About Veterinary Care in South Yorkshire
This guide to vets in South Yorkshire, England helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It outlines the overall supply of clinics, including emergency provision and veterinary nurse training. It also highlights the top-ranked practices in the county directory to support shortlisting.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in South Yorkshire
There are 86 veterinary clinics in South Yorkshire, with an average Google rating of 4.5★. 73 clinics treat dogs and cats. 9 clinics list farm animal services and 9 clinics list equine services. 24 clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care. The available county data does not explicitly confirm 24-hour veterinary cover at any site.
South Yorkshire has 8 towns in the county dataset: Dunscroft, Ecclesfield, Barnsley, Penistone, Rossington, Sheffield, Doncaster, and Rotherham. Availability and the mix of services can vary by town, so it can be useful to check whether a nearby practice offers the specific animal coverage (small animal, farm, equine, exotic) and availability (routine-only vs emergency/out-of-hours) you need.
Services and what the county data shows
Across the county, provision includes routine consultations for companion animals, emergency treatment at selected practices, and access to more specialised capabilities via clinics that advertise broader service scope. In total there are 21,633 reviews across the county, and 84 clinics list a website, which helps when comparing appointment availability, species covered, and whether out-of-hours care is offered. The county also includes 37 specialist/exotic providers and 41 practices involved in veterinary nurse (VN) training, indicating that a substantial portion of local provision extends beyond basic first-opinion care.
Named examples from the ranked list illustrate the range that exists within the county: The Pet Vet Barnsley is specifically described in the clinic summary as offering urgent care alongside routine work, with on-site diagnostics (including imaging and an in-house lab) and a stated focus on dentistry and exotic/small-animal care. Peak Veterinary Practice is described as providing same-day support for urgent illness, follow-up rechecks, in-patient monitoring when needed, and organising referral to a specialist.
Emergency/out-of-hours clinics vs routine-only provision
Emergency or out-of-hours care is listed at 24 clinics, while 62 clinics are not flagged for emergency/out-of-hours provision in the county data. For pet owners, this split matters most when deciding where to register: a routine-focused practice may be well-suited to ongoing care and planned procedures, but you may need a separate plan for urgent problems outside normal hours. If you prioritise continuity with one provider for both planned and urgent needs, starting your shortlist with the emergency/out-of-hours providers can reduce the chance of needing to travel further or switch providers at short notice.
VN training practices vs non-training practices
South Yorkshire lists 41 clinics offering VN training and 45 clinics that are not listed as training sites. For pet owners, training practices often indicate structured nurse-led clinics and a broader clinical team, which can support follow-up care and routine monitoring alongside vet appointments. Non-training practices can still provide high-quality first-opinion care, but if nurse clinic availability or structured follow-up is important to you (for example, repeat checks after treatment), the VN-training flag is a practical comparison point when choosing between otherwise similar local options.
The role of mid-ranked and routine-focused clinics
Beyond the highest-rated providers, many practices function as local first-contact clinics for day-to-day veterinary needs, particularly for the county’s predominantly companion-animal caseload. This routine-focused layer of provision is important because it supports local access for ongoing care across multiple towns, and it can reduce reliance on a smaller number of high-demand sites. Where more complex diagnostics, dentistry, exotic caseloads, or urgent out-of-hours care are required, pet owners may prefer a practice that explicitly lists those capabilities or that is part of the county’s specialist/exotic segment.
Overall, South Yorkshire shows strong clinic depth, with emergency/out-of-hours availability and VN training spread across multiple providers rather than being limited to a single centre.
Animal focus
The county is primarily companion-animal focused (73 dog-and-cat clinics), with additional farm (9) and equine (9) service providers and a sizable specialist/exotic segment (37).
South Yorkshire provides broad access to companion-animal care with a defined subset of emergency/out-of-hours and training practices; use the ranked clinic list above to choose the option that best matches your pet’s species and the availability you require.
Data freshness: January 2026 (publicly available review and service data).
Top Vets in South Yorkshire
Highly rated veterinary clinics across South Yorkshire, ranked by service quality and reviews
The Pet Vet Barnsley is part of The Pet Vet group and is set up for both routine care and urgent cases, with emergency veterinary services listed as 24/7 or extended-hours in the clinic data. The website also states no surcharge for weekend appointments, including for unregistered customers. Facilities and services highlighted include in-house imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, dental X-ray) and an in-house laboratory, with a notable focus on dentistry (including “advanced dentistry” and “dental restorative treatment”) and care for exotic/small animals.
Recent reviews add concrete examples of what that looks like in practice: owners describe emergency same-day fitting-in, multiple post-op checks after dental work, and staff who are confident with small/exotic species (rats, rabbits, birds).
The Pet Vet Barnsley is part of The Pet Vet group and is set up for both routine care and urgent cases, with emergency veterinary services listed as 24/7 or extended-hours in the clinic data. The website also states no surcharge for weekend appointments, including for unregistered customers. Facilities and services highlighted include in-house imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, dental X-ray) and an in-house laboratory, with a notable focus on dentistry (including “advanced dentistry” and “dental restorative treatment”) and care for exotic/small animals.
