About Veterinary Care in Shropshire
This guide to veterinary clinics in Shropshire, England helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what’s available across the county and highlights practical differences that can affect appointment access, out-of-hours support, and the types of animals treated.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Shropshire
There are 68 veterinary clinics in Shropshire, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. 52 clinics treat dogs and cats, 27 offer farm or large-animal services, and 27 offer emergency or out-of-hours care. A 24-hour service is explicitly listed at Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury (Shrewsbury), while other emergency providers should be treated as out-of-hours rather than automatically 24-hour.
Geographic coverage across the county
Shropshire has 14 towns covered by the directory. Examples include Shrewsbury, Telford, Bridgnorth, Oswestry, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Church Stretton, and Wem. Availability and service mix can vary by town within the county, so it’s practical to check whether a nearby branch provides the specific animal coverage or out-of-hours support you may need.
Services you can expect to find
Across the county, provision includes routine healthcare (such as preventative care delivered in companion-animal practices), surgery, diagnostics, dentistry, and emergency treatment where offered. County-wide engagement appears strong, with 8094 total Google reviews across clinics and an average rating of 4.7★, which helps when comparing consistency of patient experience across providers. Online access is also common: 66 clinics have websites, making it easier to check opening times, services, and contact routes before choosing.
Emergency and out-of-hours clinics vs routine-only clinics
Out-of-hours capability is not universal: 27 clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care, meaning 41 clinics do not. For pet owners, this matters most when rapid assessment is needed outside standard hours; choosing a clinic that provides out-of-hours support can reduce handoffs and make it clearer where to go in an urgent situation. Routine-only clinics still play an important role for day-to-day care, but you’ll typically need a separate plan for evenings, weekends, and urgent cases if your usual provider is not one of the out-of-hours clinics.
Veterinary nurse training clinics vs non-training clinics
There are 36 clinics offering veterinary nurse (VN) training and 32 that do not. For owners, training clinics can mean a larger nursing team and more structured nurse-led support (for example, practical follow-up care pathways), which may be useful for ongoing conditions that benefit from regular check-ins. Clinics that do not provide VN training can still deliver high-quality care, but the availability of nurse clinics, staffing breadth, and appointment options may differ depending on the practice model.
The role of mid-ranked and routine-focused providers
Beyond the highest-rated options, many clinics across the county function as local, routine-focused providers handling everyday needs such as non-urgent appointments and continuing care for established patients. With 68 practices in total and 52 that treat dogs and cats, routine access is broadly distributed, which helps owners compare locations, opening times, and whether the clinic also covers farm, equine, or exotic work. Overall provision is deep for routine services, while emergency/out-of-hours and specialist/exotic services are concentrated among a smaller subset of providers.
Animal focus across Shropshire
The county is primarily companion-animal (dogs and cats) by clinic count, but it also has substantial mixed-practice capacity: 27 clinics offer farm or large-animal services and 19 offer equine services, alongside 15 specialist/exotic clinics.
Choosing between options
This directory shows that vets in Shropshire range from routine-first local practices to providers with out-of-hours cover and broader multi-species services; use the ranked clinic list above to choose the best match for your animal type, service needs, and access requirements.
Data freshness: January 2026.
Top Vets in Shropshire
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Shropshire, ranked by service quality and reviews
Medivet Sutton Farm is part of the Medivet group and has been providing pet care for over 20 years. The practice offers standard appointments as 15‑minute consultations and supports both routine care and more involved medical work, with owners describing pets staying in for tests and being kept closely updated. The clinic is set up for diagnostics (in‑house lab, X‑rays, ultrasound, and ECG on the service list), and reviews mention scans and tests being run promptly for unwell pets. Owners also describe regular phone updates during hospital stays and clear discharge guidance plus follow-up details when taking pets home.
Medivet Sutton Farm is part of the Medivet group and has been providing pet care for over 20 years. The practice offers standard appointments as 15‑minute consultations and supports both routine care and more involved medical work, with owners describing pets staying in for tests and being kept closely updated. The clinic is set up for diagnostics (in‑house lab, X‑rays, ultrasound, and ECG on the service list), and reviews mention scans and tests being run promptly for unwell pets. Owners also describe regular phone updates during hospital stays and clear discharge guidance plus follow-up details when taking pets home.
