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Hemsworth Vets for Pets

Wakefield Road
Hemsworth
City of Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF9 4AB
01977 624430 Chat on WhatsApp

Closed

Need emergency care? See out of hours information.

Normal Opening Hours

  • Monday  - 
  • Tuesday  - 
  • Wednesday  - 
  • Thursday  - 
  • Friday  - 
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Holiday Opening Hours

Christmas day

  • Thursday 25 Dec Closed

boxing day

  • Friday 26 Dec Closed

new years day 2026

  • Thursday 01 Jan Closed

Christmas eve 2025

  • Wednesday 24 Dec  - 

New Years Eve 2025

  • Wednesday 31 Dec  - 

Support line

For advice and support when the practice is closed, please call 0333 332 4471 and speak to our qualified veterinary team. Our out of hours vet provider can be found here by clicking the link.

Meet the team

Ryan Lotter

Mr Ryan Lotter BVSc MRCVS

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Read Mr Ryan Lotter BVSc MRCVS bio

Ryan graduated from the university of Pretoria (Ondestepoort) in 2004 he spent some time in private practices in South Africa prior to coming to the UK in 2006. During his years of being a small animal vet, Ryan has worked as a locum, Associate, Senior and Clinical Director in the UK. Ryan brings a wealth of experience to Vets for Pets Hemsworth, not only small animal medicine but surgery.
 
When not at work Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and GSP ' Greta' who you may see regularly at the practice.
Gemma Place

Gemma Place

Practice Manager/ Head Nurse

RVN

Read Gemma Place bio

I'm Gemma the Practice Manager / Head Nurse here at Hemsworth Vets for pets. I enjoy every aspect of the role, each day is varied. I especially like getting to know the lovely animals & ensuring my team are happy! Outside of work I spend valuable time with my family and 2 dogs Gizmo and Tucker.

James Jones

James Jones

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Read James Jones bio

James joined the practice in May 2024 after qualifying Oct 2023. His interests include surgical nursing, radiography and looking after our senior patients.

Outside of work James enjoys playing D&D, painting and taking care of his cats (pictured is Baby)

Thea Gallacher

Thea Gallacher

Student Veterinary Nurse

Read Thea Gallacher bio

I’ve worked for Vets for Pets since 2016. My aim for the future is to go on to hopefully qualify as an RVN.
 
I really enjoy in-patient care and learning new nursing skills.
 
I have one dog myself, a Chihuahua cross called Rusty, who loves all the attention! 
 
When I’m not at work, being with family and friends is very important to me, and I love to travel. 
Molly

Molly Platts

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Read Molly Platts bio

My name is Molly, I chose to be a veterinary nurse because I've always loved caring for animals. I am absolutely sighthound obsessed and love all aspects of nursing with a strong interest in inpatient care. I've always loved working in a team and have definitely found my place at Hemsworth!
Andrea

Andrea Leith

Client Care Advisor

Read Andrea Leith bio

I have worked at Vets for pets since November 2020.  The best part of my job is meeting our clients pets and being able to give them a cuddle.  I have worked in customer service/animal roles for many years and enjoy being able to help people and their fur babies however I can.

Danielle Whitelock

Danielle Whitelock

Client Care Advisor

Read Danielle Whitelock bio

My name is Danielle, I am a client care advisor and I am completely in love with animals. This has been my passion since a young age and i am always up for cuddles and kisses. I work with a smile and a laugh and very much enjoy my job role. 

Vets for Pets Hemsworth is committed to bringing you affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice, including a lab, pharmacy, digital x-ray and ultrasound.

Reviews

Services

  • Anaesthesia
    General anaesthetic enables us to perform many procedures kindly and safely for your pet.
  • Bereavement Support
    Making the decision to say goodbye to your pet is one of the toughest you’ll ever make. Pets provide us with unconditional love, friendship and comfort, so it is normal to have intense or conflicting emotions when it comes to euthanasia. At Vets4Pets we’re here for you and your pet for every step of your journey together.
  • Biochemistry
    Allows an assessment of the functionality of a patients organs.
  • Blood Pressure Monitor
    Used to measure the range of blood pressure as a preventative treatment to identify early signs of systemic hypertension.

