It has become no longer possible for a practice our size to provide a comprehensive out of  hours service with a humane rota. 

We have opted to fulfil out out of hours obligation to our patients by partnering with Bishopton Veterinary Group using their hospital in Ripon. Bishopton have a very large small animal department so you will be seen by a vet who has a chance for some time off after a night work and doesn't have to work consecutive nights & days which is the only way we have been able to provide it. Bishopton are a fellow independent practice and operate a very similiar pricing structure to our own (obviously Out of Hours work costs more to provide & incurrs a premium)

If you have an emergency when we are closed then if you phone our normal number you will be directed to Bishoptons answering service.and a vet or nurse will call you back to arrange eihter advice or emergency attention as required.

We will maintain responsibility for any inpatients we have in Harrogate and our Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday surgeries do mean that most of the time there is a vet in Harrogate to see you. 

Bilton residents may be aware for plans to have Bilton Feilds and the Bilton Triangle de-designated as protected green spaces, presumably as a prelude to building a by pass and development in this area. This would also impact on the utility of the Harrogate to Ripley, Bilton to Starbeck and Harrogate to Knaresborough cycletracks/paths which are used by dog walkers, cyclists, and local residents generally. It would also have a serious deleterious impact on the paths going to the stunning Nidd Gorge, its amenity value and wildlife.

Anyone living in the area, but especially dog walkers have a vested interest in opposing this measure and you can find out more by followin NIDD GORGE COMMUNITY ACTION on Facebook.

In October 2016 we were awarded Silver Cat Friendly Practice Status by International Cat Care and in 2026 we reached the milestone of 10years of continuous accreditation. More information about this can be found on our page Cat Friendly Practice and on the icatcare page

Some new and innovative flea products have become recently available;

We have a tablet that provides 3 month tick and flea control for dogs. The tick control should be superior to that provided by spot ons and this is recommended for dogs going to Europe. The manufacturers are introducing a loyalty card scheme which means that after purchasing 3 treatments your 4th treatment is free.

We also now have a spot on for cats that provides control against fleas, ticks, roundworm and tapeworm in one treatment that lasts a month - no more fighting to pill the cat!

We also have a new spot on which will prevent fleas and ticks for 3 months and this could be very useful if you are so busy you find remembering a monthly treatment difficult - missing a few weeks can mean that a flea population can get estabished in your house and then need treetment. We can set up reminders for this product. 

Some cats, just to be contrary will take pills but are difficult to apply a spot on to; for these we have a monthly pill for fleas.

For up to the minute news about the practice and other topical animal related stories please see our Facebook page  and instagram with pictures of what's going on.

NEW PET VACCINATION

Our puppy and kitten vaccination prices include a full health check and examination by a vet and we aim to keep prices competitive with other vets in the area. 2 components of the primary vaccination course in puppies have to be given exactly 4weeks apart. Together with identichipping and worm/ flea treastment we are confident that our prices are competitive with any 'bundled offers' that you may see advertised elsewhere. Remember that you will be registering your pet with a well equipped surgery that has been inspected by the RCVS and seen by experienced vets. 

The new vaccine to protect dogs against Leishmaniasis will is now available. This is a disease present in Southern Europe which affects dogs and can be both difficult to diagnose and to treat. Vaccination is not needed in dogs resident in the UK only but highly recommended for dogs that travel to Europe. It involves one injection. Please discuss this with the vet if your dog is travelling.