About Dog & Cat Vets in Birmingham
Companion-animal clinics primarily focus on dogs and cats.
The veterinary clinics in Birmingham are primarily focused on treating companion animals, such as dogs and cats. These clinics provide a wide range of services, from routine check-ups to complex surgeries and dental care. As there are no clinics offering farm or large-animal services, pet owners with dogs or cats can rely on the city's veterinary infrastructure to meet all their pet care needs.
There are 34 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Birmingham.
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608 Vet Practice is run by Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (a named veterinary group). The practice has focused exclusively on pet animals since 2011, and describes a setup geared to both routine care and more complex cases, with a central surgery providing 24-hour care and handling emergency work, hospitalisation, imaging, more involved surgery, and rapid diagnostics via an in-house laboratory (stated as available 365 days a year).
608 Vet Practice is run by Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (a named veterinary group). The practice has focused exclusively on pet animals since 2011, and describes a setup geared to both routine care and more complex cases, with a central surgery providing 24-hour care and handling emergency work, hospitalisation, imaging, more involved surgery, and rapid diagnostics via an in-house laboratory (stated as available 365 days a year).
- •Clear, time-taking explanations and care planning for chronic illness (a reviewer mentions chronic kidney disease and a plan being made and explained). - Prompt service is called out directly. - Several reviewers emphasise trust and perceived value (e.g., “not just after money” and “trustworthy”).
- •Clear, time-taking explanations and care planning for chronic illness (a reviewer mentions chronic kidney disease and a plan being made and explained). - Prompt service is called out directly. - Several reviewers emphasise trust and perceived value (e.g., “not just after money” and “trustworthy”).
White Cross Vets Kings Heath is part of the White Cross Vets group (the website states the practice has 21 locations). Recent reviews describe consults that include in-room diagnostic work (a blood test with results discussed after a short wait) and a decision-making style that owners experienced as “no pressure or rush,” including during end‑of‑life discussions. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and its structured data indicates emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
White Cross Vets Kings Heath is part of the White Cross Vets group (the website states the practice has 21 locations). Recent reviews describe consults that include in-room diagnostic work (a blood test with results discussed after a short wait) and a decision-making style that owners experienced as “no pressure or rush,” including during end‑of‑life discussions. The clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and its structured data indicates emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Our Score (87/100)
Fivelands Veterinary Centre describes itself as a modern, well‑equipped practice with wards plus diagnostic and surgical facilities, and it also holds International Cat Care “Silver Award” cat‑friendly status. Recent reviews add practical, decision‑relevant detail: owners mention being given multiple treatment options and having costs explained in advance, and there are detailed accounts of end‑of‑life support (including time to say goodbye and keepsakes like paw prints and a fur clipping).
Fivelands Veterinary Centre describes itself as a modern, well‑equipped practice with wards plus diagnostic and surgical facilities, and it also holds International Cat Care “Silver Award” cat‑friendly status. Recent reviews add practical, decision‑relevant detail: owners mention being given multiple treatment options and having costs explained in advance, and there are detailed accounts of end‑of‑life support (including time to say goodbye and keepsakes like paw prints and a fur clipping).
Our Score (87/100)
Lordswood Vets Limited is an RCVS-accredited veterinary clinic that advertises a 24-hour emergency service, as well as cat microchipping and exotic animal services. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention long-term use of the practice (“been coming here for years”) and describe vets and nurses as skilful and the clinic as having a calm, “chilled” atmosphere.
Lordswood Vets Limited is an RCVS-accredited veterinary clinic that advertises a 24-hour emergency service, as well as cat microchipping and exotic animal services. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention long-term use of the practice (“been coming here for years”) and describe vets and nurses as skilful and the clinic as having a calm, “chilled” atmosphere.
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From the latest reviews available, owners most often highlight thorough consults (including careful review of medical notes and medication interactions), clear explanations with take-home leaflets, and quick appointment availability.
From the latest reviews available, owners most often highlight thorough consults (including careful review of medical notes and medication interactions), clear explanations with take-home leaflets, and quick appointment availability.
Our Score (83/100)
Manor Vets is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice offering a 24-hour emergency service, with services on its site including exotic animal care and cat microchipping. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention staff being “efficient and knowledgeable,” visits feeling “reassuring,” and cats being “well cared for,” with one reviewer highlighting a vet named Isabel as “fantastic” and particularly helpful.
