Best Vets in England

Emergency care (as stated by the clinic)

• •During normal opening hours, clients are advised to call the practice for guidance. - Outside opening hours, the practice states its own dedicated team of vets and nurses are on call 24 hours a day to provide an emergency service. - The team also offers free telephone advice for urgent care concerns, and can provide an emergency consultation at the Out of Hours clinic if needed.

Hartshorne Veterinary Surgery describes itself on its website as a traditional practice with over 30 years’ experience, treating cats, dogs and rabbits. Reviews repeatedly note it’s an independent vet, and owners mention practical experience points like being seen on time and a quiet/calm waiting area that helped their dogs stay relaxed. Several reviews compare it favourably to previous practices, citing “value for money” and bills that were “not extortionate” (without giving exact prices).

Medivet Peterborough Bretton is part of the Medivet veterinary group and is set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, microchipping, health-plan style ongoing care) as well as end-of-life support, with access to Medivet’s 24-hour emergency care (fee stated on the Medivet site). In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention easy appointment booking and practical touches aimed at reducing stress (separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, plus blankets to cover cat carriers). Experiences are not fully consistent: several reviews describe friendly, professional handling, while one recent review complains about a vet being “scared” of a large dog and giving a booster without a welfare check or weighing.

Companion Care (Bridgwater) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. It appears set up for routine care plus same-day problem appointments, with on-site facilities including an in-house lab, digital x-ray and ultrasound, an operating theatre, and an isolation unit. Recent reviews mention an emergency appointment being booked for the same afternoon, pain relief prescribed during a booster-vaccine visit after an additional exam, and end-of-life support for an elderly dog with heart failure.

Pinfold Vets is an independent, privately owned practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews describe a clinic set up for urgent and complex cases, including immediate surgery for a severe fracture, and in-patient monitoring over multiple days after toxin ingestion. Several owners also mention short-notice/last-minute appointments, and consultations that don’t feel rushed, with vets explaining options and “other avenues to try”.

In recent reviews, owners most often describe a reception team that helps them feel settled on arrival, and clinical staff who explain options and costs clearly. Specific situations mentioned include a spay with pre-op reassurance from a nurse, an emergency appointment that was arranged quickly, and a dog assessed for a suspected infection where a scan was recommended and the possible complications were discussed. One review raises a concern that the business is “looking after” itself rather than sick pets, which conflicts with the many strongly positive experiences reported by other reviewers.

Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice has been operating since 1987 and says it’s been trusted by over 23,000 clients. The website highlights a broad “day-to-day plus urgent help” setup, including routine appointments, house calls, an ambulance service for sick animals, and emergency care when the practice is closed (nights, weekends, and bank holidays). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe being seen quickly for urgent problems (for example, a damaged dew claw) and coming in for practical follow-up care such as stitch removal, alongside longer-term care for cats and dogs.