Best Vets in England

Higham Ferrers Veterinary Clinic presents itself as an independent practice founded by Charly. The clinic is set up for routine care and in-clinic diagnostics (it lists X-ray and ultrasound) with a focus on pet comfort, including separate dog/cat waiting areas, cushioned benches, heated floors, and air conditioning. Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff handling anxious/nervous animals with care (for example, nervous dogs during anal gland treatment and consults), plus owners valuing the on-site link between the Pet Spa and veterinary care (“knowing a vet is right there if anything goes wrong”). There’s also a “Same Vet Promise” and “No Wait Promise” referenced on the website.

West Mount Vets is an RCVS General Practice small‑animal clinic with in‑house diagnostics (lab testing, X‑ray and ultrasound) and a broad routine-to-surgical service list (including dentistry and neutering). Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the website and recent reviews, the practice appears set up for: - Routine care plus procedures such as vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, neutering and dental work. - Diagnostics-led workups, with imaging and lab facilities referenced on the website. - Support around urgent and end‑of‑life situations: reviews describe an out‑of‑hours visit for a dog that couldn’t be saved, including keepsakes (paw prints and hair) and help arranging cremation details. Recent feedback is mostly positive about staff manner and support, but one detailed review reports a very negative experience around a planned dental/extraction for an elderly cat, including concerns about the level of examination, delays on the day, and pre‑anaesthetic assessment compared with another vet’s subsequent testing.

Medivet Crosby (Mews Veterinary Centre) is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices). Based on the clinic’s own information and recent reviews, it appears set up for day-to-day primary care with access to routine and advanced surgery, plus escalation to Medivet’s 24-hour centres for around-the-clock emergency care. Decision-relevant details owners mention include: calm handling of nervous cats during consultations; clear explanations of diagnoses and medications (including dosage checks by a nurse on departure); support for ongoing, complex medication needs; and practical paperwork help such as turning around an Animal Health Certificate quickly. One recent review raises a problem around controlled-drug refills being withheld without a paid appointment, which the reviewer felt was an inflexible protocol.

Stechford Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and operates from within a Pets at Home store. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe cat care (including vaccinations and ongoing treatments), with multiple owners highlighting clear explanations of next steps and results from the vet. Feedback on reception is mixed: some reviews praise knowledgeable, helpful receptionists, while another describes repeated rudeness when calling or collecting medication.

Companion Care (Leighton Buzzard) Ltd operates as a locally owned Vets for Pets practice (not a corporate-run site, based on the clinic’s own “locally owned practice” statement). The clinic appears set up for general practice care with on-site diagnostics and surgery, including an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, hospital wards and an operating theatre. For out-of-hours emergencies, the website says care is provided via Vets Now. From the latest reviews available, experiences are mixed: several owners describe long-term care and specific procedures going smoothly (for example, stitches removed with attention to keeping the dog comfortable), while a smaller number report serious issues such as rude reception interactions, difficulty with finding a registered pet on the system, and concerns about unnecessary charges and rushed appointments.

Hill Park Veterinary Group is an independent, two-branch practice (described as independent since 1986) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly mention being fitted in at short notice (including “last minute” appointments and being seen early when a slot opened up), clear explanations of diagnosis/treatment “in plain English,” and ongoing support around procedures (one owner describes surgery for a benign tumour with “after-care” highlighted). Several owners also point to a long relationship with the practice over decades, including care from early-life stages through to end-of-life.

Twickenham Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe long-term use of the practice (including multi-year care for dogs and cats) and highlight clear explanations during appointments. Several specific services are repeatedly mentioned, including puppy vaccinations and check-ups, microchipping (with one reviewer noting they were charged only for the microchip), and a monthly “Healthy Pet Club” plan that includes routine preventative care. One recent review conflicts with the generally positive feedback, describing poor service around reminders and questioning the value of monthly fees.

Vets Now Bradford is part of the Vets Now network, which focuses on emergency and out-of-hours care for small animals when daytime practices are closed. Recent reviews describe overnight or urgent presentations (including seizures) and end-of-life care, with specific mentions of pets being taken in quickly and owners being kept updated during treatment. Pricing is a recurring decision point: one recent reviewer reports being charged £593 for a Saturday afternoon appointment and felt the cost was excessive, while other recent reviews focus on reassurance, clear explanations, and aftercare advice.

Companion Care (Aylesbury) Ltd describes itself as locally owned and is set up as a modern, well‑equipped small-animal practice with substantial in‑house diagnostics (including digital X‑ray, ultrasound and an in‑house lab) and surgical capability (operating theatre; soft-tissue and orthopaedic procedures listed). Out‑of‑hours emergencies are handled externally by Vets Now Hemel Hempstead (as stated on the website). In the latest reviews available to us, owners give concrete examples of handling nervous/fearful dogs during routine care (a booster vaccination completed without a muzzle by covering the dog’s eyes), longer-term continuity with a named vet (Oliver, mentioned as seeing a dog “for the last 12 years”), and support through serious illness and end‑of‑life care (a mouth lump diagnosed as cancer and later ashes collection). Reviews also conflict on the cost/communication around money, with one reviewer describing the phone interaction as prioritising money and calling the practice “expensive.”

Ashcroft Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice for cats, dogs and several small pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters). The clinic lists routine care such as vaccinations, microchipping and nurse clinics, and it also mentions emergency care (without detailing how it’s provided). It’s also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - being fitted in for repeat/same-day appointments when a pet’s condition changed - in-clinic treatment such as IV fluids/medication via a cannula (“dripped up”) and onward hospitalisation when needed - practical handling of nervous pets (e.g., being allowed to wait outside and called in when ready) One reviewer also strongly objects to the cost of care, describing charges as “extortionate,” which sits alongside otherwise very positive experiences of the clinical care and communication.