pm and getting rapid diagnostics and treatment. Recent reviews give concrete examples of emergency care including inducing vomiting after mince pies, urgent surgery for a urinary blockage, and blood tests with diagnosis and treatment within about half an hour. Owners also mention unhurried consultations for non-emergency concerns (e.g., discussing lumps and teeth) and vets taking time to explain options and involve them in decisions. Pricing comes up as a concern in one recent review about the cost of out-of-hours emergency surgery, even while praising the clinical care and communication.

The Norwood Veterinary Practice LLP is a veterinary practice that, based on its website, offers round-the-clock availability (“24 hours a day, every day of the year”). Recent reviews describe both routine and complex care, including a dog spay with proactive consent checks during the operation, and emergency major surgery with follow-up check-ups afterwards. Owners also mention vets taking time to let nervous dogs settle in the consult room before examination, and staff keeping them updated during procedures and emergencies.

End Cottage Veterinary Clinic is described in the available data as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services. In recent reviews, owners frequently mention efforts to keep continuity of care (being booked with the same vet) and support around end-of-life, including at-home euthanasia. A small number of reviewers describe serious problems with communication and clinical/administrative handling (including one account of imaging not being saved and delays in providing scans to a specialist), so experiences appear mixed.

Concrete specifics mentioned in the latest reviews include

• •Attempts to book appointments with the same vet for continuity of care.
• •At-home support for euthanasia, with specific staff named.
• •Requests for repeat prescriptions, including mention of an “automated system” for handling these.
• •Diagnostics and referral interactions mentioned (tests/scans; specialist eye referral), with one review alleging image files were not saved due to human error.

Peel Veterinary Clinic Ltd is an established practice (founded in 1948) treating dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals. The website describes in-house diagnostics with same-day results where possible, plus medical, surgical and ambulatory (including home visit) services. Out-of-hours care is transferred to Vets Now. In the latest reviews available to us, owners highlight longer consultations (one mentions a 40‑minute ear infection consult with prevention advice and antibiotics) and clear cost breakdowns before treatment; a minority describe a distressing euthanasia experience during building works due to noise and lack of a quiet space.

Wicstun Veterinary Hospital is a long-established practice (the website states it has served the community for over 90 years) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. It’s also described in the clinic data as providing emergency veterinary services (24/7/extended-hours).

From recent reviews, it appears set up for urgent and hospital-level care as well as routine work: owners describe rapid emergency triage (including a nurse meeting them on arrival), admission with IV fluids, surgery, and repeat visits for sedated dressing changes after a serious dog-attack injury. There’s also mention of a “new cat clinic,” which one owner says helped an anxious cat settle in the waiting room and tolerate handling.

Experiences around communication and fees are mixed: some owners describe compassionate end-of-life care and clear kindness at reception, while others report not receiving promised call-backs or a named contact, and a few raise serious complaints about unexpected or disputed charges.

Field and Farm Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic set up for farm animals, horses, and small-holdings, and recent client feedback also repeatedly mentions care for cats, dogs, and rabbits. Reviews give specific examples of (1) clear step-by-step explanations during treatment, (2) efforts to fit appointments in quickly, (3) ongoing management of long-term conditions (including arthritis and long-term medication), and (4) end-of-life support, with one owner mentioning being given a small keepsake of their rabbit’s fur alongside ashes.

Peel Veterinary Clinic Ltd is an independent practice established in 1948. The clinic’s own information points to a broad small-animal setup (dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals), with services ranging from routine consults to surgery, dental work and pregnancy ultrasound. Out-of-hours care is transferred to Vets Now, and the practice also advertises a postal flea & worming service and preventative “Pet Healthcare Plans”.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe a calm, helpful front-desk experience (including a reception area that’s “usually quiet”, which one reviewer says helps with cats), accommodating appointment access, and notably supportive end-of-life care (including euthanasia described as peaceful, and a sympathy card with forget‑me‑not seeds sent afterwards).

Wicstun Veterinary Group is a long-established practice (the website says it has served pet owners for over 90 years). Ownership/parent group isn’t stated in the information provided.

