About Dog & Cat Vets in Chester
Chester is home to a range of veterinary clinics primarily focused on companion animals.
All 13 clinics in Chester focus on companion animals, catering specifically to dogs and cats. This focus ensures that pet owners can find specialized care tailored to the needs of their pets, ranging from routine check-ups to more complex treatments like surgeries and diagnostics. Given the concentration of companion-animal clinics, pet owners have robust options for high-quality pet care in the local area.
There are 12 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Chester.
Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Chester
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Chester Vets4Pets is a Vets for Pets practice described on its site as locally owned, with on-site diagnostics (in‑house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and a full-service pharmacy. Reviews consistently describe fast action on urgent cases and strong follow-up communication—for example, same-day emergency surgery for a cat with pyometra, and post‑procedure check-in calls around a dog’s lump removal. Owners also mention practical comfort details like a separate cat waiting room, and that when the practice is closed they were directed to an out‑of‑hours referral hospital for emergency treatment.
Chester Vets4Pets is a Vets for Pets practice described on its site as locally owned, with on-site diagnostics (in‑house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and a full-service pharmacy. Reviews consistently describe fast action on urgent cases and strong follow-up communication—for example, same-day emergency surgery for a cat with pyometra, and post‑procedure check-in calls around a dog’s lump removal. Owners also mention practical comfort details like a separate cat waiting room, and that when the practice is closed they were directed to an out‑of‑hours referral hospital for emergency treatment.
Chester Caldy Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice presents itself as a modern, well‑equipped clinic with separate cat/dog areas and on-site hospital facilities (including isolation). In the latest reviews available, owners most often mention clear explanations and options (including discussing pros/cons and prices before next steps), thoughtful handling of anxious pets during nurse-led procedures like nail trims, and follow-up contact after treatment (a post‑dental check-in call was specifically described).
Chester Caldy Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice presents itself as a modern, well‑equipped clinic with separate cat/dog areas and on-site hospital facilities (including isolation). In the latest reviews available, owners most often mention clear explanations and options (including discussing pros/cons and prices before next steps), thoughtful handling of anxious pets during nurse-led procedures like nail trims, and follow-up contact after treatment (a post‑dental check-in call was specifically described).
The Storrar Practice is an independent, family-run small-animal vet established in 1848 (not part of a corporate group, based on the clinic’s own description). It appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems, with an in-house operating theatre and digital X-ray, plus a 24-hour emergency service (using answerphone instructions when the practice is closed).
The Storrar Practice is an independent, family-run small-animal vet established in 1848 (not part of a corporate group, based on the clinic’s own description). It appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems, with an in-house operating theatre and digital X-ray, plus a 24-hour emergency service (using answerphone instructions when the practice is closed).
Our Score (83/100)
Green Lane Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited practice that offers a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) and mentions add-ons like flea/tick checks and pet wellness screening. Reviews suggest the team regularly handles both routine appointments (easy booking is mentioned) and more emotionally difficult care, including end-of-life support—one owner describes receiving a condolence card with paw prints and a lock of fur after euthanasia. There’s also an example of accommodating a same-day visit for a guinea pig with torn-out stitches after tumour treatment.
Green Lane Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited practice that offers a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) and mentions add-ons like flea/tick checks and pet wellness screening. Reviews suggest the team regularly handles both routine appointments (easy booking is mentioned) and more emotionally difficult care, including end-of-life support—one owner describes receiving a condolence card with paw prints and a lock of fur after euthanasia. There’s also an example of accommodating a same-day visit for a guinea pig with torn-out stitches after tumour treatment.
Tattenhall Veterinary Practice is an independent small-animal clinic, owned by vets Sophie and Amy, with George as practice manager. The practice is set up for both routine care and in-practice investigations, with 20‑minute appointments and facilities including a double operating theatre, a dental suite with x‑ray, in‑house digital x‑ray, and diagnostic ultrasound. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe prompt same‑day help for an injured dog (seen and treated straight away, even after the stated closing time), support for anxious pets, and clear communication around dental surgery to remove retained (“baby”) teeth.
Tattenhall Veterinary Practice is an independent small-animal clinic, owned by vets Sophie and Amy, with George as practice manager. The practice is set up for both routine care and in-practice investigations, with 20‑minute appointments and facilities including a double operating theatre, a dental suite with x‑ray, in‑house digital x‑ray, and diagnostic ultrasound. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe prompt same‑day help for an injured dog (seen and treated straight away, even after the stated closing time), support for anxious pets, and clear communication around dental surgery to remove retained (“baby”) teeth.
