Vets NowReviews 

25,361
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

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.

What people talk about most

Staff

Consumers find staff to be positive, with many reviewers highlighting the helpfulness, friendliness, and... See more

Service

Clients share ambiguous opinions on service, with many reviewers expressing satisfaction with the care... See more

Price

Reviewers highlight negative aspects of price, with many expressing dissatisfaction and frustration over what... See more

Customer service

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with customer service, with many expressing gratitude for... See more

Payment

People report negative experiences with payment, with many reviewers expressing frustration over unexpected... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

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.

Company replied

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

Company replied

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

Company replied

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

Company replied


Company details

  1. Emergency Veterinarian Service
  2. Veterinarian

About Vets Now

Written by the company

Find An Emergency Vet Pet Care Advice Customer Hub


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.


Contact info

4.2

Great

TrustScore 4 out of 5

25K reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Asks customers to review

This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative

At Trustpilot, it's all about human content. This business can also access our AI-assisted response tool which helps them draft replies.

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.2

All reviews

(25,361)

1,950 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Care

Excellent Care for my beloved pet pooch. She received the most thorough examination and gentle care. Thankfully she is still with us and although it is expensive to use the Out of Hours service, I could not fault them. I cannot recall the name of the vet that saw her, he was a very pleasant young man who displayed lots of sympathy and an honest opinion and diagnosis of her condition. Very reassuring. They also followed up promptly with my registered vets practice as they called me at 8.00am the following morning for a debrief of the situation and to discuss my dogs onward care..

June 28, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

We are so pleased to hear that your beloved dog received such thorough and gentle care during a worrying time. It means a great deal to us that our team provided a reassuring experience, and we are glad that our out-of-hours service was able to offer the support you needed. We always aim to provide clear communication and a seamless handover with your registered veterinary practice for continued care. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Being seen quickly

Being seen quickly
The staff were amazing

June 30, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

We're so happy to hear that our staff provided you with such a positive experience. We appreciate your kind words!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My visit to Vets Now …

I phoned Vets Now in Salisbury to make an appointment on 28 June 2026 to have my dog put down and was informed I did not need an appointment time. My collie had Lymphoma and had received chemo for the last 14 months. We arrived in Endless Street Salisbury mid afternoon and were put into a room and after some time a vet arrived and did not examine my dog to my surprise and he was not weighed The vet left and came back with a consent form and requested payment which I did ( very pricey) The vet then gave my collie a sedative which made him start up with bulging eyes and it was was incredibly upsetting seeing him like this and I was not warned of any side effects. The vet said it would take 15 minutes to take effect and left. Eventually the vet gave him a lethal dose and I asked her to leave so I could say a final goodbye to my dog after which I left through a door into the carpark. All this has left me with awful memories of my precious dogs's last moments.
So different from my last visit to you 9 years ago when you put my last dog to sleep. She was treated in a totally professional way throughout and had a peaceful end which was what I had hoped for this time. The bill was settled when it was all over. So now I am left with not only losing a very precious dog but also with traumatic memories of his last moments.

June 28, 2026
Unprompted review
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

Hi Linda, we’re sorry you’re not happy with the service you received at Vets Now. We understand how painful it is to lose a pet, and we hope you’re okay during this difficult time.
If you’d like to discuss any aspect of your visit further, please don’t hesitate to contact 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 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were professional and caring, giving good caree

The staff were professional, capable, caring and gave my puppy good treatment. They made me feel confident that my puppy was in good hands. Even though they were very busy they were patient, kind and examined her thoroughly.

June 27, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

We're so pleased to hear that our team provided such professional and caring treatment for your puppy. It's wonderful to know you felt confident in their hands.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

very expensive

May 26, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

Hi Sheila, thanks for your feedback on the cost of your pet’s care at Vets Now. We appreciate that taking an unplanned trip to an emergency care provider can be frustrating. It’s much more expensive to run an emergency clinic than a regular daytime veterinary practice and our prices do reflect this. For a thorough breakdown and explanation of our pricing policy, feel free to visit: https://www.vets-now.com/2018/01/emergency-vet-costs-prices-fees/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolute oasis of help and calm after a…

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 vet (Charlotte) who helped our dogs tremendously and gave us excellent information.
Kind receptionist and nurses too. If your pet has an out of hours emergency this is definitely the place to go, and they won’t hide the costs.

June 26, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

We are so glad we could provide a calm and professional environment during such a difficult time for you and your pets. It's wonderful to hear that our team, especially Charlotte, was able to help and provide excellent information. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was seen quickly at 10pm at night

I was seen quickly at 10pm at night. The vet was very friendly and cared that my cat wasn't happy at the vet and tried to calm her down so that he could examine her. We had a good conversation about the issue and he gave an injection and medicine which has resolved it.

June 27, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that our vet was friendly and attentive to your cat's comfort, and that the treatment resolved the issue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and my dog was seen in good…

Friendly and my dog was seen in good time, no hassle

June 28, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your dog was seen quickly and that you had a hassle-free experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The call handler was very sympathetic…

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 felt almost the same as going to our regular vets.
The vet explained our options and didn't try to influence us either way.
We were reassured that we could call if we had any questions after we had got home if there was a change in the dog.

