Best Vets in England

- Compassionate bereavement support is a standout theme, with repeated mentions of privacy, empathy and heartfelt condolence cards sent after a pet’s death. - Positive feedback also mentions professional service and considerate handling, including for cats, kittens and breeder households. - Some owners mention not being able to accompany their pet inside at the time of the visit, though one still described the team as very thoughtful.

- Recent feedback is mostly very positive about the overall atmosphere, with owners describing the practice as friendly, calm and approachable. - Several reviews highlight gentle, patient handling of anxious or difficult cats, plus thorough appointments and clear explanations from vets and nurses. - Owners also mention responsive care, including urgent same-day appointments and prompt follow-up testing when pets became unwell.

- Reviews repeatedly praise a caring, friendly team, with both vets and reception staff described as helpful, empathetic and good with animals. - Communication stands out as a consistent strength, with owners mentioning detailed explanations, regular updates during procedures, and follow-up calls after hospital treatment. - Recent examples include dental care, urgent appointments for injuries or post-op concerns, support around referral for heart failure, and positive feedback after spay and other routine procedures.

Lamorna House Veterinary Centre is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Camborne that has been established since 1949, treating dogs and cats. It offers routine veterinary care alongside diagnostics including X-ray and ultrasound, surgery, and referral services in soft-tissue surgery, cardiology, and internal medicine. Recent feedback continues to highlight thorough, unhurried appointments, compassionate support at difficult times, and practical help with more complex processes such as pet travel documentation.

Raddenstiles Veterinary Surgery in Exmouth is a small-animal practice established in 1976 and part of CVS Group. It offers routine care alongside in-house diagnostics, dentistry and surgery, with support for longer-term case management as well as urgent problems seen during normal opening hours. Owners also describe calm help for anxious pets and compassionate end-of-life care.

Bowland Vets in Clitheroe is described as an independently owned practice with a purpose-built set-up for in-house diagnostics and surgery. Facilities noted include two operating theatres, a dental suite with x-ray, digital x-ray and ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, separate dog, cat and exotics wards, and four consulting rooms. Recent feedback highlights a clean, welcoming clinic, efficient booking and reminders, and vets who investigate carefully before recommending treatment.

- Kind, calm handling: Multiple owners praise the team’s gentle manner with shy cats and nervous dogs, including during booster appointments and social visits. - Good access and communication: Reviews often mention same-day urgent appointments, short waits to be seen, and helpful follow-up by phone or email. - Caring emergency response: One detailed review says staff immediately focused on an injured cat brought in after a road accident and provided pain relief without delay.

- Many recent reviewers describe the practice as caring, friendly, and professional, with several long-term clients saying they would not go elsewhere. - Compassion around difficult decisions stands out, especially for euthanasia visits, where owners mention kindness, patience, and clear explanations. - Handling of pets is often praised as calm and gentle, including positive comments from owners of anxious dogs and cats attending vaccinations and check-ups.

Luxstowe Vets Ltd is a multi-branch veterinary practice in Liskeard that is part of VetPartners. The practice states that it runs its own 24/7 emergency service from its main branch. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners frequently highlighting friendly, professional care, clear explanations, and vets who help nervous pets settle during appointments.