Best Vets in England

Jurassic Vets describes itself as a family-owned independent practice and is RCVS Accredited. The website points to a clinic set up for both routine care and procedures, with on-site diagnostics (including digital X‑ray, ultrasound and an in‑house lab) and a dedicated surgical theatre, plus services such as keyhole spays, orthopaedic surgery, soft-tissue surgery and dental procedures. Owners’ recent reviews repeatedly mention fast access to appointments (including being fitted in within an hour), clear explanations and thorough consults, and several concrete examples of hands-on care (a life-saving operation after rapid recognition of the problem, and a tick removed from an eye with no charge mentioned).

Medivet Christchurch (previously Best Friends Vets) is part of the Medivet group. The practice appears geared toward routine consultations and common problems, with owners specifically mentioning booster vaccinations, stomach upsets, and checking lumps (including taking a sample during a visit). From the website, Medivet also offers access to 24/7 veterinary centres, with a stated nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee. Concrete details owners mention include: - A vet took a sample from a chest lump during a booster appointment and told the owner it was a fatty lump (the reviewer says they weren’t charged for the extra step). - Staff helped safely contain and settle a highly stressed cat that arrived loose in a car, using the practice’s own cage and calm handling. - Consultations described as unhurried, with time to discuss concerns. - Continuity of care: multiple reviews mention seeing “Rosie,” including reassurance after another clinician (“Stephan”) left.

Haven Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice (the site describes two branches) offering care for pets as well as ambulatory equine and farm work, with a stated heritage “since 1907.” Facilities listed on the website include separate dog/cat/exotics wards, isolation facilities, a diagnostic imaging room, a dental area, an in-house laboratory, and a separate operating theatre. Recent reviews repeatedly mention a welcoming reception team, vets who take time to explain findings and options, and the practice accepting an emergency admission; one owner also highlights practical advice to reduce stress for a dog that isn’t keen on vet visits. The ownership model (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.

Minster Veterinary Centre Ltd is an independent veterinary group owned by David Sparks, providing care for pets and also farm animals and equine. The website describes a 24-hour emergency service staffed by its own vets from its own sites, plus nurse-led clinics for ongoing issues like weight management and diabetes. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention being able to get seen quickly (including “immediate” appointments for a kitten with an eye infection and a nursing mum with young kittens), considerate support around euthanasia (privacy and arrangements made on the day), and vets handling reactive dogs calmly during booster vaccinations.

Henley Mobile Veterinary Service focuses on veterinary care delivered through home visits and Skype consultations, with a stated interest in zoological medicine and exotic pets. The website also references “new therapies for pets” and names Chris Furley as a recognised specialist in zoological medicine (with extensive experience with exotics). In the latest reviews, owners most often describe long-term continuity of care, clear explanations during appointments, and follow-up contact after pets are unwell. One reviewer explicitly notes the practice is independent, linking that to a more personal service.

The Veterinary Centre (Henley Vets Ltd) describes itself as an independent small-animal practice with full surgical facilities, offering vet consultations, nurse clinics, dentistry, vaccinations, prescriptions, and home visits, plus emergency and out-of-hours care. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations during appointments, pets being helped to feel comfortable, and follow-up contact during difficult cases; several reviews also describe long-term use over 20+ years and treatment of both cats and dogs, including elderly pets.

Medivet Harmans Water is part of the Medivet group. It appears set up for routine care and ongoing case management (annual health checks and booster vaccinations are mentioned), while also linking into Medivet’s wider 24-hour emergency network. Recent reviews repeatedly describe pets being put at ease during exams—including an older dog with fear/anxiety issues—and one owner describes a clear treatment plan after an injury assessment. Cleanliness is also specifically praised, and one visit included the vet introducing a “new AI system” as part of the appointment.

No corporate group affiliation is mentioned in the available information. Reviews describe a small team where owners repeatedly highlight calm, thorough consultations and practical decision-making—especially for anxious dogs and longer-running problems (for example, a “huge” ear issue discussed in detail with treatment options explained). Based on what clients describe, the practice seems set up for: - Routine preventative care (puppy vaccination course is specifically mentioned). - Ongoing medical problem management (ear problems; follow-up consultations). - Support through serious illness, including end-of-life care (owners mention being guided through a cancer diagnosis that later ended in the loss of a pet). - Surgical procedures via a separate site used for operations (mentioned by one reviewer). Concrete specifics owners mention include: vets taking extra time to keep a nervous dog calm during the consult, clearly explaining outcomes and options, and providing opportunities for puppy socialisation during a vaccination visit (meeting other dogs and young kittens when the clinic was quiet).

Greyfriars Rehabilitation Referrals Ltd is a registered veterinary practice established in 2001 that focuses on rehabilitation and hydrotherapy referrals. The website describes facilities that include dedicated consultation/treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor rehab areas, a 5m x 10m heated pool with swim jets and platforms, and a water treadmill. Recent reviews describe tailored rehab plans for mobility problems (including hind-leg weakness), coordination with a pet’s primary vet around medication, and staff adapting sessions when a dog wouldn’t tolerate certain equipment (one owner reports their dog “firmly refused the underwater treadmill,” so the team adjusted accordingly).

Goddard Veterinary Group is part of a larger veterinary group (44 practices and 3 hospitals) that’s been operating since 1952, and the group states all its practices and hospitals are RCVS accredited. Based on the website, it’s set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping) with an optional monthly plan that includes a mid-year nurse assessment and discounts on common procedures. In the latest reviews available to us, one vet in particular (Richard Thomas) is repeatedly named for clear, practical advice—especially for cats with difficult or unusual health situations—and there’s also mention of being seen “at short notice.”