Change to our Out of Hours Emergency cover

For the last few years, our out of hours emergency cover has been managed by Chelvets, situated at Cheltenham Racecourse.

As of 1st October 2024, our overnight cover is managed by Vets Now Cheltenham, a dedicated out-of-hours only service. Their staff are experienced in all aspects of emergency veterinary care and they will be on site all night, every night, to look after your pets. They will be based at the same location at the Cheltenham Racecourse.

Should you need to see a vet after we are closed, please phone the practice and follow the instructions. After 9pm, if you wish to contact them directly, their contact number is: 01242 317848

For more information and directions, please visit: Vets Now Emergency Vet Finder
 

Routine Appointments

Dear Pet Owners,

Due to very high demand for appointments coupled with a shortage of vets and veterinary nurses in the UK, all vet practices are experiencing the busiest times we have ever seen. For this reason, we wanted to make our clients aware that you might need to book several weeks in advance at both Painswick Road and Quedgeley for routine appointments such as booster vaccinations and nail clippings.

Planned operations such as neuterings (spays and castrations) and dentals (when not urgent) may also need to be planned a few weeks ahead to get the slot that suits both you and us. We might also ask you to consider attending a different branch to normal if that is where we have availability.

Please be assured, we will continue to see urgent cases the same day and all emergencies as needed.

We would appreciate it if you could bear with us during this immensely busy period – we are all working super hard to accommodate your pets’ needs. Thank you.

Proud to be...

The VetGDP shceme recognises that while graduates are qualified vets, a period of structured support in the workplace can help their professional development, reduce anxiety and build lasting confidence. 

SPA Vets have trained VetGDP Advisers, who work on a one-to-one basis with veterinary graduates to provide support in the next step of their career.

We are proud to have been recognised as an RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice, to ensure that graduates receive the developmental support required.