Best Vets in England

Shipley Vets lists a broad set of in-practice diagnostics and procedures on its website, including dentistry, endoscopy, lab tests, surgery, and X‑ray/ultrasound, and it is described in your clinic data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews include straightforward clinical tasks such as rabbit tooth trimming and highlight specific staff help (one reviewer names “Kammy” as particularly kind and helpful). However, the latest written reviews also include a detailed negative account describing poor handling of a highly anxious cat, delayed use of appropriate restraint equipment, and dissatisfaction with the vet’s communication during the consultation.

Lanes Vets Ltd is a veterinary practice that offers emergency veterinary services (listed as 24/7 or extended hours) and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe calm handling of nervous pets (for example, distracting a young cocker spaniel during medication), clear answers to questions with practical advice, and supportive end‑of‑life care (including helping a family say goodbye to a dog with lymphoma). A couple of visits are described as including small take-homes for home care (a chew toy and a toothbrush), and one owner notes the practice felt “expensive,” while still saying they were glad they chose it.

Brunswick Place Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in 1948 and described on its website as offering both routine care and more advanced treatment options (including orthopaedic surgery and chemotherapy). It also acts as a veterinary nurse training facility and has disabled access and on-site parking. From the latest reviews, owners often mention consultations that cover “all options” without a “hard sell,” and efficient service from vets, nurses, and reception. One detailed negative review describes a difficult end-of-life appointment that felt rushed after a long wait, with the owner saying they didn’t receive the quieter, more private setup they were expecting and later got no response to concerns; another review reports problems obtaining medical history due to an email system issue.

Companion Care (Eastbourne) Ltd describes itself on its website as a locally owned veterinary practice, with a modern, well‑equipped facility and separate cat/dog waiting areas and wards. The practice offers emergency cover (with a stated weekend emergency fee for non‑registered clients) and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Fast access for urgent problems, including being seen within 45 minutes for an emergency and being fit in same day even when not registered. - Active communication during inpatient care, such as frequent updates while a dog was treated for gastroenteritis. - Dental work and urgent surgery planning, including emergency assessment followed by tooth removal and surgery booked for the next morning. - A mixed picture on front‑desk and compassion, with some describing kindness (including a condolence card after a pet died), and others reporting a very poor experience or feeling pressured around major decisions.

Medivet Ashby is part of the Medivet group. Based on the website information, it offers access to 24-hour emergency care via one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres (with an overnight emergency consultation fee stated at £130). It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews describe a practice that can offer same-day appointments for new concerns and where vets are reported to explain what they’re doing during examinations. Several owners also mention a “least invasive/less costly first” approach (including pointing out when prescription medication might be cheaper elsewhere). There is, however, a serious recent complaint alleging misdiagnosis in a dog’s case.

Companion Care (Chichester) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets describes itself as a locally owned practice and says it’s a modern, well‑equipped clinic based inside a Pets at Home store. The website emphasises on-site facilities (including in‑house lab testing, digital X‑ray and ultrasound, and separate dog/cat wards plus an isolation unit) and states it provides emergency cover with out‑of‑hours information. In the latest reviews available, owners give concrete examples of fast triage after an accident (a puppy checked over immediately after being hit by a car) and clear explanations of problems “in a way that is easy to understand.” One detailed review also describes prompt, compassionate care during a rapidly developing, severe illness (a dog with an abdominal tumour, with the team keeping the owner informed and helping with paperwork). A minority view sharply disagrees, describing the practice as “all for the money… not the care.”

Tweed House Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent, family-run practice and says it is registered to train Veterinary Nurses and accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Based on the services listed on its website, it appears set up for routine preventative care and ongoing support clinics (for example weight management and geriatric checks), alongside general health checks and dental-care guidance. The latest written reviews available to us are short, but consistently mention helpful vets and caring staff, with one recent 3-star review indicating experiences aren’t universally positive.

Hook Veterinary Centre Limited offers routine and preventive care for a range of small pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters), with services listed on its website including vaccinations, microchipping, dental care, nurse clinics and home visits. The clinic also states that emergency vet services are available. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often point to practical, decision-relevant details such as help with insurance claims and discussions about ways to manage costs, plus clear cost transparency. Procedures specifically mentioned include spaying and teeth cleaning. One review describes a serious inconsistency between two appointments about a cat’s weight status and a subsequent suggestion of “very expensive tests,” which the reviewer felt was incorrect.

Bentley Road Veterinary Practice Ltd is described in reviews as a family-run, independent practice (one reviewer calls it a “family business”), with named vets including owner Tony Everitt. Based on recent review details, it handles routine care (new puppy registrations and “puppy pack” deals) as well as major surgery—one owner reports their 12‑year‑old poodle had a leg amputated here. Several reviewers mention a clean waiting area, efficient appointments, and vets who communicate in a direct, informative way; one negative review reports a rude attitude from a vet, so experiences with bedside manner appear mixed.

Norbury Pet Health Centre describes itself as an independent, small veterinary practice that’s been established for around 55 years, with digital x‑ray and ultrasound listed on its site. For out-of-hours care, it states cases are handled by The South London Emergency Veterinary Centre. From the latest reviews, owners most often mention: - WhatsApp messaging for advice and arranging appointments, including reassurance and next-day check-ups for a newly rescued kitten. - Routine surgery with structured follow-up, e.g., a cat spay where two follow-up checks were included as standard. - End-of-life support, including a home visit euthanasia (during a lunch period), time given to say goodbye, and an unexpected condolence letter afterwards. There is also a clear conflict in experiences: one recent reviewer describes a lack of urgency and no blood tests/further examination offered for a deteriorating dog, while many others describe the team as responsive and supportive in stressful situations.