Emergency Vets in Brighton

Emergency Vets in Brighton

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About Emergency Vets in Brighton

Updated January 2026

Emergency and out-of-hours care is vital for urgent pet health issues.

Five clinics in Brighton offer emergency or out-of-hours care, ensuring pets can receive treatment in urgent situations. These clinics provide a crucial safety net for pet owners who might face unexpected health concerns with their animals outside of regular hours. The availability of 24-hour cover further enhances the reliability of these services, offering continuous care and peace of mind. In contrast, the remaining clinics focus on routine care, which is more suitable for scheduled appointments and non-urgent medical needs.

There are 5 veterinary clinics listed for emergency vets in Brighton.

Top Rated Emergency Vets in Brighton

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

#1 Ranking

Our Score (85/100)

4.1(434 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
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Coastway Veterinary Group runs multiple surgeries, with its Brighton surgery described on its website as an accredited Veterinary Hospital and as the base for a night-and-weekend urgent care service “every night and weekend of the year.” Reviews back up the hospital-style caseload: owners describe overnight monitoring with tests and a next-morning update, emergency eye surgery, and orthopaedic surgery for cruciate ligament injuries (including two operations).

Our Score (81/100)

4.5(251 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Concrete specifics owners mention

  • Kitten first-visit care including vaccines, health check, and nail clipping. - Staff described as patient with “a million questions” during appointments. - Gentle, reassuring handling of cats to help them (and owners) feel at ease.

Our Score (70/100)

4.4(358 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

New Priory Vets Brighton Limited is set up for urgent and emergency cases (listed as providing emergency veterinary services, including 24/7/extended-hours cover) and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe both high-pressure emergency support (for example, being seen “within 10 minutes” after a road-traffic accident) and longer inpatient care (including an 11‑day hospital stay for haemorrhagic gastroenteritis with complications). End-of-life care is a recurring use case too, with one owner describing a dedicated “quiet garden room” for euthanasia and being given time to say goodbye.

Our Score (66/100)

4.7(44 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
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The Mewes Vets offers routine veterinary care (consultations/diagnosis, vaccinations and microchipping, nurse clinics) as well as treatments and surgery, and it advertises a monthly pet care plan. For urgent problems outside of normal hours, the practice directs owners to an emergency referral service (PETS).

Our Score (65/100)

4.5(112 reviews)
Emergency Services
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Acorn Veterinary Surgery offers routine vet care alongside emergency appointments, and promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations (per the clinic’s website summary). Recent reviews describe urgent same-day care, including a cat euthanasia where the vet reportedly checked the owners felt it was the right decision and allowed time afterwards. Other owners describe vets who explain options clearly and give choices during treatment.