A 10-minute video consult costs just £24 which you can pay online using a credit or debit card. Just choose a suitable time for your appointment, and you'll be directed to our payment form. If your pet needs to be seen at one of our clinics, we’ll refund this £24 back to you.
What will happen?
You explain your pet’s symptoms to our online vet, and they examine them by looking and listening to their symptoms on the screen. The vet will either offer advice on caring for your pet at home or, if it’s an emergency, they will help you arrange treatment.
How do I book?
On your smartphone, computer or tablet, click ‘book now’ to choose from the list of available time slots. Fill in a short form about your pet and use a credit or debit card to pay. Once you’ve booked your consultation, you'll receive an email with a link to click on at your appointment time.
Your Experiences
Video call was just what we needed when I couldn’t get an emergency appointment at my own vet. The vet was easy to speak to, very thorough and recommended we wait until Monday when our own vet opened as she didn’t consider it an emergency.
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As our usual vets were closed we contacted Vets Now, first by video conference and then travelling to the practice in Sheffield. All the members of staff we dealt with were lovely and compassionate and I wanted to say a big thank you for the kindness shown
Angela Kidd
Sheffield
We were whisked straight in and the vet Sara got straight on the case. I was completely distraught and Sara and her team looked after me as well as Cookie. I cannot thank Sara and Vets Now enough for saving my little girl.
Stephanie Snowdon
Gateshead
Is a video consultation right for me?
If you’re worried about your pet and your regular vet is closed, we’re here for you. Our vet can talk through your concerns and give you peace of mind, or let you know if your pet needs to be seen at one of our clinics.
Please be aware that our vets may be unable to prescribe medication via video consult.
I’m Laura, born in Vigo, Spain, 31 years ago. I’ve been working for Vets Now for more than three years now and enjoying Emergency & Critical Care (ECC).
I’m Raquel, I graduated as a veterinary surgeon in the year 2000 and have spent the last 20 years working in emergency and critical care and as a senior orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeon across the UK, Spain, and Germany.
Hello! My name is Dave. I graduated from Cambridge Veterinary school in 2011. I started off in a very James Herriot lifestyle in the north of England treating a huge variety of both furry and feathered individuals but have since developed my passion for veterinary A&E. For the last few years have been the lead Veterinary Surgeon in our Sheffield clinic.
Alongside this role I’m delighted to have the opportunity to help our pets and owners in their own homes via their webcams!
My name is Eleanor. I graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 2017. I then completed a small animal rotating internship at Vets Now Referrals’ Glasgow Hospital.
I have since worked all over Scotland with a continued passion for emergency medicine.
My name is Ashleigh. I graduated from the University of Liverpool Vet school in 2008 and live in the North West of England. I am from Northern Ireland and have worked in small animal practice until I joined Vets Now in 2014. I am currently studying for my certificate in Emergency and Critical Care with BSAVA.
My name is Elise. I am a graduate of the Royal (Dick) Veterinary School in Edinburgh in 2013. I have worked as a small animal first opinion vet in busy London for several years before returning to Edinburgh with my family and fluffy, spoiled cat. I started working for Vets Now as I developed a passion for emergency medicine and am currently pursuing a post-graduate certificate in Emergency and Critical Care.
My name is Louisa. I have been working with Vets Now for 5 years dealing with all sorts of animals needing emergency care. I find it very fulfilling being there to help pets when needed as illness can happen at any time and it’s great to be able to help.
What might be life-threatening:
Here are just some of the conditions our vets deem to be potentially life-threatening. In all of these cases, your pet may need urgent emergency treatment so please contact your nearest Vets Now clinic immediately.
Breathing difficulties
Open wound injuries or significant bleeding
Seizing/fitting
Collapse
Trauma (e.g. car accidents)
Male cats struggling to pass urine or faeces
Rabbits neglecting food
Swallowing hazards i.e. toys/ clothes etc
Ingestion of toxic/harmful substances
Eye problems
Severe vomiting or diarrhoea especially if your pet appears quiet or depressed or if it is going on for a long time (more than 24 hours)
Swollen abdomen or retching (especially large dogs)
Loss of thirst & appetite
Struggling to give birth
Video Vet
Worried about your pet? Video chat with our UK online vets in minutes from the comfort of your own home. We're here for you from 8am to 11pm every day.
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