June 28, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear that we could provide a comforting and clear experience during a stressful time. We hope your dog is doing well.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Poorly cat

The phone consultation is lengthy for people who need emergency treatment and are probably in a panic. It’s a long way to go with a sick animal. Gone are the days when a locum came to you.
The staff at the clinic were professional but the emphasis was always on the cost. Vet wouldn’t even look at him without constant assurance of payment. Happily we can afford £300 for a beloved cat. Most people can’t. Most people can’t afford insurance. Vet fees are beyond most people’s reach. Poor animals. People try to do their best within their means.

June 28, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding our phone consultation process and the cost of veterinary care. We understand that navigating a pet's illness can be stressful, and we aim to provide the best possible support. We are always reviewing our procedures to ensure we are meeting the needs of our clients and their beloved animals. We acknowledge your concerns about affordability and the challenges many pet owners face.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Compassion over price

From start to finish we were treated with respect and care. I know emergency vet’s are expensive and I had no insurance but no complaints either. I could not have been dealt with any better under such difficult conditions. All the staff were so genuinely compassionate, they made a difficult time endurable. I have been to many vets and understand sometimes you can feel they are money led, this was not my experience here, I felt very heard and considered. Thank you.

June 28, 2026
Unprompted review
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

We're so grateful for your kind words during such a challenging time. It means a lot to know that our team provided compassionate care and made a difficult situation more manageable for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were all very welcoming and we …

Staff were all very welcoming and we were very happy with the care and treatment our cat received.

June 24, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

Hi Mrs Smith , we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. Our team are all passionate about pets and their welfare. They’ll be thrilled to hear you were so happy with their service.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rip off merchants

Rip off merchants
Charges for insurance admin when we paid in full.
Will be contacting trading standards.
Thery did nothing to help our dog other than give us ear drops and paying £89 for ear drops and £30 for 5 pain killers ripoff merchants will be complaining to our vets as they should be running there own services. not subibing it out to third parties and charging quadripple for the service.

June 27, 2026
Unprompted review
Vets Now logo

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

Awful admin

Awful admin, no empathy or customer care. Charges didn’t make sense. Then threatening that they won’t “cooperate with my insurance if I don’t pay extra”, despite paying in full. Demanded extra fees just to cooperate with Petplan, despite claiming myself. Reception, nurse and vet telling me to “listen because you don’t understand” and yet lacked listening skills themselves. Said they were “more than happy for me to make a formal complaint and were quick to send me the link to complain” seriously unprofessional.

June 21, 2026
Unprompted review
Vets Now logo

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

What can I say about vets now they are…

What can I say about vets now they are excellent from reception staff to vets place is immaculate.
Staff friendly and caring. Thank you for the emergency care of my attacked little dog x

June 14, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

We are so happy to hear that our team provided excellent care for your dog during such a stressful time. We appreciate your kind words about our friendly and caring staff.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing friendly staff

Although we had to wait quite a long time, when we saw the vet she was really amazing help, in fact all the staff were so helpfull.

June 24, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

We appreciate your kind words about our amazing vet and helpful staff, despite the wait. We are so glad we could assist you.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Decent but pricey

Staff were nice. The waiting room was quite rundown, particularly the reception desk, you could see it crumbling at the bottom making it seem unclean.

The procedure itself went well and service was quick. I understand that out of hours care comes with extra costs/pay to staff, but the prices are exorbitant.

Dont send the generic spiel about your price breakdown, just make it affordable I beg.

June 23, 2026
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for your comments. We aim to be clear on pricing before treatment. If something wasn’t clear, please contact enquiriesteam@vets-now.com so we can review.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hurting from my loss

From the start ok but it’s money oriented
Paid £250 deposit
They have my insurance details but not done it
There should be a cap on charges regardless of day or time
I’m suffering financially and mentally
Them not sorting claim is adding to my bereavement
A 5 minute ultrasound should be no more than a tenner easy target to drain you demand financially

June 26, 2026
Unprompted review
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

Hi , thanks for your feedback on the cost of our service. As you may be aware, it’s a lot more expensive to run an after-hours emergency vet service. The greater running costs we incur are reflected in our prices. If you’d like to read more about our running costs, prices and where our profits go, please visit: https://www.vets-now.com/2018/01/emergency-vet-costs-prices-fees/ If you’d like to discuss any aspect of your visit further, please don’t hesitate to contact 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 1 out of 5 stars

Posted originally on google but removed

Posted originally on google and was removed by company , Was thrown into a room and forgotten about whilst my dog was left pouring of blood for hours on end , The first student vet nurse had 0 patience with dog and literally stormed out of the room with not a hint of any duty of care until finally being seen by the actual vet, Had to repeatedly ask receptionist what was happening to be told the dog is fine by the judge of her eye, Was then charged close to 1000 pounds for a consultation / a bandage which came off within 24 hours and prescribed a tray of paracetamol. Really terrible experience going here really hope no one else experiences that kind of treatment for their animals🙏

June 20, 2026
Unprompted review
Vets Now logo

Reply from Vets Now

Hi Andrew, Your feedback matters to us. We want to understand what happened and how we can do better. Please get in touch with us directly at complaints@vets-now.com with details of your case.

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look