Best Vets in England

The Brook Veterinary Surgery offers general veterinary care with an in-house laboratory and dispensary, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. It’s also listed as providing emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). From the latest reviews, the clinic is repeatedly described as particularly good with anxious/nervous dogs—owners mention staff taking their time, avoiding a rushed feel, and helping pets settle. Another owner describes a cat’s surgery day with regular updates throughout the day, including how the patient was doing. One review also mentions the practice referring a dog to a specialist orthopaedics team when needed. A single detailed negative review describes a serious breakdown around microchip/record matching and clinical record timestamps, with the owner disputing the practice’s decision-making when an injured cat was brought in and later euthanised.

Colebrook Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary practice that is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews describe first-time registrations and routine appointments for cats, including an elderly cat consult where the clinician “listened to concerns” and was described as empathetic. Several reviewers also mention strong front-desk support (welcoming/lovely receptionists) and an existing pet plan that a client felt covered their visit well. One recent reviewer, however, felt conversations were repeatedly steered toward costs and described the vets as “sales people,” so experiences appear mixed on how money and recommendations are handled.

Medivet Peterborough Welland Road is part of the Medivet corporate group. It appears set up for routine preventative care and general consultations (vaccinations, ear problems, check-ups), with access to overnight emergency care through Medivet’s 24-hour centres. Recent reviews describe thorough examinations and vets who actively help nervous or grumbly dogs settle during handling; one review also flags a problem with admin/billing communication that escalated to mention of “debt letters” within a few days. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Thorough exams and calming techniques during the consult (dog “calmed… down well”; kept “at ease” during check-up). - Treatment for a “poorly ear.” - First kitten vaccination visit that also covered worming, plus staff answering follow-up questions by phone. - A reported admin issue where the total bill wasn’t clearly communicated and the client was later asked to return to resolve account/payment details.

Zetland Veterinary Group – Fishponds Veterinary Centre is part of the Zetland Veterinary Group. From the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine care and common procedures (for example, kitten neutering), with some cases escalated via referral: one owner says a vet identified an underlying condition and arranged a hospital referral “within a matter of minutes.” Owners also mention practical touches during appointments such as being “very informative,” giving treats during a check-up, and helping anxious owners feel at ease. A small number of recent reviews raise concerns about clinical judgement for more serious issues (including an eye ulcer) and about how complaints were handled.

Bloxwich Veterinary Centre is part of the OnlineVets group (website: onlinevets.co.uk). The clinic is set up for routine companion-animal care and common procedures (owners mention spays/neuters and wound treatment) and also describes an emergency/urgent-care pathway: 24/7 access to veterinary care and advice for Pet Health Club Plus members via a partnership with PawSquad. From recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe being fitted in quickly (including next-day appointments and emergency visits), getting clear explanations, and seeing extras around end-of-life care (a sympathy card after a pet’s death). There is also a serious recent complaint alleging a poor outcome and insufficient post-op support after a cat spay; this conflicts with many positive reports of kindness and professionalism.

Shrewsbury Meole Brace Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. In the available clinic data it’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Recent reviews describe straightforward booking (including online), fast access for worried owners (one cat was seen within an hour after a morning call), and support for ongoing conditions (a dog newly diagnosed with diabetes, with staff answering questions and explaining plans clearly). One reviewer reports a contrasting experience during a guinea pig emergency call, saying they were “told off” for being stressed and then hung up on.

Ambleside Veterinary Clinic is described in recent reviews as a practice that handles both routine care and more serious illness requiring inpatient stays and surgery. Owners mention pets being kept in for up to a week with the option to visit, and post-op care where a puppy was comfortable returning for a second visit after an operation. One reviewer also notes the clinic felt “more affordable than the big chains” (a comparison rather than a stated pricing policy).

Northlands Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice that operates a central veterinary hospital alongside branch clinics, and states it provides its own 24-hour emergency service in-house. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe straightforward preventative care (annual boosters/vaccinations and check-ups) alongside ongoing management for arthritis/leg pain, including discussing home changes and trialling anti-inflammatory medication. Several reviews also mention how staff handled difficult moments such as saying goodbye to a pet. A smaller number of reviewers report problems with front-desk manners and, in one case, a vet interaction described as rude and rushed with an incomplete examination.

Churchfield Veterinary Centre is a long-established practice (the website says it has been operating since the 1930s) and states it provides a 24/7 emergency service every day of the year. Reviews describe pets being made more comfortable during visits—particularly nervous animals—and multiple long-term clients (e.g., 16 years and 45+ years) say they’ve stayed with the practice over decades. One recent negative review describes overhearing a vet and trainee criticising a previous client, including swearing, through doors that weren’t soundproof.

Town & Country Veterinary Group is a multi-practice veterinary group (with practices listed on its own site). It treats a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs—including small mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters) and exotics (lizards, snakes/other reptiles, and birds). The clinic is also listed in the provided data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe a friendly, welcoming front-of-house and vets who explain findings and options clearly. However, a minority of recent reviews report serious concerns—one alleges rude reception/phone handling and a surgery that “wasn’t done properly,” and another describes dissatisfaction with how payment was handled during euthanasia (including being asked to pay £181 upfront) and a perceived lack of compassion.