Vets Now Reviews 

25,614
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 2,100 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff and veterinary team for being exceptionally kind, compassionate, and professional during stressful emergency situations. People note that the team provides thorough examinations, acts quickly when pets are ill, and keeps owners fully informed throughout. Some people were dissatisfied with the out-of-hours costs, mentioning that the emergency fees and final bills felt unexpectedly high and burdensome. Reviewers additionally noted that separate handling charges applied to medications added heavily to the overall expenses during an already difficult time. Despite these financial concerns, visitors generally appreciate the prompt and caring medical attention provided when regular clinics are closed.

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Staff

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Service

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Price

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Customer service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The nurse and vet who treated my cat's burst abscess were kind and understanding, giving clear advice. It was an emergency appointment and I was somewhat prepared for a high cost. However, £350 jus... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful, caring, professional team you have at Vets Now, Bury, Manchester. Super Helpful and sensitive reception, the very skilled nurses - and your team of Vets, cared for our little 5 yea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone, the receptionist, nurse and vet, was amazingly helpful, kind and knowledgeable. We brought our cat, Pebble, who had suddenly become extremely unwell. She, and we, were treated with real kin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Its ones nightmare when your beloved pet gets ill out of hours. We were referred to Vets Now in Hadley, Shropshire. Met at the door by a very kind associate. Our concerns regarding Toby were a... See more

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  1. #2 of 2 best companies in Emergency veterinarian service
  2. #14 of 17 best companies in 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

This was our 2nd visit in a month

This was our 2nd visit in a month. The staff were fantastic as always. It was particularly busy and they dealt with it in a very professional manner, especially as it seemed some people had attended for repeat prescriptions and not emergency care. Probably the same type of people clogging up hospital A&E Depts!
All the staff treated us with respect and compassion and clearly have the animals best interests at heart. Everything is explained clearly and in a non patronising or condescending manner. I completely trust these vets and in an emergency would not take either of my dogs anywhere else.

16 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing team

Amazing team. We’re very honest about the wait time when I arrived. The receptionist was lovely and understanding for everyone’s worries. No one wants to have to spend time at the out of hours unless they need to for their fur babies. And the VetsNow team worked as quickly as they could for a very busy waiting room. My kitten was looked over and treated with the best care to help get him back to his normal self.

18 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

Following an emergency on Sunday with my reactive dog Tucker, I called the vet. I did have to wait outside for a long time but the vet Zuusan (not sure on the spelling) was amazing. She listened and answered all questions. She got on the floor to calm my dog and he warmed to her immediately. I cannot fault her care. The receptionist was also kind and took time to ensure Tucker was relaxed.

16 August 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent vet and quick appointment but…

Excellent vet and quick appointment but price of the medication was excessive in my opinion. £19 to dispense each medication which was paracetamol and probiotics. Then the price of the drugs on top. Otherwise a good experience.

18 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Urgent appointment needed at 2am for my cat

Immediate help and reassurance given when needed.

15 August 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We're so glad that the Vets Now Sidcup practice could provide you and your pet with the immediate help and reassurance you needed, Tracy. Your positive feedback means a lot to us. Thank you

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The care I had from the OOH vet was ok…

The care I had from the OOH vet was ok but the fact I had to travel 40 minutes to a different county as my GP vets don't offer OOH and this was the nearest I was signposted to, plus I was holding on the phone line for 20 minutes, it's a miracle my cat didn't die. It then cost me £412 - which mostly encompassed an extortionate £302.50 consultation fee and an extra £35 admin fee for them to process the insurance claim, even though I'd paid them upfront, it felt like a company taking advantage of a very sick animal for grotesque amounts of profit. A phonecall was made today today to a local vet in my town who accept unregistered emergency patients OOH for a £99 fee. I don't think I need to say anymore about this company. I feel very taken advantage of. It's disgusting practice.

16 August 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Hattie, 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.vetsnow.
com/2018/01/emergency-vet-costs-prices-fees/ . If you’d like to discuss your bill with a member of our team, 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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From initial phone call we were seen…

From initial phone call we were seen quickly and received excellent care and attention The staff were very helpful The Vet was very thorough . Bit pricey though !! Regards

17 August 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Ethel, we really appreciate your kind words regarding the care which you and your pet received at Vets Now Kilmarnock. We also appreciate your feedback about the cost of our service. Generally, it’s a lot more
expensive to run an out-of-hours clinic and our costs tend to reflect this. For a thorough
breakdown of where our fees and profits go, you can visit: https://www.vetsnow.
com/2018/01/emergency-vet-costs-prices-fees/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful in answering our concerns…

Very helpful in answering our concerns on reception regarding the situation with our standard poodle. Having been told that the vet would be waiting at the vets now surgery we arrived with support from all the staff at the vets.after a thorough examination and care from the vet and nurse the outcome was a relief to our concerns. The vet and staff are very caring and professional.

17 August 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We are so pleased to hear that the team at Vets Now Sheffield were able to provide such thorough and caring support for your dog. It's wonderful to know that we could help to alleviate your concerns and provide relief during a worrying time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great emergency service.

All the staff there are great, especially the nurse we saw. She was thorough with her examination of our dog and explained what we needed to do.
Our dog felt very assured by the nurse & even enjoyed her visit!

15 August 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We're so happy to hear that our staff, especially the nurse you saw at Vets Now Gillingham , made such a positive impression during your visit, Karen. It's wonderful that your dog felt assured throughout

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found a cat on the side of the road…

I found a cat on the side of the road and they took it for a vet check

17 August 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We're so glad we could assist with the cat you found and brought into our Vets Now Bristol practice . Thank you for your kind words.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

They were very kind and understanding…

They were very kind and understanding on the phone, I didn't wait long at the vet's to be seen, and the vet was very good, giving me plenty of options for treatment of my dog. A very positive experience, cost was the one down side

13 August 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Hi Andrew, thanks so much for your positive feedback. We really appreciate it. We also appreciate your feedback about the cost of our service. Generally, it’s a lot more
expensive to run an out-of-hours clinic and our costs tend to reflect this. For a thorough
breakdown of where our fees and profits go, you can visit: https://www.vetsnow.
com/2018/01/emergency-vet-costs-prices-fees/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. The vet and her team were so caring and did everything possible to support our dog during his illness.
First class service.

11 August 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Jane. We are so pleased to hear that our Vets Now Manningtree team provided such caring support during your dog's illness.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My dog was took to Vetsnow late night…

My dog was took to Vetsnow late night at around 10.30pm on 30/7/26 . There was nothing wrong with the treatment he received, however, we have tried to claim the cost of £1300.00 via our insurance and Vetsnow have still not sent the itemised documentation to our insurance company, who have sent 2 requests for information.
Our dog required an overnight stay at vetsnow, followed by another overnight stay at our own vet. Our own vet sorted our claim immediately and payment was sent to us within 4 days. Given the total sum of costs, vetsnow are causing us considerable anxiety. I have sent several emails to request immediate action, but to date my claim remains ongoing.
Vetsnow expect payment straight away for treatment but are not as considerate when it comes to ensuring their customers receive insurance payments to cover veterinary costs that, are in most cases, unaffordable.

30 July 2026
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Reply from Vets Now

We're sorry for the delay with your insurance claim, Scott. Please email your details (with your name, pet name, address, insurance provider and clinic) so we can chase this for you - insurance@vets-now.com.

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