Best Vets in England

Rutland Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited small-animal practice offering routine care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping) alongside procedures such as neutering and keyhole spaying, plus diagnostic imaging and veterinary nurse consultations. The clinic also states it provides its own 24-hour emergency service (365 days a year) for registered clients via another branch, where you would see their regular vets and nurses.

From the latest reviews available to us, owners describe good ongoing support through the Pet Plan/Health Plan (including listening to new-owner anxiety and aftercare), and specific staff members are repeatedly thanked after multiple visits for an injured cat. However, there are also strong complaints about vet availability—including claims of appointments being cancelled when the vet is off sick and reliance on locum cover—alongside criticism that “Health Plan” benefits didn’t help during an urgent situation.

Shannon Lodge Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice established in 1999, set up for routine care and procedures (including dentistry and surgery) with in-house diagnostics (lab tests, X‑ray and ultrasound). The clinic is an RCVS General Practice and is listed as a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver), and it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners mention rabbits being seen quickly when unwell (within an hour in one case), dental work carried out in-practice, and clear explanations during difficult decisions; there’s also a conflicting note on pricing, with one reviewer unhappy about the quoted cost of an annual booster.

• •Clear, patient communication: owners mention thorough explanations, answering questions, and being talked through possible causes and next steps (including a breakdown of procedure costs, though no amounts are given). - Continuity of care for cats and dogs: several reviews describe ongoing care over months/years, including post-surgery support for a dog. - Practical reliability: punctual appointments and ease of booking/rescheduling are explicitly mentioned.

Lymm Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited small animal practice and a Silver-level Cat Friendly Clinic (ISFM), with veterinary nurse training noted in the clinic data. Reviews describe a clinic that many owners use long-term (from puppyhood through adulthood) and where vets are repeatedly praised for clear explanations and answering questions, with specific mentions of Lucy listening to concerns about cats and being reassuring. Practical negatives also show up: one reviewer reports appointments running 30+ minutes late, and another reports a large price difference for prescribed tablets compared with buying online.

St Peter’s Vets is a long-established small animal practice (the site says it has been operating for over 60 years) offering in-house diagnostics and procedures such as digital X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery, plus an on-site laboratory. It also states it provides a 24-hour emergency service 365 days a year. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe quick appointment flow (“rarely wait longer than 5 minutes”), follow-up after treatment, and a consult style that focuses on “sensible suggestions” without pressure to add extra services.