Best Vets in England

Clarendon Equine Clinic Ltd describes itself as an independent equine practice with in‑patient facilities and an in‑house laboratory (including same‑day general screen blood sampling). It offers 24/7 on‑call emergency cover (365 days a year), and its set‑up (surgical theatre, treatment room, menage, hard trot‑up areas, weighbridge) suggests it can handle both routine care and more involved investigations/procedures.

• •Thorough, owner-led discussions: reviewers say the vets “listen to the owners” and don’t push additional treatments some owners “may not need/want.”
• •Procedures and aftercare: one owner reports a tumour removal with “excellent” aftercare and an acceptable operation charge. - End-of-life care vs billing follow-up: one review describes euthanasia handled “with care and consideration,” while another reports repeated calls, repeated invoices, and a letter threatening court action shortly after a dog’s death (the reviewer says the invoice was issued recently and then paid in full). - Facility and handling: the practice is described as clean, and pets are said to be at ease during visits.

Graylands Cat Clinic is a cats-only veterinary clinic. Recent reviews repeatedly describe low-stress handling and careful communication: owners mention staff taking steps to make visits “less stressful,” managing a “vet-phobic” cat, answering questions and concerns in detail, and cats appearing comfortable during appointments. The clinic website also points visitors to photos showing the clinic space.

Community Vets is described in the provided clinic data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly name Helen and Richard and describe a practice that’s set up for ongoing medical management and surgery, with several specifics mentioned: same-day appointments when needed, a calming, clean, “cage free” practice environment (as described by a reviewer), and successful handling of more complex cases like cancer support and intestinal foreign-body surgery.

Oundle Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited small-animal practice offering first-opinion preventative care, with a Pet Health Club plan that includes regular check-ups. The website also describes the clinic as “cat friendly,” and states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Vets Now. In recent reviews, owners mention thorough pet-plan check-ups with clear explanations, and one review specifically highlights help with a rabbit’s torn claw leading to the rabbit eating again.

Aldham Veterinary Centre describes itself as a veterinary practice focused on companion animals, and as the “twin practice” of The Forge Veterinary Centre (founded in 1867). Based on owner accounts, the clinic is set up for routine care and also handles surgical cases: reviews mention dental extractions, emergency surgery for an ingested stone, and diagnostic scanning with same-operation removal of a thyroid lump. Several reviewers highlight clear explanations before and after operations, and one mentions a monthly plan covering injections plus flea and worming.

Beltempo Vets is an independent veterinary practice that opened in March 2024 (website). Based on the site, it’s set up for routine preventative care plus in-house diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, in‑house lab) and surgery (surgical suite). In the latest reviews, owners most often describe urgent, same‑day type support for suddenly unwell pets, including guidance for an older dog after a stroke and hernia surgery booked for the next day, with follow-up questions answered afterwards.

• •Owners describe care across a wide range of needs, including emergencies and end-of-life support. - Multiple examples of extra time and patience with anxious/nervous dogs, including using treats during examinations and helping a dog become more comfortable over repeat visits. - Reception and front-desk experience is often described with specifics (e.g., being welcomed warmly, staff being proactive and helpful).