We’re Excited to Meet You
Serving Harrogate & Knaresborough
Proudly Independent Vets
UNLIMITED Vet & Nurse consultations from £25 per month
Family Owned & Operated.
Knaresborough & Harrogate Vet Your Family Vets
Family Owned
We are proud to be a small family vet practice and want to work on a personal level with you.
Independent
As we are owner managed we look at things on a case by case basis and offer the best care for each animal
RelationShips Are Everything
You will work directly with you which means we’ll build a close relationship with you and your pet(s).
Do you wish you could see vets that really know your pets?
We hear this all the time!
That’s why at Your Family Vets we do it differently. We’re here for you when you need us.
Our team all believe in a traditional values of veterinary practice, building long standing relationships with our clients, keeping their pets well and helping them when they are not.
We’re here to listen, advise, discuss and plan with you, always providing you with all options available and helping you decide what is best for your pets.
Philip our founder and clinical lead holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery, allowing him to undertake more complex surgeries and cases, particularly in soft tissue and orthopaedics. This gives us the opportunity to keep your animals under the care of a team you’ll know and trust. Philip has vast experience and has worked in both first opinion and referral veterinary services.
So why not give us a call to find out more, or pop in and say hi, we’d love to hear from you! You can also register online using the link below
Register Your Pet
Our Amazing Vet Practice Serving - Knaresbourgh & Harrogate
A Walk Round our Practice
I am so excited to be back in Knaresborough providing veterinary services to the pets of Yorkshire. Over the years I have worked all over the world but its great to be settled with my family back in my home county.
I hold a postgraduate certificate in Small Animal Surgery and perform routine and advanced surgery allowing us to keep more complicated orthopaedic and soft tissue cases under our care.
I look forward to seeing you at the clinic.
Dr Philip Simon BSc BVM&S PgC(SAS) MRCVS.
Founder & Clinic Director
A familiar face, many of you will already know Mel.If she’s not on reception she will often be walking her spaniel – Seth down by the river! Mel’s been in customer services since 1997 and moved into veterinary in 2020. Thankfully Mel absolutely loves her role, working with the local community and their pets.
Mel Walton
Practice Coordinator
Fiona was a human nurse by training, she loves being around animals and will be looking after you and your pets while they are with us. When shes not at work she can often be seen out and about walking with her dog.
Fiona Severs
Care Assistant
Robyn is a registered veterinary nurse (RVN) she holds a Certificate in Consulting and loves all aspects of nursing. Robyn loves spending time outdoors with her young family and 2 dogs Xena & Kiba
Robyn Pike RVN
Veterinary Nurse
Lynne is a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN), she holds a diploma in Feline Nursing and specialises in all things feline! Lynne has 5 Maine Coons.
Lynne Holcroft Dip Feline Nursing. RVN
Veterinary Nurse
Ultimate Wellness Plan - Dogs & Cats
DOGS
(Unlimited Consults & Nurse Consulations*)
- Unlimited Vet & Nurse consultations*
- Annual comprehensive health check
- Annual Vaccinations (Including Kennel Cough)
- Flea, Tick and Worming Treatment
- 50% Off Routine Neutering **
- Microchipping
- Nail Clipping
- Anal Gland Expression (dogs)
- 20% off Dental procedures
- 10% off Virbac Food
- 5% off Vetsure Pet Insurance
Start now - Ultimate Wellness Plan
DOGS
£30 / per month
(1st Month £35 to Cover Admin Charge)
CATS
(Unlimited Consults & Nurse Consulations*)
- Unlimited Vet & Nurse consultations*
- Annual comprehensive health check
- Annual Vaccinations (Including FeLV)
- Flea, Tick and Worming Treatment
- 50% Off Routine Neutering **
- Microchipping
- Nail Clipping
- 20% off Dental procedures
- 10% off Virbac Food
- 5% off Vetsure Pet Insurance
Start now - Ultimate Wellness Plan
CATS
£25 / per month
(1st Month £30 to Cover Admin Charge)
Our plans can be paid upfront by calling us, monthly direct debits can be arranged online and will incur a small £5 arrangement fee paid at the time of your first payment, this fee is put in place by our Direct Debit Provider.
* Out Of Hours consultations are not included. Same day emergency appointments may incur additional charges.
** Not including laparoscopic neutering
Ready to Register Your Pet
We have spaces for new clients and their furry friends, get intouch today and we look forward to working with you.
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We want to help and be your family vet. Submit a form and lets get started.
Meet the Owner at Your Family Vets Knaresborough & Harrogate
Modern Approach Traditional Value
Philip Simon
Founder | Clinical Director | Veterinary Surgeon
Philip Simon is a highly experienced small animal veterinary surgeon dedicated to providing exceptional care to pets and their families. With over 15 years in the veterinary field, Philip combines his extensive medical knowledge with a personable approach, ensuring that every visit is both informative and comforting for pet owners and their beloved animals.
What we offer at Your Family Vets Knaresborough
Everything you would expect from a vet practice and more
Phil, Mel and the team are just great! Very friendly and informative, they take the time to get to know you and your pet(s).
They have been super accomodating when I was worried about my pup just before a weekend, got her in to get checked over and made more comfortable really quickly. And my elderly cat got lots of love and cuddles while he was in getting blood work done.
Kate Driskell
Very friendly staff. Looked after my fur baby and talked me through it, would highly recommend for anyone looking to take their pet to a vet.
Brad Fryer
Had my first appointment with my dog Tess at Your Family Vet today. The whole team were really friendly and welcoming. It was lovely to see some familiar faces back at this practice!! Philip was super and really thorough during the appointment. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Zoe Aldwood
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Ready to Register Your Pet
We have spaces for new clients and their furry friends, get in touch today and we look forward to working with you.