Two exceptional veterinary services, one shared commitment

STAR Vets is a family run independent practice that believes in compassionate and empathetic veterinary care.

STAR Vets

We are STAR Vets, an independent first-opinion veterinary practice in Appleby Magna, providing trusted, compassionate care for pets since 2005. With modern facilities and a friendly and experienced team, we aim to offer clear communication and continuity of care for families who value independent, local veterinary support.

STAR Rehab Referrals

We are STAR Rehab Referrals. After more than a decade of care, our new purpose-built rehabilitation and referral centre now delivers advanced physiotherapy, pain management, diagnostics and post-operative recovery. We work seamlessly with STAR Vets as well as local referring practices to help our patients move, heal and return to comfort confidently.

Testimonials

What our clients say

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Fantastic 5 star service from the first phone call to seeing the vets friendly staff would highly recommend.

5 Star service

Sadly I had to put one of my dogs to sleep and STAR Vets handled it with care and professionalism. I have just had a lovely card from them and Forget Me Not seeds, what a lovely thought, thank you ❤️❤️

Care and Professionalism

Five ⭐️ Staff are lovely, premises is spotless and Holly was amazing with my dog and I have every confidence in her to help my Nora.

Five ⭐️

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Reassuring and reliable pet care

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An independent practice

Proudly independent with transparency and prioritisation of pet welfare.

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Experienced and caring team

A pet loving team with over 1,000 years of combined pet care experience.

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Purpose-built facilities

First-opinion practice and newly built Rehab Referral centre in Appleby Magna.

New Rehab Referral Centre

Discover our new purpose-built pet rehabilitation and referral centre; delivering advanced physiotherapy, pain management, diagnostics and post-operative recovery to referring practices and direct to pet parents.

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A little about us

Dependable, independent vet care

STAR provide dependable independent veterinary care through our first opinion practice and dedicated rehab referral centre, supporting pets with routine care and those with complex needs. Our experienced clinicians, modern facilities, clear communication and joined-up rehabilitation, work together seamlessly to deliver continuity of care, comfort and confident outcomes for patients, pet parents and referring vets alike.

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