Based on the available details, it appears set up for routine preventative care alongside urgent/complex cases: reviews mention a 24/7 vet hospital within the group and access to advanced imaging (a CT scanner was specifically mentioned). Owners also describe being able to get same-day appointments, and one review highlights a monthly plan used for vaccinations and parasite prevention (vaccines, wormer, etc.). A named vet, Andrew, is repeatedly recommended for handling rescue rabbits and also small dogs.

Minster Veterinary Practice provides small-animal care and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews most often describe two situations they seem set up to handle well: urgent help outside normal times (including late-night advice and appointments) and end‑of‑life care that prioritises privacy and time with the pet. Specifics mentioned include being helped within minutes of calling, support for a late-night collapse, dental work with “a couple of removals” followed by out‑of‑hours support and follow‑up appointments, and thoughtful follow-up after euthanasia (including handwritten sympathy cards and returning ashes within a week).

Priory Veterinary Group is a general small-animal practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website lists it as an IVC Evidensia Positive Pawprint Partner (ownership/independence isn’t explicitly stated). Recent reviews most often describe clear explanations and upfront discussion of costs, plus hands-on support around procedures—including post-op check-ups that were included in the original treatment cost in one case.

Clinic-specific details mentioned by owners include

• •Spaying with follow-up check-ups, and a nervous rescue dog becoming comfortable returning for visits.
• •Assessment and plan for a leg lump, with an owner later updating that the cancerous lump reduced and the immediate prognosis improved.
• •Staff helping practically, e.g., assisting an owner to lift their dog into the car.

Vermuyden Veterinary Practice is a small-animal vet practice offering emergency veterinary services (listed as 24/7 or extended hours). Recent reviews repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain options clearly, being able to fit pets in quickly when needed, and providing supportive care for both routine visits and more difficult moments (including surgery and euthanasia). Specific examples include a dog being cared for “during her surgery,” owners being talked through the euthanasia process and given time to grieve afterwards, and praise for handling nervous rescue dogs who are wary of men.

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.

Haven Veterinary Group is a long-established practice (est. 1907) operating as a group with two branch surgeries, alongside dedicated ambulatory equine and farm vets. The website describes facilities set up for a wide range of cases (including separate dog/cat/exotics wards, isolation, an imaging room, dental area, operating theatre and in-house lab). In recent reviews, owners most often mention routine preventive care (vaccinations, injections, flea/worming) handled calmly, and a welcoming front desk—alongside occasional frustration about appointments running late and a busy, noisy waiting area.

Concrete examples owners mention include

• •Puppy vaccinations and flea/worming given “without any fuss” and with gentle handling.
• •Staff moving an appointment to reduce waiting time when a client arrived early.
• •A separate cat area in the waiting room being noticed and appreciated.
• •Thoughtful follow-up after euthanasia (a condolence card sent weeks later).

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic is part of the CVS Vets group and is set up for both routine small‑animal care and a heavy exotics caseload, including referral work. The clinic website describes specialist hospitalisation for exotics (thermostatically controlled vivaria, nebulisation and dietary provision) and it also lists keyhole surgery. Recent reviews repeatedly mention owners travelling specifically to see Mark Naguib for complex exotics cases (birds of prey, parrots, rabbits, rats), with examples including treatment of parasitic worms in a Harris hawk and long-term management of severe rabbit dental disease. Reviews also describe end‑of‑life care where staff made time and space for goodbyes, even when busy.

Beverley Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. The clinic appears set up for routine care plus in‑practice diagnostics and surgery, with an in‑house laboratory, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, and an operating theatre listed on the website.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention

• •Quick access to appointments, including being seen within about half an hour in one case.
• •Clear explanations in plain language, with one owner describing being met at the door by the vet and an assistant and having everything explained “in layman terms.”
• •Follow-through after procedures, including a dog’s spay where stitches were described as “clean and neat” and aftercare was booked in.
• •Longer-term problem management, such as a dog’s chronic ear infection being cleared after recurring for nearly two years.

Bridlington Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network (the clinic’s site content references the Vets4Pets homepage) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a practice that handles a mix of routine and ongoing care—owners mention spay aftercare advice for a kitten, routine nail trimming plus a health check for a dwarf hamster, and long-term support for a senior chihuahua. One reviewer flags cost (“very expensive”), while other recent reviewers focus on the standard of care and support, including help during the loss of multiple pets.

