Best Vets in England

• •Recent positive feedback highlights compassionate end-of-life care, with Roy specifically thanked for being patient, calm and clear during a difficult euthanasia appointment; the follow-up paw-print card also stood out. - A separate positive review mentions a cat’s neuter and microchip, with warm comments about the reception staff and nurses. - Negative feedback includes pricing concerns, particularly one reported £1,600 quote for anaesthesia and a mouth examination in an injured cat, and another complaint about potentially costly follow-up tests.

• •Owners frequently describe the team as friendly, calm and caring, with several saying staff help nervous pets settle before examinations and make repeat visits easier. - Compassionate end-of-life care is a strong recurring theme, including gentle handling during euthanasia and thoughtful follow-up gestures such as condolence cards. - Communication is often highlighted positively, especially around surgery and urgent treatment, with reviewers mentioning clear explanations, regular updates and helpful aftercare advice.

• •Compassionate end-of-life support is a strong recurring theme, with reviewers praising clear explanations, gentle handling, and thoughtful follow-up condolence cards. - Access and responsiveness are often highlighted, including being seen within an hour after registering and getting a same-day Saturday appointment after photos were reviewed. - Recent reviewers frequently describe the team as kind, helpful, and caring, with one specifically praising Beth and another long-term client saying their animals have been coming here for over a decade.

• •General small animal consultations for dogs and cats, alongside an exotics GP service covering small mammals, reptiles/tortoises, cage birds and backyard poultry. - Preventive care, including vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, and nurse clinics such as blood pressure checks and six-month health checks. - Routine procedures including neutering, dentistry, grooming and nail clipping, and anal sac expression.

Highcroft Veterinary Group – Silva House Veterinary Centre in Midsomer Norton is part of Highcroft Veterinary Group, which sits within CVS, and the site is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Across the group, Highcroft presents a small-animal hospital-style service with in-house diagnostics, routine preventive care, dentistry and general surgery, plus access to referral disciplines. Recent feedback is mixed overall: many reviewers praise the friendly team, clear explanations and kind handling, while a cluster of 1-star comments centres on a disputed euthanasia case involving a young dog.

• •Owners describe fast access for urgent cases, including an emergency appointment arranged within about 30 minutes and immediate help for a hamster. - There is strong praise for small-animal care, especially from guinea pig owners who felt the vets were confident handling species that other practices had been reluctant to see. - Several reviews highlight compassionate long-term and end-of-life care, including support for chronic conditions in an older cat and a respectful euthanasia experience.

• •Several reviewers describe the staff as friendly, helpful and caring, including one recent owner who was pleased to bring in a new puppy. - End-of-life care stands out in positive feedback, with owners mentioning dignity, kindness and a sympathy card after euthanasia. - There are also good comments about handling nervous pets, including staff adapting a post-op check and seeing a dog outside where it felt more comfortable.

Pet Medics Veterinary Surgeons – Walkden is a CVS-owned practice within the PetMedics group, with access to the group’s referral, emergency and critical care hospital. It offers routine first-opinion care such as vaccinations and health checks, alongside access to more advanced work including referral services, complex surgery and CT imaging. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Highcroft Veterinary Group – Eastville Veterinary Centre is part of Highcroft Veterinary Group, a CVS practice in Bristol. The wider group’s website describes a small-animal hospital with 24/7 emergency cover via MiNightVet Bristol, in-house diagnostics including lab work, X-ray and ultrasound, and referral services such as cardiology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and laparoscopic surgery. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

• •Judith is a recurring standout in recent feedback, with owners praising her manner with senior pets, nervous dogs, cats and rabbits. - Handling of anxious or stressed animals is a clear strength, including reviews describing calm, patient care during first appointments and vaccinations. - Communication is frequently highlighted as a positive, with owners saying they feel listened to, not rushed, and well informed about treatment and medication.