Best Vets in England

- Kind, calm, supportive staff: owners repeatedly describe feeling listened to, never rushed, and well looked after during both routine and more difficult visits. - Strong support around euthanasia and grief: several reviewers mention compassionate handling when losing a pet, with time to talk and a respectful approach. - Cat-friendly care and a clean environment: reviews highlight gentle treatment of cats, a quiet cat area, and a clean, safe-feeling clinic.

- Warm, attentive handling: reviewers repeatedly describe a friendly welcome, genuine care and a compassionate team. - Strong emergency response: owners mention being seen straight away for injuries, with prompt treatment and reassurance when they were panicking. - Clear explanations: one recent reviewer especially praised Richard for answering questions thoroughly and helping them understand care plans and insurance.

The Liverpool Vets is a CVS-owned small-animal practice established in 2018, treating dogs, cats and smaller pets including rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and small cage birds. It offers a broad mix of routine and medical care, including dentistry and surgery, with out-of-hours emergencies directed to VetsNow. Recent feedback is largely very positive, especially around friendly day-to-day care, quick access to appointments and thoughtful handling of anxious or unwell pets.

Mildmay Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS Veterinary Hospital in Winchester, established in the early 1980s as a small-animal hospital. It is part of CVS and offers both routine veterinary care and on-site out-of-hours support through MiNightVet Winchester, with dedicated overnight staff. The hospital also lists cardiology referrals and keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery referrals alongside general consultations and surgery.

Recent feedback highlights: - Quick urgent appointments: several owners say they were seen promptly when pets became unwell, including while on holiday in the area. - Kind, reassuring care: reviews often mention friendly staff, clear reassurance, and suitable medication that helped owners feel more at ease. - Good handling of anxious pets: one owner says their shy, stranger-fearful cat was calm and relaxed in the consulting room despite normally avoiding unfamiliar people.

- Recent reviews repeatedly praise a welcoming reception team, clear explanations, and staff who take time to answer questions and concerns. - Handling of nervous pets is a consistent theme, with owners describing a calm environment and patient support during appointments, injections, and nail clips. - Referral-level dermatology care is specifically highlighted, including a client who says their dog improved after seeing Kirstin.

- Warm, empathetic care from vets and nurses, especially in consultations where owners felt listened to and not rushed. - Strong praise for Pru Harvey in particular, including for her calm approach with a nervous dog and for giving owners confidence during surgery and follow-up care. - Positive comments about urgent access and diagnostics, including same-day help for an unregistered holiday visitor, rapid blood test results and a scan arranged the next day, as well as compassionate end-of-life support.

Archway Veterinary Practice is a CVS-owned small-animal clinic in Petersfield, established in 1991. Its website outlines a broad first-opinion service covering consultations, surgery, dentistry, imaging and in-house lab work, with additional listed interests in cardiology and ophthalmology. The practice is also listed as a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver), holds RCVS recognitions for General Practice and Client Service Award – Outstanding, and is a veterinary nurse training facility.

Appleton Hall Veterinary Clinic is a small, independent, family-run practice in Warrington, established in 1998 by Sarah and Steve, with their daughter Alice also part of the team as a veterinary surgeon. The clinic offers both routine veterinary care and surgical work, including orthopaedic procedures, supported by in-house diagnostics such as X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and blood analysers. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication around operations and recovery, alongside ongoing support for more complex cases such as severe allergies.

- Calm, caring vets who explain things well: Owners describe clear explanations, good advice and vets taking time to understand a pet’s history and treatment options. - Appointments that feel unhurried: Reviews mention being able to ask plenty of questions, with rabbit and dog owners in particular saying consultations did not feel rushed. - Friendly service across the whole practice: Reception and support staff are praised alongside the clinical team, including helpful handling of records requests and pleasant nurse appointments.