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Emergency Vets in Bedfordshire

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4.7

Our Score (89/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic

The Vet Clinic (trading as Lestone Veterinary Centre Ltd) appears set up for both routine and urgent problems, with emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours) listed in the clinic data and multiple owners describing same-day and after-hours appointments when pets became suddenly unwell. Reviews mention care across dogs, cats, and guinea pigs, including complex situations like seizures (“fits”), an accident involving a car, and in-clinic tests/investigations followed by a clearly explained next step. The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (89/100)

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4.9(310 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

Medivet Flitwick is part of the Medivet group and is led by veterinary surgeon Nicolas Caron (“Nick”). The clinic appears set up for routine consultations alongside on-site diagnostics (including X-rays, ultrasound and an in-house lab), with separate cat and dog wards noted on the website. In recent reviews, owners describe being seen quickly for urgent illness (one dog reportedly seen within 45 minutes of calling) and cite thorough exams with medication prescribed and improvement within 24 hours.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (89/100)

4.9(303 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Elizabeth Smith Veterinary Practice Limited is a small animal clinic; no corporate group is mentioned in the available information. The practice website describes facilities set up for routine appointments and calmer waiting, including a large reception with a dedicated “cats corner” and an on-site paddock area mentioned by reviewers as useful for dogs before/after visits. For emergencies outside normal hours, the website says callers are transferred to Vets Now (Barton-Le-Clay).

#4

Ark House Vets Ltd

Leighton Buzzard

Our Score (86/100)

4.6(371 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Ark House Vets Ltd is an RCVS-accredited veterinary clinic; the available information doesn’t state whether it’s independent or part of a corporate group. Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and genuinely unwell pets, with owners describing detailed explanations of treatment options, practical handling to reduce stress, and support through end-of-life decisions.

Our Score (85/100)

4.5(392 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Acorn House Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS-accredited small-animal hospital owned by the Royal Veterinary College. It’s set up for a broad caseload beyond routine consults, with inpatient care and on-site emergency cover into the late evening (handover to the Royal Veterinary College out-of-hours service after 11pm). The website highlights advanced-practice expertise in small animal medicine, exotics and dentistry, and the clinic holds ISFM Gold Standard Cat Friendly and Gold Rabbit Friendly accreditation.

Our Score (84/100)

4.6(643 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

The Scott Veterinary Clinic Ltd describes itself as independent, offering 24/7 emergency care and operating since 1955 (per its website). Based on the information available, the clinic appears set up for both routine vet care and some more specialist needs—particularly hydrotherapy and exotic pets. Recent reviews include specific examples such as hydrotherapy sessions for a dog with a back issue, care for pet rats, and bird care including claw trimming with an explanation of the procedure.

Our Score (84/100)

4.8(252 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

Henlow Veterinary Centre is an independent practice with RCVS accredited Hospital Status. The website highlights small animal surgery including minimally invasive surgery, plus specific areas such as BOAS and traumatology. It also states it provides 24-hour care and offers out-of-hours emergency cover using its own team in its own practice.

Our Score (83/100)

4.3(491 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

Biscot Mill Veterinary Centre Ltd offers routine care alongside more complex and urgent cases, with structured data indicating it’s a veterinary nurse training facility and provides emergency veterinary services. Recent reviews describe a wide spread of real-world situations handled here—vaccinations for an anxious dog, dental work (“teeth done”) for a cat, end‑of‑life support for a dog, and emergency and surgical treatment (including surgery after a suspected swallowed object that didn’t show on X‑rays). Multiple reviewers mention staff taking time to explain options and costs, and describe strong aftercare following procedures.

Our Score (82/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.7(439 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

From the latest reviews available, experiences are mixed: several owners describe long-term care and specific procedures going smoothly (for example, stitches removed with attention to keeping the dog comfortable), while a smaller number report serious issues such as rude reception interactions, difficulty with finding a registered pet on the system, and concerns about unnecessary charges and rushed appointments.

Our Score (73/100)

4.7(170 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic
  • Many reviews describe the team as professional and friendly, and say pets are “well looked after.”
  • Breed-specific expertise is explicitly mentioned for greyhounds (Callum Brock). - Owners mention staff being helpful with practical guidance (e.g., how to give tablets). - A small number of recent reviews report cost/value concerns and dissatisfaction with the consultation (described as brief, product advice searched online, and frustration about missing prior purchase records and not feeling listened to).
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