Best Vets in England

Manor Vets is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Birmingham offering a 24-hour emergency service. Its listed services include exotic animal care and cat microchipping, and it is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners often highlighting friendly, knowledgeable care and saying their pets are well looked after.

- Recent feedback is very positive about the team’s manner, with repeated mentions of friendly staff, welcoming receptionists, and vets who handle pets gently and calmly. - Owners mention good access to appointments, including short-notice and same-day visits, plus efficient booking and little or no waiting in some cases. - Written reviews cover a mix of care, including annual vaccinations, diagnostics for sudden lameness, treatment for fleas, worms and skin disease, planned dental treatment, and compassionate support at the end of a pet’s life.

Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre in Aylesbury is an RCVS-accredited IVC Evidensia practice that has been providing veterinary care for more than 40 years. It treats cats, dogs and horses, and also serves as a veterinary nurse training facility. A separate cat area remains a notable feature, and the practice also offers routine late-evening appointments until 8:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at its main branch.

The Glenthorne Veterinary Group in Uttoxeter is an RCVS-accredited practice and part of IVC Evidensia. It advertises 24-hour care and offers services including diagnostic imaging and nurse consultations, with structured data also identifying it as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback suggests it is used for both routine care and urgent problems, with examples including same-day appointments, Saturday availability, and phone advice for a worried cat owner.

Vets Now Barnet is part of the Vets Now network within IVC Evidensia, focusing on out-of-hours emergency care for small animals and also offering video consultations. Recent feedback describes prompt handling of urgent cases, overnight monitoring after surgery, and regular updates during treatment. Reviews are largely positive about the team’s kindness and professionalism, though some owners feel emergency fees are high.

- Many owners describe the team as caring, compassionate, and informative, with praise for both clinical staff and reception. - Urgent cases are a recurring theme, including emergency appointments and surgery, with reviewers saying pets were seen promptly and looked after well. - Communication stands out in several reviews, including regular updates during the day and clear explanations before procedures.

Number 1 Vets Ltd is an independent, privately run small-animal practice in Rugeley, opened in August 2011 by James Cadwallader (BVSc MRCVS). It says it treats dogs, cats, exotic animals and rodents, with separate dog and cat seating plus dedicated dog, cat, exotic and isolation wards. Recent feedback is largely very positive for caring treatment, clear explanations and urgent help when needed, though communication is a weaker point for some owners.

- Fast action in serious emergencies: Recent reviews mention immediate assessment and urgent treatment for GDV, intestinal blockages, plastic ingestion, and acute gastrointestinal illness. - Clear communication and follow-up: Owners describe helpful phone triage, regular updates from the team, and follow-up calls after treatment to check how pets were recovering. - Strong feedback on home visits: Reviews speak positively about late-night at-home assessments, with vets examining pets in their usual environment and carrying emergency medication when needed.

Strathmore Veterinary Clinic Limited in Andover is part of IVC Evidensia. It offers 24/7 on-site emergency care staffed by its own vets and nurses, and holds RCVS Practice Standards accreditation plus Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic status. Reviews commonly mention routine care, surgery follow-up, longer-term medical management, and a calm, supportive approach during serious illness and end-of-life care.

Companion Care (Crayford) Ltd is a Companion Care practice in Dartford and forms part of the Vets4Pets group. It appears to be a well-equipped general clinic, with an in-house lab, imaging including ultrasound and digital X-ray, an operating theatre, and hospital ward facilities. Out-of-hours emergency care is provided by Vets Now.