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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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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.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor advice

Poor advice. Wrong diagnosis. Inconsistent advice from vets. Really poor. I won't use again unless I really have no other choice.

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Gary, 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

Ruth was just fantastic from start to…

Ruth was just fantastic from start to finish
Went on on an emergency birthing for my dog
Kept me well aware of ongoing costs before they happened and even tried a final push before had to resort to a C section for the one remaining pup
The invoice was different in cost than Ruth had originally told me and it was changed instantly
Proffessional from start to finish
Had 8 healthy pups and my girl is recovering well
If there was a coffeee machine that would have been useful as I was there from 1 am till 10 am
However that said day staff did offer me a drink when they came in at 8am

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Our teams are passionate about pets, and feedback like yours means a lot. Thank you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful

Having attended the vets with my dog after she broke her leg, I could not discourage anyone enough from using this place. The vet I saw was only concerned with trying to get as much money as physically possible from me, and when I said I couldn’t afford to leave my dog over night (£1100) I was guilted heavily before my dog was given back to me. They even added on £100 to give her water. This was a horrible experience which was stressful enough and made 100 times worse by attending here. My dog is now making a great recovery attending my regular vets practice despite being told I shouldn’t be taking her home to look after myself. If you need emergency treatment for your pet, please don’t attend here

June 25, 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

Seizures

From booking in at reception to the nurses and vet, all absolutely fantastic, listened to everything we said, from our dogs fear of strangers to strange environments to the problem we rushed her in for, she was taken straight to a room and canulated and settled down on a lovely rug. Can't fault the emergency care we were given. Thank you from us all

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Your kind words encourage our team - thanks for shining a light on their work.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lovely vets in an emergency

Lovely vets in an emergency. Wait times were long though. 5 hours in total, but good advice and very thorough.

June 2, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Your feedback is useful as it helps us understand what’s going well and identify areas for potential improvement.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My dog had a seizure and I called and…

My dog had a seizure and I called and got straight through. After answering which felt like a lot of questions (probably wasn’t as I was panicking) I was send the details and directions on how to get to my nearest center. I got there and the staff were amazing we were seen straight away and looked after. Calmed me down and Enzo was fine and happy and they put my mind at ease that he was safe and well enough to go home, they recommended I take him to the vet the following day which I did and we are looking at further tests but the service I got on the night when I needed it most was fantastic.

June 25, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for the lovely feedback, Neil. We’re so pleased we could help you and Enzo.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Good experience. The lady that did our triage didn’t seem to confident in her role, however the Vet was absolutely spot on!

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hello, we’re delighted to hear your feedback—thank you for taking the time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vet Elise was so lovely with my dog

Vet Elise was so lovely with my dog. Her manner was kind and gentle. She kept me fully informed during my dogs overnight stay. Lovely lady. Thank you…

June 24, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hello Sharon, we’re delighted to hear your feedback—thank you for taking the time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This was a very expensive consultation…

This was a very expensive consultation that provided no value.

After waiting over an hour to be seen, I felt there was very little interest in investigating the issue I had actually brought my dog in for. Instead, the focus seemed to be on discussing and proposing treatment for unrelated issues, while the reason for my visit had little attention.

£324 later, I left with no answers and feeling like nobody was particularly interested in why I was there in the first place. I understand emergency vets are expensive, but I expected a lot more care, attention and reassurance.

Based on my experience, I would not recommend.

June 22, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for sharing this, Vicki. We’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. You can contact us at enquiriesteam@vets-now if you'd like to discuss this further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless

Long wait, waste of time, cash grab

June 24, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for sharing this, Vicki. We’re sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations. You can contact us at enquiriesteam@vets-now if you'd like to discuss this further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time I have had to use vetsnow …

First time I have had to use vetsnow staff were very helpful and nice

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Brenda, your kind words regarding the service you were provided at Vets Now Gateshead have made our day. Thank you

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They were happy to see our kitten at…

