Best Vets in England

Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital Limited in Nottingham is part of VetPartners and operates as a veterinary hospital with an on-site hospital facility and 24/7 emergency care. The practice offers routine care including vaccinations, nurse clinics and neutering, alongside more advanced procedures such as complex surgery and laparoscopic “keyhole” spays. Recent feedback is especially positive about emergency communication, compassionate end-of-life support and the reassurance of the on-site hospital, with a small number of comments about occasional admin or phone issues.

• •Recent reviews consistently describe a friendly, caring team and a welcoming local practice atmosphere. - Several owners mention pets staying calm during visits, including vaccinations and blood tests; one reviewer said their dog was happy throughout the appointment and another said their cat showed very little anxiety during blood sampling. - Reviewers value clear advice and follow-through, including support for first-time puppy owners, phone updates with test results, and practical guidance on cat dental prevention and feeding difficulties.

• •Recent feedback is strongly positive about the team’s manner, with reviewers describing staff as friendly, welcoming, smiling, and efficient. - Owners mention feeling listened to, valued, and reassured, including one account of a vet adapting the exam to a dog that disliked having its eyes covered. - Clinical care is described as thorough, with praise for diagnosis, routine check-ups, and calm handling during appointments.

Orchard House Veterinary Centres Limited describes itself as an independent, family-owned practice and is accredited under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme. The practice states that 24/7 emergency care is provided by its own vets in its own surgeries. Recent owner feedback also points to same-day appointments when pets are unwell, along with clear explanations of test results, treatment plans and likely outcomes in plain language.

• •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners describing the team as kind, attentive, and genuinely caring with their animals. - Several reviewers mention a warm, familiar atmosphere, saying staff remember pets by name and make the practice feel welcoming and personal. - Owners also praise the way appointments are handled, highlighting clear explanations, honest discussions about treatment, and support with practical matters such as bookings and payments.

• •Recent feedback is very positive overall, with many owners describing the team as warm, friendly, kind, and professional. - Stephen Courtney stands out in several reviews for his calm manner, especially with anxious dogs, and for clear, confidence-inspiring care over many years. - Owners mention good routine care such as annual check-ups and vaccinations, along with thorough consultations and explanations that help them feel informed.

• •Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with repeated praise for a caring, compassionate, and friendly team. - Owners often mention kind handling of pets, especially cats and dogs, and speak well of the practice’s warmth, sensitivity, and professionalism. - Clear advice and treatment instructions come up several times, with reviewers saying staff are helpful, informative, and attentive to both pets and owners.

• •Recent feedback is very positive, with many owners praising the team’s calm, caring manner and saying they feel listened to rather than rushed. - Urgent-care experiences are a recurring theme, including quick appointments, prompt help after injuries, out-of-hours assistance, and rapid action in a serious breathing emergency. - Several reviews highlight clear communication: owners mention thorough examinations, diagnoses being explained well, and treatment plans being talked through carefully.

• •Recent reviewers often describe the team as friendly, caring, and knowledgeable, with praise for thorough examinations, clear advice, and pets being handled kindly. - Access to care is a recurring positive: owners mention same-day and emergency appointments, including one case where a pet was seen within 10 minutes. - Reviews suggest the clinic handles both dogs and cats well, with positive comments about support for anxious dogs and a clean, reassuring environment for cats.

Heronden Veterinary Practice in Tenterden presents itself as an independent, family-run clinic and a veterinary nurse training practice. It appears set up for both routine appointments and more involved medical and surgical work, with owners mentioning emergency dental surgery, tumour removal, emergency cases, and lameness investigations with follow-up care. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, calm handling of anxious pets, and supportive aftercare, alongside one complaint about slow or absent responses.