About Emergency Vets in St Albans
For urgent care, pet owners need to know the availability of emergency services.
In St Albans, three clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care, essential for unexpected animal health issues. These clinics are prepared for urgent cases, ensuring that pets receive timely medical attention. On the other hand, clinics not providing emergency services focus on routine care and may refer emergencies to specialized centers. Understanding these distinctions helps pet owners plan appropriate care for their pets, especially during critical situations.
There are 3 veterinary clinics listed for emergency vets in St Albans.
Top Rated Emergency Vets in St Albans
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
ANIMALISM is described by reviewers as an independent veterinary practice, with the clinic website showing a wide menu of routine care plus advanced procedures (including CT scans, dental X‑rays, laparoscopic spay, and TPLO surgery). The website also states the team will discuss options and provide treatment estimates, with prices listed excluding any prescribed medications. Recent reviews are mostly very positive about communication and the feeling that recommendations aren’t profit-led, but there is also a 1‑star review claiming the practice “changed hands” in January 2025 and alleging pressure toward unnecessary surgery—so experiences appear mixed on that point.
ANIMALISM is described by reviewers as an independent veterinary practice, with the clinic website showing a wide menu of routine care plus advanced procedures (including CT scans, dental X‑rays, laparoscopic spay, and TPLO surgery). The website also states the team will discuss options and provide treatment estimates, with prices listed excluding any prescribed medications. Recent reviews are mostly very positive about communication and the feeling that recommendations aren’t profit-led, but there is also a 1‑star review claiming the practice “changed hands” in January 2025 and alleging pressure toward unnecessary surgery—so experiences appear mixed on that point.
Our Score (88/100)
Medivet Redbourn Priory is part of the Medivet group. The clinic appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, neutering) as well as diagnostics (ultrasound) and some urgent treatment—one recent review describes care after a cat was bumped by a car, with regular updates provided while the cat was being treated and monitored. Owners also mention staff taking time to help nervous pets settle (for example, helping a dog feel relaxed and comfortable during visits) and a 24-hour out-of-hours arrangement via Medivet 24 Hour Watford, including phone assessment at no charge.
Medivet Redbourn Priory is part of the Medivet group. The clinic appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, neutering) as well as diagnostics (ultrasound) and some urgent treatment—one recent review describes care after a cat was bumped by a car, with regular updates provided while the cat was being treated and monitored. Owners also mention staff taking time to help nervous pets settle (for example, helping a dog feel relaxed and comfortable during visits) and a 24-hour out-of-hours arrangement via Medivet 24 Hour Watford, including phone assessment at no charge.
Our Score (84/100)
Heath Lodge Veterinary Group is a general veterinary practice that (per clinic data) provides emergency veterinary services and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe practical, low-pressure care: one dog’s long-running eye issue improved after a vet identified the problem quickly and prescribed an ointment used over several weeks; another owner mentions quick assessment and advice for a puppy’s limp/minor leg injury; and routine hands-on care is also referenced (anal glands expressed at a check-up). Multiple reviewers also note they weren’t pushed into “expensive procedures.”
Heath Lodge Veterinary Group is a general veterinary practice that (per clinic data) provides emergency veterinary services and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe practical, low-pressure care: one dog’s long-running eye issue improved after a vet identified the problem quickly and prescribed an ointment used over several weeks; another owner mentions quick assessment and advice for a puppy’s limp/minor leg injury; and routine hands-on care is also referenced (anal glands expressed at a check-up). Multiple reviewers also note they weren’t pushed into “expensive procedures.”
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