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, alongside a farm supplies outlet. Recent feedback remains very positive, especially around urgent help, clear communication and thoughtful handling of nervous dogs.
Services
- •24-hour urgent and emergency care for pets, farm animals and horses, with reviews describing quick help in an unexpected emergency and vets travelling out in poor weather.
- •Routine small-animal care including check-ups and vaccinations, alongside appointments that reviewers describe as efficient and clearly explained.
- •Surgery and treatment for more serious medical issues, with one owner highlighting particularly considerate 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 is mentioned by name in an emergency review as kind, understanding and focused on getting help arranged quickly.
- •Reviews describe the wider vet and support team as polite, efficient, calm, gentle and thorough, with time taken to explain treatment and answer questions.
- •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 131 reviews. Recent feedback is very positive overall, with strong praise for emergency support, calm handling and a personal feel.
- •Strong emergency support: one reviewer says the practice was the only one that tried to help in an unexpected emergency, arranging for vets to travel out quickly despite difficult weather.
- •Calm, compassionate care: reviewers describe vets as kind, gentle and thoughtful in stressful situations, including with anxious pets.
- •Good communication and efficient appointments: owners mention clear explanations, questions being answered properly, and a clean, well-organised clinic.
- •Personal service: several reviews highlight a friendly, attentive approach, and one recent reviewer specifically felt the clinic was well priced.

