Howells Veterinary Services Limited – Vets in York
Clinic Overview
Howells Veterinary Services Limited describes itself as an independent practice and says it provides a 24-hour service for pets, farm animals and horses. The practice also states it offers a mobile first-opinion service for horses and has a farm supplies outlet. Recent feedback is especially positive about urgent help, calm handling in stressful situations, and practical support for anxious dogs.
Howells Veterinary Services Limited describes itself as an independent practice and says it provides a 24-hour service for pets, farm animals and horses. The practice also states it offers a mobile first-opinion service for horses and has a farm supplies outlet. Recent feedback is especially positive about urgent help, calm handling in stressful situations, and practical support for anxious dogs.
Services
- •24-hour urgent and emergency care for pets, farm animals and horses. Recent reviews include an unexpected emergency where help was arranged quickly and vets travelled out in poor weather.
- •Routine small-animal care, including check-ups and vaccinations, with reviewers also mentioning clear explanations and efficient appointments.
- •Surgery and broader treatment for more serious medical issues. One owner highlights thoughtful pre-op support for an anxious dog, including use of a separate nurse room rather than kennels.
- •Second opinions, with one reviewer saying their dog improved after attending for further advice.
- •Equine care, including a mobile first-opinion service for horses.
- •Farm animal services covering cattle, sheep, commercial pigs and poultry.
- •Farm supplies outlet.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •William: mentioned by name in an emergency review as kind, understanding and focused on getting help arranged quickly.
- •Reviews also describe the wider vet and support team as polite, efficient, calm and gentle, with time taken to explain treatment and answer questions clearly.
- •One owner notes that continuity can be mixed, saying they do not always see the same vet and staff do not always introduce themselves.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 126 reviews. Recent written feedback is very positive overall, with praise focused on urgent support, communication and considerate handling of nervous pets.
- •Strong emergency support: one owner says the practice was the only one that tried to help in an unexpected emergency, with staff arranging for vets to travel out quickly despite difficult weather.
- •Calm, compassionate care: reviewers describe vets as kind, gentle and thoughtful in stressful situations.
- •Good handling of anxious dogs: examples include using a back entrance to avoid other dogs and allowing a dog to stay with its owner in a nurse room before surgery.
- •Clear communication and efficient service: reviewers mention efficient appointments, clear explanations, and a professional, well-organised clinic environment, though one owner says continuity between vets can be limited.

