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Vets in West Midlands | England Veterinary Directory

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About Veterinary Care in West Midlands

Updated January 2026

This guide to vets in West Midlands, England helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what’s broadly available across the county and highlights practical differences that matter when choosing a clinic.

Top-rated veterinary clinics in West Midlands

There are 118 veterinary clinics in West Midlands, with an average Google rating of 4.5★. 112 clinics treat dogs and cats. 4 clinics offer farm (large-animal) services. 32 clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care. Emergency availability is present in the county, but the data provided does not explicitly confirm 24-hour, on-site veterinary cover.

The county covers 9 towns; examples include Stourbridge, Solihull, Walsall, Halesowen, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Coventry, and Dudley. Availability and the mix of services can vary by town within the county, so checking what a specific branch offers (and when) matters.

Across the county, core provision is centred on companion-animal care: routine consultations, preventive healthcare (such as vaccinations), and surgical treatment are widely represented by the large number of small-animal clinics. Emergency treatment is available through a subset of providers, and the county also includes specialist/exotic provision (34 clinics), which can be relevant for less common species or complex referral-style work. Review depth is substantial at county level (42,200 total reviews), and every clinic listed has a website (118), which supports direct checking of opening hours, emergency arrangements, and species treated.

Emergency/out-of-hours clinics versus routine-only clinics: 32 clinics list emergency or out-of-hours care, while 86 clinics do not list emergency services. In practice, this difference affects how quickly you can access urgent assessment and treatment outside standard appointment times, and whether your pet may need to be redirected to another provider in an emergency. If you expect potential urgent needs (for example, a pet with an ongoing condition or higher risk of sudden deterioration), prioritising a clinic with emergency arrangements can reduce delays and handoffs.

Clinics involved in veterinary nurse training versus those that are not: 72 clinics offer VN training and 46 do not. Training practices typically have structured nursing activity (for example, nurse appointments and support functions around procedures), which can increase availability for routine monitoring and follow-ups. For owners, this can translate into more options for non-vet appointments and post-treatment support, while clinics without VN training may provide a simpler service model with different staffing patterns.

Mid-ranked and routine-focused clinics make up most of the day-to-day capacity across the county, handling the bulk of vaccinations, routine consultations, ongoing medication checks, and straightforward surgical cases. These clinics are often the most practical choice for continuity of care because they are numerous and distributed across the county’s towns. Even when a clinic does not advertise emergency provision, it may still be a good fit for planned care as long as you are clear about the out-of-hours pathway you would use if your pet becomes unwell.

Overall, the county has strong clinic depth, but key higher-intensity provision (notably emergency/out-of-hours care) is concentrated among a smaller subset of providers.

Animal focus: veterinary clinics in West Midlands are primarily companion-animal (dogs and cats) practices, with limited farm and equine provision (4 farm clinics and 4 equine clinics).

West Midlands offers broad access to routine companion-animal care with some emergency/out-of-hours options and a smaller layer of specialist/exotic provision—use the ranked clinic list above to choose the best match for your pet’s needs and your availability requirements.

Data freshness: January 2026.

Top Vets in West Midlands

Highly rated veterinary clinics across West Midlands, ranked by service quality and reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (97/100)

4.8(1076 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Broad Lane Vets is an independent small-animal clinic established in 1969, run by Elly Pittaway, Aidin Walls, and Alison White (website). It appears set up for routine care plus in-practice procedures, with additional support for owners outside appointments via 24/7 digital vet access (VidiVet) (website). Recent reviewers repeatedly describe clear explanations and practical guidance (for example, “pointers for changes to look out for as he ages” and “explained everything thoroughly”), and mention concrete visits such as check-ups and stitches. One owner also reports staff adapting the visit to their dog’s needs by allowing access to the treatment room via a back door to avoid a stressful waiting-room situation.

#2 Ranking

Our Score (94/100)

4.8(858 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Godiva Veterinary Clinic Ltd is set up for both routine and more involved medical care, with owners describing everything from urgent same-day help to ongoing management of chronic conditions. Across the latest reviews, people repeatedly mention

  • being able to get an urgent appointment at short notice, with problems “sorted out almost immediately”
  • clear explanations and time taken in consults (including written information and detailed estimates for dental work)
  • dental work supported by dental X‑ray equipment, used to check for issues not otherwise visible
  • a calmer visit experience for pets, including separate seating areas for cats and dogs and staff adjusting handling to keep pets relaxed
#3 Ranking

PowisVets

Dudley

Our Score (93/100)

4.8(540 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

PowisVets is described on its website as an independent, single-site, purpose-built practice established over 50 years ago, with facilities designed to reduce stress (including separate dog and cat waiting areas and a separate cat ward). Recent reviews reinforce the “independent/not corporate-owned” point and repeatedly mention clear explanations, being seen quickly, and upfront costs. Specific examples in the latest reviews include a cat spay with good recovery reported, a nail cut for a very nervous dog, and named vets (including Pippa, David, and Saul) being called out positively.

Our Score (93/100)

4.7(366 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Connaught House Veterinary Group Ltd is set up as a veterinary practice with emergency cover (24/7 or extended hours) and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. On Google it has a 4.7/5 rating from 366 reviews. The most recent written reviews available to us are brief, but repeatedly describe kind, professional staff and a warm, welcoming experience for pets and owners.

#5

Our Score (92/100)

4.6(858 reviews)
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Pool House Veterinary Group is a general veterinary practice that, in the latest written reviews available to us, is most often described through owners’ experiences of supportive end‑of‑life care and clear day‑to‑day advice. Recent reviewers specifically mention compassionate handling when “saying final goodbye” to a cat, and being happy with the advice provided by staff.

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