Emergency Vets in Bishops Stortford

## Summary Bishop's Stortford Veterinary Hospital is an **independent** practice (“proudly independent since 1878”) with **veterinary hospital status** (achieved in 1985). It’s set up for **small animals**, with a stated emphasis on investing in **equipment and staff training**, and it runs its own **24-hour emergency service** with an **in-house duty vet and nurse**. From the latest written feedback available, one owner describes returning years later with an older cat and receiving **“kindness and compassion”** alongside sustained effort and attention during an upsetting situation. ## Services - **Small-animal veterinary care** (species handled: small animals). - **24-hour emergency care** for small-animal emergencies, with: - an **in-house duty vet and nurse available 24/7** - **overnight nursing care on site** if a pet has to stay in - the option for the duty vet to **see you at the surgery or arrange a visit if needed** (as stated). - **Wellness Plan**: a monthly payment plan for “essential preventative care” (no prices or inclusions specified in the provided summary). - **Veterinary nurse training facility** (listed in the provided clinic data). - Information/services referenced on the site include: - guidance for **pet travel to the EU** - information for dogs imported from abroad, including **Brucella canis**. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 347 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - One recent reviewer describes **strong clinical care paired with compassion**, saying staff put in significant **time and effort** and made a difficult situation with an older cat “a bit easier.” - The same reviewer notes they had previously used the hospital years earlier and again found the care **impressive**.