Celebrating 25 years of emergency care

Since 2001, we've been there for pets when they needed us most.

Join us as we look back on 25 years of being there when minutes matter, the evolution of pet ownership, and what’s changed along the way.

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When minutes matter, knowing what to do can make all the difference

Pet emergencies can happen suddenly, and knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make a real difference.

To mark 25 years of Vets Now, we're launching our first Pet Emergency Week - sharing practical advice to help pet owners recognise an emergency, act quickly and know when to seek veterinary care.

Explore our emergency guide, join our free online masterclass and discover how pets and emergency care have changed over the last 25 years. 

Be PetPARED: Could You Spot a Pet Emergency?

Your guide to common pet emergencies

Our pet emergency infographic helps you recognise the signs of common emergencies and understand what to do next.

From breathing difficulties and seizures to accidents and poisoning, you'll find practical guidance to help you act quickly and confidently when the minutes matter.

Download and share our infographic

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Pet Emergency Week Masterclass with Vets Now | When Minutes Matter Live

Join Neus and Hannah for a FREE online webinar packed with practical emergency pet care advice.

Designed for pet owners, this session will help you spot the signs of a pet emergency, understand what steps to take, and feel more confident when minutes matter.

Then vs Now: How Much Has Changed in 25 Years?

Pet ownership today looks very different to it did in 2001. From the pets we welcome into our homes to the treatments available in an emergency, explore the biggest changes from the last quarter century.

Click below to compare life with pets, then and now

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Featured stories: then, now and everything inbetween

Sarah Ambler - Stoke

From 4am dog walks to a very smelly skunk: 25 years of pet emergencies in Stoke

As Vets Now celebrates its 25th anniversary, the team at our Stoke clinic have been reflecting on how pet ownership, emergency care and the types of emergencies they see have changed over the past quarter of a century. 

Glasgow - 25 Years

Vets Now Glasgow marks 25 years of giving pets a fresh chance at life

Our Glasgow hospital is open around the clock, every day of the year, treating everything from road traffic accidents and poisonings to sudden illness and complex medical conditions

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25 years on: how we've helped shape the future of emergency pet care

It was the year of the shocking events of 9/11, the launch of Wikipedia and the arrival of the first iPod. Artificial intelligence was still largely the stuff of science fiction.

Looking ahead

While we're proud of everything we've achieved over the last 25 years, we're even more excited about what's next. As veterinary medicine continues to evolve, we'll keep investing in our people, services and innovation to provide exceptional emergency care for pets across the UK when the minutes matter. 

Because emergencies can't wait, knowing where to go before you need us can make all the difference. 

Find your nearest Vets Now clinic and keep our details handy, just in case.