About Emergency Vets in Wirral
Emergency care is a crucial aspect of local veterinary services.
In Wirral, 10 clinics provide emergency or out-of-hours care, which is essential for urgent medical situations. These clinics ensure that pets receive timely interventions, which can be vital for life-threatening conditions. The presence of emergency services allows for continuity of treatment in critical cases where immediate attention is necessary.
For pet owners, the availability of emergency care means that they have reliable options in urgent situations, but it should not be mistaken for 24-hour availability, as this is not explicitly confirmed in the data.
There are 10 veterinary clinics listed for emergency vets in Wirral.
Top Rated Emergency Vets in Wirral
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Acorn Veterinary Centre is a purpose-built practice (opened January 2018) that says it has been caring for pets for over 30 years and is part of the Willows Vet Group (based on the clinic email domain). It appears set up for routine preventive care for dogs, cats and rabbits, with a notably cat-friendly setup: multiple owners mention a dedicated cat waiting area/corner to reduce stress. Recent reviews repeatedly describe unhurried consultations where options are explained clearly, plus compassionate support during difficult cases (including ongoing management of kidney disease and support at a pet’s final goodbye).
Acorn Veterinary Centre is a purpose-built practice (opened January 2018) that says it has been caring for pets for over 30 years and is part of the Willows Vet Group (based on the clinic email domain). It appears set up for routine preventive care for dogs, cats and rabbits, with a notably cat-friendly setup: multiple owners mention a dedicated cat waiting area/corner to reduce stress. Recent reviews repeatedly describe unhurried consultations where options are explained clearly, plus compassionate support during difficult cases (including ongoing management of kidney disease and support at a pet’s final goodbye).
Littlecroft Vets is set up for routine appointments and surgery, with emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) listed in the clinic data. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention calm handling of nervous pets, clear explanations and follow-up instructions, and practical facilities such as separate dog and cat waiting areas. One recent review strongly disagrees with this picture, describing a billing/receipt discrepancy at the front desk and concerns about a pregnancy scan estimate that proved inaccurate.
Littlecroft Vets is set up for routine appointments and surgery, with emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) listed in the clinic data. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention calm handling of nervous pets, clear explanations and follow-up instructions, and practical facilities such as separate dog and cat waiting areas. One recent review strongly disagrees with this picture, describing a billing/receipt discrepancy at the front desk and concerns about a pregnancy scan estimate that proved inaccurate.
Our Score (79/100)
Birch Veterinary Centre is a long-established practice (the website says it has cared for animals for more than 100 years) with multiple branches and options to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and use an online shop. Recent reviews describe it as set up for routine consultations and ongoing care (including “regular treatment/checkups” for a dog), with flexibility around appointments—owners mention same-day appointments and staff staying later to accommodate a “late as possible” time. Several reviewers also highlight calm handling of cats and dogs, including helping a newly arrived cat feel welcome.
Birch Veterinary Centre is a long-established practice (the website says it has cared for animals for more than 100 years) with multiple branches and options to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and use an online shop. Recent reviews describe it as set up for routine consultations and ongoing care (including “regular treatment/checkups” for a dog), with flexibility around appointments—owners mention same-day appointments and staff staying later to accommodate a “late as possible” time. Several reviewers also highlight calm handling of cats and dogs, including helping a newly arrived cat feel welcome.
Our Score (77/100)
Rob McNulty Ltd, Hoylake Veterinary Surgery presents itself as an independent practice. The website emphasises preventative care (vaccinations, wormers and microchipping) and “VIP Health Club” alongside 24/7 care for pets. Recent reviews also describe hands-on medical care and follow-up: one owner recounts a life‑threatening emergency treated immediately with regular medical updates and nursing care (including syringe feeding over several days) that led to a full recovery.
Rob McNulty Ltd, Hoylake Veterinary Surgery presents itself as an independent practice. The website emphasises preventative care (vaccinations, wormers and microchipping) and “VIP Health Club” alongside 24/7 care for pets. Recent reviews also describe hands-on medical care and follow-up: one owner recounts a life‑threatening emergency treated immediately with regular medical updates and nursing care (including syringe feeding over several days) that led to a full recovery.
