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Emergency Vets in Northamptonshire

#1 Ranking
4.7

Our Score (89/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate

Vets4Pets Northampton is part of the Vets4Pets group and operates as a veterinary hospital with 24/7 emergency capability and a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe pets being hospitalised and closely monitored, with owners receiving regular updates (including via WhatsApp) and check-in calls after going home. Multiple owners also mention pre-procedure phone calls and follow-up care around operations, and one review specifically notes a dog recovering from a near-fatal episode after treatment here.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (87/100)

4.8(143 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Daventry Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a privately owned, independent practice (established in 2001) treating dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care and surgery (vaccinations, microchipping, dental and surgical treatments), with emergency care also stated as available. In reviews, owners give concrete examples of the team helping a nervous dog become more comfortable over time, and taking time to explain procedures (including end-of-life appointments and surgical aftercare).

#3 Ranking

Our Score (86/100)

4.7(715 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Swanspool Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice (founded 1874) that operates as a mixed practice—the website describes care for dogs, cats, horses, and farm animals. Reviews most often describe routine appointments and urgent treatment, including Sunday treatment for injuries and a case where a dog had a front leg amputation and was home within 24 hours. Owners repeatedly mention practical touches such as being seen promptly, staff taking time with nervous pets (using treat rewards and respecting a dog’s boundaries during injections), and help with insurance claims.

Our Score (86/100)

4.8(283 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

From recent reviews, owners most often describe

  • Quick access to appointments, including online booking and a same-morning Saturday appointment for a cat. - A non-pressured consultation style (“not profit”), with owners saying they felt supported and properly informed rather than pushed into treatment. - Calm handling of nervous pets, and clear communication when the clinic is running slightly late.

Our Score (85/100)

4.7(467 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

White Cross Vets Northampton is part of White Cross Vets (21 practices), which the website states is within the IVC Evidensia Group. Based on clinic data and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine care supported by a pet plan/wellness plan, plus in-practice diagnostics (blood tests and X‑rays are mentioned) and support for difficult end-of-life situations.

Our Score (82/100)

4.9(449 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Higham Ferrers Veterinary Clinic presents itself as an independent practice founded by Charly. The clinic is set up for routine care and in-clinic diagnostics (it lists X-ray and ultrasound) with a focus on pet comfort, including separate dog/cat waiting areas, cushioned benches, heated floors, and air conditioning. Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff handling anxious/nervous animals with care (for example, nervous dogs during anal gland treatment and consults), plus owners valuing the on-site link between the Pet Spa and veterinary care (“knowing a vet is right there if anything goes wrong”).

Our Score (82/100)

4.7(304 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Towcester Veterinary Centre is a multi-branch practice covering small animals, farm animals and equine work, and it also mentions referrals on its website. Reviewers describe both routine and more involved care, including a dog operation, diagnostic scanning, and treatment for a rabbit with GI stasis. Owners also mention practical communication touches such as being called when a pet is ready for collection, and one review notes being seen within 40 minutes for a suddenly unwell dog.

#8

Lake View Veterinary Centre

North Northamptonshire

Our Score (81/100)

4.6(295 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat

Lake View Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that offers emergency care (listed as 24/7 or extended-hours) and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe the team handling urgent cases including diagnostics (X‑rays) and same-day surgery, with at least one owner saying their dog came home the same day and recovered well. Several reviews also mention practical, day-to-day touches such as online booking and a waiting area set up with pet items (toys/leads/collars) to help keep pets settled.

Our Score (81/100)

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4.5(221 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Spinney Vets Kettering Road is an RCVS-accredited small-animal practice that also runs veterinary nurse clinics and offers preventative care through to end‑of‑life support. The website states that, outside normal opening times, clients are directed to the dedicated out‑of‑hours emergency provider Vets Now (rather than the practice providing its own 24/7 cover). Recent reviews frequently describe vets explaining options step‑by‑step (including during euthanasia appointments), and there are also reports of follow‑up gestures such as a condolence card.

Our Score (79/100)

4.6(487 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

What it seems set up for (based on the site and recent reviews)

  • Orthopaedics and advanced investigations: CT scanning is mentioned for lameness work-ups, along with PRP injections and structured rehabilitation/medication plans. - Surgery and dentistry: owners describe teeth removals and complex patella surgeries with detailed aftercare discussions. - Ongoing pain/mobility management: monthly injections to keep a cat pain-free are specifically mentioned.
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