Best Vets in England

Paw Print Veterinary Practice describes itself as a family-owned, independent clinic founded by Gemma Montgomery. It appears set up for general small-animal care (dogs, cats, and rabbits/exotics), with dental care and orthopaedics specifically highlighted on its website, and emergency cover handled outside normal hours via a dedicated emergency service partner. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention unrushed consultations where vets involve them in decisions (including going through X‑rays), a calm/welcoming atmosphere, and a “no pressure to spend money” approach where recommendations are explained and owners decide. Reviews also reference support through difficult cases (e.g., end-of-life care for elderly cats/dogs) and post-op/surgical complications managed after treatment elsewhere (a cat needing a full tail amputation after a partial amputation went wrong).

Spinney Vets Kettering Road is an RCVS-accredited small-animal practice that also runs veterinary nurse clinics and offers preventative care through to end‑of‑life support. The website states that, outside normal opening times, clients are directed to the dedicated out‑of‑hours emergency provider Vets Now (rather than the practice providing its own 24/7 cover). Recent reviews frequently describe vets explaining options step‑by‑step (including during euthanasia appointments), and there are also reports of follow‑up gestures such as a condolence card. A minority of reviews raise access and communication concerns, including being turned away when the practice was busy and waiting for an appointment text, plus one account of a nail clip that caused bleeding and a later fearful dog in the waiting room.

Davison Veterinary Care is a small-animal practice established in 1933 and listed as an RCVS General Practice. Based on its stated facilities (on-site lab, X‑ray, ultrasound and dental facilities) and the services described, it appears set up for both routine care (vaccinations, neutering, parasite control, nurse clinics) and in-practice diagnostics and procedures. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe being fitted in at short notice, including for urgent problems during normal hours. One detailed account describes a vet (Alicia) listening to concerns about a dog’s pain, proceeding with imaging, reaching a diagnosis and prescribing appropriate medication; the same reviewer also mentions consent-based handling during the exam. Multiple reviews also mention supportive reception and nursing teams and smooth transitions when registering multiple pets. Corporate-group ownership isn’t stated in the information provided.

Vets4Pets (described on its website as a locally owned practice) that offers a broad range of in-house diagnostics and surgery, including orthopaedics and physiotherapy, and states it accepts referrals from other practices. The setup appears geared to both routine care (microchipping, neutering, health plans) and more complex cases (e.g., cruciate surgery, fracture repair, endoscopy, echocardiography). Decision-relevant details owners mention in reviews include: - Handling nervous dogs well, with specific vets named as helping an anxious dachshund feel at ease. - Clear explanations of treatment options during consultations (a cat visit described as being assessed quickly, then explained in detail). - Not being pressured into “non necessary” medication (one owner explicitly contrasts this with expectations of a corporate chain). - A notable front-desk complaint from one reviewer who says they couldn’t get a simple booking sorted and felt “upsold” insurance, while others describe easy registration and appointment availability.

Animal Medical Centre describes itself as an independent small-animal veterinary practice. The website highlights facilities aimed at reducing stress for cats and dogs (separate entrances/receptions and separate cat and dog wards) and on-site capabilities like an in-house lab and on-site pharmacy. It also states it is a Gold standard ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic and Dogs Trust accredited Dog Friendly Clinic. In the latest written reviews available to us, owners most often mention clear explanations during consultations and patience with questions; one review describes being seen for an “emergency” flea problem and receiving a treatment that “worked immediately.” There is also a recent 1‑star rating with no written detail provided, so the reason for dissatisfaction isn’t clear from the text we have.

Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre Ltd is a small-animal practice (established in 2004) treating dogs, cats and several small pets (including rabbits, ferrets and guinea pigs). No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the available information. The clinic lists in-house diagnostics (including an on-site lab, X‑ray and ultrasound) and offers both routine care and surgery, including an orthopaedic surgery referral service. It also states Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) status and RCVS Core Standards accreditation, and is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Review experiences are mixed: several owners describe compassionate support during difficult times and thorough, explanatory consults (including being shown how to give ear drops), while a few recent reviews allege being pushed toward costly options (notably dentistry) or feeling dismissed in diet/allergy discussions.

Oakhill Veterinary Group is a multi-species practice that, based on its website, offers an Animal Rehabilitation Centre alongside services such as orthopaedic surgery, soft-tissue surgery, dental treatments and ultrasonography. Structured clinic data also describes it as a veterinary nurse training facility and as providing emergency veterinary services (noted as “24/7 or extended hours”). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe: - being seen urgently with very short notice (including being given an appointment within an hour, and another case being taken through immediately even though the owner hadn’t called ahead) - diagnostics carried out promptly (ultrasound, scans and blood tests are all mentioned) - follow-up after acute illness (a next-day follow-up appointment is described)

Medivet Newton Le Willows – Newton Vets is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, this practice is set up for routine preventative care and common “same-week” problem appointments (for example, annual check-ups and vaccinations, anal gland issues, and ongoing arthritis/joint care via Librela injections). Reviews repeatedly mention being seen at short notice for urgent concerns, and vets taking time to explain a pet’s condition and treatment options. One owner also describes practical, low-stress handling for a highly anxious cat (help with cleaning up after a carrier accident and being given pads for the journey home).

Medivet Whitchurch Barclay Moore Partnership is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, it handles both routine care (e.g., nail/claw trims, microchipping) and ongoing medical monitoring (e.g., senior cat blood tests for thyroid/kidney levels), and it also states it provides 24/7 emergency care with an overnight consultation fee. Recent reviews include detailed praise for gentle handling (including taking time with nervous rescue dogs) and clear explanations during consults, alongside concerns from a small number of reviewers about cost for overnight care and one account alleging a lack of urgency/examination in a breathing-difficulty case with a poor outcome. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Nail/claw trims and “toe-nails done” visits described as calm and kind. - Microchipping for a nervous rescue dog, with the vet sitting on the floor to settle the dog beforehand. - Six‑monthly blood tests for an almost‑20‑year‑old cat’s thyroid and kidney monitoring, with a vet suggesting an additional full blood count via an external lab and promising a call when results arrived. - Overnight emergency pricing explicitly referenced in the clinic’s information (and also discussed in reviews).

Ambivet Veterinary Group is an established (since 1979) small-animal practice and an RCVS General Practice, with in-house diagnostic facilities (lab, X-ray and ultrasound). The practice treats a wide range of small pets and birds (including rabbits and backyard poultry), and also offers a cardiology referral service. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe clear explanations from reception and clinical staff (including taking time to re-explain things), prompt handling of worrying issues, and support during end-of-life appointments. One recent review reports a sharp contrast at reception on a single visit, describing being ignored when collecting pre-ordered rabbit hay.