Manor Vets is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice offering a 24-hour emergency service, with services on its site including exotic animal care and cat microchipping. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention staff being “efficient and knowledgeable,” visits feeling “reassuring,” and cats being “well cared for,” with one reviewer highlighting a vet named Isabel as “fantastic” and particularly helpful.
Our Score (83/100)
- •Owners mention staff being understanding, helpful and polite. - An example of rapid access for an urgent problem: one dog was seen straight away and the issue was assessed as not serious. - Some owners describe the practice atmosphere as calm for both pets and owners.
- •Owners mention staff being understanding, helpful and polite. - An example of rapid access for an urgent problem: one dog was seen straight away and the issue was assessed as not serious. - Some owners describe the practice atmosphere as calm for both pets and owners.
Our Score (82/100)
Oakfield Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe a clinic that deals with a mix of routine and more emotional situations—owners mention end-of-life support, handling anxious dogs patiently, and even taking in an injured pigeon when the owner was in a rush. A pet plan (“pet plan” / “Pet Health Club®”) is mentioned by clients as helping reduce costs on consultations and medications.
Oakfield Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe a clinic that deals with a mix of routine and more emotional situations—owners mention end-of-life support, handling anxious dogs patiently, and even taking in an injured pigeon when the owner was in a rush. A pet plan (“pet plan” / “Pet Health Club®”) is mentioned by clients as helping reduce costs on consultations and medications.
Our Score (82/100)
Stechford Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and operates from within a Pets at Home store. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe cat care (including vaccinations and ongoing treatments), with multiple owners highlighting clear explanations of next steps and results from the vet.
Stechford Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and operates from within a Pets at Home store. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe cat care (including vaccinations and ongoing treatments), with multiple owners highlighting clear explanations of next steps and results from the vet.
Our Score (82/100)
Scott Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews describe easy booking, being seen without an appointment, and an appointment on New Year’s Eve, suggesting they sometimes accommodate urgent or time-sensitive needs. Owners specifically mention clear diagnosis and treatment plans, and handling cats in a way that kept the exam as low-stress as possible.
Scott Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews describe easy booking, being seen without an appointment, and an appointment on New Year’s Eve, suggesting they sometimes accommodate urgent or time-sensitive needs. Owners specifically mention clear diagnosis and treatment plans, and handling cats in a way that kept the exam as low-stress as possible.
Our Score (81/100)
Medivet Pype Hayes is part of the Medivet veterinary group (one reviewer notes a change from previous ownership). It appears set up for both routine care and urgent access, with owners describing being fitted in despite the clinic being fully booked. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Medivet Pype Hayes is part of the Medivet veterinary group (one reviewer notes a change from previous ownership). It appears set up for both routine care and urgent access, with owners describing being fitted in despite the clinic being fully booked. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and offers emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Our Score (81/100)
- •Owners mention compassionate support during euthanasia and difficult decisions. - Urgent access is specifically praised in one case (an emergency appointment for a pet rat “right away”). - Care for smaller pets is mentioned (rats and rabbits), including injections and efforts to provide a private, respectful experience.
- •Owners mention compassionate support during euthanasia and difficult decisions. - Urgent access is specifically praised in one case (an emergency appointment for a pet rat “right away”). - Care for smaller pets is mentioned (rats and rabbits), including injections and efforts to provide a private, respectful experience.
Our Score (81/100)
Garvey Veterinary Services Ltd (Garvey Vets) is a family-run, independent mobile veterinary service that carries out home visits using mobile visiting vehicles. The website positions the service around low-stress, at-home care, and the latest reviews back this up with concrete examples: repeated home visits for ongoing treatment (including weekly pain-relief injections over a month), at-home end-of-life care, and rapid response when a dog suddenly deteriorated (a vet visit “within 2 hours” is described). Owners also mention practical benefits for dogs that struggle with clinic environments, including reactive dogs and those that dislike waiting rooms.
Garvey Veterinary Services Ltd (Garvey Vets) is a family-run, independent mobile veterinary service that carries out home visits using mobile visiting vehicles. The website positions the service around low-stress, at-home care, and the latest reviews back this up with concrete examples: repeated home visits for ongoing treatment (including weekly pain-relief injections over a month), at-home end-of-life care, and rapid response when a dog suddenly deteriorated (a vet visit “within 2 hours” is described). Owners also mention practical benefits for dogs that struggle with clinic environments, including reactive dogs and those that dislike waiting rooms.
