About Veterinary Care in Lincolnshire
This guide to veterinary clinics in Lincolnshire, England helps pet owners compare county-wide veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. It summarises what provision looks like across towns, and highlights a small set of top-rated practices to support shortlisting. Use it to match your pet’s needs (routine, urgent, or specific species) to the most suitable local provider.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Lincolnshire
- •Priory Veterinary Practice Stamford Ltd
- •Bray House Veterinary Practice
- •Abbey Veterinary Centre (Grimsby) Limited
There are 101 veterinary clinics in Lincolnshire, with an average Google rating of 4.6★. 90 clinics treat dogs and cats. 19 clinics offer farm or large-animal services. 23 clinics offer emergency or out-of-hours care. No 24-hour veterinary cover is explicitly confirmed in the available county data.
Geographic coverage across the county
Lincolnshire has 28 towns in the dataset. Examples include Lincoln, Grantham, Grimsby, Boston, Spalding, Stamford, Skegness, and Louth. Availability and the mix of services (for example, routine small-animal care vs farm, equine, or emergency provision) can vary by town, so it’s useful to check local opening hours and service scope before registering.
What services are available across the county (and what the data supports)
Across the county, routine companion-animal work is widely represented, supported by 90 dog-and-cat clinics and an overall review base of 27184 reviews across all practices. Diagnostics and treatment beyond basic consultations are clearly present within the county offering, with described examples including blood testing, imaging (such as x-ray and ultrasound), and surgical procedures (for example, neutering and other soft-tissue operations). Online access is common, with 94 clinics listed as having websites, which typically makes it easier to confirm services, fees, and whether urgent appointments are accepted.
Emergency/out-of-hours clinics vs routine-only clinics
Only 23 clinics are listed as offering emergency or out-of-hours care, compared with 78 clinics that are not. For pet owners, this difference affects what happens when an illness or injury occurs outside normal appointment slots: routine-only providers may still manage follow-up care, but urgent triage and immediate treatment are more likely to be routed through the smaller emergency-capable subset. When comparing vets in Lincolnshire, checking whether a clinic offers emergency/out-of-hours support (and how that is delivered) is a practical way to reduce delays in urgent cases.
Veterinary nurse (VN) training practices vs non-training practices
Lincolnshire has 57 clinics offering veterinary nurse training and 44 that do not. Training practices typically have an explicit role in education and supervised clinical development, which often aligns with structured nursing support during inpatient care, procedures, and recovery monitoring. For pet owners, this can translate into more consistent nurse-led services (such as peri-operative care and ongoing support), while non-training clinics may still provide excellent care but without the same formal training remit.
The role of mid-ranked and routine-focused clinics
A large share of the county’s clinics function primarily as first-contact providers for everyday needs such as consultations, vaccinations, and preventative parasite control, with escalation to more advanced diagnostics or urgent care where appropriate. These practices matter for continuity: they handle regular checks, ongoing medication plans, and follow-ups after procedures performed elsewhere. They also underpin access across smaller towns by providing local appointment capacity even where emergency or specialist services are limited.
Overall, Lincolnshire has broad depth for general small-animal care, while emergency/out-of-hours provision is concentrated among a smaller number of providers.
Animal focus across Lincolnshire
The county is primarily companion-animal focused (90 dog-and-cat clinics), with additional mixed-practice capacity for farm animals (19) and equine work (18), plus 30 specialist/exotic providers.
Lincolnshire offers a wide base of routine pet care with a smaller set of emergency-capable practices, so pet owners should use the ranked clinic list above to shortlist providers that match their species and urgency needs.
Data current as of January 2026 based on publicly available reviews and service information.
Top Vets in Lincolnshire
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Lincolnshire, ranked by service quality and reviews
Priory Veterinary Practice Stamford Ltd describes itself as a small, independently owned practice (with two sites). Recent reviews repeatedly mention a calm, structured environment (including a reception area separated for dogs and cats/other animals) and vets who are willing to be thorough at first presentation (one owner describes blood tests, a scan, and a health check on the first visit for a second opinion). Owners also describe support around operations (including “minor operations” and an “operation” where the pet was “very well cared for”), and bereavement support (a sympathy card and “Forget Me Not” seeds after a pet died; a separate review describes euthanasia carried out at the owner’s home).
Priory Veterinary Practice Stamford Ltd describes itself as a small, independently owned practice (with two sites). Recent reviews repeatedly mention a calm, structured environment (including a reception area separated for dogs and cats/other animals) and vets who are willing to be thorough at first presentation (one owner describes blood tests, a scan, and a health check on the first visit for a second opinion). Owners also describe support around operations (including “minor operations” and an “operation” where the pet was “very well cared for”), and bereavement support (a sympathy card and “Forget Me Not” seeds after a pet died; a separate review describes euthanasia carried out at the owner’s home).
