Best Vets in England

- One reviewer said the vet was extremely kind and professional and was very pleased with the care their cat received. - Another recent review described the team as friendly and helpful when assisting a customer. - Reception drew criticism in one review, which described staff as standoffish and unprofessional and raised concerns about conversations being held within earshot of clients in the waiting area.

Beechwood Veterinary Hospital / MiNightVet Doncaster is a CVS-owned RCVS Veterinary Hospital with a dedicated out-of-hours emergency service. It offers routine care alongside more advanced diagnostics and surgery, supported by on-site imaging, an in-house lab, and specialist surgical capabilities including orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures. Recent feedback particularly highlights prompt help for urgent cases, including emergency operations, short-notice appointments, and coordination with a pet’s usual vet.

Alver Veterinary Group is a long-established, CVS-owned small-animal practice established in 1965, with multiple branches serving routine care and more advanced work. Its stated facilities and services include diagnostic imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, and referral services in cardiology and internal medicine. The practice states that it meets RCVS Core Standards and is a veterinary nurse training facility.

- Staff are often described as kind, patient and reassuring, including with very stressed animals during urgent visits. - End-of-life care stands out as a strong theme, with owners describing appointments as understanding and respectful, and one mentioning a condolence card afterwards. - Routine care is also mentioned positively, including general health checks, vaccinations and help with ongoing preventive care.

Roebuck Veterinary Group - Roebuck is part of CVS and has operated as a small-animal practice since the late 1960s. The practice says it is an approved training centre for veterinary nurses and lists RCVS Veterinary Hospital and Cat-Friendly Clinic Silver status, alongside a 24-hour emergency service with full-time night staff for urgent critical care. Recent feedback is mixed, with some positive comments about staff manner but repeated complaints about appointment availability and reports of clients being directed to the group’s Great Ashby site.

- Recent reviewers frequently describe the team as compassionate, patient and caring, including during difficult outcomes and pet loss. - There is strong praise for urgent care, with one owner saying their cat was seen quickly and referred to a specialist hospital within hours. - Clients also mention knowledgeable, friendly staff and good communication, including being offered alternatives when possible.

Harbour Veterinary Group – Hayling Island is a CVS-owned small-animal practice within the Harbour Veterinary Group. Its published service list covers routine first-opinion care, diagnostics including X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house lab, dentistry and surgery, and the site is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is mostly positive about kindness, continuity and support through difficult cases, though there is also a complaint about rough handling and difficulty getting urgent help when no vet was on site.

- Several reviewers highlight kindness and sensitivity, especially around euthanasia and other stressful situations. - Handling of nervous pets stands out, with one owner specifically praising vaccinations being done in the car. - Positive feedback also mentions help with unusual cases, including assessing a badly injured pigeon and explaining the outcome clearly.

Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd in Craven Arms is part of CVS and offers routine pet healthcare alongside urgent and emergency cover. The practice is also identified as a veterinary nurse training facility, with a broad service range that includes preventive care, surgery, diagnostics and care for a variety of small pets. Recent feedback is generally positive about staff kindness and short-notice help, though a small number of reviewers describe problems with out-of-hours contact and billing or administration.

- Written reviews are strongly positive overall, with repeated praise for a friendly, caring, and supportive team. - Several owners highlight how well staff handle emotionally difficult situations, including a home euthanasia visit where the process was explained clearly and carried out calmly. - Clinical care mentioned in reviews includes neutering, routine check-ups and boosters, and a successful complex guinea pig spay.