About Veterinary Care in Lincoln
Lincoln has 19 veterinary clinics, with an average Google rating of 4.7/5 from 3,894 reviews, giving pet owners a strong field of well-regarded options. One of the town’s standout features is how transparent many practices are on routine pricing, alongside a useful mix of weekend and emergency availability.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medivet Washingborough | 65/100 | — | 16 |
| Medivet Metheringham - Orchard House Veterinary Surgery | 64/100 | — | 16 |
| Medivet Welton | 64/100 | — | 14 |
Lincoln looks like a strong town for pet owners choosing a vet. The combination of broad choice, high average review scores and very deep review volume suggests a market where you can compare on convenience, communication style and cost, rather than simply hoping to find a decent standard of care. A broad service mix also matters: it usually means owners with anything from routine vaccinations to more complex or urgent needs have more than one viable route.
The picture on trust and access is mixed in a useful way. Pricing transparency is a genuine strength in Lincoln, with many clinics publishing costs, so routine care comparisons are more realistic here than in towns where prices are mostly hidden. Weekend opening is available often enough to help busy households, and there are emergency or out-of-hours options in town, but neither is universal, so it is worth checking your chosen practice’s exact hours and emergency arrangements before you register. None of the current leading listings are verified, which is a reminder to confirm contact details, opening times and service specifics directly with the clinic; verified status is about listing details being user-confirmed, not clinical quality.
For a shortlist, start with the factor that will matter most over the next year rather than the next appointment. If your pet mainly needs routine care, focus first on clinics that publish prices and compare the services you are most likely to use. If your schedule is tight, filter hard for weekend or later evening opening, then read recent reviews for signs of good communication, continuity and manageable waiting times. If your pet has a condition that could flare up suddenly, ask exactly how out-of-hours care works, including whether the clinic handles emergencies itself or refers to a partner service.
One encouraging pattern in Lincoln is that some of the better-regarded options with published pricing do not appear to sit at a premium end of routine costs. In the current leading group, published price signals run from well below average to below average on comparable services. That does not predict every final bill, but it does suggest you may be able to balance reputation, transparency and day-to-day affordability more easily here than in towns where the best-known names also look like the most expensive.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (65/100)
Medivet Washingborough is part of the Medivet group. It offers routine preventative care alongside diagnostics and procedures including dentistry, imaging, ECG and surgery, with reviews giving examples such as flea treatment visits,...
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Our Score (64/100)
Medivet Metheringham - Orchard House Veterinary Surgery is a Medivet practice in Lincoln providing routine, diagnostic and surgical care for cats, dogs and rabbits. Recent feedback is largely positive, with owners often praising the...
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Our Score (64/100)
Medivet Welton is a Medivet practice in Lincoln offering routine veterinary and nurse appointments, with access to 24/7 emergency care through Medivet’s emergency centres. The clinic also offers a free Mobility Pain Check and is listed as...
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Our Score (61/100)
The Veterinary Hospital presents itself as an independent veterinary hospital in Lincoln. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent cases, with reviews describing diagnostics, surgery, and emergency treatment alongside day-to-day...
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Our Score (59/100)
Companion Care (Lincoln South) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets network in Lincoln, with on-site facilities for routine care, diagnostics and in-patient nursing, including a hospital ward, in-house lab testing, X-ray and...
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More Veterinary Practices in Lincoln
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (65/100)
Medivet Washingborough is part of the Medivet group. It offers routine preventative care alongside diagnostics and procedures including dentistry, imaging, ECG and surgery, with reviews giving examples such as flea treatment visits,...
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Our Score (64/100)
Medivet Metheringham - Orchard House Veterinary Surgery is a Medivet practice in Lincoln providing routine, diagnostic and surgical care for cats, dogs and rabbits. Recent feedback is largely positive, with owners often praising the...
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Our Score (64/100)
Medivet Welton is a Medivet practice in Lincoln offering routine veterinary and nurse appointments, with access to 24/7 emergency care through Medivet’s emergency centres. The clinic also offers a free Mobility Pain Check and is listed as...
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Our Score (61/100)
The Veterinary Hospital presents itself as an independent veterinary hospital in Lincoln. It appears set up for both routine care and urgent cases, with reviews describing diagnostics, surgery, and emergency treatment alongside day-to-day...
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Our Score (59/100)
Companion Care (Lincoln South) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets network in Lincoln, with on-site facilities for routine care, diagnostics and in-patient nursing, including a hospital ward, in-house lab testing, X-ray and...
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Lincoln Edge Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice in Lincoln offering routine and more advanced care, including diagnostics, surgery and dental treatment. Recent feedback paints a picture of a calm, friendly clinic where owners feel listened...
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Medivet Coningsby is part of the Medivet group and offers general veterinary care, with access to Medivet’s 24-hour emergency network. Recent reviews mostly praise the team for being friendly, efficient and clear in their communication,...
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Our Score (55/100)
The Pet Vet Lincoln offers routine appointments, emergency care with access 7 days a week, and at-home visits for pets or owners who struggle to travel. The clinic website also highlights dental work, surgery, diagnostics, pet health plans...
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It is not stated whether Ian P Laird MRCVS is an independent practice or part of a wider veterinary group. Recent client feedback points to a practice used for both routine care and urgent problems, with emergency appointments,...
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Pegasus Vets in Lincoln presents itself as a family-run independent practice, treating both small animals and equine patients rather than operating as part of a corporate group. Reviews describe a practice handling routine care alongside...
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The Veterinary Surgery in Lincoln offers general veterinary care for dogs and other small pets, with website-listed mobile clinic and home-visit options. Reviews consistently describe a calm, personal style of care, with appointments that...
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Our Score (55/100)
Vicarage Veterinary Centre is a veterinary nurse training practice, and reviewers often refer to it as an independent, family-owned clinic. It appears set up for both routine appointments and urgent same-day problems, with examples...
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Lincvet offers routine small-animal veterinary care in Lincoln, including an optional Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. Recent customer feedback is largely very positive, especially about clear explanations during...
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Vets Now (Lincoln) is part of the Vets Now emergency-care group, owned by IVC Evidensia. It focuses on out-of-hours urgent care for small animals rather than routine daytime appointments. Recent feedback is largely positive about...
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Our Score (51/100)
Rase Veterinary Centre in Lincoln offers a broad range of veterinary care, including routine appointments, surgery, urgent presentations and some care for exotics. The clinic is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent...
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Our Score (50/100)
Lincvet is an IVC Evidensia practice in Lincoln offering routine preventative care and surgery, including vaccinations and neutering/spaying, alongside support for difficult end-of-life appointments. It is also listed as providing...
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Lincvet is a small-animal veterinary practice in Lincoln and is part of IVC Evidensia. It offers routine consultations and surgical care, including neutering, alongside end-of-life support. Recent customer feedback remains largely positive...
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Lincs Farm & Equine is a veterinary practice in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Publicly available information about the clinic is limited, and a detailed list of services or facilities is not published. The practice name suggests a focus on farm...
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Our Score (45/100)






