Emergency Vet in Milton Keynes

At Milton Keynes Veterinary Group, we have teamed up with Vets Now, our local out of hours vets to ensure you have access to the best possible care from our Walnut Tree Hospital whatever the time of day or night.

Emergencies during our normal opening hours

If you have a pet health emergency, call 01908 397777

If you are concerned your pet needs emergency treatment during our normal working hours, please phone us and we will advise you what to do. If you are unable to call or think it is best to rush to us, we advise coming straight to our fully equipped Hospital at Walnut Tree, as staff are available all day when our branches may be closed. In the case of your pet requiring emergency treatment, we will attend to them as quickly as possible.

Emergencies out of hours

For emergencies out of hours, please call Vets Now directly on 01908 509500

Outside of our normal working hours, Vets Now are responsible for the out of hours care for our patients. They have their own computer system and pricing structure which reflects the fully staffed out of hours service they provide.

Working directly from our Walnut Tree Hospital, they have full access to all of our facilities, with the added benefit that, should your pet need to be admitted to the hospital, there is no need to move them once they have settled.

If you are concerned your pet needs treatment out of hours, Vets Now staff are always available for help and advice as well as appointments at any time. Should you need to contact Vets Now, please call them directly on 01908 509500.

What is a pet health emergency?

Pet health emergencies aren’t exclusive to obvious trauma and open wounds. The conditions below also require emergency veterinary treatment:

• Acute severe lameness
• Breathing difficulties
• Collapse or significant weakness
• Difficulty urinating (particularly in male cats)
• Eye problems
• Flystrike in rabbits & guinea pigs
• Ingestion of toxic substance or food (some poisons can be absorbed through the skin)
• Loss of thirst or appetite (rabbits & guinea pigs especially)
• Opens wounds with significant bleeding
• Seizures
• Snake or other animal bites
• Swallowing hazards (toys, food, socks, string etc.)
• Swollen abdomen or retching (particularly in large dogs)
• Trauma such as a road traffic accident, fall, or crushing injury
• Vomiting and/or diarrhoea for more than 24 hours, especially if depressed

If you are worried about your pet’s health, even if the problem isn’t on this list, contact us right away for advice from our highly experienced team.