Best Vets in England

- Compassionate end-of-life care is a standout theme, with several owners describing kind, sensitive support during euthanasia and bereavement. - Communication is consistently praised, especially around diagnosis, treatment plans, medication, aftercare and follow-up. - Surgical care gets strong feedback, including keyhole spays with smooth recovery and urgent bladder stone surgery handled with clear explanations.

- Recent feedback is consistently very positive about the team’s manner, with owners often describing staff as friendly, helpful, caring, and compassionate. - Quick access for urgent problems is a recurring theme, including short-notice appointments and immediate attention after accidents. - Surgical care is reviewed well, with owners mentioning eye surgery and spaying, clear explanations at discharge, and follow-up contact the next day.

- Fast response in urgent cases: reviewers describe being seen quickly for sudden problems, including one dog treated within about 20 minutes and another accepted immediately after an accident. - Compassionate end-of-life care: several reviews mention kind, respectful support around euthanasia and bereavement, including private space for goodbyes and dignified handling after a pet's death. - Calm, clear communication: reviewers value thorough examinations and straightforward explanations, including a case where an elderly cat was assessed carefully and offered pain relief first rather than being pushed into euthanasia.

- Recent reviews are very positive, with many clients describing years of loyalty to the practice and consistently good care across multiple pets over time. - The most common themes are a friendly, kind, and knowledgeable team, with reception staff also regularly praised for being helpful and professional. - Owners frequently mention thorough routine appointments, including vaccinations, health checks, weighing, and clear answers to questions.

Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a family-owned, independent practice in Bournemouth that says it has been treating pets since 1988. Reviews consistently highlight Dr. Reza Sadeghi and a caring, approachable team, with owners mentioning help with longer-running conditions, urgent problems, and sensitive end-of-life care.

- Several recent reviewers praise Emma and the team for clear, detailed communication, especially around treatment plans and aftercare. - There is strong feedback for kindness and compassion during difficult situations, including support through end-of-life care. - Owners also mention a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and say the clinic has provided consistent care over many years.

- Dr Grace, Dr Thomas and Nurse Ben are thanked in one recent review for advice, treatment and nursing during an emergency case. - Dr Iona is praised for being patient and honest with a very fearful rescue cat. - Hannah, Matt and Anna are remembered by a long-term client for notably compassionate care.

The Shreen Veterinary Group in Gillingham is part of IVC Evidensia and provides routine veterinary care for cats, dogs and several small pets, alongside emergency care. Website-listed services include consultations, vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, dental care and nail clipping, and the practice also references a Pet Health Club proactive healthcare plan. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with repeated praise for friendly staff, clear explanations and compassionate care, though one owner reported a disappointing nail-clipping visit and a lack of practical help on arrival.