Referral discipline

Out of hours

Care that never closes.

Veterinary team carrying out an emergency ultrasound scan on a dog, with scan images shown on a monitor

Why trust Vets Now referrals

24/7 urgent care and emergency cover across Glasgow and West Scotland

Collaborative support for local practices with no subscription fees

Highly skilled team led by experienced emergency vets

Seamless referral pathways into our specialist hospital

Our services

The Out of Hours Department at Vets Now Glasgow delivers essential overnight and weekend care for pets in need of urgent medical attention.

Our experienced team supports both pet owners and partner practices by providing immediate access to emergency expertise, with smooth transfers into referral services when required.

Working only in emergency and critical care, our OOH clinicians ensure pets receive focused treatment without competing with first-opinion practices. This service helps local practices maintain balance while guaranteeing 24/7 care for their clients’ pets.

Meet our Out of Hours team

Nicole Laws

Nicole Laws

OOH Vet Team Leader

BvetMed PG cert SAEC
RCVS advanced practitioner in ECC

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