Emergency Vets in West Midlands

Hillman Vets is set up for both routine care and urgent situations, with emergency veterinary services listed in its services and a veterinary nurse training facility noted. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe calm handling of nervous or young pets (including three puppies who were “so relaxed” afterwards) and support through serious illness and end-of-life care (including a review describing a dog being put to sleep with everything “done perfect”). A minority of reviewers report the opposite experience, describing a vet as abrupt/lacking compassion and one review alleging the practice was more interested in upselling than addressing health concerns.

Wolverhampton PDSA Pet Hospital is part of PDSA and, according to its website, focuses on providing free and low-cost veterinary care to pets in need. Clinic data also lists it as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (noted as “24/7 or extended hours” in the data). In the latest reviews, owners describe practical features and outcomes such as same-day diagnosis and starting the right treatment after months of unresolved illness elsewhere, frequent check-ups, an online booking system that lets you send photos ahead of the appointment, and support arranging cremation after euthanasia for a pet with heart failure.

Lockwood Vets (established in 1994) operates as part of the Lockwood Veterinary Group and is RCVS-accredited. The website highlights a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and the clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews point to a practice that sees routine cat/kitten cases, with owners describing two vets as patient and good at handling a new kitten, while one recent review reports a different vet seeming “nervous and unsure”, leading the owner to request specific vets going forward.

Lydon Veterinary Centre traces its roots back to 1987, when Rory Lydon (MVB, MRCVS) opened the practice (per the clinic website). Based on the information available, it offers core first-opinion veterinary care, with emergency services listed in the clinic data and a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often highlight practical, decision-relevant points: appointments being accommodated, a feeling that procedures/medications aren’t pushed unnecessarily, and gentle handling of cats during consultations. One detailed recent review describes a serious breakdown in customer experience around a rescued cat’s microchip/ownership process (including being refused the chance to see the cat and dissatisfaction with the response to a complaint), which conflicts with other reviews praising “great staff.”

Firstvets – Aldridge operates under the Firstvets name and is set up for small-animal care, with multiple owners specifically describing treatment for guinea pigs alongside dogs. In the latest reviews, people mention being able to get an urgent appointment quickly (one report of being seen within half an hour), and vets explaining options without rushing decisions. There’s also a clear negative outlier about phone handling of a painful puppy, where the caller felt they were told to wait until the next day or “try” other vets.

Oaks Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself as a small, family‑minded practice, noting that many staff have worked there for over 20 years. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention friendly service and staff taking time to explain things—one review specifically describes a thorough appointment for three cats with different temperaments. There is also a recent negative review naming “Rebecca” (described by the reviewer as the boss), suggesting experiences can vary by clinician.

Coventry PDSA Pet Hospital operates under the PDSA charity brand and, per its website, is set up to provide free and low‑cost veterinary care for pets in need. Based on your inputs, it handles routine appointments as well as urgent cases (it’s listed as offering emergency veterinary services) and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews, owners describe a mix of experiences: some praise the vets and say they were “very helpful,” while others report problems around front‑desk communication and costs/expectations—such as being asked for a deposit within 24 hours to keep a booked dental appointment, and promised follow‑up calls after a procedure not happening.

The Veterinary Clinic, Erdington provides general veterinary care backed by on-site diagnostic and treatment facilities such as an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasonography, ultrasonic dentistry, and full hospitalisation facilities. It also offers a Pet Health Club and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, with emergency veterinary services noted in the clinic data (no specific out-of-hours arrangements are described in the sources provided). Recent reviews include practical details that may matter day-to-day: one owner describes wheelchair accessibility (including a slight incline from the car park and tight consult rooms that can be rearranged), while other owners raise concerns about cost transparency (one bill of £457 with “no discussion of costs throughout the visit”) and communication around diagnosis (one reviewer says they had to ring twice to speak to the vet for the diagnosis). End-of-life care is also specifically mentioned: one owner says the clinic handled their dog’s passing well, including arranging cremation and returning ashes.

Carmel Veterinary Centre runs two practices and is RCVS accredited and an ISFM SILVER Cat Friendly Clinic. The website also references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included. Recent reviews include a detailed account of end-of-life care for an elderly dog, where the vet talked through options, guided the owner through the process, and allowed time and a private space to say goodbye. Other recent reviews raise concerns about unexpected or disputed charges (including £70 for disposal of a wild fox and £75 taken “with no justification”, according to reviewers), and one mentions unhelpful phone staff.

608 Vet Practice trades under Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd (a corporate group; reviewers also link Linnaeus to Mars Petcare). The website positions the practice as a hub for complex cases and emergencies, with 24-hour care, hospitalisation, and an in-house laboratory for rapid diagnostics “365 days a year.” It also emphasises continuity of care (encouraging clients to see their preferred vets and having vets discuss cases together). Recent reviews, however, focus heavily on cost and “corporate” changes, including claims of higher prices after takeover, additional tests being suggested, and an extra charge for same-day “emergency appointments.”