Best Vets in England

Swayne & Partners Limited is part of the Kin Vet Community (a corporate group is also mentioned in recent reviews). The practice appears set up for routine preventive care plus in-house diagnostics: the website lists an in-house lab, X‑ray and ultrasound, and a reviewer describes a visit for a scan carried out by a vet named Rachel. Out-of-hours emergencies are stated on the website to be handled by the group’s main practice, which is described as open 24 hours with a dedicated overnight team.

• •Routine care experiences described positively, including annual vaccinations and overall health checks done “professionally.”
• •Multiple reviewers say staff don’t push extras or try to sell additional products/services. - Repeated mentions of a calm approach with nervous dogs, including using treats and creating a less stressful exam experience. - Front-desk interactions are described as welcoming and friendly.

Benfleet Veterinary Surgery describes itself as independently owned and an RCVS Approved Surgery, with on-site facilities including a laparoscopy (keyhole) suite. Recent reviews repeatedly mention keyhole spays with rapid recovery (one owner said their dog needed no stitches and was “up and about the next day”), and orthopaedic work such as cruciate repair and a knee/joint operation. Several owners also contrast pricing with other practices—one review mentions being quoted over £700 elsewhere for a dental clean, and having dental work here done for “a fraction of that price” including removal of 5 teeth.

Walton Lodge Vets is part of Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd, a multi-surgery veterinary company (six surgeries stated on its website). The practice appears set up for routine pet care and ongoing support, with the website stating 24-hour emergency care is available and reviews specifically mentioning routine cat vaccinations and dog consultations. Several recent reviewers describe a welcoming reception team and appointments that feel unrushed, including one client repeatedly naming Christian (vet) as someone who “spends ages explaining” what’s going on and talks through options to think about.

S J Hales Veterinary Group describes a team of veterinary surgeons, nurses, and trained support staff, with modern equipment and facilities. Out-of-hours, the clinic’s recorded phone message directs owners to a duty veterinary surgeon, and the website states a nurse is on call to assist if required. Recent reviews most often point to practical, options-led decision-making (for example, discussing choices and what owners are comfortable with) and help in urgent situations, including emergency “life saving procedures” mentioned by a long-term cat owner.

Larkmead Veterinary Group is an independent practice providing veterinary care for small animals as well as farm animals, pigs and equines, with 24/7 emergency cover stated for both pets and large animals. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention vets who listen and discuss options (“a discussion with… who listen to your opinion and experience”), and being seen when an emergency comes up. There are also practical notes from one reviewer about wheelchair access being possible but difficult due to a steep ramp, with reception staff helping when needed.

Medivet West Kensington – Barons Court Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations and advertises diagnostics including an in‑house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound and ECG, alongside services such as dentistry, acupuncture, home visits and pet travel paperwork (Animal Health Certificate). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention getting “real and adequate advice” without feeling pushed into extra products/services, and being seen quickly when needed; one longer review describes the team working through complex cases by “find[ing] the root cause,” discussing practical treatment options, and helping navigate pet insurance coverage.

Bristol Longwell Green Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Based on the latest reviews, the clinic appears set up for routine care (including vaccinations and puppy packages) as well as minor surgery such as lump removals, with some clients reporting they can get same-day urgent appointments. Reviews repeatedly mention a calm, welcoming experience for dogs (including treats during vaccinations), but there is also a clear complaint about pricing transparency—one owner reports a large price increase between two lump-removal procedures and felt the costs weren’t properly explained.

From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe straightforward routine care (e.g., booster vaccinations and discussing/removing small lumps) and good handling of anxious pets (multiple mentions of dogs being put at ease). There is also a sharp conflict in experiences around urgent help: one older review alleges they could not get help when a dog was in pain overnight and challenges “24/7 call‑outs” messaging, while the clinic’s website states out‑of‑hours care is provided by a separate Medivet 24‑hour service.

Eastcott Vet Clinic is part of Eastcott Veterinary Practice (group ownership beyond that isn’t stated). Based on its own service list, this branch appears set up primarily for routine and preventive care—including wellness exams, parasite prevention, dental monitoring, and nurse-led support—rather than specialist or emergency work (no emergency/out-of-hours arrangement is stated). Decision-relevant specifics include free weight clinics, a free puppy club delivered one-to-one with a veterinary nurse (covering health, training, nutrition, and insurance), and a dental pathway that includes free pet dental checks when referral to the specialist referral team is needed (with an initial dental check-up being chargeable).