Reading has 8 emergency vets. Compare clinics by reviews, opening hours, and published prices.
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About Emergency Vets in Reading
Emergency and out-of-hours care are available at select clinics, offering crucial support for urgent situations.
Eight clinics in Reading provide emergency or out-of-hours services, ensuring that pet owners have access to necessary care during critical times. These services are distinct from routine-only clinics, which focus on scheduled appointments and non-urgent care. Choosing a clinic with emergency services can be vital for immediate attention and continuity of treatment, especially for pets with complex or acute health issues.
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Active Vetcare – Oakley in Reading, Berkshire is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group under CVS (not an independent clinic). It offers routine small‑animal care alongside more involved work such as dentistry, surgery and diagnostics, with support for urgent cases and end‑of‑life decisions. Recent owner feedback highlights clear communication, compassionate handling of difficult moments, and practical help with admin and follow‑up.
Burghfield Veterinary Surgery is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Reading, established in 1995, with in-house diagnostics including lab testing, ultrasound and X-ray. It offers a broad range of routine, surgical and referral services, and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via MiNightVet, its dedicated emergency provider with full-time night staff.
The Veterinary Centre, trading as Henley Vets Limited, presents itself as an independent small-animal practice offering routine care alongside full surgical facilities and emergency care. It appears equipped for both everyday veterinary work, such as vaccinations, prescriptions and nurse clinics, and more involved treatment including dentistry and operations. Reviews consistently highlight a friendly atmosphere and clear communication around treatment options and plans.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many owners describing the staff as friendly, welcoming and caring from reception through to the consultation. - A repeated theme is clear communication: reviewers say treatment options, checks and next steps are explained well, including for older pets and exotic animals. - The clinic is often praised for handling anxious pets gently, with specific mentions of nervous cats being put at ease and practical touches to reduce stress in the waiting area.
- •Kind, knowledgeable staff and clear explanations: several owners say the team explains things well, gives them time, and does not make appointments feel rushed. - Good handling of anxious pets: one owner with a nervous rescue dog said the clinic let them wait in the car and come in through a different entrance to reduce stress. - Compassionate care at difficult times: reviewers mention thoughtful support for elderly pets and end-of-life care, including a condolence card and forget-me-not seeds after a cat’s final hours.
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- •Fast access in emergencies is a consistent positive theme, with reviews mentioning appointments offered within 30 minutes and pets being seen within about an hour of calling. - Kind, reassuring care comes up repeatedly, especially during stressful overnight admissions. Owners mention being kept informed, staff handling pets gently, and in one case being allowed to sit with a hospitalised dog.
Examples mentioned publicly include
- •£111 for antibiotics/medication for a cat’s paw injury
- •£950 for sedation and x-rays, plus £250 for toe nail removal
- •£65 for a urine sample test, plus a £60 consultation fee
- •Everyday care: consultations, nurse clinics, six‑month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, blood pressure checks
- •Procedures: neutering, dentistry, surgery
- •Diagnostics: in‑house diagnostic tests and imaging
- •Preventative & routine support: grooming/nail clipping and anal sac expression
- •Travel & access: pet travel documentation (GB) and home visits
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals, plus reptiles/tortoises, cage birds and backyard poultry
- •Referral services (listed): soft tissue surgery referral, orthopaedic surgery referral, cardiology referral
- •Emergency care: emergency support during normal opening hours by calling the practice; out of hours, clients are directed to an external emergency service (MiNightVet)
- •Recognitions listed: Cat Friendly Clinic – Silver and RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding