Best Vets in England

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (RCVS accredited). It appears set up for hospital-level care, including round-the-clock treatment and overnight stays: reviews describe pets being admitted for intensive monitoring (e.g., an eye infection needing “round the clock treatment”) and emergency care being provided overnight (including a Christmas Eve night shift). Owners frequently mention regular updates while a pet is hospitalised (sometimes “usually twice a day”), and examples of more complex care such as eye surgery (enucleation) and access to a heart specialist for a heart murmur. Recent reviews also show a split experience: some describe excellent communication and kindness in urgent situations, while a minority report long waits for discharge, missing medication, lack of callbacks, and dissatisfaction with cost and communication.

Crab Lane Veterinary Practice Ltd is an independent, single-site companion-animal practice established in 1977, with a team of four vets. The clinic states it is an RCVS Tier 2 practice and holds Silver Cat Friendly Status (International Cat Care). Based on the site and reviews, it appears set up for day-to-day small animal care plus in-house procedures and surgery (radiography, IV fluids, anaesthetic and surgical facilities are listed), with clients also describing orthopaedic surgery (TPLO) and support through recovery. Reviews repeatedly mention being able to get appointments quickly (including at weekends for urgent deterioration), and one owner specifically appreciated being offered a single injection for a bite rather than multiple injections they felt were pushed elsewhere.

Radford Road Vets is part of Broad Lane Vets, an independent practice established in 1969. The website lists routine care (consultations, vaccinations, nurse clinics) alongside more specific offerings such as cat-only clinics, pet blood transfusions, dermatology, and home visits/ambulance. The practice also provides 24/7 digital vet support via a partnership with VidiVet. In recent reviews, owners describe a friendly, family-like atmosphere, and one review gives a detailed example of the team assessing an injured hedgehog brought in by a member of the public and then carrying out euthanasia when injuries were too severe.

Stonehenge Vets is described in recent reviews as a practice that will sometimes fit pets in at short notice and handles animals gently (one owner mentions their dog being treated “with such love and gentleness”). Several reviewers also highlight clear explanations: one specifically says the vet made sure they understood the problem, the issues involved, and the treatment plan. A minority experience conflicts with this positive picture—one reviewer reports a delayed appointment time and feeling rushed through vaccinations.

Oakhill Veterinary Centre is an independent practice (established 1974) and RCVS accredited, described by its website as vet-owned and run and multi‑disciplinary. It appears set up for a wide mix of cases across pets, farm animals and equines, including situations needing hospitalisation/monitoring and surgery (both mentioned in reviews). Recent reviews repeatedly describe staff taking time to talk owners through options, providing ongoing updates during inpatient stays, and making follow‑up contact (including follow-up phone calls and a condolence card after euthanasia). One negative review alleges problems with process/policy and release of veterinary documentation linked to account debt, which conflicts with the more common reports of helpful, compassionate service.

Mercer & Hughes is a veterinary practice that also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility (as listed in its clinic information). It appears set up to handle urgent cases: reviews describe pets being seen quickly, sent for surgery, and discharged the same day, and one owner noted a vet running out to meet an unwell dog arriving by car. Owners’ experiences are mixed. Many reviews mention kindness in difficult moments (including euthanasia support and sending a condolence card afterwards), while a small number describe problems with professionalism and clinical decisions—such as not seeing the vet they booked, feeling a dog wasn’t fully examined, and a missed diagnosis that was later corrected elsewhere.

Ashworth Veterinary Group is a long-established practice (the website says it has been caring for pets since the 1950s) and is also a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews point to a clinic set up for routine care and family-pet follow-through: annual injections and check-ups, weight and joint-care advice, and breeding-related care such as postpartum checks plus puppy vaccinations and microchipping. Owners also repeatedly mention staff taking time to explain what’s happening during appointments, and the practice having a separate cat waiting area to reduce stress around dogs.

Chess Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice that (per the clinic data provided) offers emergency veterinary services and is a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe clear explanations in “plain English,” staff taking time during appointments, and supportive handling around pet loss. One recent review strongly disagrees with this experience, alleging the clinic “only care[s] about the money,” so feedback is not uniformly positive. Concrete examples mentioned by owners include: - Surgical removal of two fatty lumps in one procedure, with the owner saying they were fully informed beforehand and their dog recovered quickly. - Vets explaining diagnoses and procedures in straightforward terms. - Staff offering treats during visits and taking time with pets. - Pets being handled “in the most dignified way” after a death. (Clinic ownership/group is not stated in the information provided.)

Paragon Veterinary Group is a long‑established practice (the website cites 80+ years) that treats pets alongside equine and farm animals, and is affiliated with XLVets. It also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility (per the provided clinic data). Reviews most often point to practical access and clear explanations: owners mention getting appointments at short notice for older cats, staff talking through what a dog needed and the treatments provided, and out‑of‑hours emergency appointments where they were seen within about half an hour of calling. Several reviews also describe thoughtful setup for cats, including a separate small‑animal waiting room and a screened cat waiting area.

Medivet Sheerness is part of the Medivet veterinary group. Based on the clinic information available, it offers routine appointments and can arrange access to Medivet’s 24‑hour emergency centres for overnight emergencies (with a stated nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Recent reviews describe a calm, quiet environment for cats (including nail trimming) and multiple owners mention being talked through difficult decisions and given time during euthanasia appointments; one recent review also reports repeated call cut‑offs when trying to get information by phone.