Our Score (80/100)
The Lodge Vets is a veterinary practice that, based on available data, offers emergency veterinary services and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe staff being notably patient with small or nervous dogs, and one owner gives a detailed example of the practice carrying out a full examination of an eye lump, assessing an older dog’s fitness for surgery, and scheduling the procedure for the next day. Another owner specifically thanks a team member named “FinTan” for nursing their chihuahua back to health.
The Lodge Vets is a veterinary practice that, based on available data, offers emergency veterinary services and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe staff being notably patient with small or nervous dogs, and one owner gives a detailed example of the practice carrying out a full examination of an eye lump, assessing an older dog’s fitness for surgery, and scheduling the procedure for the next day. Another owner specifically thanks a team member named “FinTan” for nursing their chihuahua back to health.
- •Owners describe feeling listened to and included in decision-making about treatment (including a “complicated and long running saga with an abscess”). - Clear explanations and calm reassurance are repeatedly mentioned (including a vet explaining a treatment plan and reception support on arrival). - Gentle handling of pets is specifically called out (kitten and a small dog).
- •Owners describe feeling listened to and included in decision-making about treatment (including a “complicated and long running saga with an abscess”). - Clear explanations and calm reassurance are repeatedly mentioned (including a vet explaining a treatment plan and reception support on arrival). - Gentle handling of pets is specifically called out (kitten and a small dog).
Our Score (78/100)
James Horner Vets – Sheldon describes itself as an independent practice and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on owner reports, it appears set up for both routine consults and more involved case management: reviews mention support through a dog’s cruciate ligament surgery recovery over several months and dental treatment for cats including extractions. The practice states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled via Willows Veterinary Centre.
James Horner Vets – Sheldon describes itself as an independent practice and is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on owner reports, it appears set up for both routine consults and more involved case management: reviews mention support through a dog’s cruciate ligament surgery recovery over several months and dental treatment for cats including extractions. The practice states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled via Willows Veterinary Centre.
YourVets24 Smethwick is part of the YourVets veterinary group (a trading name of Pet Vaccination Clinic Limited) within CVS (UK) Limited, and describes itself as a small-animal practice established in 2007. The clinic advertises an on-site 24-hour emergency service with full-time night staff, and reviews include owners using it for urgent, out-of-hours care (for example, a dog with a root wedged between molars that required sedation and removal). Recent reviews are mostly positive about kindness and clear explanations, but there is also a detailed complaint about a pet care plan/discount not being applied as expected and feeling overcharged.
YourVets24 Smethwick is part of the YourVets veterinary group (a trading name of Pet Vaccination Clinic Limited) within CVS (UK) Limited, and describes itself as a small-animal practice established in 2007. The clinic advertises an on-site 24-hour emergency service with full-time night staff, and reviews include owners using it for urgent, out-of-hours care (for example, a dog with a root wedged between molars that required sedation and removal). Recent reviews are mostly positive about kindness and clear explanations, but there is also a detailed complaint about a pet care plan/discount not being applied as expected and feeling overcharged.
Our Score (77/100)
Lydon Veterinary Centre traces its roots back to 1987, when Rory Lydon (MVB, MRCVS) opened the practice (per the clinic website). Based on the information available, it offers core first-opinion veterinary care, with emergency services listed in the clinic data and a veterinary nurse training facility.
Lydon Veterinary Centre traces its roots back to 1987, when Rory Lydon (MVB, MRCVS) opened the practice (per the clinic website). Based on the information available, it offers core first-opinion veterinary care, with emergency services listed in the clinic data and a veterinary nurse training facility.
Our Score (77/100)
Fivelands Veterinary Centre is part of the Fivelands Group, described on its website as three veterinary practices. The practice presents itself as modern and well-equipped, with wards plus diagnostic and surgical facilities, and it holds International Cat Care “Cat Friendly” Silver status.
Fivelands Veterinary Centre is part of the Fivelands Group, described on its website as three veterinary practices. The practice presents itself as modern and well-equipped, with wards plus diagnostic and surgical facilities, and it holds International Cat Care “Cat Friendly” Silver status.
Our Score (76/100)
- •Affordability/access: one reviewer specifically mentions the hospital “making vet treatments affordable” and supporting the community. - End-of-life support: one owner describes their dog being put to sleep and says “every single member of staff” were “caring and respectful” throughout. - General helpfulness: a recent review simply describes the team as “Helpful.”
