Best Vets in England

Huddersfield PDSA Pet Clinic is part of PDSA (a national pet charity) and is described on its website as providing free and low‑cost veterinary care to pets in need. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention clear explanations and a supportive, sympathetic approach, with one review describing treatment for a cat with a bitten tail. Reception and vet interactions are specifically called out—particularly a receptionist who stood out to an owner during a stressful visit.

Medivet Clerkenwell is part of the Medivet group and is set up as a full-service practice with on-site diagnostic equipment (CT scanner, X‑rays, in-house lab) and dental facilities. The clinic’s website also highlights care for a wide range of species (cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles and other small mammals) and lists ophthalmology and exotics among its specialties. In the latest reviews available to us, owners mention being seen quickly when needed (including a same-day emergency Animal Health Certificate for travel) and describe professional handling of both an elderly cat and a large dog.

• •Fast help in urgent situations: one reviewer reports the clinic rescued an injured feral cat within about half an hour; another says their dog in pain was helped immediately and improved the same day. - Support during end-of-life care: a gerbil owner describes the vet as reassuring during euthanasia, while also noting they didn’t have the option to be present (and would have liked that choice). - Cost/decision-making concerns in at least one case: one 1-star review describes being told that, because of money concerns and the dog’s age, euthanasia would be “doing him a favour,” which the reviewer felt was inappropriate.

RSPCA HSWK CIO appears to be an RSPCA-run clinic offering practical veterinary help that includes both routine procedures and urgent/welfare cases. Recent reviews mention cat neutering, treatment that quickly relieved a dog’s pain during an appointment, and support around euthanasia (including for small pets like gerbils). There’s also a report of rapid help for a severely injured feral cat (a call-back and rescue within about half an hour).

Medivet Canonbury – Canonbury Veterinary Practice is part of the Medivet group. It’s set up for routine consultations for cats and dogs, and the available information also flags it as a veterinary nurse training facility and offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff explaining options clearly (including “non‑pushy” recommendations) and helping owners with practicalities like pet insurance.

Braintree Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice with modern facilities (including an in‑house lab, pharmacy, digital X‑ray and ultrasound). The practice appears set up for a mix of routine care and more involved diagnostics/surgery (orthopaedics and dentistry are listed), and it states it can see dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals. Recent reviews include both fast access for urgent problems (one owner reports an emergency appointment within 10 minutes) and complaints about weekend/emergency consultation pricing and medication costs; those experiences conflict.

From the latest reviews, owners most often describe

• •Unrushed appointments and thorough explanations, with one reviewer saying they felt more confident and reassured after switching from a previous vet. - Handling of nervous/stressed pets with practical care—for example, a cat’s claws trimmed without needing a muzzle, reducing stress. - Treatment for common illness presentations (e.g., sickness and not eating) with a reported quick improvement after a visit.

Sage Veterinary Group describes itself as a small, independent practice established in January 1995 by Graham and Sally Codd, with an emphasis (from its own website) on prioritising animal care over profitability. Recent reviews show a split experience: some owners describe staff helping promptly—including taking in an injured pigeon—while others raise serious complaints about outcomes and costs, including one review alleging a dog died and another describing a disputed IV cannula placement and shifting quotes.

Concrete specifics mentioned in the latest reviews include

• •A cat needing a follow-up/corrective operation after surgery done elsewhere, with the owner saying the clinic “corrected everything.”
• •Regular injections every 28 days for a cat’s pain management (timing described as important by the owner). - Vaccination protocol discussions: the practice “primarily use Lepto L4,” with an option to request Lepto L2 (reported to require paying for a full box). - Stray cat handling described by a caller: the clinic would scan for a microchip and follow “protocols,” though the caller felt the explanation and tone were unhelpful.