Southwater Veterinary Group presents itself as an independent practice (as described by multiple reviewers) with on-site diagnostics and surgery—including a CT scanner and theatre on site—and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more complex cases, with the website highlighting advanced diagnostics/surgery and CT & endoscopy referrals.
Concrete examples owners mention include quieter appointment times and waiting in an empty consult room for anxious dogs, same-day thyroid blood testing with results in ~30 minutes (leaving with treatment the same day), and surgical care such as bladder stone removal and an operation on a cat’s tongue.
Southwater Veterinary Group presents itself as an independent practice (as described by multiple reviewers) with on-site diagnostics and surgery—including a CT scanner and theatre on site—and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more complex cases, with the website highlighting advanced diagnostics/surgery and CT & endoscopy referrals.
Concrete examples owners mention include quieter appointment times and waiting in an empty consult room for anxious dogs, same-day thyroid blood testing with results in ~30 minutes (leaving with treatment the same day), and surgical care such as bladder stone removal and an operation on a cat’s tongue.
Alveley Village Vets is an independent, one-vet small‑animal practice established in June 2023. Reviews repeatedly describe a modern, very clean clinic and highlight practical follow-through and cost transparency: one owner says the team phoned the next day after a dental procedure to check on recovery, and another notes costs were explained clearly upfront with “no hidden surprises.” Treatments mentioned in reviews include dental work offered as part of a promotion, support around a “serious operation” followed by a course of laser treatments, and a heart scan explained in detail by a heart nurse (including help understanding insurance paperwork).
Alveley Village Vets is an independent, one-vet small‑animal practice established in June 2023. Reviews repeatedly describe a modern, very clean clinic and highlight practical follow-through and cost transparency: one owner says the team phoned the next day after a dental procedure to check on recovery, and another notes costs were explained clearly upfront with “no hidden surprises.” Treatments mentioned in reviews include dental work offered as part of a promotion, support around a “serious operation” followed by a course of laser treatments, and a heart scan explained in detail by a heart nurse (including help understanding insurance paperwork).
Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery
Shrewsbury
Our Score (89/100)
Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery is described by clients as an independent practice, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews suggest the team is set up for long-term ongoing care (multiple clients mention several years of use) as well as end-of-life support, including at least one account of being seen after hours when a pet deteriorated. Owners also specifically mention the practice being “sensible” and “not out to rip you off”, and handling a bird appointment involving claw clipping, beak trimming, and leg-ring removal.
Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery is described by clients as an independent practice, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews suggest the team is set up for long-term ongoing care (multiple clients mention several years of use) as well as end-of-life support, including at least one account of being seen after hours when a pet deteriorated. Owners also specifically mention the practice being “sensible” and “not out to rip you off”, and handling a bird appointment involving claw clipping, beak trimming, and leg-ring removal.
Our Score (88/100)
Companion Care (Telford) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets, indicating it’s part of the Vets4Pets group rather than an independent practice. The clinic describes itself as a modern, well‑equipped practice with in‑house diagnostics and hospitalisation facilities (including an in‑house lab, digital X‑ray/ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit, plus separated dog and cat wards). The website also states that emergency cover when closed is provided in collaboration with Vets Now.
From reviews, owners most often describe good handling and reassurance during appointments (including for nervous/large dogs and older pets), and there are specific mentions of acupuncture for a senior dog and bereavement gestures (a condolence card). However, there’s also a clear conflict: a small number of reviews describe serious dissatisfaction with clinical judgement and bedside manner, including one complaint about an euthanasia appointment and another about handling of a blocked bladder case and subsequent follow‑up.
Companion Care (Telford) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets, indicating it’s part of the Vets4Pets group rather than an independent practice. The clinic describes itself as a modern, well‑equipped practice with in‑house diagnostics and hospitalisation facilities (including an in‑house lab, digital X‑ray/ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit, plus separated dog and cat wards). The website also states that emergency cover when closed is provided in collaboration with Vets Now.
From reviews, owners most often describe good handling and reassurance during appointments (including for nervous/large dogs and older pets), and there are specific mentions of acupuncture for a senior dog and bereavement gestures (a condolence card). However, there’s also a clear conflict: a small number of reviews describe serious dissatisfaction with clinical judgement and bedside manner, including one complaint about an euthanasia appointment and another about handling of a blocked bladder case and subsequent follow‑up.
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