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Dog & Cat Vets in England

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5.0

Our Score (98/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
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Creature Comforts (this branch) operates as part of the wider Creature Comforts brand (reviews mention multiple “locations” and an app), and appears set up for both routine care and complex procedures. The clinic’s own information highlights on-site diagnostics (including imaging and an in-house lab) plus advanced options like endoscopy and keyhole surgery, while recent reviews describe hands-on treatment for allergies, tumour removals, a toe amputation, and eye surgery. Owners also point to practical, experience-shaping details: calm, clear communication during stressful procedures, detailed feedback during appointments, and responsive support via the clinic’s app/live chat.

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (97/100)

4.8(1076 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
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Broad Lane Vets is an independent small-animal clinic established in 1969, run by Elly Pittaway, Aidin Walls, and Alison White (website). It appears set up for routine care plus in-practice procedures, with additional support for owners outside appointments via 24/7 digital vet access (VidiVet) (website). Recent reviewers repeatedly describe clear explanations and practical guidance (for example, “pointers for changes to look out for as he ages” and “explained everything thoroughly”), and mention concrete visits such as check-ups and stitches.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (96/100)

5.0(373 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit
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Linkswood Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent small-animal practice. Recent reviews suggest the team handles a mix of orthopaedic surgery and long-term case management, alongside day-to-day consultations. Owners repeatedly mention being fitted in at short notice, getting clear explanations during consults, and receiving support before, during and after major procedures—one owner specifically thanks the team for months of care around a dog’s TPLO surgery.

Our Score (96/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.9(314 reviews)
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
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Medivet Thorpe St Andrew is part of the Medivet group and is led (per its website) by veterinary surgeon Gerhard Retief. It appears set up for routine and preventative care alongside in-practice diagnostics and common procedures: the website lists 15‑minute consultations, in-house lab work, X‑rays and ultrasound, plus dentistry and neutering. Recent reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations (including “briefing and de-briefing” around an operation), not feeling rushed during consultations, and pets being handled calmly (including a nervous Chihuahua and a kitten staying settled during the exam).

#5

Our Score (96/100)

Verified Clinic
4.9(142 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
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cat
bird
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My Vet Salisbury is a small-animal clinic where recent reviews repeatedly single out individual vets by name—especially Adam (described as “experienced,” “honest,” and “dedicated”) and Daniel (mentioned positively by name). Owners also highlight practical access, noting the practice is open seven days a week. One reviewer specifically says the clinic’s pricing made treatment for a senior cat possible when they otherwise feared euthanasia might be the only option.

Our Score (95/100)

4.8(586 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Community Pet Clinic’s website and the latest reviews describe a specialist-led veterinary referral hospital (Northwest Veterinary Specialists) rather than a routine first-opinion clinic. It’s set up for complex diagnostics and specialist procedures, with on-site MRI, dedicated diagnostic imaging, operating theatres and recovery areas, and it states it provides care 365 days a year. In reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of tests and procedures, being kept updated while pets are in hospital (including phone calls “when they said they would” and even photos during a stay), and support during stressful handovers (including reception staff offering a hug and a hot drink).

Our Score (95/100)

4.7(537 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

The Neighbourhood Vet is an RCVS-registered practice and is accredited as a Cat Friendly Clinic. It also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on recent owner accounts, the clinic is set up for both routine care and more involved cases: reviews mention supporting a rescue cat with complex health issues over years, a dog spay with aftercare check-ins, and a Sunday visit for a very unwell cat where the vet provided a careful assessment and reassurance.

#8

Our Score (95/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.7(498 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

From the latest reviews, owners frequently mention

  • Short waits and efficient reception. - Handling nervous or sensory-impaired dogs using a named “Happy Hound Training” approach with a veterinary nurse, resulting in a dog becoming comfortable attending. - Practical support around costs, including mention of a monthly payment plan for basic annual care.
#9

Our Score (95/100)

5.0(462 reviews)
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Chalkland Vets Ltd is an independent practice for companion animals (dogs, cats and rabbits), with services that include bookable appointments, pet registration, home visits, and a healthcare club membership (as described on its website). In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention efficient routine care (vaccinations and check-ups) and clear, options-led decision-making—including one detailed account of same-day help without an appointment for an elderly dog in severe pain, followed by a calm, respectful euthanasia process (sedation first, lights dimmed, time given to say goodbye, and a request for quiet in the waiting area).

#10

Our Score (95/100)

4.7(405 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Recent reviews show a clear split: many describe friendly staff, clear explanations, and fast follow-up (including one case where an unwell dog was seen quickly and reviewed again two days later), while a minority report very high quotes for diagnostics/treatment and feel pressured toward expensive testing or given inconsistent diagnoses across different vets.

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