About Dog & Cat Vets in Wetherby
Wetherby is predominantly served by companion-animal clinics, focusing on dogs and cats.
The town's clinics cater exclusively to companion animals, primarily providing routine care. This focus ensures that pet owners have access to essential services like vaccinations, check-ups, and minor procedures. However, the lack of emergency services means planning for after-hours care is essential. The strong overall clinic depth reflects a concentration of essential services among available providers, making it vital for pet owners to establish a relationship with a local clinic for ongoing pet care.
There are 6 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Wetherby.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Wetherby
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Sandbeck Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent clinic with a “fear free” approach, designed to reduce stress during visits (including a specially designed waiting room). The practice is set up for general care with in-house diagnostics (X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory) and also offers veterinary dermatology referrals (for veterinary professionals only). In the latest reviews available, owners consistently mention kind, professional handling and clear discussions of options and prognosis during appointments.
Sandbeck Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent clinic with a “fear free” approach, designed to reduce stress during visits (including a specially designed waiting room). The practice is set up for general care with in-house diagnostics (X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory) and also offers veterinary dermatology referrals (for veterinary professionals only). In the latest reviews available, owners consistently mention kind, professional handling and clear discussions of options and prognosis during appointments.
Vita Referrals is a surgical referral clinic focused on small-animal orthopaedics and neurosurgery, with on-site advanced imaging (CT, digital X‑ray) and minimally invasive options (arthroscopy, fluoroscopy) listed on its website. Reviews describe a streamlined communication setup using an app for post-op questions and updates, plus structured discharge guidance (written instructions and a planned follow-up with X‑rays). Recent owners most often mention major orthopaedic procedures (total hip replacement and bilateral TPLO) and report frequent updates until collection the next day.
Vita Referrals is a surgical referral clinic focused on small-animal orthopaedics and neurosurgery, with on-site advanced imaging (CT, digital X‑ray) and minimally invasive options (arthroscopy, fluoroscopy) listed on its website. Reviews describe a streamlined communication setup using an app for post-op questions and updates, plus structured discharge guidance (written instructions and a planned follow-up with X‑rays). Recent owners most often mention major orthopaedic procedures (total hip replacement and bilateral TPLO) and report frequent updates until collection the next day.
Swift Referrals appears to operate as a referral and emergency-capable clinic: one owner describes being referred by their usual vet after a road traffic accident, and another describes an emergency visit on Boxing Day for a dog that ate a plastic freezer bag. Reviews repeatedly highlight step-by-step updates during treatment, strong aftercare after discharge (including timely call-backs from a vet or nurse when questions came up), and quick re-check appointments when pets needed to return.
Swift Referrals appears to operate as a referral and emergency-capable clinic: one owner describes being referred by their usual vet after a road traffic accident, and another describes an emergency visit on Boxing Day for a dog that ate a plastic freezer bag. Reviews repeatedly highlight step-by-step updates during treatment, strong aftercare after discharge (including timely call-backs from a vet or nurse when questions came up), and quick re-check appointments when pets needed to return.
From the latest reviews, owners most often point to
- •Consultations where a clear plan is agreed and they leave “reassured”. - Prompt action to get a good outcome (one owner reports their dog “back to herself” after the team acted quickly). - Feeling listened to and understood during appointments.
From the latest reviews, owners most often point to
- •Consultations where a clear plan is agreed and they leave “reassured”. - Prompt action to get a good outcome (one owner reports their dog “back to herself” after the team acted quickly). - Feeling listened to and understood during appointments.
Westwood Veterinary Practice is an RCVS-registered practice offering online appointment booking and a membership plan (Pet Health Club® Plus) that includes unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet via Pawsquad. Recent reviews describe being seen at short notice for urgent concerns, and clinical work-ups such as examining a lump and taking cell samples with a vet and nurse present. Feedback is mixed on costs and prescribing policy: one reviewer reports being required to attend a consult for repeat eye drops and being charged £111 for confirmation of conjunctivitis, while other recent reviewers focus on quick access and supportive handling during procedures.
Westwood Veterinary Practice is an RCVS-registered practice offering online appointment booking and a membership plan (Pet Health Club® Plus) that includes unlimited consultations and 24/7 access to an online vet via Pawsquad. Recent reviews describe being seen at short notice for urgent concerns, and clinical work-ups such as examining a lump and taking cell samples with a vet and nurse present. Feedback is mixed on costs and prescribing policy: one reviewer reports being required to attend a consult for repeat eye drops and being charged £111 for confirmation of conjunctivitis, while other recent reviewers focus on quick access and supportive handling during procedures.
More Dog & Cat Vets in Wetherby
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
The Hyperthyroid Cat Centre is a VetPartners clinic focused specifically on cats with hyperthyroidism, with radio-iodine (RI) treatment as a core offering. The website positions it as a referral service for vets, and it also takes part in clinical research with universities, vets and cat owners. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe cats staying for extended periods (commonly around 10 days to two weeks) for treatment, with the centre providing daily updates and clear communication throughout; several owners report their cat being “cured” after RI treatment and noticing changes such as weight gain and improved energy.
The Hyperthyroid Cat Centre is a VetPartners clinic focused specifically on cats with hyperthyroidism, with radio-iodine (RI) treatment as a core offering. The website positions it as a referral service for vets, and it also takes part in clinical research with universities, vets and cat owners. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe cats staying for extended periods (commonly around 10 days to two weeks) for treatment, with the centre providing daily updates and clear communication throughout; several owners report their cat being “cured” after RI treatment and noticing changes such as weight gain and improved energy.
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