About Emergency Vets in Richmond upon Thames
For pet owners in urgent need, Richmond upon Thames offers emergency care options.
Among the five clinics, two provide emergency or out-of-hours services, which is critical for situations requiring immediate attention or unforeseen medical issues outside regular hours. These clinics ensure that pet owners have access to timely care during emergencies, which can be vital for the health and safety of their pets. However, as 24-hour cover is not explicitly available, pet owners should plan for potential travel to nearby areas if overnight care is needed. The presence of emergency services locally helps bridge gaps in urgent care during standard closures, providing peace of mind to pet owners.
There are 7 veterinary clinics listed for emergency vets in Richmond upon Thames.
Top Rated Emergency Vets in Richmond upon Thames
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Medivet Barnes is part of the Medivet group (with shared records across its clinics, as noted by a reviewer who attended another Medivet for a specific eye test and said vets could view treatment history). Based on the available information, the practice supports routine appointments as well as urgent care, and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers repeatedly mention practical touches that affect day-to-day visits: staff remembering pets by name, giving treats, and contacting owners when necessary.
Medivet Barnes is part of the Medivet group (with shared records across its clinics, as noted by a reviewer who attended another Medivet for a specific eye test and said vets could view treatment history). Based on the available information, the practice supports routine appointments as well as urgent care, and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers repeatedly mention practical touches that affect day-to-day visits: staff remembering pets by name, giving treats, and contacting owners when necessary.
Pet People describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic with advanced, referral-level capability, including keyhole surgery and in-house imaging/CT. Clinic data also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility and offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Pet People describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic with advanced, referral-level capability, including keyhole surgery and in-house imaging/CT. Clinic data also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility and offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Medivet Twickenham is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations and a wide range of on-site diagnostics and procedures (including dentistry, endoscopy, CT imaging, MRI scans, X‑rays and ultrasound), plus an orthopaedic theatre and in-house laboratory. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention appointments that don’t feel rushed, vets who take time to explain options (including aftercare), and a calm approach with nervous pets.
Medivet Twickenham is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations and a wide range of on-site diagnostics and procedures (including dentistry, endoscopy, CT imaging, MRI scans, X‑rays and ultrasound), plus an orthopaedic theatre and in-house laboratory. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention appointments that don’t feel rushed, vets who take time to explain options (including aftercare), and a calm approach with nervous pets.
Our Score (86/100)
- •Communication during treatment: owners mention staff taking time to explain things and being informative; one review describes phone updates during an operation. - Aftercare and follow-up: a reviewer specifically notes a prompt follow-up appointment to check progress after surgery. - Handling anxious or first-time pets: examples include a first-ever vet visit for a cat where the owner felt reassured, and a cat described as settling calmly while at the practice.
- •Communication during treatment: owners mention staff taking time to explain things and being informative; one review describes phone updates during an operation. - Aftercare and follow-up: a reviewer specifically notes a prompt follow-up appointment to check progress after surgery. - Handling anxious or first-time pets: examples include a first-ever vet visit for a cat where the owner felt reassured, and a cat described as settling calmly while at the practice.
Our Score (84/100)
- •Clear communication during appointments: owners mention vets explaining things during check-ups. - Helpfulness under time pressure: one owner describes being accommodated despite the clinic being fully booked. - Support during difficult decisions: a review about euthanasia for a dog with cancer highlights compassion and respectful handling.
- •Clear communication during appointments: owners mention vets explaining things during check-ups. - Helpfulness under time pressure: one owner describes being accommodated despite the clinic being fully booked. - Support during difficult decisions: a review about euthanasia for a dog with cancer highlights compassion and respectful handling.
More Emergency Vets in Richmond upon Thames
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (76/100)
Swale Veterinary Practice Ltd describes itself as providing “quality, affordable pet care… from routine checkups to specialised treatments.” It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services.
Swale Veterinary Practice Ltd describes itself as providing “quality, affordable pet care… from routine checkups to specialised treatments.” It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services.
Our Score (74/100)
Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information available to us. Vet4Life Ltd is described on its website as aiming to provide “professional and compassionate pet healthcare.” From the services and reviews available, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and supportive, longer-term relationships with owners—covering small mammals as well as cats and dogs.
Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information available to us. Vet4Life Ltd is described on its website as aiming to provide “professional and compassionate pet healthcare.” From the services and reviews available, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and supportive, longer-term relationships with owners—covering small mammals as well as cats and dogs.
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