Bray House Veterinary Practice offers routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite prevention) alongside in-practice diagnostics and surgery—its website lists imaging such as x‑ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, plus blood/urine testing and soft-tissue procedures like neutering. Emergency care is also stated as available. Recent reviews repeatedly mention being kept informed during treatment, and one owner describes rapid blood tests, an ultrasound and an emergency operation for pyometra as “life-saving surgery,” with updates “every step of the way.” Multiple reviewers also focus on end‑of‑life support, describing staff as considerate and understanding during a dog’s final visit.
Bray House Veterinary Practice offers routine care (consultations, vaccinations, parasite prevention) alongside in-practice diagnostics and surgery—its website lists imaging such as x‑ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, plus blood/urine testing and soft-tissue procedures like neutering. Emergency care is also stated as available. Recent reviews repeatedly mention being kept informed during treatment, and one owner describes rapid blood tests, an ultrasound and an emergency operation for pyometra as “life-saving surgery,” with updates “every step of the way.” Multiple reviewers also focus on end‑of‑life support, describing staff as considerate and understanding during a dog’s final visit.
Abbey Veterinary Centre (Grimsby) Limited describes itself as a fully independent practice that works as both a first-opinion and referral centre, with an emphasis on advanced diagnostics and surgical referrals. The website lists on-site capabilities including CT, MRI, digital radiography, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory, alongside procedures such as orthopaedic surgery and laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery. In the latest reviews available to us, owners mention spinal surgery/operations (including disc/spine cases), spaying with follow-up rechecks, and experiences ranging from clear, reassuring explanations to concerns about lack of compassion at reception during bereavement and no payment plan being offered in a serious illness situation.
Abbey Veterinary Centre (Grimsby) Limited describes itself as a fully independent practice that works as both a first-opinion and referral centre, with an emphasis on advanced diagnostics and surgical referrals. The website lists on-site capabilities including CT, MRI, digital radiography, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory, alongside procedures such as orthopaedic surgery and laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery. In the latest reviews available to us, owners mention spinal surgery/operations (including disc/spine cases), spaying with follow-up rechecks, and experiences ranging from clear, reassuring explanations to concerns about lack of compassion at reception during bereavement and no payment plan being offered in a serious illness situation.
Our Score (89/100)
Allen, Briggs and Turner LLP describes itself as an independent, privately owned practice established for over 40 years, treating cats, dogs and other small animals. The website highlights in-house diagnostics and ward setup (digital x‑ray, ultrasound, in‑house lab, fully equipped dental suite, and a separate feline hospitalisation ward) and states it provides 24‑hour emergency care for already registered clients with its own vets and nurses on call. Reviews broadly reflect a practice that handles both routine care and more complex cases—one owner specifically mentions a referral for a broken leg and praises the surgeon—while a small number of recent reviews raise concerns about rushed appointments and communication (including a missed ear-mites diagnosis at an initial kitten check and a booster appointment described as abrupt).
Allen, Briggs and Turner LLP describes itself as an independent, privately owned practice established for over 40 years, treating cats, dogs and other small animals. The website highlights in-house diagnostics and ward setup (digital x‑ray, ultrasound, in‑house lab, fully equipped dental suite, and a separate feline hospitalisation ward) and states it provides 24‑hour emergency care for already registered clients with its own vets and nurses on call. Reviews broadly reflect a practice that handles both routine care and more complex cases—one owner specifically mentions a referral for a broken leg and praises the surgeon—while a small number of recent reviews raise concerns about rushed appointments and communication (including a missed ear-mites diagnosis at an initial kitten check and a booster appointment described as abrupt).
Our Score (89/100)
Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd is a companion-animal practice established in 2005, with RCVS accreditation and recognition as both a Cat Friendly Clinic and a Rabbit Friendly Clinic. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe quick access for urgent problems (one dog seen “within the hour” after eating something harmful) and nurse-led handling for anxious pets (treats used to settle an elderly, very nervous dog). Experiences aren’t uniformly positive, though: alongside many 5‑star comments, a recent 1‑star review reports a distressing euthanasia appointment due to lack of privacy and noise.
Animates Veterinary Clinic Ltd is a companion-animal practice established in 2005, with RCVS accreditation and recognition as both a Cat Friendly Clinic and a Rabbit Friendly Clinic. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe quick access for urgent problems (one dog seen “within the hour” after eating something harmful) and nurse-led handling for anxious pets (treats used to settle an elderly, very nervous dog). Experiences aren’t uniformly positive, though: alongside many 5‑star comments, a recent 1‑star review reports a distressing euthanasia appointment due to lack of privacy and noise.
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