About Veterinary Care in Harleston
This guide helps pet owners compare veterinary clinics in Harleston based on services, animal coverage, and availability. Whether you're looking for routine care or specific services, this comparison will make the decision easier.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Harleston
- •Oakwood Veterinary Group
- •Garth Pig Practice Ltd
- •Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
There are 3 veterinary clinics in Harleston, with an average Google rating of 4.5★. Two clinics treat dogs and cats, one offers farm or large-animal services, and one provides emergency or out-of-hours care. However, 24-hour veterinary cover is not available locally.
Harleston's veterinary services cater to a variety of needs, with a substantial number of reviews—135 in total—highlighting the readiness of clinics to provide a wide range of services. Clinics with websites are all accessible online, allowing pet owners to research and make informed decisions.
In terms of specialization, Oakwood Veterinary Group is notable for offering emergency and out-of-hours care in partnership with Swayne & Partners, ensuring some level of urgent care is accessible. However, this should not be confused with 24-hour availability, as continuous overnight coverage is absent.
Routine-focused clinics, like Cherry Tree Vets Ltd, cater predominantly to everyday veterinary needs such as vaccinations, health checks, and preventative care. These clinics are essential for maintaining pet health in non-emergency situations and offer a dependable option for pet owners looking for regular care.
The overall veterinary landscape in Harleston reveals that key services, especially emergency and out-of-hours care, are concentrated among a smaller number of providers, pointing to the importance of choosing the right clinic based on specific needs.
Clinics in Harleston are primarily focused on companion animals, but there is also farm-focused care available, particularly through Garth Pig Practice Ltd.
Visit the town's dog and cat vets page for more information.
The town's veterinary provision offers strong options for routine and non-urgent care, with highlighted differences in service focus helping pet owners select the most suitable clinic for their needs. Consult the ranked clinic list above to choose the ideal option for your pet.
Data valid as of January 2026.
Data accurate as of January 2026.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Harleston, Norfolk
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Oakwood Veterinary Group is a long-established practice (the website says it has cared for pets for over 100 years) with in-house lab facilities and “advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment.” Routine preventative care is a clear focus (vaccinations, microchipping, neutering, parasite treatments), and reviews also describe problem-solving appointments such as a dog’s broken dew claw being treated in-clinic. For emergencies, the website states out-of-hours care is provided via a partnership with Swayne & Partners, offering a 24-hour hospital with a night vet and RVN nursing team. Practical touches mentioned in reviews include combining multiple needs in one visit (dew claw treatment plus annual vaccination) and a vaginal swab being done free of charge.
Oakwood Veterinary Group is a long-established practice (the website says it has cared for pets for over 100 years) with in-house lab facilities and “advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment.” Routine preventative care is a clear focus (vaccinations, microchipping, neutering, parasite treatments), and reviews also describe problem-solving appointments such as a dog’s broken dew claw being treated in-clinic. For emergencies, the website states out-of-hours care is provided via a partnership with Swayne & Partners, offering a 24-hour hospital with a night vet and RVN nursing team. Practical touches mentioned in reviews include combining multiple needs in one visit (dew claw treatment plus annual vaccination) and a vaginal swab being done free of charge.
Garth Pig Practice Ltd is a veterinary practice focused exclusively on pigs, described on its website as serving clients across the UK and worldwide. Reviews (mostly 5-star) repeatedly mention long-term use and staff being “very helpful” and “going above and beyond,” including support “through difficult times.” There is also a sharply contrasting 1-star review alleging the practice “just [cares] about getting your money” and describing a “pet plan” as a “rip off,” so experiences reported are not uniformly positive.
Garth Pig Practice Ltd is a veterinary practice focused exclusively on pigs, described on its website as serving clients across the UK and worldwide. Reviews (mostly 5-star) repeatedly mention long-term use and staff being “very helpful” and “going above and beyond,” including support “through difficult times.” There is also a sharply contrasting 1-star review alleging the practice “just [cares] about getting your money” and describing a “pet plan” as a “rip off,” so experiences reported are not uniformly positive.
Cherry Tree Vets Ltd is a two-branch veterinary practice with facilities described on its website as including digital X‑ray/onsite imaging, a modern surgical theatre and a surgical ward, alongside 24/7 emergency care. Recent reviews are sharply mixed: some owners describe compassionate, skilled handling of urgent and end‑of‑life situations (including being given time to say goodbye out of hours), while others report brusque or rude communication, rough handling during a puppy vaccination, and frustration over charges and appointment cancellations.
Concrete details mentioned by owners include
- •Out-of-hours end‑of‑life care where the family says they were given time and the procedure was handled with “compassion, dignity and expertise”.
- •A life‑threatening cat case where “quick action” was taken, described as pragmatic and honest decision‑making.
- •Reports of unexpected/contested charges (including an out‑of‑hours bill said to total £280, and a fee for signing an insurance claim form).
Cherry Tree Vets Ltd is a two-branch veterinary practice with facilities described on its website as including digital X‑ray/onsite imaging, a modern surgical theatre and a surgical ward, alongside 24/7 emergency care. Recent reviews are sharply mixed: some owners describe compassionate, skilled handling of urgent and end‑of‑life situations (including being given time to say goodbye out of hours), while others report brusque or rude communication, rough handling during a puppy vaccination, and frustration over charges and appointment cancellations.
Concrete details mentioned by owners include
- •Out-of-hours end‑of‑life care where the family says they were given time and the procedure was handled with “compassion, dignity and expertise”.
- •A life‑threatening cat case where “quick action” was taken, described as pragmatic and honest decision‑making.
- •Reports of unexpected/contested charges (including an out‑of‑hours bill said to total £280, and a fee for signing an insurance claim form).
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Best Emergency Vets
1 clinic
24-hour and emergency veterinary care in the local area.
Best Dog & Cat Vets
2 clinics
Small animal vets for dogs, cats and companion vets
Best Specialist Vets
1 clinic
Advanced care, referral centres and specialised services
Best Farm Vets
1 clinic
Large animal vets for livestock, horses and farm animals
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