Recent reviews add concrete examples of what that looks like in practice: owners describe emergency same-day fitting-in, multiple post-op checks after dental work, and staff who are confident with small/exotic species (rats, rabbits, birds).
Peak Veterinary Practice offers routine veterinary care alongside nurse-led health clinics, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe practical, case-driven support such as being seen the same day for a critically unwell cat, a next-day recheck requested by the vet, and admission for monitoring when needed. Owners also mention a “plan” that “works well,” and one review describes the practice organising a referral to a specialist for liver-related illness.
Peak Veterinary Practice offers routine veterinary care alongside nurse-led health clinics, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe practical, case-driven support such as being seen the same day for a critically unwell cat, a next-day recheck requested by the vet, and admission for monitoring when needed. Owners also mention a “plan” that “works well,” and one review describes the practice organising a referral to a specialist for liver-related illness.
Medivet High Green – Beech House is part of the Medivet group, although one recent reviewer described it as “independent,” which conflicts with the clinic’s branding and website information. Based on the information available, this practice is set up for routine vet care with access to Medivet’s overnight emergency provision, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Owners most often name a vet called Alan and describe long-term continuity of care (multiple reviews mention using him for years/decades). Specific examples from reviews include: same-day attention for a cat with blood in the litter tray with reported improvement within hours; support during a “sad finish” for a poorly cat; and pre-appointment research leading to a suspected diagnosis and referral to a specialist for confirmation (MRI later confirmed a rare brain tumour). One review describes a serious negative experience during a suspected choking emergency, including delays due to account lookup and a later deterioration requiring intubation elsewhere.
Medivet High Green – Beech House is part of the Medivet group, although one recent reviewer described it as “independent,” which conflicts with the clinic’s branding and website information. Based on the information available, this practice is set up for routine vet care with access to Medivet’s overnight emergency provision, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Owners most often name a vet called Alan and describe long-term continuity of care (multiple reviews mention using him for years/decades). Specific examples from reviews include: same-day attention for a cat with blood in the litter tray with reported improvement within hours; support during a “sad finish” for a poorly cat; and pre-appointment research leading to a suspected diagnosis and referral to a specialist for confirmation (MRI later confirmed a rare brain tumour). One review describes a serious negative experience during a suspected choking emergency, including delays due to account lookup and a later deterioration requiring intubation elsewhere.
Park Veterinary Hospital
Sheffield
Our Score (90/100)
Park Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a 24-hour veterinary hospital established in 1985, with its own onsite emergency service running 24/7/365. The website highlights routine care (vaccinations, neutering) as well as complex surgery and diagnostic services.
From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe thorough vets who explain options clearly, and repeat-use care (for example, regular monthly puppy visits to adjust flea/worming dosage). Practical set-up details also come up, including a cat-only area in reception. There are also a small number of serious complaints about communication—ranging from a report of a rude call ending abruptly to a detailed allegation of inadequate initial emergency wound treatment followed by difficult billing/complaints handling.
Park Veterinary Hospital describes itself as a 24-hour veterinary hospital established in 1985, with its own onsite emergency service running 24/7/365. The website highlights routine care (vaccinations, neutering) as well as complex surgery and diagnostic services.
From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe thorough vets who explain options clearly, and repeat-use care (for example, regular monthly puppy visits to adjust flea/worming dosage). Practical set-up details also come up, including a cat-only area in reception. There are also a small number of serious complaints about communication—ranging from a report of a rude call ending abruptly to a detailed allegation of inadequate initial emergency wound treatment followed by difficult billing/complaints handling.
Animal Trust Vets CIC Barnsley
Barnsley
Our Score (89/100)
Animal Trust Vets CIC Barnsley is part of the Animal Trust Vets CIC network, described on its website as a mission-led veterinary social enterprise with transparent pricing. It offers full-service general practice alongside higher-end capability (including CT scans and major surgery) and provides urgent care 24/7, with the website stating consistent pricing and a £79 out‑of‑hours supplement.
From recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and serious cases, with owners describing
- •Detailed post-op aftercare following a TPLO procedure, described as “100% excellent.”
- •Overnight urgent admission with “regularly updated” progress updates through to discharge a couple of days later.
- •Clear discussion of options for recurring urinary issues in a cat, including catheter drainage, cystotomy surgery, and prevention planning (dietary changes and other surgery options).
It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Animal Trust Vets CIC Barnsley is part of the Animal Trust Vets CIC network, described on its website as a mission-led veterinary social enterprise with transparent pricing. It offers full-service general practice alongside higher-end capability (including CT scans and major surgery) and provides urgent care 24/7, with the website stating consistent pricing and a £79 out‑of‑hours supplement.
From recent reviews, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and serious cases, with owners describing
- •Detailed post-op aftercare following a TPLO procedure, described as “100% excellent.”
- •Overnight urgent admission with “regularly updated” progress updates through to discharge a couple of days later.
- •Clear discussion of options for recurring urinary issues in a cat, including catheter drainage, cystotomy surgery, and prevention planning (dietary changes and other surgery options).
It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
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