Bridge Street Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic that treats cats, dogs and several small pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters). The website lists a broad “general practice” set-up—surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, vaccinations and nurse clinics—and it also states the practice offers emergency vet services. It’s a Cat Friendly Clinic and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear communication and reassurance during stressful visits, plus follow-up phone calls after a cat’s visits, and being fitted in at short notice for an urgent appointment.

Medivet Beverley / Swanfield Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group. The evidence suggests a small-animal GP practice that also handles routine surgery and follow-up: one owner describes a spay where the team took prior stitch-failure concerns seriously and used “extra measures,” with the dog back to normal within ~72 hours and no discomfort noted. The website also promotes a FREE Mobility Pain Check (time-limited offer mentioned) and states an overnight emergency consultation option with a set price. Recent reviews are mostly positive about pets becoming comfortable with handling over repeat visits, but there are also complaints about pricing (e.g., ear drops) and a dispute over a “free first consultation” flyer.

Rase Veterinary Centre is part of a wider multi-site group (Rase and Aldervale Vets) and states it provides its own out‑of‑hours emergency cover across its small‑animal practices. The website describes a practice set up for both routine and more complex work (diagnostics, onsite laboratory, orthopaedic and soft‑tissue surgery, and a rehab service), with an RCVS Tier 3–accredited hospital site within the group (as described on the website).

From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe

• •Urgent/emergency presentations being handled quickly and sympathetically (e.g., dog attack wounds cleaned and treated with pain relief; another very ill dog improving within 24 hours).
• •A split in experiences: several owners report reassuring care from vets and nurses during emergencies, while a few report poor planning/handling during procedures (blood tests without nurse support) or missed underlying causes (long‑running ear problems treated repeatedly without identifying an allergy).

Tower Veterinary Group is a multi-branch veterinary practice accredited under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme, and it’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews (all 5-star among the latest we’ve seen) repeatedly describe efficient routine care and notably calm handling for nervous pets—examples include an anxious cat brought in for annual boosters and a nail trim, and dogs that reportedly stay relaxed during visits. Owners also mention thorough health checks where the vet took time to listen to concerns, and small touches like pets being offered treats at the end of appointments.

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.

Medivet Patrington / Cygnet Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group. The clinic appears geared toward ongoing, long-term care for cats and dogs, with multiple reviewers describing years of continuity with the same vet (Paul) and routine follow-ups/health checks alongside injury appointments. Owners repeatedly mention detailed explanations and being given options rather than a single fixed plan, plus a calm, low-pressure handling style for nervous pets (including a rescue cat seen for a 6‑month check). One recent review also describes being given an appointment quickly for a dew claw injury.

Minster Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic with multiple branches (as described on its website). Recent reviews focus heavily on routine preventative care—annual health checks and vaccinations for dogs and cats—plus handling for nervous pets. Owners repeatedly describe a smooth, supportive visit: thorough exams (including weighing), gentle vaccination technique, and practical help when a dog wouldn’t take tablets (using water by syringe to get doses down without distress). Several reviewers also mention being able to see different vets over time while still feeling their pets were handled consistently well.

Wicstun Veterinary Group is a multi-practice vet group that has been operating for over 90 years (per its website). Reviews describe a practice that handles routine preventative care (such as booster vaccinations and check-overs) and communicates clearly—several owners mention staff answering questions and explaining costs. During COVID restrictions, one owner describes the vet coming outside to collect their dog for a booster injection and exam while they waited outside. The clinic is also listed as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).

Haven Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice (the site describes two branches) offering care for pets as well as ambulatory equine and farm work, with a stated heritage “since 1907.” Facilities listed on the website include separate dog/cat/exotics wards, isolation facilities, a diagnostic imaging room, a dental area, an in-house laboratory, and a separate operating theatre. Recent reviews repeatedly mention a welcoming reception team, vets who take time to explain findings and options, and the practice accepting an emergency admission; one owner also highlights practical advice to reduce stress for a dog that isn’t keen on vet visits. The ownership model (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.

