Vets Now Bath

Vets Now Bath is part of the Vets Now corporate network (a UK-wide out‑of‑hours emergency provider). Based on the website and reviews, it’s set up primarily for urgent and emergency presentations when regular vets are closed, with small‑animal care and a triage/rapid-assessment workflow.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention being seen quickly for emergencies, clear explanations of options, and regular updates on what’s happening. Specific examples include treatment for a dog that needed to be made sick after eating a mango, follow-on endoscopy for another ingestion episode, breathing problems assessed “straight away,” and dental work for a cat. There is also a mixed signal on cost and experience: one reviewer cites a “basic £324” fee and a negative outcome, while several others describe staff as reassuring and not pushing expensive out‑of‑hours testing.

Services

• •Out‑of‑hours emergency care as part of the Vets Now network (website statement).
• •Small‑animal emergency treatment (website statement).
• •Dental procedure mentioned for a cat (“dental opp”) (review).
• •Vomiting induction after ingestion (dog ate a mango and “needed to be sick”) (review).
• •Endoscopy following suspected/known ingestion (review).
• •Assessment and treatment for breathing problems in a cat (review).
• •Emergency assessment for urinary issues (cystitis mentioned) (review).
• •Emergency care for a cat with a gunshot injury (review).
• •Supportive end-of-life visit for a pet rat (review).

Pricing

• •One reviewer reports a “basic £324” charge for an emergency visit (review).

People

• •Amy (vet): mentioned as conducting a thorough exam on a puppy, giving clear advice, helping the puppy stay relaxed, and “didn’t push expensive out of hours testing” (review).
• •Ruby (reception): described as “an absolute star” during an after‑hours emergency visit (review).
• •Other staff are repeatedly described as responsive and good communicators, with owners noting reassurance and being kept informed during procedures like endoscopy (reviews).

Reviews

3.9 stars from 172 reviews. The latest reviews include several detailed, high‑praise emergency visits alongside one strongly negative account focused on cost, waiting time, and outcome. “”

• •Speed and triage: multiple owners say they were seen quickly and pets were “sorted out straight away,” including for breathing problems and other urgent presentations.
• •Communication and updates: repeated mentions of clear explanations, reassurance, and being kept informed during treatment (including around an endoscopy).
• •Decision-making around tests/treatment: one owner specifically notes the vet did not push expensive out‑of‑hours testing.
• •Range of emergency cases described: ingestion/toxicity-type cases (vomiting induction; endoscopy), dental procedure, urinary issue (cystitis), trauma (gunshot), and end‑of‑life support.
• •Cost/experience conflict: one review cites a “basic £324” fee, a 15–20 minute wait after booking an emergency service, and dissatisfaction with the assessment and outcome; this contrasts with many recent reports of quick care and supportive handling.