Dog & Cat Vets in England

Lockwood Vets in Wolverhampton was established in 1994, is part of the Lockwood Veterinary Group, and is owned by IVC Evidensia. The practice is RCVS-accredited, promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and is...

Lockwood Vets in Wolverhampton was established in 1994, is part of the Lockwood Veterinary Group, and is owned by IVC Evidensia. The practice is RCVS-accredited, promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is mixed overall: many owners praise the team’s kindness, empathy, and animal handling, while some report concerns about delays, administration, and consistency between clinicians.

- Kind, supportive care: Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, compassionate and professional, especially during stressful emergencies and end-of-life visits. - Prompt treatment when capacity allows: Several owners say they...

- Kind, supportive care: Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, compassionate and professional, especially during stressful emergencies and end-of-life visits. - Prompt treatment when capacity allows: Several owners say they were seen quickly and handled efficiently, including one report of seeing a vet within five minutes of arrival. - Clear communication and continuity: Positive reviews mention being kept updated, having the process explained clearly, and notes being passed smoothly to their regular vet for follow-up.

Portland House Veterinary Group in Retford is part of IVC Evidensia and provides care for both companion animals and farm animals. The practice covers routine appointments as well as more serious or ongoing medical problems, with reviews...

Portland House Veterinary Group in Retford is part of IVC Evidensia and provides care for both companion animals and farm animals. The practice covers routine appointments as well as more serious or ongoing medical problems, with reviews describing emergency treatment, surgery, wound care and longer-term disease management. Recent feedback continues to highlight kind, reassuring handling, including efforts to keep pets calm during consultations and quick access when urgent care is needed.

- Several recent 5-star reviews describe the team as caring, considerate and professional, including accounts of a very poorly cat recovering well after treatment and new clients deciding to register both of their dogs after a reassuring...

- Several recent 5-star reviews describe the team as caring, considerate and professional, including accounts of a very poorly cat recovering well after treatment and new clients deciding to register both of their dogs after a reassuring experience. - Vicky is specifically praised for carrying out extra tests, talking through the options clearly and helping one owner feel they did not need to rush into a major operation. - Peter continues to stand out for calm, gentle communication in a serious case, and one family says they have trusted Mr Curry and the practice for 35 years.

- Professional and compassionate staff: several reviewers describe the team as friendly, courteous, caring, and attentive, with long-term clients also speaking positively about consistency over many years. - Good handling of pets in...

- Professional and compassionate staff: several reviewers describe the team as friendly, courteous, caring, and attentive, with long-term clients also speaking positively about consistency over many years. - Good handling of pets in appointments: recent comments mention vets being gentle and reassuring with dogs and cats, including vaccinations and first visits. - Useful puppy support: the puppy socialising class continues to attract strong praise for practical advice and enjoyable sessions.

Village Vet Highgate is part of the Village Vet group and is owned by Linnaeus. It offers preventative care, routine treatment and longer-term support, including nurse clinics, senior pet care, nutrition and obesity management, internal...

Village Vet Highgate is part of the Village Vet group and is owned by Linnaeus. It offers preventative care, routine treatment and longer-term support, including nurse clinics, senior pet care, nutrition and obesity management, internal medicine, dental care, hydrotherapy and laser therapy. Out-of-hours and emergency cases are directed to the group’s Hampstead practice, which is described as open 24/7 for emergency pet care.

- Many owners praise the standard of clinical care, especially for older pets, urgent appointments, and calm handling by nurses. - Individual staff members stand out in positive feedback, including Verity, Hannah, Mia, and some reception...

- Many owners praise the standard of clinical care, especially for older pets, urgent appointments, and calm handling by nurses. - Individual staff members stand out in positive feedback, including Verity, Hannah, Mia, and some reception and nursing interactions described as warm and professional. - The main negative theme is communication: some reviewers felt judged, dismissed, or spoken to without enough empathy during stressful situations.

- Multiple recent 5-star reviews praise the staff for being friendly, caring, polite and attentive. - Clients also mention a calm, clean practice environment and say the team is informative and makes them feel comfortable. - One positive...

- Multiple recent 5-star reviews praise the staff for being friendly, caring, polite and attentive. - Clients also mention a calm, clean practice environment and say the team is informative and makes them feel comfortable. - One positive reviewer says fees can feel a little expensive, while a longer-term client was much more critical about pricing, vet turnover, use of locums and tired consultation rooms.

- Recent feedback is largely positive about the clinical team, with owners describing the vets as friendly, helpful, informative, and reassuring. - Reviewers give concrete examples of care including dental treatment under anaesthetic, a...

- Recent feedback is largely positive about the clinical team, with owners describing the vets as friendly, helpful, informative, and reassuring. - Reviewers give concrete examples of care including dental treatment under anaesthetic, a same-day check for a suspicious lump with biopsy, and successful corrective surgery after a poor outcome elsewhere. - Several owners also mention clear communication around treatment choices and costs, with comments that the practice gives options and does not pressure people into treatment.

Hillman Vets – Britannia Park in Lichfield offers routine appointments alongside more involved surgical care, with emergency veterinary services listed in the clinic information. Feedback from clients covers everything from six-month...

Hillman Vets – Britannia Park in Lichfield offers routine appointments alongside more involved surgical care, with emergency veterinary services listed in the clinic information. Feedback from clients covers everything from six-month checks and cat urine testing to kitten spaying, BOAS surgery, and treatment after a road traffic accident requiring leg amputation. Reviews most often highlight clear communication, supportive reception staff, and a calm approach with nervous dogs.