Companion Care (Hull Anlaby) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. The site emphasises a modern, well-equipped setup (in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward, and isolation facilities) and lists capabilities that go beyond routine consults, including orthopaedics and exotic pet care. In recent reviews, owners describe multi-visit case workups (a dog’s persistent cough managed over two visits, including anaesthetic X‑ray and follow-up medication) and reassurance from a vet nurse before procedures. Reviews also include negative accounts focused on pricing and admin/reception issues, including disputes and confusion around insurance claiming.

Hull Stoneferry Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice, operating inside a Pets at Home store. Based on the clinic’s listed equipment (in-house lab testing, X‑ray, operating theatre, isolation and ward facilities) and what owners describe in reviews, it appears set up for general practice care with diagnostics and surgery, plus inpatient care when needed.

Decision-relevant specifics mentioned by owners and the clinic’s own information include

• •In-house diagnostics (biochemistry/haematology, blood pressure monitoring) and X‑ray listed on the website.
• •Surgery and inpatient care referenced in reviews (a dog described as “still ongoing after surgery”) alongside the clinic’s operating theatre and hospital ward facilities.
• •Pet plan options mentioned by reviewers as a way to reduce ongoing costs (no plan prices given).
• •A reviewer describes a walk-in emergency where staff stayed late to help and explained what they were doing; the website also states out-of-hours emergency care is via Vets Now.

Tower Veterinary Group is a general veterinary practice and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine care and preventative work (vaccines/injections, boosters, flea appointments) as well as dentistry (scale/clean and extractions mentioned). Owners frequently describe staff taking time to explain care and adapting handling to the pet (for example, vaccinating an anxious dog on the floor rather than on the table, and recording this preference in the pet’s notes). Reviews are mostly positive, but there is also a detailed complaint alleging inaccurate clinical notes affecting an insurance claim and dissatisfaction with how a dental procedure was communicated.

Hull Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network; the clinic website describes practices as “locally owned.” Based on the information available, the practice is used for a mix of routine care and urgent/sadly end‑of‑life situations, including second opinions. Reviewers repeatedly mention clear, unhurried explanations to help them make decisions (including around euthanasia), and practical handling plans for anxious or reactive dogs (e.g., reading notes in advance and adapting how a booster was given; clipping nails outside to avoid other dogs). The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Independent practice founded in 1985 by Tim Stead (BVSc MRCVS). The clinic describes itself as appointment-only and offers a 24/7 emergency service, with on-site equipment listed including X‑ray, ultrasound, laser, video endoscope and diathermy systems. It’s also stated to be a veterinary nurse training facility.

Reviews paint a mixed picture: many owners specifically praise Tim’s “get on with it” style and surgical capability (examples include a planned C‑section with 6 puppies delivered, and a male dog’s operation involving an undescended testicle), while others describe being rushed, poor communication during appointments, and a lack of compassion—particularly around euthanasia and a post‑whelping illness.

Norwood Veterinary Group describes itself as providing a “full veterinary service” and states the team is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention clear communication and reassurance, including staff listening carefully, explaining medication and recovery plans, and being gentle with young or nervous dogs. Clinical specifics mentioned include a routine spay where a complication was recognised and the owner was updated promptly, and a case where an owner got an appointment within an hour and was then referred for X‑rays at another branch.

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic is part of the CVS group (a corporate veterinary provider) and is described on its website as a small animal practice established in the 1980s. The clinic offers routine care and surgery, with an out-of-hours arrangement directing emergencies to York Emergency Vets for free telephone advice and emergency consultations.

From the latest reviews available to us, experiences are sharply mixed: several owners single out vet Hannah for support in difficult situations (including end-of-life care for a rabbit and ongoing care for a cockatiel with chronic egg-laying), while a small number of reviewers describe serious concerns after routine procedures and check-ups (including allegations of incorrect diagnosis, poor handling, and a severe post-castration complication requiring treatment elsewhere).

Concrete points supported by the inputs include

• •Out-of-hours emergencies are routed to York Emergency Vets (free phone advice and emergency consultations), rather than being handled in-house.
• •Nurse consultations are listed as a specific service, alongside vet consultations.
• •Reviews mention care for non-traditional pets (a cockatiel and a rabbit), not only dogs/cats.
• •Multiple negative reviews describe disputes about diagnosis and post-op outcomes, and complaints about costs (without specific prices).