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  • Dentistry
    The treatment and prevention of dental disease
  • Digital X-Ray
    Digital X ray equipment is available.
  • Haematology – Blood testing
    Allows the assessment of a patient's blood and blood cells.
  • Health Plans
    Designed to cover all the regular pet care essentials such as vaccinations and flea and worm prevention, whilst saving you money.
  • Hospital Ward
    Suite of custom-built kennels for the housing and monitoring of in-patients.
  • In-house Laboratory
    A range of analytical tests and equipment to assist in the rapid diagnosis of illness.
  • Isolation Unit
    A special ward to care for animals with contagious diseases.
  • Medication
    Medication
  • Microchipping
    A microchip can help retrieve lost pets
  • Nurse Clinic
    Appointments with a highly qualified nurse which can cover anything from nutrition and fitness advice, grooming techniques, to pet socialisation classes.
  • Nutritional Advice
    Advice and support for your pet's diet.
  • Operating Theatre
    An operating theatre with gaseous anaesthetic facility for surgical procedures.
  • Prescriptions
    We can provide written prescriptions upon request.
  • Separate Cat & Dog Waiting Areas
    Separate cat and dog waiting areas, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
  • Separated Dog & Cat Wards and Isolation Units
    Separate cat and dog hospital wards, designed to ensure your pet is kept in a comfortably stress free environment.
  • Soft Tissue
    Surgical procedures involving the soft tissues such as ears and skin.
  • Ultrasound
    Generates 2-D moving images of your pet’s internal organs at work.
  • Weight Clinic
    Monitoring clinic to help dogs and cats achieve optimal weights – both if they have been under or overweight
  • X-Ray
    Generates digital 2D images of bones and internal organs.
  • X-Ray & Ultrasound
    X-Ray & Ultrasound

Our practice prices

We review our prices to ensure we offer the best value for money for our clients​. Our team are always happy to discuss pricing and treatment options and provide quotes in advance of any treatment for your pet. Please see below for the prices of our core services and treatments. 

Please see below for the prices for our core services and treatments.

Appointment Price
Vet Consultation £45.00
Microchipping £27.00
Annual booster vaccination £51.00
Puppy full vaccination course £65.00
Written prescription fee From £25.33
Spay (Female Dog) From £245.00
Castration (Male Dog) From £215.00
Kennel Cough From £45.00

One simple plan for all your pet's needs

From vaccinations to face-to-face health checks and a free 24/7 vet helpline - our Complete Care Plan provides your pet with cost-effective preventative care for every life stage.

Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details

Appointment Price
Vet Consultation £45.00
Microchipping £27.00
Nurse Consultation £25.00
Annual booster vaccination £66.50
Kitten full vaccination course £75.00
Spay (Female Cat) From £121.50
Castration (Male Cat) From £85.00

One simple plan for all your pet's needs

From vaccinations to face-to-face health checks and a free 24/7 vet helpline - our Complete Care Plan provides your pet with cost-effective preventative care for every life stage.

Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details

Appointment Price
Vaccination (Rabbit) £80.00
Spay (Female Rabbit) From £171.00
Castration (Male Rabbit) From £150.00

One simple plan for all your pet's needs

From vaccinations to face-to-face health checks and a free 24/7 vet helpline - our Complete Care Plan provides your pet with cost-effective preventative care for every life stage.

Find out more here, or ask the practice team for details

Terms and Conditions

For further information on our pricing and details of what each appointment/treatment includes please contact the practice.

All Prices include VAT and are subject to change.

*1 General policy of this practice is to re-examine an animal on a regular basis. Our team will discuss the most appropriate re-examination frequency with you.

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Practice accreditations

  • RCVS accreditation EDITED
  • Small_Animal_Practice
  • 805313

Health Plans

Complete Care Plan

Complete Care Plan - Dog & Puppy

from £19.99 per month
One plan for all your pet's needs - saving you up to £300† per year. Small dog/puppy £19.99 per month and large dog £23.99 per month
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Complete Care Plan

Complete Care Plan - Cat & Kitten

from £16.99 per month
One plan for all your pet's needs - saving you up to £300† per year
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Complete Care Plan

Complete Care Plan - Rabbit

from £10.99 per month
One plan for all your rabbit's needs
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Health Plans

Flea & Worm Pack

Protect your pet and your pocket!
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Out of hours

Vets4Pets Barnsley
161 Wilthorpe Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 1JQ

Telephone: 01226 289 000

Out of hours charges start at 9pm-8.30am. Fees start from: £219