Specialist Vets in Shrewsbury

Specialist Vets in Shrewsbury

Advanced veterinary care including referral centres, exotic pets and specialised services

About Specialist Vets in Shrewsbury

Updated January 2026

Specialist training and services enhance the quality of care available in Shrewsbury.

Nine of Shrewsbury's clinics are involved in veterinary nurse training, contributing to a well-trained workforce capable of managing a variety of medical scenarios. This focus on education and skill development ensures that pet owners benefit from knowledgeable and competent veterinary staff.

There are 13 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in Shrewsbury.

Top Rated Specialist Vets in Shrewsbury

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking

Our Score (92/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.9(269 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

From the latest reviews available to us

  • Inpatient stays for monitoring/tests (including a reported 2‑day stay with overnight stay)
  • Diagnostic workups described as “tests, scans etc.”
  • Euthanasia support mentioned in one review (including support through decision-making and bereavement mementos)
#2 Ranking

Our Score (89/100)

4.9(111 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Green Hollow Veterinary Surgery is described by clients as an independent practice, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews suggest the team is set up for long-term ongoing care (multiple clients mention several years of use) as well as end-of-life support, including at least one account of being seen after hours when a pet deteriorated. Owners also specifically mention the practice being “sensible” and “not out to rip you off”, and handling a bird appointment involving claw clipping, beak trimming, and leg-ring removal.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (88/100)

4.9(167 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent practice. For emergencies outside normal hours, the clinic directs clients to Shrewsbury Pet Hospital for 24/7 emergency care (as stated on its website).

Our Score (87/100)

4.5(273 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury is part of the Medivet group and is set up for both routine appointments and round-the-clock urgent care, backed by on-site advanced diagnostics (including CT) and surgical facilities (including an orthopaedic theatre). The website states it’s open 24/7/365 and offers phone assessment with no charge, with a published out-of-hours consult fee. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention overnight hospitalisation (including fluid support), emergency triage for suspected poisoning with tests and treatment, and clear, ongoing updates about results and options.

Our Score (87/100)

4.7(245 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Copthorne Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice and, based on the information available, offers routine care (vaccinations, health checks, microchipping, neutering) alongside emergency veterinary services and operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews focus heavily on end-of-life support: owners describe being talked through options before euthanasia and being given time and space to grieve, with small gestures from the team (for example, staff lighting a candle). Pricing feedback is mixed: one owner calls a £49 consultation “steep,” while another describes the clinic as “reasonably priced.”

More Specialist Vets in Shrewsbury

Additional veterinary clinics serving the area

Our Score (87/100)

4.9(178 reviews)
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit
  • Routine appointments (especially vaccinations) often include extra time for full examinations, weighing, and broader health discussions. - Owners describe being given options and clear plans, including longer-term treatment planning for puppies. - Multiple mentions of handling temperament and anxiety well (e.g., patience with a “grumpy cat,” calm support during jabs).

Our Score (87/100)

5.0(94 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

The Market Town Vet is an independent practice (not part of a corporate group, based on its own website) that provides routine care for dogs, cats and rabbits, with reviews also describing help for a tortoise/reptile case. The practice appears set up for both everyday appointments and planned procedures, with multiple owners describing modern facilities and a calmer reception/waiting setup that helped anxious or reactive dogs.

Our Score (86/100)

4.9(178 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Quarry Veterinary Group has been established since 1900, and its website states it runs its own out‑of‑hours service covered by its own vets (with an on‑duty number provided via a recorded message). Recent reviews most often talk about thorough routine appointments: vaccinations that also include full examinations, weighing, and time spent discussing wider health concerns. Named vets (Neil, Georgia, Lyndsey) are repeatedly mentioned for explaining options and plans—one review describes a vet identifying issues in two puppies and outlining a plan for the next few months.

Our Score (82/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.6(223 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Shrewsbury Meole Brace Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. In the available clinic data it’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Recent reviews describe straightforward booking (including online), fast access for worried owners (one cat was seen within an hour after a morning call), and support for ongoing conditions (a dog newly diagnosed with diabetes, with staff answering questions and explaining plans clearly).

Our Score (68/100)

4.9(46 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:

Fyrnwy Equine Group Ltd is an equine-only veterinary practice (horses) established in 1978, providing ambulatory, medical, surgical and diagnostic care, with 24-hour veterinary cover stated on its website. It is RCVS accredited and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Our Score (68/100)

4.9(46 reviews)
Corporate
Treats:

M J Baines Veterinary Ltd (also referred to in reviews as “Fyrnwy/Fernwy”) appears to focus heavily on equine work, with multiple owners describing vets travelling out to see horses and ponies. Recent reviews repeatedly mention practical, straightforward decision-making (including not “trying to sell you injectables”) alongside support in high-stress situations—such as talking families through euthanasia step-by-step and helping a very unwell pony recover. Several reviews also describe the team explaining care clearly to less-experienced owners and checking the animal’s records before making recommendations.

Our Score (68/100)

4.9(46 reviews)
Corporate
Treats:

Warner Equine Veterinary Services appears to be an equine-focused practice, with multiple owners describing vets coming out to see horses/ponies (for example, assessing a horse with a swollen leg). Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided.

Our Score (20/100)

Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Only the clinic name (“Advanced Pet Care Ltd”) was provided, with no website details, service list, or review information available in the inputs. Because of that, we can’t reliably describe what the clinic is set up for (routine care vs. surgical/dental work, diagnostics, urgent appointments, follow-up policies, etc.) or whether it’s independent vs.

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