About Beck Vets

The Beck Veterinary Practice has a long history stretching back seven decades, as the family-run practice has seen three generations of Beck vets dedicate themselves to taking care of their local community’s cherished pets.


Originally launched back in 1946 by Jimmy Beck and his wife Shirley, current owner Simon Beck moved his parents’ practice to its current purpose-built Whitby location in 1997, as well as opening a branch surgery in Loftus a few years later. It remains a family affair as Simon’s wife Sue is the Beck practice manager and daughter Libby – a fully qualified veterinary surgeon – has taken on the role of clinical director, while her  brother in law Toby is the assistant manager.


The family’s values of providing high quality care backed by sound clinical judgement and experience still runs as strongly at the practice today as it did when Jimmy first started serving his community.


The independent status of The Beck Veterinary Practice – it does not operate as part of a larger, corporate group, which usually involves having to use particular products or attain specific targets – means you can rely on our team of vets, nurses, animal care assistants and support staff to use their clinical freedom to always prioritise patient care and do what is best for your pet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are your opening hours?

    Our fully equipped Whitby practice is open from 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 12pm on Saturday. Our branch practice at Loftus is open for consultations from 4pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. To make an appointment, call 01947 820333 or 01287 640269 for Loftus. The Whitby practice phone lines are open from 8.45am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday. We are closed for non-emergency work on Sundays and bank holidays.

  • Can I just walk in or do I need an appointment?

    We are unable to take walk-ins and ask all our clients to please book an appointment first – you can do this by calling our Whitby practice on 01947 820333, and the phone lines are open from 8.45am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday

  • What facilities do you have at your practice?

    Our purpose-built main practice at Whitby has everything you’d expect at a fully equipped veterinary surgery, including its own car park for clients, a large waiting room, three consulting rooms, a pharmacy, a laboratory, a dog ward, cat ward, and an isolation ward, as well as a kennel for larger animals. Our Loftus practice has a reception area and one consultation room.

  • How do I use your emergency service?

    If your pet needs emergency care outside of our normal operating hours, ring our surgery phone line on 01947 820333 and listen carefully to the recorded message, which will instruct you on what to do. Note down the three phone numbers, and try each one, in order, until you receive a response. The vet you speak to will discuss your pet’s symptoms and advise you what to do. This might involve bringing your pet to the Whitby practice for examination and treatment. The vet will also advise you on the costs of the emergency service. This emergency service is provided by The Beck Veterinary Practice team and you won’t need to travel any further than our Whitby surgery.

  • What kind of animals do you cater for?

    Our team is highly experienced and we can care for pretty much all your furry, feathered, and scaly friends! Dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, chickens, budgies, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, tortoises, snakes and reptiles… we treat all animals equally and understand your pet’s health and wellbeing is of huge importance to you. We also care for equine and farm animals, as well as the occasional wild creature such as hedgehogs, deer, badgers and even seals!

  • Do you offer a pet health plan?

    Yes, clients can take advantage of our Premier Pet Care Plan, which means you can pay monthly for preventative healthcare including vaccinations and flea and worming treatments, and spread the cost of keeping your pets happy and healthy. Plus you’ll get 10 per cent off any treatments and food purchases. Find out more here

  • I need to take my pet abroad – can you help?

    If you are taking your pet abroad, we offer a variety of services to make it easier for you, including fitness to travel certification, pet passports, and parasite control. We advise you to start this process early – call us on 01947 820333 to book an appointment and we will guide you through your requirements

  • My pet has died, what should I do?

    Sadly, the loss of a pet is an inevitable part of pet ownership and here at The Beck Veterinary Practice, our understanding team know how much this can affect you. We can offer a range of services when it comes to the cremation or burial of your beloved pet, if you need more information you can come in and talk to one of our staff and we will be happy to guide you through this challenging time. If you are having difficulty with the loss of your pet, you can call the Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service on 0800 096 6606, lines are open every day from 8.30am to 8.30pm.

  • Do you have any job vacancies?

    Occasionally we do have roles to fill at our practice and we are always interested to hear from qualified veterinary surgeons and nurses. As one of the few independent, family-run first opinion practices in the North of England, we offer greater clinical freedom than many others, as well as a professional and friendly working environment where the focus is firmly on patient care. Please email beckvetpracticewhitby@gmail.com with any queries.

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