Best Vets in England

Vets Now Nottingham is part of Vets Now, a corporate emergency/out-of-hours provider (described on its site as the UK’s leading provider of pet emergency care). Reviews describe it being used for urgent and overnight cases such as allergic reactions with facial swelling and hives, bite wounds, and referral for emergency spleen surgery for a suspected tumour. Owners repeatedly mention fast triage and treatment (being seen “within 30 minutes” after a call; another case described as “seen immediately”), plus clear explanations and frequent updates during inpatient stays (one dog kept for 24 hours with ongoing updates). A recurring concern in a detailed review is capacity: one owner reported only one vet on duty and felt a life-saving surgery was delayed, with no update for over four hours until they chased.

Value Vets is part of the Sunbeam Veterinary group (a group of 3 veterinary clinics plus a veterinary hospital). Based on the website, it’s set up for both routine “first opinion” care and more advanced work, including referral/second-opinion cases, with facilities such as a CT scanner, multiple surgical theatres, and separate cat/dog waiting and ward areas. From the latest reviews available to us, owners often mention clear explanations and compassionate handling (including support around pet cremation). However, a couple of recent reviews describe the opposite experience: injections/vaccines being given without clear discussion or consent, uncertainty about what was administered, and charges they felt weren’t explained.

Tower Veterinary Group is a general veterinary practice and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine care and preventative work (vaccines/injections, boosters, flea appointments) as well as dentistry (scale/clean and extractions mentioned). Owners frequently describe staff taking time to explain care and adapting handling to the pet (for example, vaccinating an anxious dog on the floor rather than on the table, and recording this preference in the pet’s notes). Reviews are mostly positive, but there is also a detailed complaint alleging inaccurate clinical notes affecting an insurance claim and dissatisfaction with how a dental procedure was communicated.

MR Vet Ltd (ParasiteVet/Veterinary Parasitology) focuses on veterinary parasitology testing rather than routine in-clinic treatment, with owners describing a postal sample kit process and written lab reports returned digitally. Reviews repeatedly mention quick turnaround (examples given include samples posted one day and results the next, or within 2–4 days) and clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Several reviews also describe practical customer-service steps such as sending a replacement kit free of charge/next-day when a kit was delayed or misplaced, and providing results via OneDrive with “next actions” advice. A small number of recent reviews report the opposite experience—waiting multiple weeks for reports with poor communication—so reliability appears to vary based on the latest written feedback.

Brentford Vets for Pets is part of the Vets for Pets practice network (previously branded as Companion Care Brentford, according to the clinic website) and presents itself as a modern, well‑equipped first-opinion clinic with on-site diagnostics and surgical facilities. The website lists in-house lab testing (including biochemistry) plus imaging (digital X‑ray and ultrasound), alongside an operating theatre, hospital ward, dentistry and orthopaedics. In recent reviews, owners mention being offered same-day appointments when registering and describe vets taking a thorough approach—one owner said their cat’s suspected CKD was re-assessed and blood tests were arranged to confirm.

Village Vet Hampstead is part of the Village Vet group and has been operating since the 1920s. The practice is set up for both routine care and more complex work, with a multi-floor facility that includes an operating theatre, hospital wards, a full laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and an intensive care unit. The website also states it is open 24/7 for emergency pet care and that it’s an accredited dog friendly clinic (Dogs Trust and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association). In the latest written reviews available, owners most often describe urgent/emergency visits where they were seen quickly, felt un-rushed, and had clear explanations—alongside specific praise for staff help during stressful situations (including support with paperwork).

Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice is RCVS Accredited and Silver Cat Friendly Accredited, with a dedicated cat-only clinic. The practice lists a wide range of routine and preventive care (vaccines, microchipping, parasite treatment, weight and senior-pet support) alongside procedures such as neutering (including keyhole surgery) and dental care. From the latest reviews available to us, cat owners repeatedly mention the practical benefit of the cat-only clinic (less stress from dogs/other animals) and describe appointments as quick and efficient. Reviews also mention keepsakes after euthanasia (for example, a paw print and fur) and one case where a staff member (“Henry M”) sent a card with two locks of fur unprompted. There is also a clear conflict in emergency/out-of-hours expectations: the website states out-of-hours emergency care and mentions home visits and an ambulance service, while one recent review describes being told the practice does not provide services overnight, requiring transfers elsewhere for overnight care.

Ilkeston Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and states it is a locally owned practice that’s taking new clients. Based on the website, it’s set up for routine consults plus a wide range of in-house diagnostics and procedures (including an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, dental X‑ray, operating theatre, isolation unit, and an in-patient ward). Recent reviews most often focus on support during urgent and end‑of‑life visits (including clear explanations of options before euthanasia), but there is also a serious negative account alleging poor management of an emergency case after IV fluids. Concrete details owners mention include: - urgent same-day support on a Saturday for a cat that deteriorated suddenly - staff taking time to explain options before euthanasia - neutering/spay surgeries, including handling a difficult dog - an emergency appointment with blood tests and an 8‑hour IV drip (raised in a complaint)

Amicus Veterinary Centre has been operating since December 2001 and, based on its own information, is set up to see a wide mix of species: cats and dogs alongside reptiles, birds and “small furries.” It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often describe end‑of‑life appointments: being taken straight into a private room, staff waiting so family members could arrive to say goodbye, and consultations that weren’t rushed. One review also describes the vet explaining a bird’s condition clearly and compassionately to support decision‑making. (Ownership model—independent vs corporate group—is not stated in the information provided.)

Companion Care (Hull Anlaby) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. The site emphasises a modern, well-equipped setup (in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward, and isolation facilities) and lists capabilities that go beyond routine consults, including orthopaedics and exotic pet care. In recent reviews, owners describe multi-visit case workups (a dog’s persistent cough managed over two visits, including anaesthetic X‑ray and follow-up medication) and reassurance from a vet nurse before procedures. Reviews also include negative accounts focused on pricing and admin/reception issues, including disputes and confusion around insurance claiming.