- •Affordability/access: one reviewer specifically mentions the hospital “making vet treatments affordable” and supporting the community. - End-of-life support: one owner describes their dog being put to sleep and says “every single member of staff” were “caring and respectful” throughout. - General helpfulness: a recent review simply describes the team as “Helpful.”
Our Score (76/100)
Orchard Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that also operates a cattery and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews mention a “pet plan scheme” and repeatedly describe the team as friendly and “brilliant.” One owner specifically reports using the on-site cattery and says their older cat returned healthy and “clearly looked after,” while also noting they would like afternoon collections and bank-holiday opening (but acknowledging staff need time off).
Orchard Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that also operates a cattery and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews mention a “pet plan scheme” and repeatedly describe the team as friendly and “brilliant.” One owner specifically reports using the on-site cattery and says their older cat returned healthy and “clearly looked after,” while also noting they would like afternoon collections and bank-holiday opening (but acknowledging staff need time off).
Our Score (75/100)
- •Fitting pets in at short notice for appointments, with owners describing staff as reassuring during the visit. - Handling nervous dogs calmly during routine care (booster + nail clip specifically mentioned). - Clear, efficient communication during consultations (“shared information with the owner”).
- •Fitting pets in at short notice for appointments, with owners describing staff as reassuring during the visit. - Handling nervous dogs calmly during routine care (booster + nail clip specifically mentioned). - Clear, efficient communication during consultations (“shared information with the owner”).
Our Score (74/100)
Birmingham Aston PDSA Pet Hospital is part of PDSA and offers free and low-cost veterinary care (per the clinic website summary). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility (from the clinic data). Recent reviews describe both remote triage/phone appointments with medication collection and in-clinic care, including support around end-of-life decisions.
Birmingham Aston PDSA Pet Hospital is part of PDSA and offers free and low-cost veterinary care (per the clinic website summary). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility (from the clinic data). Recent reviews describe both remote triage/phone appointments with medication collection and in-clinic care, including support around end-of-life decisions.
YourVets - Solihull is part of the YourVets veterinary group and is set up as a small-animal practice (dogs, cats, and small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs). The clinic lists on-site imaging and lab work (X‑rays, ultrasound, lab tests) and offers out-of-hours emergency care with full-time night staff (as described on the website). It’s also identified as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
YourVets - Solihull is part of the YourVets veterinary group and is set up as a small-animal practice (dogs, cats, and small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs). The clinic lists on-site imaging and lab work (X‑rays, ultrasound, lab tests) and offers out-of-hours emergency care with full-time night staff (as described on the website). It’s also identified as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Our Score (71/100)
Oaks Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself as a small, family‑minded practice, noting that many staff have worked there for over 20 years. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention friendly service and staff taking time to explain things—one review specifically describes a thorough appointment for three cats with different temperaments. There is also a recent negative review naming “Rebecca” (described by the reviewer as the boss), suggesting experiences can vary by clinician.
Oaks Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself as a small, family‑minded practice, noting that many staff have worked there for over 20 years. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention friendly service and staff taking time to explain things—one review specifically describes a thorough appointment for three cats with different temperaments. There is also a recent negative review naming “Rebecca” (described by the reviewer as the boss), suggesting experiences can vary by clinician.
Recent reviews are mixed: one owner praised a receptionist (Jacob) for printing complete consultation and vaccination records (including records forwarded from a previous vet), while several others describe serious dissatisfaction around front‑desk communication and how pets/owners were labelled or handled during appointments.
Recent reviews are mixed: one owner praised a receptionist (Jacob) for printing complete consultation and vaccination records (including records forwarded from a previous vet), while several others describe serious dissatisfaction around front‑desk communication and how pets/owners were labelled or handled during appointments.
YourVets is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe end‑of‑life care (with vets explaining options in detail and owners receiving handwritten condolence cards afterwards) and responsive appointment handling, including a case where a pet was registered and seen within the hour. Reviews also show a mixed experience with reception, ranging from one caller describing a patronising interaction during a spay appointment reschedule to others praising staff for being patient and proactive (including requesting photos to show the vet and arranging a same‑day slot).
YourVets is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe end‑of‑life care (with vets explaining options in detail and owners receiving handwritten condolence cards afterwards) and responsive appointment handling, including a case where a pet was registered and seen within the hour. Reviews also show a mixed experience with reception, ranging from one caller describing a patronising interaction during a spay appointment reschedule to others praising staff for being patient and proactive (including requesting photos to show the vet and arranging a same‑day slot).
