24-Hour Emergency Vet Care

24-hour emergency care provided by Forest House vets

Out-of-Hours Veterinary Care

Our out-of-hours vet service is available every night, weekend and bank holiday for registered clients.

If you have an animal that needs emergency treatment simply telephone

   (01423) 862121

at any time.

When your pet becomes seriously ill or injured, you need fast access to veterinary care from professionals you know and trust.

Forest House Veterinary Surgery is one of the few independent practices in the area to provide its own emergency veterinary service rather than transferring cases to an external out-of-hours provider.

If you are looking for an emergency vet in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon or Wetherby, Forest House Veterinary Surgery provides its own 24-hour emergency veterinary service for registered clients throughout the area.

Unlike many veterinary practices that transfer emergency cases to a third-party provider, our out-of-hours service is delivered by Forest House vets who have access to your pet's clinical history and medical records.

This continuity of care allows us to make informed decisions quickly and helps ensure the best possible outcome for your pet during an emergency.

Many clients searching for a 24-hour vet in Harrogate choose Forest House because our emergency service is provided by our own veterinary surgeons rather than an external provider.

Common Veterinary Emergencies

• Difficulty breathing
• Road traffic accidents
• Collapse or weakness
• Seizures
• Toxicity or poisoning
• Severe vomiting or diarrhoea
• Difficulty giving birth
• Serious wounds or bleeding
• Sudden, severe lameness in horses
• Calving and lambing emergencies

In most cases we prefer to see small animals at the surgery. We simply cannot carry all of the equipment available in our small animal veterinary facilities in our vehicles, so we can only offer a limited service if we come to see your pet at home.

We will usually see horses where they are kept. Our equine veterinary service is fully equipped to deal with most emergency situations on-site. In some cases we may still need to go to the surgery to get more equipment.

For cattle, sheep and other livestock, our farm veterinary team carries equipment capable of dealing with most emergencies in the field.

Emergency Veterinary Care Across North and West Yorkshire

Our emergency veterinary service supports clients throughout Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Wetherby, Boroughbridge, Pannal, Starbeck, Killinghall, Hampsthwaite, Ripley and surrounding villages.

If it's not an emergency

Please contact the surgery during our normal opening times.

Emergency Care for Pets, Horses and Farm Animals

Forest House Veterinary Surgery provides emergency veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets, as well as horses, ponies and farm animals throughout Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Wetherby and the surrounding area.

Find out more about our small animal services, equine veterinary services and farm veterinary services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my pet needs emergency treatment?

Call 01423 862121 immediately and follow the advice provided by our team.

Do you provide your own out-of-hours service?

Yes. Our emergency service is provided by Forest House vets rather than a third-party provider.

Will the emergency vet have access to my animal's records?

Yes. Our vets have access to your animal's clinical history and medical records.

Do you treat horses and farm animals in an emergency?

Yes. We provide emergency veterinary care for horses and farm animals throughout the area.

Do you provide emergency treatment for horses?

Yes. Our equine vets provide emergency care for horses and ponies throughout Harrogate, Ripon, Wetherby, Boroughbridge and surrounding areas.

Do you attend farm emergencies?

Yes. We provide emergency veterinary support for cattle, sheep and other livestock throughout North Yorkshire.