By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Leicestershire
Leicestershire has 64 veterinary clinics across 17 towns, giving pet owners a broad county-wide choice backed by a strong evidence base from 16,950 Google reviews. Coverage reaches every town in this snapshot, and published prices are available at many clinics, making Leicestershire easier than many areas to compare access, transparency, and likely day-to-day costs before booking.
Our Score compares visible clinics in this country. The transparency part of the score is how many services the clinic has published, measured against the highest number published by a visible clinic in the same country. This county is in England.
Top 3 clinics (current county ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Vets | 69/100 | 8 | |
| Barney and Bella Independent Vet Care | 66/100 | — | 17 |
| Loughborough Vets4Pets Ltd | 66/100 | — | 11 |
Leicestershire gives pet owners a fairly broad field rather than a thin list of isolated options. Choice is moderate in sheer numbers, but the combination of broad service scope, a strong review base, and a county-wide average Google rating of 4.7 suggests you can compare clinics on fit, access, and transparency instead of simply taking the nearest appointment. Emergency and out-of-hours care is present in meaningful depth too, which matters if you want routine care and backup inside the same county.
Geographically, the most important point is that every one of Leicestershire’s 17 towns has at least one clinic. That makes routine care more local for most households, whether you are looking for vaccinations, long-term medication reviews, or general vet advice. The trade-off is that coverage does not mean equal choice everywhere: some areas will offer several realistic alternatives, while others may be best served by checking the next town as well, especially for weekend appointments or a practice with broader hours.
The ranked comparison table above shows how some leading clinics compare on position, verified status, and Published prices. Pricing transparency is one of Leicestershire’s more useful signals, with many clinics publishing fees and all of the current top five doing so; the visible price bands there run from well below average to average, which helps with shortlisting but is not a county-wide verdict on cost. Verified listings are less common, so treat verification as confirmation of listing details rather than a badge of clinical quality. Weekend opening is present but not universal, and emergency access is available at a meaningful number of clinics; if you need overnight cover, ask directly how out-of-hours care is handled.
For most owners, the practical way to choose in Leicestershire is to separate routine convenience from higher-stakes needs. If your priority is preventive care, neutering, or predictable repeat visits, compare Published prices, weekday-evening access, and travel time first. If you have an older pet, a breed with known health issues, or a condition that could flare up suddenly, ask about continuity with the same vet, diagnostic range, and what happens if you need help on a Sunday or late evening.
One extra signal worth using is the high number of veterinary nurse training clinics. That can mean more structured nurse-led support around weight management, post-operative checks, medication guidance, and general owner education, which is useful for pets needing regular monitoring rather than one-off treatment. Combined with Leicestershire’s broad service mix, it suggests many owners can keep everyday care, follow-up, and at least some urgent decision-making within the county instead of travelling further afield.
Top Vets in Leicestershire
Highly rated veterinary clinics across Leicestershire, ranked for transparency, quality and customer reviews
Our Score (69/100)
Phoenix Vets in Loughborough offers routine care such as check-ups, vaccinations and microchipping, alongside urgent same-day treatment when needed. The practice is presented as a purpose-built facility and a Veterinary Nurse Training...
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Our Score (66/100)
Barney and Bella Independent Vet Care describes itself as an independent practice that donates its profits to support RSPCA Woodside. Its website covers everyday preventive care as well as common procedures including neutering and dental...
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Our Score (66/100)
Loughborough Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group in Loughborough, Leicestershire. It provides first-opinion veterinary care with a strong emphasis on surgery, backed by in-house diagnostics, nurse-led support, and routine preventive...
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Our Score (65/100)
Town & Country Veterinary Centre presents itself as an independent veterinary practice serving both pets and horses in Market Harborough, with a purpose-built small animal site and an ambulatory equine service. The practice highlights...
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Our Score (64/100)
Chine House Veterinary Hospital Ltd in Loughborough is part of VetPartners. The clinic appears set up for a broad mix of work, including surgery, exotic pets such as reptiles and small birds, and emergency or overnight care. Reviews...
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Find Vets by Town in Leicestershire
Browse veterinary practices by town across Leicestershire, England
Ashby De La Zouch
1 clinic
- Title
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch Town Hall and Market (geograph 3454617)
Barwell
1 clinic
- Title
- Barwell in Leicestershire - geograph.org.uk - 961593
Coalville
3 clinics
- Title
- George Stephenson - Project Gutenberg etext 13103
East Leake
1 clinic
- Title
- St Marys East Leake
Enderby
1 clinic
- Title
- Enderby Old building
Hinckley
4 clinics
- Title
- The Lime Kilns, nr. Hinckley - geograph.org.uk - 162092
Kibworth
1 clinic
- Title
- St Wilfrid's Church - geograph.org.uk - 357416
Leicester
20 clinics
- Title
- Bridge over the River Soar, Abbey Park (geograph 4718856)
Loughborough
8 clinics
- Title
- Loughborough Carillon - geograph.org.uk - 3930
Lutterworth
4 clinics
- Title
- Whittle memorial, Lutterworth
Market Harborough
5 clinics
- Title
- The Square, Market Harborough - geograph.org.uk - 6956475
Melton Mowbray
10 clinics
- Title
- King Edward VII School - Melton Mowbray
Newtown Unthank
1 clinic
- Title
- Newtown Unthank - geograph.org.uk - 490849
Sapcote
1 clinic
- Title
- Sapcote, All Saints
Syston
1 clinic
- Title
- Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Syston, Leicestershire - geograph.org.uk - 1341932