Our Score (68/100)
The Veterinary Clinic, Erdington provides general veterinary care backed by on-site diagnostic and treatment facilities such as an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasonography, ultrasonic dentistry, and full hospitalisation facilities. It also offers a Pet Health Club and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, with emergency veterinary services noted in the clinic data (no specific out-of-hours arrangements are described in the sources provided).
The Veterinary Clinic, Erdington provides general veterinary care backed by on-site diagnostic and treatment facilities such as an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasonography, ultrasonic dentistry, and full hospitalisation facilities. It also offers a Pet Health Club and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, with emergency veterinary services noted in the clinic data (no specific out-of-hours arrangements are described in the sources provided).
Hollywood Veterinary Centre has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 135 reviews, but the latest written feedback available to us is mixed. One recent reviewer describes being accepted as a new patient, attending a consultation, agreeing to pre‑surgery investigations (blood tests, X‑ray and scans), then being told to return to their previous vet instead of being booked in—framed by the reviewer as an urgent situation. Other recent comments are brief but positive, including owners saying they “wouldn’t go anywhere else” and that the team are “always happy to help,” while another recent review is a one‑star “appalling service” with no detail.
Hollywood Veterinary Centre has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 135 reviews, but the latest written feedback available to us is mixed. One recent reviewer describes being accepted as a new patient, attending a consultation, agreeing to pre‑surgery investigations (blood tests, X‑ray and scans), then being told to return to their previous vet instead of being booked in—framed by the reviewer as an urgent situation. Other recent comments are brief but positive, including owners saying they “wouldn’t go anywhere else” and that the team are “always happy to help,” while another recent review is a one‑star “appalling service” with no detail.
Our Score (61/100)
Pet House Vets presents itself (via its website) as a practice with a focus on sustainability, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From reviews, it appears set up for routine care such as puppy/kitten health checks and vaccinations, and it also runs pre‑operative appointments and blood tests.
Pet House Vets presents itself (via its website) as a practice with a focus on sustainability, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From reviews, it appears set up for routine care such as puppy/kitten health checks and vaccinations, and it also runs pre‑operative appointments and blood tests.
The Lodge Vets is most often mentioned for routine issues being “sorted” quickly and for end-of-life support. Recent reviews specifically describe the team being kind during euthanasia and sending sympathy cards afterwards. Pricing feedback is mixed: one reviewer says prices are good but also complains flea treatment costs are high and that there’s no “blue light” discount.
The Lodge Vets is most often mentioned for routine issues being “sorted” quickly and for end-of-life support. Recent reviews specifically describe the team being kind during euthanasia and sending sympathy cards afterwards. Pricing feedback is mixed: one reviewer says prices are good but also complains flea treatment costs are high and that there’s no “blue light” discount.
Our Score (61/100)
The Veterinary Clinic Great Barr offers routine preventative care alongside on-site diagnostics and dentistry. Based on its website, it has an in-house laboratory plus digital radiography, ultrasonography, ultrasonic dentistry, and hospitalisation facilities. It’s also described as a veterinary nurse training practice (training aligned with veterinary nurse diploma/degree courses).
The Veterinary Clinic Great Barr offers routine preventative care alongside on-site diagnostics and dentistry. Based on its website, it has an in-house laboratory plus digital radiography, ultrasonography, ultrasonic dentistry, and hospitalisation facilities. It’s also described as a veterinary nurse training practice (training aligned with veterinary nurse diploma/degree courses).
Townsend Veterinary Practice – Rubery is part of the Townsend Veterinary Practice group (established in the late 1950s, per the practice website) and focuses on small animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, and backyard poultry. The website lists routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite control) plus practical add-ons like nurse clinics, grooming/nail clipping, blood pressure checks, pet travel documentation, and home visits. Emergency support is described as available during normal hours via the practice; out of hours, owners are directed to YourVets Smethwick for telephone advice and emergency consultations if needed.
Townsend Veterinary Practice – Rubery is part of the Townsend Veterinary Practice group (established in the late 1950s, per the practice website) and focuses on small animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, and backyard poultry. The website lists routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite control) plus practical add-ons like nurse clinics, grooming/nail clipping, blood pressure checks, pet travel documentation, and home visits. Emergency support is described as available during normal hours via the practice; out of hours, owners are directed to YourVets Smethwick for telephone advice and emergency consultations if needed.
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