Specialist Vets in Chester

Specialist Vets in Chester

Advanced care, referral centres and specialized veterinary services

About Specialist Vets in Chester

Updated January 2026

Specialist services enhance the local veterinary landscape.

Clinics involved in veterinary nurse training, such as Chester Vets4Pets, provide a dual benefit of high-quality care and educational opportunities for aspiring veterinary professionals. This involvement indicates a focus on advancing veterinary practices and ensures a knowledgeable staff able to handle various pet health scenarios. Clinics not offering training may still provide excellent care but might not have the same level of focus on the educational aspect. Pet owners who value cutting-edge care and staff expertise may prefer clinics with training programs.

There are 8 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in Chester.

Top Rated Specialist Vets in Chester

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (89/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.8(528 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

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.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (89/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.7(195 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

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).

#3 Ranking

Our Score (87/100)

4.8(285 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

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)

4.7(161 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

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.

Our Score (81/100)

5.0(31 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

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 Specialist Vets in Chester

Additional veterinary clinics serving the area

Our Score (78/100)

4.8(186 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

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)

4.7(166 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
  • 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)

4.7(36 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

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.