Our Score (77/100)
Medivet New Ferry (Parkside Veterinary Surgery) is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the practice handles both routine care and serious cases, including surgery (a leg amputation is described after a road traffic accident) and dental procedures. The clinic also sits within Medivet’s wider overnight emergency set-up, with a stated nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (for consultations between 7pm and 9am) at one of its 24-hour centres.
Medivet New Ferry (Parkside Veterinary Surgery) is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the practice handles both routine care and serious cases, including surgery (a leg amputation is described after a road traffic accident) and dental procedures. The clinic also sits within Medivet’s wider overnight emergency set-up, with a stated nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (for consultations between 7pm and 9am) at one of its 24-hour centres.
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Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (75/100)
Broadway Veterinary Surgery is a long-running practice (the website says it has looked after pets for over 30 years) and operates an emergency service for registered clients outside normal surgery hours. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Broadway Veterinary Surgery is a long-running practice (the website says it has looked after pets for over 30 years) and operates an emergency service for registered clients outside normal surgery hours. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Our Score (73/100)
Churchview Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice with separate dog and cat waiting areas and an on-site diagnostic and surgical set-up (theatre space, prep area, diagnostic suite, kennel area). Reviews describe both routine first visits where the vet “took the time” to examine a pet, and urgent cases including a torn paw pad that needed stitches and vessels tying. Feedback is mixed on cost: several owners praise the care and explanations, while others object to consultation and medication pricing.
Churchview Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice with separate dog and cat waiting areas and an on-site diagnostic and surgical set-up (theatre space, prep area, diagnostic suite, kennel area). Reviews describe both routine first visits where the vet “took the time” to examine a pet, and urgent cases including a torn paw pad that needed stitches and vessels tying. Feedback is mixed on cost: several owners praise the care and explanations, while others object to consultation and medication pricing.
Our Score (69/100)
Broadway Veterinary Surgery says it has been looking after pets for over 30 years and offers an out‑of‑hours emergency service for registered clients. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe: being fitted in the same day (including as a non‑registered visitor), clinicians who take time to explain findings and options (even if that means a wait), and attentive support around surgery and end‑of‑life appointments.
Broadway Veterinary Surgery says it has been looking after pets for over 30 years and offers an out‑of‑hours emergency service for registered clients. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe: being fitted in the same day (including as a non‑registered visitor), clinicians who take time to explain findings and options (even if that means a wait), and attentive support around surgery and end‑of‑life appointments.
Birch Veterinary Centre is a long-established practice (the website says it has cared for animals for more than 100 years) with more than one branch. No corporate group ownership is stated in the available information. Reviews repeatedly mention straightforward access and communication (e.g., “easy to book” and being “seen as soon as I arrived”), plus support around urgent situations and difficult decisions (“seen in emergency” and “understanding when the time is right for the right decision”).
Birch Veterinary Centre is a long-established practice (the website says it has cared for animals for more than 100 years) with more than one branch. No corporate group ownership is stated in the available information. Reviews repeatedly mention straightforward access and communication (e.g., “easy to book” and being “seen as soon as I arrived”), plus support around urgent situations and difficult decisions (“seen in emergency” and “understanding when the time is right for the right decision”).
Our Score (65/100)
Broadway Veterinary Surgery says it has been looking after pets for over thirty years, offers an emergency service for registered clients outside normal surgery hours, and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews give practical examples of how the team operates: staff helping owners work around drop-off/pick-up constraints for a pet’s surgery, clear post-op care explanations (including what to watch for at home), and at least one owner noting the vet suggested the “cheapest approach” before considering surgery and didn’t push food/products. There is also a conflicting account from another reviewer who says the practice refused to supply worming tablets for their cat even when they provided the cat’s weight and said the cat had worms.
Broadway Veterinary Surgery says it has been looking after pets for over thirty years, offers an emergency service for registered clients outside normal surgery hours, and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews give practical examples of how the team operates: staff helping owners work around drop-off/pick-up constraints for a pet’s surgery, clear post-op care explanations (including what to watch for at home), and at least one owner noting the vet suggested the “cheapest approach” before considering surgery and didn’t push food/products. There is also a conflicting account from another reviewer who says the practice refused to supply worming tablets for their cat even when they provided the cat’s weight and said the cat had worms.