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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 2,123 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their caring, compassionate, and professional approach, making difficult situations more manageable. Many people highlight the excellent service, noting quick responses, clear explanations, and a reassuring demeanor from the team. Reviewers often felt heard and well-informed, appreciating the thorough care and support provided during stressful times. However, some customers also noted that the prices were exorbitant, with many finding the fees for emergency services and treatments to be very high. A few other people also felt that the company was primarily money-oriented, citing issues like charges for insurance administration and high mark-ups on medications.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very caring and compassionate staff. I'd have happily given 5 stars, however the fees are extortionate. Having to go there in an emergency is terrifying enough and then you're hit by a massive bill.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team were absolutely fantastic, our Teddy came in critically ill on Sunday night and they did everything they could and acted so quickly which made all the difference to him. They explained everyt... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolute oasis of help and calm after a traumatic attack on my pets. Friendly, thoroughly professional and very up front with the costs - I knew cost would be high but it was worth it. Fantastic ve... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The call handler was very sympathetic and caring. She explained everything and put me at ease. When we arrived at the vets surgery they were expecting us and saw us promptly. The whole experience... See more

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  1. Emergency Veterinarian Service
  2. Veterinarian

About Vets Now

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About Vets Now

Pet emergencies can happen at any time – including when your regular vet is closed.

That’s why our nationwide network of out-of-hours pet emergency clinics are open through the night, at weekends and on bank holidays, so we’re ready and waiting to provide expert pet emergency care when your regular vet is having some time off.

Our pet emergency clinics are the pet equivalent of A&E and our purpose is to give you and your pet the care and support you deserve, at the time you need it most, whether it’s four in the morning or in the middle of Sunday lunch.

Vets Now provides this trusted service to more than 1000 veterinary practices across the UK — from over 60 dedicated out-of-hours clinics and two 24/7 pet emergency hospitals. In total, we treat around 200,000 small animals every year — our highly-skilled team works hard throughout the night, weekends and Bank Holidays. So whether you’re in Aberdeen, Belfast or Portsmouth we’re there for you and your pet when you need us most.

We’ve also pioneered other ways to help pets, pet owners and the veterinary profession, such as our comprehensive referrals service and providing our staff with industry-leading training and development opportunities. We also support the pet blood transfusion charity, Pet Blood Bank UK. Meanwhile, our two hospitals — in Glasgow and Manchester — are home to some of the UK’s leading specialists in the field of emergency and critical care and provide care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good - lovely people

We had very good, attentive care, even if we did have to wait a few hours to receive it. Overall an excellent service. The staff were all very helpful and friendly and the veterinary care was excellent.

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for your feedback. We're so pleased to hear that despite the wait, you found our staff friendly and helpful, and the veterinary care excellent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Practicing vet was knowledgeable

Practicing vet was knowledgeable, sympathetic and professional in all respects, and did what was necessary.

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear that our practicing vet was knowledgeable, sympathetic, and professional. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Staff that treat the animals are good

Staff that treat the animals are good. Trying to get them to respond to my insurance company in order to get the claim settled however is not.

I also didn’t receive the email receipt.

June 24, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Louise, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Would you like to discuss this case further with a member of our team? If so, please email us on enquiriesteam@vets-now.com, indicating which clinic you attended, your pet’s name and the first line of your home address, postcode and highlighting your concerns.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Delay in receipt of ashes

Four weeks after our pet was put to sleep - we have not received her ashes yet and is rather unsettling

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

hi, I'm so sorry for your loss. We’d like to help resolve this for you. Please send us an email to enquiriesteam@vets-now.com with you details and we will look into this for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Promised financial help, ended up with a debt collector and extra charges

The financial communication is deeply concerning. When I called before bringing him in I raised cost concerns and was told help would be possible — that is why I brought him in. This commitment was never honoured. The out of hours premium was six times higher than a regular daytime clinic for a more limited examination, making meaningful treatment nearly inaccessible despite genuine need.
Despite actively engaging with Vets Now since April — calling multiple times and being repeatedly passed between the clinic and head office with no resolution — my bill was passed to a debt collection agency. As a result I have been charged an additional £50 debt collection fee which I should not be liable for, as the failure to resolve this dispute was entirely on Vets Now's side, not mine.
I was not ignoring this bill. I was trying to resolve it fairly. Instead I received a debt collector's letter dated 8th June that only arrived through my door on 19th June — 11 days late.
I hope Vets Now will take responsibility for the £50 debt collection fee and the broken commitment regarding financial assistance.

April 27, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear about your experience with us. Should you wish to discuss any aspects of your visit further, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at enquiriesteam@vets-now.com. Please highlight your concerns to the team along with the Vets Now practice you attended, the date you visited and your first line of address, postcode and highlighting your concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous and Friendly team.

From the first phone call to the happy collection of my poorly pet, Vets Now Southampton were absolutely amazing. The whole team were calm, reassuring and efficient, taking the stress out of a very scary situation.
We can't thank you all enough for being such a fabulous team and being there when we really needed you.
Thank you all so very much.

