Animal Trust Vets in Birkenhead – Trusted and Affordable Local Veterinary Practice
Animal Trust Birkenhead provides trusted, affordable veterinary care for pets across Birkenhead and the Wirral. Our Everyday Vet Care services include dentistry, vaccinations, neutering and general surgery, alongside advanced soft tissue surgery, ultrasound diagnostics and support for complex medical cases, all under one roof.
Our purpose-designed veterinary surgery has an on-site laboratory, modern facilities and a large car park with electric vehicle charging and our central Birkenhead location is easy to reach from across the Wirral.
For hospital care or an emergency vet outside our opening hours, the nearby 24-hour Pet A&E hospital at Animal Trust Ellesmere Port is open every day of the year.
There are no eligibility criteria to register. As a Community Interest Company, we put care before profit and reinvest most of our income in care, access and our teams. We provide clear care and fair costs, explaining your pet’s treatment options and prices so you can make informed decisions. Our Birkenhead practice is accredited by the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme.

Find & Contact Us
- Book AppointmentBook both urgent same-day & routine appointments here
- General EnquiryFor enquiries during open hours chat to our team via the online chat facility (bottom right of all web pages)
- Emergency Enquiry0151 559 1333
- Opening HoursMonday to Saturday: 8.30 to 18.30, Sunday: closed
Location of Animal Trust Vets Birkenhead

Our Prices at Animal Trust Birkenhead
For sick pet care, you'll find many of our prices are market-leading, especially when you consider the level of inclusivity in our services, such as our commitment to supporting pets through complications and prioritising quality standards. You can see some of our surgery, investigation, and inpatient care costs at the link below.
For elective procedures like vaccinations and neutering, we aim to offer fair pricing. However, rather than heavily discounting these services, we'd rather that the revenue is used to keep urgent and lifesaving treatments more affordable, because when a pet is seriously ill, cost should never be a barrier to care.

Pet A&E for Birkenhead – 24/7 Emergency Care at Ellesmere Port
If you need an emergency vet outside normal opening hours, emergency care for Animal Trust Birkenhead is provided by our 24/7 Pet A&E hospital in Ellesmere Port. Pet A&E is open to everyone, whether or not your pet is previously registered with Animal Trust. Out-of-hours emergency consultations are £80, with treatment charged at our normal daytime prices.
Pet owners from Birkenhead, Wirral and beyond can access our Ellesmere Port hospital for emergency assessment and treatment, with advanced diagnostics including CT scanning, emergency surgery and inpatient hospital care available where required.
Need an emergency vet? Please call before travelling where possible so our Pet A&E team can advise you and prepare for your arrival.
Out-of-hours Pet A&E: 0151 559 1333
Find out more about 24/7 Pet A&E at Animal Trust Ellesmere Port
Not sure if it’s an emergency? Read our guide to the signs your pet may need emergency veterinary care
