Dog & Cat Vets in England

Medivet Chorley (Hillcrest Animal Hospital) is part of the Medivet group and handles routine appointments alongside urgent and overnight cases. Recent reviews continue to highlight a caring, hands-on team, with particular praise for support during end-of-life visits, out-of-hours help, and regular phone updates during an overnight stay. Most recent feedback is very positive, though there are still some concerns around fees and one report of a confusing emergency-access experience.

• •Many owners describe helpful emergency care, clear explanations, and staff who stayed calm during stressful situations; examples include treatment for bleeding, oxygen support, and pets being kept in overnight with updates. - End-of-life care is a consistent positive theme, with reviewers saying they were given time to say goodbye and that staff handled difficult moments with compassion and sensitivity. - Negative reviews focus on the emergency experience feeling expensive, with some owners unhappy about the value of a short consultation or how treatment options were presented.

• •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners describing the team as professional, caring and strongly focused on animal welfare. - Communication and reassurance come through often: reviewers mention clear explanations, supportive nurses and reception staff, and a willingness to adapt handling for nervous pets. - Reviews include some strong examples of clinical care, from seeing an injured pet quickly to supporting a rabbit through scans, difficult surgery and a long recovery.

• •Many owners describe the team as welcoming, helpful, and accommodating, with long-term clients saying service has remained strong over many years. - Appointment access and reception support stand out, including reports of quick booking, helpful phone advice, and smooth visits. - Owners also mention thorough consultations and clear explanations, especially around procedures, follow-up care, and recovery.

• •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, professional and compassionate, especially when pets need urgent attention. - Emergency and same-day care are a recurring positive theme, with some owners saying they were seen straight away and felt well supported in stressful situations. - Several reviews mention good handling of nervous pets, with staff helping animals feel comfortable during examinations.

Highfield Veterinary Centre in Sheffield is part of IVC Evidensia and offers routine and preventative care alongside on-site diagnostics including imaging and blood testing. The practice treats a wider range of pets than just cats and dogs, with rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters listed among the species seen. Reviews consistently highlight clear explanations, sensible treatment discussions, and kind follow-through, especially during more stressful situations.

• •A consistent theme is kind, compassionate care, particularly in stressful or emotional situations such as long-term illness and euthanasia. - Owners often say the team takes time to explain things clearly, with praise for detailed consultations, supportive advice, and discussing different options. - Reviews also point to quick access when needed, including same-day appointments, fast accommodation when a pet deteriorated, and prompt help with information.

• •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, caring and welcoming, with praise for both clinical staff and reception staff. - A recurring positive theme is clear communication: owners say vets and nurses take time to explain concerns, discuss treatment options, and offer support when the news is difficult. - Recent examples include routine checks and urgent care, from kitten and cat health visits to a same-day guinea pig surgery and a first vet visit for a rescued dog.

• •Recent reviews are largely very positive, with repeated praise for warm, helpful service from both clinical staff and reception. - Ross/Rosario is the standout name in recent feedback, with owners highlighting his compassion, professionalism and clear explanations. - Reviewers mention both routine care and urgent help, including a short-notice appointment and a detailed account of emergency treatment for fly strike.

• •Strong day-to-day care and communication: reviewers mention helpful staff, being talked through the process and diagnosis, and feeling reassured. - Good experiences with procedures and aftercare: positive comments cover post-op support (including spine surgery recovery), spay follow-ups, and ongoing care for long-term clients. - Handling of nervous/young pets: one new client highlights gentle, attentive care for a kitten (including being shaved for a procedure).