Emergency Vets in Nottinghamshire

Companion Veterinary Clinic Ltd offers a broad small-pet service (cats, dogs and small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters) with 24-hour emergency cover and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic’s website highlights routine and preventative care (vaccinations, parasite control, weight clinics, wellness screening) alongside procedures such as neutering and other surgery, plus pet travel passports and orthopaedic screening (hip and elbow scoring). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations during everything from jabs to surgery, and one describes receiving a printed cost estimate on the day of an operation; another highlights staff helping despite a booking error. There is also a clear split in feedback on value: one long-term client alleges a shift toward profit and cites a high quote for euthanasia/cremation after “Paul left,” while others describe decades-long loyalty.

Medivet Balderton is part of the Medivet group (a corporate veterinary chain). The practice offers 15‑minute consultations and has on‑site diagnostics and imaging (in‑house lab, X‑rays and ultrasound), plus procedures such as dentistry, ECG and endoscopy. Cat owners will note it holds the ISFM Silver Standard Cat‑Friendly Clinic Award, and reviews mention a separate cat waiting area. Recent feedback is mixed: many owners describe friendly, informative appointments (including vets/nurses explaining treatments clearly), while a few reviews describe feeling dismissed or encountering rigid “policy” handling—most notably being turned away for arriving four minutes late, and another owner reporting they sought a second opinion elsewhere after feeling advice was insufficient.

Castle Veterinary Centre is described by a long-term client as an independent practice. Based on its website and the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine cat and dog care plus urgent problems, with the ability to run some urgent lab tests in-house (while most diagnostics are sent to external labs). Reviewers repeatedly mention clear communication about likely outcomes and costs during emergencies, prompt admission for urgent cases, and follow-up updates by phone when promised. Specific examples include emergency care for a seriously ill dog treated promptly, and two kittens needing urgent treatment who were taken in first thing the next morning and later spayed at the practice.

Priory Veterinary Group / MiNightVet runs an on-site, dedicated emergency and out-of-hours service (“MiNightVet”) alongside a small-animal practice, and is linked to CVS Vets (the clinic email domain is cvsvets.com). Based on the website and reviews, it’s set up for urgent cases with in-clinic diagnostics (X‑ray, ultrasound, in-house lab) and for supporting owners through difficult decisions. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Phone triage and advice during emergencies (including multiple calls in one night), with callers describing being talked through options calmly. - Being seen quickly when arriving with an urgent problem (e.g., a dog with a broken nail). - Time given to ask questions and consider treatment, including during end-of-life decisions. - Regular phone updates while a pet was hospitalised for emergency treatment.

Minster Veterinary Centre is an independent practice (owned by David Sparks) that provides care for pets as well as equine and farm animals. The website describes a 24-hour emergency service staffed by their own vets (from their own sites) and notes in-house diagnostic equipment. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly distinguish between strong veterinary care (clear explanations and support with decisions are mentioned) and mixed front-desk experiences, including one detailed account describing a lack of acknowledgement during an euthanasia appointment and when collecting ashes.

Byron Veterinary Clinic is part of a wider group of surgeries linked with Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital, which is also where the group’s 24/7 emergency service is provided. Based on the clinic website, it offers routine care (such as vaccinations, nurse clinics and neutering) and has access to more advanced procedures through the wider group (the website specifically mentions complex surgeries and “keyhole” laparoscopic spays carried out at Ashfield House). In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe both ends of the experience spectrum: some credit the team with saving a cat’s life and helping a seriously ill dog recover, while others focus on dissatisfaction with communication and charges (including feeling ignored when raising concerns, and surprise fees for follow-up appointments). Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Vaccinating a very nervous dog “without her even noticing” (vet named: Ben). - Bereavement support after a pet’s death, including a handwritten sympathy card (staff member named: Ann). - An emergency visit that was assessed and medicated, then redirected to another branch due to only one vet being in that day. - Complaints about being charged for follow-ups and about what a monthly plan did/didn’t cover.

Home Farm Equine Ltd is an independent ambulatory equine practice focused on at-yard horse care with mobile diagnostic equipment (digital x‑ray, ultrasound, endoscope and gastroscope). The practice states it has vets on duty 24/7, 365 days a year for emergencies, and reviews include an emergency call-out where a vet arrived within 30 minutes, diagnosed colic, organised urgent referral for surgery, and then returned for a follow-up visit. Reviews are mixed on access: several describe smooth appointment handling and helpful admin support, while one review says they weren’t offering services to new clients and wouldn’t provide phone advice.

Minster Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice providing care for pets and farm animals (with stated support for small animals, equine, farm animals and “backyard pets”). It offers its own 24‑hour emergency service staffed by their own vets, plus on-site diagnostics (in‑house lab, X‑ray, ultrasound) and surgery. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention clear communication around operations, including being kept updated during procedures and help understanding pet insurance. Several reviews also describe thoughtful aftercare, such as follow-up calls after surgery and (after a loss) a sympathy card that included a paw print. A minority of reviews raise a practical concern: long waits for routine appointments, including a report of waiting 30 minutes for a puppy vaccination without being warned about delays.

Kirkby in Ashfield Vets4Pets describes itself as a locally owned Vets for Pets practice with a modern, well‑equipped setup (in‑house lab, pharmacy, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, operating theatre, isolation and separate cat/dog wards). It appears set up for routine care plus in‑house diagnostics and procedures, with owners also mentioning support around end‑of‑life appointments. Decision‑relevant specifics mentioned by owners and the clinic: - Out‑of‑hours emergencies are covered via Vets Now (as stated on the clinic website). - Owners describe follow-up compassion after euthanasia, including a sympathy card after a pet rat was put to sleep. - Reviews repeatedly mention staff helping keep nervous cats calm during regular check‑ups and medication visits. - A recurring operational theme is a newer “payment in advance” requirement, which some clients find frustrating (including for a pet-plan weigh appointment that is free).

Rushcliffe Veterinary Centre describes itself as a family-run practice and, from its website, is set up for minimally invasive procedures—including laparoscopic “keyhole” spays (it states it has performed hundreds of these). The clinic also lists endoscopy, ophthalmology and medicine as areas of focus, and says out-of-hours emergencies are handled by VetsNow. In recent reviews, owners give concrete examples of: - Complex treatment plans managed over time (one owner mentions nearly 3 years as a client, highlighting ongoing care from named vets and the wider team). - Low-stress handling for nervous pets (a reviewer describes a calm, “fear-free” approach that enabled an injection for a dog that can become aggressive when stressed). - Quick, practical nurse-led help, including cleaning up a travel accident and claw trimming for a frightened cat in a short appointment. There are also a small number of sharply negative reviews that conflict with the above, describing some vet interactions as cold/unkind and raising a serious complaint about decision-making around a stray cat’s care.