Best Vets in England

Companion Care (Ashford) Ltd describes itself as a locally owned Companion Care practice. The website highlights a modern, well‑equipped setup (including an operating theatre, in‑house lab, digital imaging and separate cat/dog waiting areas) and notes emergency cover, with out-of-hours handled by Vets Now Ashford. Recent reviews include detailed accounts of rapid access for an urgent eye problem (seen within ~2 hours, fluorescein stain testing, and a booked follow‑up 2 days later) and peri‑operative updates during a spay (admission-to-discharge updates, including when the pet woke up). One reviewer reports the opposite experience on service consistency, citing late appointments, staff turnover, and a dispute with reception leading to being “cancelled” as a client.

Medivet - St Ives Trenwith Lane is part of the Medivet group (a larger veterinary provider) and offers routine and diagnostic care for cats, dogs, and rabbits, with in‑house X‑rays and an in‑house laboratory listed on its website. Reviews repeatedly describe fast access when something is urgent (including being “seen really quickly” and a same‑day operation for a dog that became unwell), plus straightforward explanations of options (“the Good, Bad and Ugly so the best solution is found”). Owners also mention pets being handled in a way that reduces stress (e.g., a cat described as “loved them” during a check-up/vaccination visit). Out-of-hours arrangements are described on the clinic website as being provided by CVets; the structured clinic data also lists “Emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours),” so the exact out‑of‑hours setup is unclear from the information provided.

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group is a veterinary practice that partners with Vets Now for out-of-hours emergency care, and it holds Gold Cat Friendly Clinic Status. Reviews most often describe routine care such as annual check-ups and vaccinations, and also longer-term management (one owner mentions support for a dog with a heart condition aimed at improving quality of life). Several reviewers highlight specific, practical touches: calm handling of anxious dogs, clear explanations during consults, and reports that you can get a same-day appointment when needed.

Broughton Veterinary Group has been operating since 2003; the website summary doesn’t state whether it’s independent or part of a corporate group. Based on the information available, the practice covers routine preventive care (including annual health reviews and vaccinations) and also supports end‑of‑life decisions. Recent reviews repeatedly describe: - Calm, reassuring routine visits (e.g., an annual review for a dog and cat handled with “care and kindness”; a kennel cough vaccination described as calm, with a dog “never scared”). - Supportive euthanasia appointments, including for rabbits, with staff noted for staying patient and kind while owners were very upset. - Prompt attempts to fit clients in, with one review saying they do their best to see you quickly.

Mote Park Veterinary Surgery describes itself as a private practice and part of the “Mote Park Veterinary Group.” The website highlights surgery, medicine, orthopaedics and diagnostic imaging, backed by “state of the art services and specialised equipment.” Recent reviews include owners describing being fitted in quickly for worried visits (including guinea pigs) and clear, step-by-step explanations during appointments (including gentle handling of a cat). Reviews also show a pricing/charging complaint from one owner about a £50 consultation fee for a very brief procedure and a long wait.

Downland Veterinary Group has been operating since 1946 and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe appointments being available quickly (including for a sick rabbit), thorough examinations with diagnosis and medication, and follow-up/ongoing aftercare after surgery. Owners also mention seeing the same vet regularly, which helps with continuity for pets that need ongoing care.

The Woolpack Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice (independent/ownership group not stated) with in-house diagnostics (lab work, X‑ray, ultrasound) and a wide species scope listed on its site (including rabbits, small mammals, birds, and backyard poultry). The website also describes orthopaedic surgery and cardiology referral services, and notes it is an RCVS General Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver). From the latest reviews, owners most often highlight: - Same-day help for urgent problems (e.g., a dog seen promptly for a suspected eye infection and sent home with antibiotics). - Supportive end-of-life care, with multiple reviewers describing patience and dignity during euthanasia appointments. - Time spent on practical guidance, such as detailed discussions about diet during a health check and help understanding pet insurance/financial support after an emergency reaction. - A mixed experience with reception, with one review calling a receptionist “awful (rude)” while others describe reception staff as very helpful.

Priory Veterinary Group is a multi-site practice (the website lists multiple “practices”) and is an IVC Evidensia Positive Pawprint Partner (as stated on the website). Based on the information available, it appears set up for routine preventive care and day-to-day medical cases (puppy vaccinations, health checks, elderly cat visits), with emergency care also mentioned on the website. Owners frequently describe practical touches that made appointments smoother: timely appointments arranged around a 6‑month health check, clinicians who answer “new puppy” questions during vaccination visits, and clear options being given rather than a single pushed plan. Several reviews also mention handling pets gently—particularly nervous animals—and a reception/waiting area that feels comfortable.

The Grove Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent, vet-owned family practice (not a corporate group). Based on its website, it’s set up for both routine care and more involved case work, with on-site imaging and scopes (X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy) plus a telemedicine suite, and it also states it offers advanced/keyhole procedures alongside routine surgery. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention not feeling pressured into extras, and describe staff being informative and reassuring when pets are unwell; one reviewer also specifically mentions care provided for greyhounds.

Penbode Vets Ltd is a long-running veterinary practice (established 1840) that treats pets as well as horses and farm animals, and it states it provides a 24/7, 365-days-a-year service via species-focused teams (Penbode Pets, Penbode Farm and Penbode Equine). In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly describe thorough, explained assessments and proactive communication—such as nurses/vets calling during tests and treatment to give updates and then following up afterwards. Several reviews also mention the team taking extra care with anxious or nervous animals (including an ex-feral cat and a nervous dog), using calmer handling and practical advice (including non‑pharmaceutical calming measures and “money-saving tips” for treatment).