Dog & Cat Vets in Stoke-On-Trent

Dog & Cat Vets in Stoke-On-Trent

Trusted small-animal vets for dogs, cats and other companion pets

About Dog & Cat Vets in Stoke-On-Trent

Updated January 2026

For pet owners with dogs or cats, the range of available veterinary services is comprehensive.

Clinics involved in veterinary nurse training tend to offer more comprehensive and advanced care, given their focus on education and maintaining industry standards. This can include a wider array of treatments and diagnostic capabilities, benefiting pet owners seeking in-depth care for their animals. Meanwhile, clinics that do not provide training might focus more on routine care and standard procedures. The balance of clinics ensures that both specialized and everyday veterinary needs are met within the town. With a strong overall clinic depth, Stoke-On-Trent offers diverse options for companion-animal care.

There are 16 veterinary clinics listed for Dog & Cat vets in Stoke-On-Trent.

Top Rated Dog & Cat Vets in Stoke-On-Trent

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (88/100)

4.8(153 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Bramble and Bear Veterinary Care is a veterinary clinic that, based on its own site, offers consultations (including at-home consultations) and end-of-life care, and also functions as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe a practice that handles both routine and urgent presentations—examples include overnight care for a dog with a blockage, support for cancer comfort care, and a case where an eye ulcer improved without immediate surgery after discussing other options.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (87/100)

4.9(315 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

This Vets for Pets practice is described on its website as locally owned and run and set up as a modern, purpose-built clinic with in-house diagnostics and surgical facilities (including an operating theatre, dental suite, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, laboratory, pharmacy, and a hospital ward/isolation unit). Reviews point to a practice that regularly sees rabbits and other small pets as well as cats and dogs, and owners repeatedly mention kind handling in difficult moments (including euthanasia) and follow-up contact after visits.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (84/100)

4.3(575 reviews)
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Vets Now (Stoke) is part of the Vets Now emergency network (the website describes 60+ emergency clinics plus 24-hour referral hospitals). It’s set up for out-of-hours urgent care for small animals, with reviews describing phone triage advice followed by in-clinic assessment and treatment. Owners repeatedly mention being seen quickly during late-night and holiday emergencies, vets explaining possible diagnoses and options, and pets being hospitalised with updates by phone (one dog stayed for 31 hours with “regular phone calls” and an owner visit during the stay).

Our Score (81/100)

4.8(463 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Shires Vets Ltd is a long-established veterinary practice (the website says it has provided comprehensive veterinary care for over 70 years) and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In recent reviews, owners describe the practice as set up for both routine care and urgent problems: one owner says they were taken in right away after their dog ate raw bread dough, and another mentions their dog had surgery with neat stitches afterwards. Several reviews also mention nurse appointments and staff handling pets calmly and gently, helping nervous animals settle.

Our Score (81/100)

4.7(63 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit
cow

Alsager Vet Centre is part of the Willows Veterinary Group (a multi-branch mixed-practice group). Based on the information available, the clinic supports routine preventative care and nurse-led tasks alongside veterinary consultations, and it also sits within a group that states it provides dedicated emergency care 24/7, 365 days a year.

More Dog & Cat Vets in Stoke-On-Trent

Additional veterinary clinics serving the area

Our Score (81/100)

4.9(40 reviews)
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Charter Veterinary Surgeons appears to be a long-established small-animal practice (one reviewer has used them since the 1960s, when they were “Sims & Partners”). Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.

Our Score (80/100)

4.6(193 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit
exotic

Medivet Stoke-On-Trent is part of the Medivet group and is set up for routine preventive care and common clinical workups, with on-site diagnostics (in-house lab and X‑rays) and 15‑minute consultations listed on its site. It also states it’s a veterinary nurse training facility.

Our Score (78/100)

4.7(411 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Goldenhill Vets4Pets Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice that describes itself as locally owned and is set up for in-practice diagnostics and surgery, with facilities listed including an in-house laboratory, operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit, and separate dog/cat wards, plus digital X-ray and ultrasound. The website lists a wide surgical and medical scope (including orthopaedics, airway surgery, cruciate surgery, fracture repair, dentistry, and ear surgery). Recent reviews include examples of same-day appointment availability for a worsening problem and detailed accounts of treatment (e.g., antibiotic injection and a week of medication for a cat with a mouth abscess, and an eye assessment for a corneal ulcer).

Our Score (77/100)

4.6(1140 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Stoke PDSA Pet Hospital is part of the PDSA charity (not an independent clinic). The website describes it as providing free and low‑cost veterinary care for pets in need. In the latest reviews, owners most often describe help with urgent and serious problems (including emergency appointments, overnight care mentioned by one owner, and end‑of‑life support), alongside a recurring downside of the service being very busy with delays in getting appointments or call-backs.

Our Score (77/100)

4.7(284 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Willow Veterinary Clinic is described in reviews as a long‑standing practice for some families, with repeated mentions of compassionate support during serious illness and end‑of‑life decisions. It’s also set up for practical in‑clinic diagnostics (one owner describes blood testing with results back in ~20 minutes and further testing discussed). Feedback is mixed on customer experience: several reviews talk about clear explanations and gentle handling, while a small number describe rude or dismissive interactions (including a kitten ear problem that an owner says was initially brushed off and worsened).

Our Score (77/100)

4.5(69 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Charter Veterinary Surgeons is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Reviews most often describe a clinic geared toward routine preventive care and ongoing support for long-term clients, with specific mentions of annual booster vaccinations, kennel cough vaccination (intranasal), and parasite treatments dispensed to take home. Several owners also mention the team being willing to fit appointments in at short notice, while one review flags a practical downside: tight parking.

Our Score (76/100)

4.7(160 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Medivet Knypersley (Warrendale Veterinary Care Centre) is part of the Medivet group and is set up to provide routine care alongside 24/7 emergency support. Owners repeatedly describe a very hands-on, calming approach with anxious dogs—one review notes a dog who “has a great fear of vets” was relaxed enough to wag her tail during a first visit. Longer-term clients mention the team supporting their dogs through “difficult medical emergencies” over many years, suggesting continuity of care is a common experience.

Our Score (73/100)

4.8(117 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
cat

Lime Trees Cat Clinic is a feline-only veterinary clinic set up specifically for cats, with an ISFM Gold Clinic accreditation and longer 20‑minute consultations. The website highlights in-house lab testing and advanced diagnostics (including dental radiography, ultrasound/echocardiography, endoscopy and CT), plus 24-hour hospital care with vets and nurses trained in emergency and critical care.

Our Score (69/100)

4.1(487 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Longton Vets for Pets is described on the Vets4Pets website as a locally owned clinic. Reviews suggest it handles a mix of same-day sick appointments (one owner says they registered and were seen within an hour) and procedures such as spaying, alongside small pet care (a hamster treated rapidly for a prolapsed cheek). Owners also mention ongoing prescription medication, with one noting that the price can change month to month without warning.

Our Score (69/100)

4.7(188 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Beechwood Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic established in the early 1980s and is part of the CVS group (the website uses a CVS address). The practice is set up for routine preventative care and general medical/surgical work, with extras like an on-site dog-grooming parlour and a range of nurse clinics. Review accounts are mixed: several owners describe friendly, informative appointments (including first visits and vaccinations), while a small number report poor phone manner and one owner raises a concern about privacy/dignity around end-of-life care in the reception area.

Our Score (61/100)

4.6(72 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

County Vets Alsager is an RCVS-accredited general small-animal practice (the wider County Vets practice says it was established in the early 1960s). It treats a wide mix of pets beyond dogs and cats (including rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and small/large cage birds), and it’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

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