Dog & Cat Vets in England

Thompsons Vets Ltd is an RCVS General Practice small-animal clinic in Sutton-in-Ashfield, established in 1972. The practice treats dogs, cats and smaller pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and ferrets, and offers in-house diagnostics, dentistry and surgery. Recent feedback continues to highlight compassionate care, particularly for urgent concerns and end-of-life support, although a small number of reviewers mention delays and dissatisfaction with costs or aspects of care.

• •Positive reviews often focus on caring, reassuring treatment, including vaccination appointments, full health checks and effective flea treatment advice. - Several owners say staff handled nervous pets well, with examples including a puppy being kept calm over multiple visits and a separate back-door option for reactive dogs. - A recent neutering review was especially positive about communication and aftercare, with the owner saying they felt guided through the process from start to finish.

• •Many recent reviewers describe clear explanations, good communication and feeling well informed about options, results and next steps. - Several reviews highlight caring handling of stressed or difficult situations, including a calm experience for a usually feisty cat, supportive end-of-life care for a guinea pig, and owners feeling reassured during treatment. - Specific positive examples include treatment for eye problems, ongoing management of a heart condition, keyhole neutering, and rapid assessment and surgery planning for a dog with a jaw injury.

• •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, professional and caring, with appointments said to be easy to get and the overall service feeling personal. - There is strong feedback on handling nervous or vulnerable pets, including anxious dogs and a disabled dog being treated gently and patiently. - Specific care examples include tail amputation with good recovery, support during treatment for an ocular tear, and grooming help for a badly matted cat.

• •Communication and aftercare stand out: owners describe being kept informed from first consultation through to post-operative follow-up. - Flexible, helpful service is a recurring theme: several reviewers mention last-minute urgent appointments, appointments arranged around schedules, and supportive reception staff. - Handling of nervous pets and anxious owners is often praised: reviewers say the team takes time to explain things clearly, reassure worried owners, and help pets settle during visits.

Springfield Veterinary Group is a CVS-owned small-animal hospital in Sheffield, established in 1964. Its website describes 24-hour emergency cover through the on-site MiNightVet service, along with advanced diagnostics and surgery, including CT, X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. The practice also lists multiple RCVS “Outstanding” awards, Cat Friendly Clinic Gold status, Rabbit Friendly Clinic Silver status, and veterinary nurse training facilities.

Ambivet Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice in Nottingham, established in 1979, and part of CVS. It is listed as an RCVS General Practice, with routine care, dentistry, surgery, in-house diagnostics, and a cardiology referral service on offer. The practice is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility, and its website states that out-of-hours care is provided through another Ambivet Veterinary Group service.

Highcroft Veterinary Group – Longwell Green Veterinary Centre is part of Highcroft Veterinary Group, a CVS practice, with access to hospital-style facilities including an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound, plus an on-site dedicated out-of-hours emergency provider (MiNightVet). The wider group offers routine care alongside more advanced and referral work, including cardiology, internal medicine, keyhole surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics and soft-tissue surgery. The practice is also listed with Cat Friendly Clinic – Gold and Rabbit Friendly Clinic – Gold accreditation.

• •Many positive reviews focus on compassionate care, especially around emergencies and end-of-life support. Several owners mention feeling well looked after during euthanasia and afterwards, including memorial cards signed by the team with forget-me-not seeds. - Specific staff stand out in reviews: Sophia is thanked for follow-up after an emergency appointment, and Katie for regular calls and emails during longer-term illness management.