Best Vets in England

Vets for Pets is part of the Vets for Pets group (per the clinic branding and website). The practice is set up for a wide range of routine and surgical work, with on-site diagnostics (in-house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and dedicated cat facilities including separate cat/dog waiting areas and a separate cat consult room; it also holds Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status (International Society of Feline Medicine). Owners most often describe straightforward booking and proactive routine-care prompts (for example, reminders for flea and worming), and vets taking time to explain decisions such as neutering timing. Reviews are mixed on communication and transparency: several 5‑star accounts praise being talked through options and end‑of‑life support (including a condolence card), while a small number of 1‑star reviews allege poor explanation of medications/treatment-plan choices and raise serious concerns about surgical outcomes.

Margetts & Associates Ltd is a veterinary practice that is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the latest reviews available to us, owners most often talk about being able to get appointments quickly (including same-day) and pets being handled in a way that makes them comfortable enough to enjoy visiting. One review raises a specific concern about how the practice communicated after a pet died at an emergency vet, describing the account being discontinued without a condolence message. Concrete specifics owners mention: - Same-day appointments being available (reported by one reviewer). - Straightforward appointment booking (reported by one reviewer). - Pets (including a dog) appearing happy to attend because of the attention they receive (reported by one reviewer). - A complaint about not being contacted after the practice was notified of a pet’s death, and the owner finding the account closure “brutal” (reported by one reviewer).

Medivet Dalston is part of the Medivet group and is set up for routine appointments and work-ups with on-site diagnostics (in-house laboratory, X‑rays and ultrasound). The practice website lists 15‑minute consultations, dentistry and ECG, and owners in recent reviews describe straightforward booking for a kitten neutering, a post‑op check, and staff who “explained everything clearly.” Recent feedback also highlights staff helping dogs feel comfortable during visits (including a nervous/strong-breed dog mentioned by an owner).

Priory Lodge Vets is described on its website as an independent, employee-owned small animal practice and notes B‑Corp certification. It treats dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals, and states it handles its own out‑of‑hours work so clients “see a familiar face.” Reviews most often talk about calm handling for anxious pets (including using treats and taking time), clear explanations (including using a model to explain an ear infection), and a decision-making style some owners describe as not pushing extra procedures. One recent review reports a serious adverse outcome following a routine spay and describes aftercare as “significantly poor,” which sits in clear contrast to other recent reviews praising the team’s support and communication.

Border Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that also functions as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services (described as 24/7 or extended hours). Recent reviews describe a mix of strong clinical experiences—such as treatment for an eye problem that improved within a week and supportive end‑of‑life care (including a condolence card and “forget‑me‑not” seeds)—alongside concerns about front‑desk interactions and internal communication. A few owners report issues like requests not being followed (e.g., agreed collection arrangements after an anaesthetic) and delays in handling insurance paperwork, while a small number of reviews raise more serious complaints about cleanliness and post‑stay issues.

Towcester Veterinary Centre is a multi-branch practice covering small animals, farm animals and equine work, and it also mentions referrals on its website. Reviewers describe both routine and more involved care, including a dog operation, diagnostic scanning, and treatment for a rabbit with GI stasis. Owners also mention practical communication touches such as being called when a pet is ready for collection, and one review notes being seen within 40 minutes for a suddenly unwell dog. Feedback isn’t uniform: alongside many reports of effective treatment and attentive handling, one recent 1‑star review alleges “covering up symptoms” rather than treating underlying issues and complains about high charges.

Vets Now (Hemel Hempstead) is part of the Vets Now emergency-vet group and is set up specifically for out-of-hours care (nights, weekends and bank holidays) for dogs, cats and small animals. It’s an RCVS-accredited Small Animal Emergency Service Clinic (ESC) and has on-site diagnostic and treatment facilities (including an in-house lab, imaging, an operating theatre and a hospital ward). From the latest reviews, owners most often mention being seen quickly and getting clear handover back to their usual vet (including written notes transferred for next-day follow-up). Several reviews also describe staff explaining the plan and costs before proceeding, including giving owners time to decide. A minority of reviews raise concerns about high charges and, in one case, alleged misdiagnosis and complaint handling.

Redruth Veterinary Surgery is a private practice owned and run by Sarah Sheldon (a registered veterinary nurse), and was established by Jennifer Williamson. The practice describes itself as a veterinary nurse training practice and says appointments (including emergencies) are not rushed. Recent reviews back up a “time to talk” approach, with multiple owners mentioning thorough, unhurried consultations, clear explanations, and being accommodated at short notice. Specific care mentioned in reviews includes dental work (including multiple tooth extractions), nail clipping (“pedicure”), post-op check-ups for a nervous rescue dog, and treatment for a tummy bug.

Totton Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Based on client accounts, the practice appears geared towards general first-opinion care with in-house procedures such as dental work and minor treatments (for example, a cat’s teeth being done and an ingrown claw treated). It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Decision-relevant review signals are mixed around access and competence: several owners describe being offered same-day appointments when a pet was unwell, while one owner reports being unable to secure an urgent appointment for a collapsed dog and being told to call back the next day for limited emergency slots. The practice is repeatedly mentioned as sending sympathy/condolence cards after pet loss, and owners describe support with end-of-life arrangements such as cremation and returning ashes.

Shinfield Vets offers routine care (vaccinations, neutering, microchipping) alongside nurse-led clinics and stated emergency care. The website lists a wide range of species seen beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits, small mammals, birds and reptiles), and the practice is described in reviews as handling everything from “regular upkeep” to emergencies and surgeries. Recent reviewers repeatedly mention vets taking time to explain treatment options and next steps, and several give specific examples of pets being kept calm (including an anxious cat with a skin complaint). One recent review raises a cost concern about being charged for a short follow‑up appointment after an initial paid treatment.