June 28, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Maxine, thanks so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate it. It’s a pleasure to have helped you and your pet. Have a great day

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team were absolutely fantastic

The team were absolutely fantastic, our Teddy came in critically ill on Sunday night and they did everything they could and acted so quickly which made all the difference to him. They explained everything clearly to us every step of the way and we left given all the advice we needed to care for him. He’s now making a wonderful recovery thank you for doing your best for our little lad 🩷

June 28, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi there, thanks so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate it. It’s a pleasure to have helped you and Teddy. Have a great day

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing experience.

Very disappointing experience.

When my dog was unwell and I needed the test results and medical records to seek a second opinion from another vet, the clinic refused to provide them. I repeatedly requested the documentation but only received it three weeks later, by which time it was no longer useful because my dog had already recovered.

Communication was poor, there was confusion with invoices and paperwork, and I was given conflicting information regarding insurance claims and additional charges.

Overall, the lack of transparency and delays in providing important medical records made an already stressful situation much more difficult. I would not recommend this clinic.

June 7, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear about your experience with us. Should you wish to discuss any aspects of your visit further, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at enquiriesteam@vets-now.com. Please highlight your concerns to the team along with the Vets Now practice you attended, the date you visited and your first line of address, postcode and highlighting your concerns.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cold hearted, no empathy, shouldn’t be a vet!

We took our dog at 10.30pm to the Reading branch, as he had his first ever seizure. The vet we saw was cold, showed no empathy or compassion. Her words were clipped with no warmth at all. Her words were, he’s had a seizure he could have more maybe tomorrow or next week or in a months time. It might be the heat. But could be a tumour! He’s an old boy nearly 14 had a good life if you don’t want to keep coming up here with him there is always the option to put him to sleep! With that, we said no we’ll have him back now and take him home. She didn’t care at all and we will be making a formal complaint. It was like she had no idea what the actual issue was so he’s old let’s let him go! Don’t know if she gets extra money for a euthanasia but she certainly wasn’t get her hands on any more money with my beautiful fur baby. For that hateful privilege cost me over £400.
After speaking to my own vet she tells me that I could have been given medication to stop my dog from having any more immediate seizures (at least until I could get him to my own vets) but this wasn’t even offered. This robotic vet with a heart of ice did nothing apart from offering to put my baby to sleep. She didn’t do any tests, nothing at all. Just seemed to decided he was old and might as well be put down! If you want to go home with your pet DO NOT TAKE THEM HERE!

June 24, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear about your experience with us. Should you wish to discuss any aspects of your visit further, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at enquiriesteam@vets-now.com. Please highlight your concerns to the team along with the Vets Now practice you attended, the date you visited and your first line of address, postcode and highlighting your concerns.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Vets Now Glasgow mixed up dead pets

Vets Now Glasgow sent me the wrong pet's paw prints and fur, then when I called to return them to the right owner and ask about my pets... the head of reception said that the paw prints weren't coming out well "because Mr Biscuits has been in the deep freezer" but he could "scrape together some fur..."

He then had the audacity to say... "And might I add, what a beautiful cat" - shocking

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear about your experience with us. Should you wish to discuss any aspects of your visit further, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at enquiriesteam@vets-now.com. Please highlight your concerns to the team along with the Vets Now practice you attended, the date you visited and your first line of address, postcode and highlighting your concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sorted out our emergency and treated…

Sorted out our emergency and treated our little dog with great care

June 28, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We're so glad we could help with your emergency and that your little dog received great care from our team. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Tony, thanks so much for your positive rating. We really appreciate it. It’s a pleasure to have helped you and your pet. Have a great day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vet Visit

We rushed our Chow Chow after collapsing from a seizure. They tried their best to revive him but unfortunately we lost him.

June 27, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We are truly saddened to hear about the loss of your beloved Chow Chow. We know how difficult it is to lose a cherished pet, and our hearts go out to you during this incredibly painful time. We appreciate you acknowledging our team's efforts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and welcoming staff…

Very friendly and welcoming staff informative and caring the text messages letting us know they were expecting us and wishing us a safe journey and telling us Bella was ready to go home and doing well were a nice thought

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We appreciate your kind words and are so glad that our team made you feel welcome and informed. It's wonderful to hear that our communication helped ease your mind.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was great

The service was great. We were able to see the vet quickly and he was excellent. Very gentle, knowledgeable and kind.

June 28, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with our vet. We always strive to provide excellent and compassionate care.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service kind understanding…

Excellent service kind understanding when I was visable upset
The Vet was very good

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate it. It's a pleasure to have helped you and your pet during a difficult time. Have a great day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful staff who were exceptionally…

Wonderful staff who were exceptionally busy when we arrived so had long wait but was explained to us that they had a very poorly animals in. The vet was so thorough and kind.. thankyou so much x

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We're so glad to hear that our team provided such thorough and kind care during a busy time. Thank you for your understanding and for recognizing our dedication to all our patients.

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