Veterinary care in York

Birchwood Veterinary Practice offers expert animal healthcare services from its conveniently located surgery in Gate Helmsley, York. The practice serves the local community with a focus on providing transparent, personable, and exceptionally caring veterinary medicine. Services include comprehensive puppy health checks, routine vaccinations, and specialized diagnostic testing for chronic conditions like allergies. The clinical team is experienced in performing various surgeries and providing effective long-term management for pet health issues.

“Very pleased with the service. Took our 17 month old cat Lily for her health check and booster jabs and she settles down straight away with Nigel. He is so gentle with her and our 13 year old cat Lola.”

“Excellent vets. All the staff at Minster have always been amazing with all my pets. They are caring and proffesional and have always gone above and beyond to help. Highly recommend”

“Outstanding service from everyone at this practice. My cat was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism just over a year ago and I can’t praise Gill his vet enough. Gill has made his journey less distressing for him and me, she is so caring and compassionate and I can’t thank her enough.”

“Always friendly, professional, and really helpful. All staff, from reception to nurses to the vets we have dealt with have been fabulous. Impression of a good team.”

“In our opinion Neil is the best and most skilled vet in York.”

“From calling, to brining in our cat, and having to have her put to sleep, Minster vets were exemplary. We were ushered into a consulting room as soon as we arrived and given private time with our cat Lulu to say goodbye. The process although heartbreaking could not have been more gentle comfortable, and considerate for Lulu and us. She left us peacefully. Minster vets had treated Lulu for 15 years; and when we feel up to having another pet they will look after that one too. Thank you. Must also mention the hand written sympathy card that arrived a few days later from the surgery. What a lovely gesture.”

“I can’t speak highly enough of Graham, he is the vet oracle who always offers reassurance and keeps me calm in situations I would most often be panicking. Great value and a local vet who cares about your animal more than your wallet! A rare find in this day and age!!”

“My husband and daughter took her very poorly cat to this surgery for euthanasia. The staff were so kind and caring and gave her cat the peaceful, dignified, send off she deserved. They were so understanding of my daughter’s grief and made a harrowing experience a little easier for her. I am so grateful towards all the staff for their kindness and support shown.”

“The staff were kind, considerate and helpful. We had our pet seen to straight away and we're given good advice. It is also a good value compared to some other vet services in the area.”

“Very friendly staff, were so helpful when we had to take our cat to them,took the time to go through all the details of the care they gave to our cat, would highly recommend them”

“Got registered over the phone on the day I became concerned with my cats health, the vet saw him the very same day and was kind giving the bad news. The next week the girls on reception were extremely helpful and mindful when I brought him in to be cremated, again on the same day I called. The whole team was quick to help and we couldn't be more satisfied with the care my pet was given here.”

“Outstanding care from vet Hannah, and staff at both Stamford Bridge and Strensall branches for my cockatiel who is a chronic egg layer, would not use anyone else. Exceptional.”

“The headquarters for a large consortium of vet practices Totally professional”

“My dog received amazing care at green vets they could not have been kinder. They went above and beyond trying to find the cause of her illness. I would definitely recommend them.”

“We regularly leave our cat, Teddy, here in this home from home cattery. He settles in well and is looked after with cuddles and attention by the caring staff. Teddy is returning in March for another holiday! We highly recommend Aristocats to any cat.”

“Amazing company! I have used them for a variety of Hypoallergenic food needs and medication for various issues. I have also used there remote video vet consultation when one was required on the weekend for us. It was really straight forward, video was commenced by purely clicking a link by text message on my phone which is really wonderful as it means I didnt have to wrestle installing any apps. The Vet was very helpful and professional and gave us the advice we required. Incredible price as well. This is a great company, will continue to use them as our go to site for our needs.”

“I have been using The Horse Vet for some years now - without fail they are super efficient to deliver and the price is always competitive for a product not easily sourced. Would highly recommend!”

“Our fur baby Cheese was well looked after. Beautiful & clean cattery. He stayed for a week in a well equipped very large room with heated bedding and access to his own private catio. Lots of "Catit" accessories (personally great for our fur baby help to slow his eating & he is used to this brand too) plenty of room to run & play. Good variety of rooms with different styles. There's a room for more active cats with cat a wheel & more climbing available or for shy cats with lots of places to hide. Every option had different levels for cats to find their comfort space. Personally, I love that each space has floor to ceiling window with a upvc door to enter. This is so much better than some catteries that have the cage type where all the cats can hear each other and set one another off. Highly recommend. Our furbaby came home very happy & healthy after his stay. Thank you for looking after Cheese. We'll see you soon for our next break. Can't wait now as I know he'll be happy & well cared for when we next go away.”

“Took my little kitty here for his jabs staff were very nice and polite The vet was very reassuring and gave him a full check up it's nice to donate to a good charity and will keep doing so”

“This is a new review August 2025 as we now have an 17 month old Cocker Spaniel who has just experienced his boys operation ,enough said poor lad but once again we must say a big thank you to Tim & the staff who do a wonderful job in this small & friendly practice we were reassured & didn’t worry unfortunately one testicle was undescended all went well & our beautiful boy is back to his normal self ! Tim looked after all our Guinea Pigs over 20 years before we progressed to dogs !, we had eye surgery , ovarian treatment … almost anything a little piggy can have we have always been treated with care and compassion when needed especially with the loss of the small animals when I have sobbed terribly all have gone to rest at Tim’s .We then lost our previous Cocker Spaniel at age 2 very sadly due to a blood disorder nothing any Bet could have done to save him but our new boy is now under Tim’s care .Thank you all !”

“I have just used this company for a 12 months supply of prescription only medication for our dog, ordered on Monday, arrived Thursday royal mail tracked, best price by a long way of any of the online retailers, good expiry date on the tablets, August 2027,no issues whatsoever Keep up the great work Regards Paul”