They were happy to see our kitten at very short notice. At out of hours time. Only downside was it came with a very high cost.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Ron, we really appreciate your kind words. We’re glad we could help you and your pet at our Vets Now Salisbury practice. If you’d like to see a breakdown of our costs, visit: https://www.vets-now.com/2018/01/emergency-vet-costs-prices-fees/.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very caring and compassionate staff

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.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi there,thank you so much for sharing your experience at the Vets Now Derby practice. It means a lot to us I know it can be frustrating having to pay for an unplanned trip to the vets. Much like it is for other out-of-hours services in other industries, it's more expensive to run an out-of-hours pet emergency service than a general daytime practice. We've broken down where our costs go here if you'd like to find out more: https://www.vets-now.com/2018/01/emergency-vet-costs-prices-fees/

If you’d like to query your bill or speak to us about anything we’re here for you on customersupport@vets-now.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

During our time of worry, all the staff were amazing and very reassuring and helpful. The vet we saw was so calming, and treated us all with the upmost of respect.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Lindsay, we're so glad we could provide comfort and support, at our Vets Now Hospital in Manchester, during a difficult time. Thank you for your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

Staff were all so friendly, patient and understanding. The vets looking after our cat, Kelly and Siobhan, were excellent at their job and experts in their field.
We can’t thank you all enough.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Rachel, thanks for your positive feedback, I’m glad our team at Vets Now Kilmarnock were there to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy

Speedy, friendly and very reassuring thanks!

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with Vets Now Sheffield, Louise. Thank you for your lovely words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

clear instructions, smooth service and very professional

from my initial phone call inquiry, everything was laid out clearly for me, directions, what to expect, etc. When I arrived, I was seen immediately as no one else was waiting. The vet was thorough and clear and sorted my cat Goose out.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Sharon, we're delighted the team at Vets Now Guildford could help you and your cat Goose.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were seen quickly by sympathetic…

We were seen quickly by sympathetic staff. My dear pugs eye was completely hanging out. I did feel she should have been kept in longer, on oxygen, as her breathing was very bad for some hours after discharge.
She is still very much in the recovery stage as her eye was removed. Fingers crossed.

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We appreciate your feedback and are truly sorry to hear about your dog's long recovery. We wish your dog a full recovery, Angela.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cannot fault the service at all they…

Cannot fault the service at all they were brilliant. The staff were excellent.
My issue is the cost. To remove a grass seed was £625.
Absolutely scandalous!
No wonder this country is having so many problems!!!

June 23, 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Good Morning Mrs York. Thank you firstly for your kind words regarding the service you received at Vets Now Manningtree. I also appreciate that it can be frustrating having to pay for an unplanned trip to the vets. Much like it is for other out-of-hours services in other industries, it's more expensive to run an out-of-hours pet emergency service than a general daytime practice. We've broken down where our costs go here if you'd like to find out more: https://www.vets-now.com/2018/01/emergency-vet-costs-prices-fees/

If you’d like to query your bill or speak to us about anything we’re here for you on customersupport@vets-now.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT TAKE YOUR PET HERE!

DO NOT TAKE YOUR PET HERE!!
The most disappointing part of my experience with Vets Now wasn’t even the treatment itself – it was the complaint investigation afterwards.

The response I received was full of contradictions. On one hand, they admitted that side effects should have been discussed before treatment and acknowledged communication failings. They also stated that a reaction to the medication could not be ruled out. Yet somehow they still concluded that nobody had done anything wrong.

The complaint response also contained factual inaccuracies, including stating that my dog’s symptoms appeared around 12 hours after treatment when I had repeatedly explained they began around 6–7 hours afterwards. If basic facts are recorded incorrectly, it raises serious questions about how thoroughly the complaint was investigated.

What frustrated me further was that the investigation appeared willing to accept staff recollections as fact while dismissing concerns raised by me, despite there being no call recordings available to verify what was actually said.

The overall impression was not of an independent or impartial investigation, but of a process designed to defend the actions of colleagues regardless of the evidence presented.

I can accept mistakes. What I cannot accept is a complaint response that acknowledges failings throughout the letter and then concludes that everything was handled appropriately.

For that reason, I have lost confidence in both Vets Now’s complaints process and its willingness to take accountability when concerns are raised.

March 14, 2026
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