More Dog & Cat Vets in Chester
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (81/100)
Western Avenue Veterinary Centre is an independent clinic (founded in 2019 and opened in 2023) that treats small animals and exotics, with the website listing preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery. In recent reviews, owners most often describe thorough work-ups (including blood tests and x‑rays) and procedures such as spaying and dental treatment, alongside repeated comments that pricing is fair compared with other practices—although one review notes that costs “can be expensive”.
Western Avenue Veterinary Centre is an independent clinic (founded in 2019 and opened in 2023) that treats small animals and exotics, with the website listing preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery. In recent reviews, owners most often describe thorough work-ups (including blood tests and x‑rays) and procedures such as spaying and dental treatment, alongside repeated comments that pricing is fair compared with other practices—although one review notes that costs “can be expensive”.
Our Score (78/100)
Barnhouse Veterinary Clinic Ltd is described by one reviewer as an independent practice. Based on the clinic’s own site, it’s set up for routine preventative care as well as in-house diagnostics and surgery (including imaging, an operating theatre, and recovery wards). Reviewers most often mention being able to get appointments, extra time spent in consultations, and support during difficult end-of-life visits (including a “peaceful end” for a cat and owners feeling cared for too).
Barnhouse Veterinary Clinic Ltd is described by one reviewer as an independent practice. Based on the clinic’s own site, it’s set up for routine preventative care as well as in-house diagnostics and surgery (including imaging, an operating theatre, and recovery wards). Reviewers most often mention being able to get appointments, extra time spent in consultations, and support during difficult end-of-life visits (including a “peaceful end” for a cat and owners feeling cared for too).
Our Score (78/100)
- •Clear communication: owners repeatedly mention explanations of treatment, issues, and options. - Handling difficult moments: multiple detailed accounts of euthanasia appointments, including arranging privacy (“ensured we were the only ones there”) and a calm, personal approach. - Urgent access: one owner says they can be seen in emergencies at short notice.
- •Clear communication: owners repeatedly mention explanations of treatment, issues, and options. - Handling difficult moments: multiple detailed accounts of euthanasia appointments, including arranging privacy (“ensured we were the only ones there”) and a calm, personal approach. - Urgent access: one owner says they can be seen in emergencies at short notice.
Our Score (69/100)
Station House Veterinary Centre is part of the Grange Veterinary Hospital group (described on its site as the “Grange Veterinary Hospital community”). The website notes the practice has been in its current form since 1990, when it was converted by the Wignall family.
Station House Veterinary Centre is part of the Grange Veterinary Hospital group (described on its site as the “Grange Veterinary Hospital community”). The website notes the practice has been in its current form since 1990, when it was converted by the Wignall family.
Our Score (60/100)
In the latest reviews available to us, experiences are mixed and often focused on serious, emotional situations
- •One owner says the vets “saved my dog’s life.”
- •Multiple reviews mention end-of-life care, with one describing a dignified euthanasia appointment (process explained; given the room “as long as we liked”), while others describe unprofessional handling (difficulty injecting into a vein; focus on taking payment). - A detailed negative review alleges that a recommended fluid-drainage procedure for a dog with suspected lung cancer was not carried out, and that there was no follow-up check-in afterward.
In the latest reviews available to us, experiences are mixed and often focused on serious, emotional situations
- •One owner says the vets “saved my dog’s life.”
- •Multiple reviews mention end-of-life care, with one describing a dignified euthanasia appointment (process explained; given the room “as long as we liked”), while others describe unprofessional handling (difficulty injecting into a vein; focus on taking payment). - A detailed negative review alleges that a recommended fluid-drainage procedure for a dog with suspected lung cancer was not carried out, and that there was no follow-up check-in afterward.
Our Score (60/100)
ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists / MiNightVet Chester describes itself as a specialist-led, multi-disciplinary referral hospital with advanced imaging (high‑field MRI and CT). Based on both the site and reviews, it appears set up for higher-complexity cases (referrals, surgery, imaging) as well as urgent/out‑of‑hours presentations under the MiNightVet service.
ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists / MiNightVet Chester describes itself as a specialist-led, multi-disciplinary referral hospital with advanced imaging (high‑field MRI and CT). Based on both the site and reviews, it appears set up for higher-complexity cases (referrals, surgery, imaging) as well as urgent/out‑of‑hours presentations under the MiNightVet service.
Our Score (45/100)
Behavioural Referrals Ltd Veterinary Practice is a referral-led veterinary service focused on behaviour cases, with owners describing initial behaviour consultations, follow-on “rehab” support, and (in some cases) behaviour medication and repeat prescriptions. Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.
Behavioural Referrals Ltd Veterinary Practice is a referral-led veterinary service focused on behaviour cases, with owners describing initial behaviour consultations, follow-on “rehab” support, and (in some cases) behaviour medication and repeat prescriptions. Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.