About Emergency Vets in Wakefield
For pet owners needing urgent care, understanding the availability of emergency services is crucial.
Twelve clinics in Wakefield offer emergency or out-of-hours care. These clinics are equipped to handle urgent cases that may arise outside regular hours, providing critical support for pet owners facing sudden health issues with their pets. In contrast, clinics that do not offer emergency services focus on routine care, which may be more suitable for non-urgent needs such as vaccinations and check-ups. This differentiation ensures that pet owners can plan their visits based on the urgency of their pets' needs. Although emergency services are available, the absence of confirmed 24-hour vets in Wakefield means that pet owners may still need to plan for potential travel to nearby areas for after-hours emergencies.
There are 6 veterinary clinics listed for emergency vets in Wakefield.
Top Rated Emergency Vets in Wakefield
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Palmer and Duncan Veterinary Surgeons is listed in clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (the exact out-of-hours arrangement isn’t specified). Recent reviews describe practical, problem-solving appointments—examples include a same-day Saturday visit for an infected anal gland and a first-visit medication plan that improved a dog’s long-running symptoms. One vet is named in reviews (“Joe”), and reception is also repeatedly mentioned as part of a smooth experience.
Palmer and Duncan Veterinary Surgeons is listed in clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (the exact out-of-hours arrangement isn’t specified). Recent reviews describe practical, problem-solving appointments—examples include a same-day Saturday visit for an infected anal gland and a first-visit medication plan that improved a dog’s long-running symptoms. One vet is named in reviews (“Joe”), and reception is also repeatedly mentioned as part of a smooth experience.
Our Score (82/100)
Medivet Pontefract is part of the Medivet group (a network of veterinary practices). The practice advertises access to around-the-clock emergency care via Medivet’s 24-hour centres, with a stated overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Medivet Pontefract is part of the Medivet group (a network of veterinary practices). The practice advertises access to around-the-clock emergency care via Medivet’s 24-hour centres, with a stated overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Our Score (80/100)
Wakefield Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group; the clinic website describes practices as “locally owned.” Based on the available information, the practice handles routine care (including annual check-ups) as well as end-of-life care, and it’s listed in clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility and as providing emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Wakefield Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group; the clinic website describes practices as “locally owned.” Based on the available information, the practice handles routine care (including annual check-ups) as well as end-of-life care, and it’s listed in clinic data as a veterinary nurse training facility and as providing emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Our Score (80/100)
Chantry Vets operates as a multi-branch practice (five branches) supported by two veterinary hospitals, with modern facilities and stated 24-hour care. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and holds Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Status.
Chantry Vets operates as a multi-branch practice (five branches) supported by two veterinary hospitals, with modern facilities and stated 24-hour care. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and holds Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Status.
Our Score (69/100)
Chantry Vets is a multi-branch practice (5 branches) with two hospitals, and it states it offers 24-hour care via its hospital. On the website it also lists Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Status, and reviews frequently mention cats being handled gently. Recent reviewers describe appointments running on time and a generally professional first-visit experience, while others raise concerns about rising costs and occasional pressure to buy medication.
Chantry Vets is a multi-branch practice (5 branches) with two hospitals, and it states it offers 24-hour care via its hospital. On the website it also lists Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Status, and reviews frequently mention cats being handled gently. Recent reviewers describe appointments running on time and a generally professional first-visit experience, while others raise concerns about rising costs and occasional pressure to buy medication.
More Emergency Vets in Wakefield
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Our Score (57/100)
Ashfield Veterinary – Wakefield is a small-animal practice that’s part of the Ashfield Veterinary Group, with RCVS General Practice status. The website highlights routine care plus in-house diagnostics (lab work, X‑ray and ultrasound), and it offers nurse clinics and home visits. For emergencies, the practice provides care during normal opening hours, with out-of-hours support handled by MiNightVet Rotherham.
Ashfield Veterinary – Wakefield is a small-animal practice that’s part of the Ashfield Veterinary Group, with RCVS General Practice status. The website highlights routine care plus in-house diagnostics (lab work, X‑ray and ultrasound), and it offers nurse clinics and home visits. For emergencies, the practice provides care during normal opening hours, with out-of-hours support handled by MiNightVet Rotherham.
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