The Lighthouse 24/7 A&E Pet Hospital

Emergency Contact01243 765 247

The region’s only 24/7 veterinary emergency hospital

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Independent, Ethical, Compassionate

  • Transparency - Only the necessary diagnostics and treatments.
  • Integrity - No commission based incentives or financial targets.
  • Compassion - We provide the same care and dedication we would give our own pets.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services, with 24/7 care available for your pets when they need it the most. Our team consists of highly skilled ECC (Emergency and Critical Care) clinicians and nurses dedicated to providing the highest level of care for both patients and clients.

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Our Approach
To Care

Every case is evaluated with empathy and expertise. We collaborate closely with pet owners to create a tailored care plan that best fits the situation, with clear pathways that include:

  • Treatment at Our Emergency Hospital: Immediate care and treatment for your pet.
  • Referral Back to Primary Care Vet: If appropriate, we refer your pet back to their regular vet at a suitable time.
  • External Tertiary Referral: If necessary, we will arrange a referral to the best external specialists.

 

OUR PROMISE

At The Lighthouse, we promise to manage each patient’s journey with the same care and dedication we would give our own pets.

We operate with complete transparency—we conduct only the necessary diagnostics and treatments. Our team works with integrity, with no commission-based incentives or financial targets driving decisions. You can trust that our focus is always on your pet’s health and well-being.

Whether you are a veterinarian or a pet owner, if you need immediate, ethical, one-stop emergency care, The Lighthouse is here for you.

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PET OWNERS

Always Open, Always Here for You

Emergencies don’t wait, and neither do we. In an emergency, our doors are open 24/7. Call us or visit anytime, and we’ll be ready to help.

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Partner Practices

We invite veterinary practices to partner with us – there are no fees or subscriptions, just a simple agreement, outlining our commitment to each other and fulfilling RCVS requirements.

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