About Emergency Vets in Chester
For urgent care needs, several clinics offer emergency services.
The distinction between clinics offering emergency services and those providing routine care is significant for pet owners. Clinics providing emergency or out-of-hours care, such as The Storrar Practice, are vital for handling urgent health issues, offering extended hours that can accommodate immediate pet health crises. In contrast, clinics without emergency services focus on routine vet care, which is sufficient for regular check-ups and non-urgent issues. Pet owners needing swift responses to emergencies should prioritize clinics with these services to ensure timely care for their pets.
There are 5 veterinary clinics listed for emergency vets in Chester.
Top Rated Emergency Vets in Chester
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
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 (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)
- •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.