Best Vets in England

CVS UK Ltd Harbour Veterinary Group is part of CVS Group. The website describes it as an RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital set up for small animals, with routine care as well as more advanced work (including diagnostic imaging/tests and surgical specialties such as orthopaedics and keyhole surgery). Reviews give specific examples of ongoing rabbit care (including spays and plan-based check-ups), end-of-life support where owners were given keepsakes (paw print and a lock of hair), and fast access when a cat was acutely unwell (“appointment for straight away” and improvement the same day).

Cromwell Veterinary Group describes itself as having served pet owners for over 100 years, with multiple practices and a rehabilitation centre, and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice states it provides access to emergency out-of-hours treatment. In the latest reviews available to us, owners frequently mention friendly reception staff, being seen reasonably quickly even when busy, and vets giving detailed, practical guidance (including clear instructions on how to administer medication at home).

Allpets Veterinary Clinic Limited is described by one reviewer as an independent practice, and its website lists two branches. It offers a broad mix of routine and diagnostic care (including radiography and ultrasound) and explicitly lists services such as dentistry, neutering and pet passports. Recent reviews show a split experience: multiple owners single out vet Anderson for calm handling and support (including a condolence card after euthanasia), while other reviews describe concerns about rudeness, rough handling, and a feeling of being pushed toward unnecessary tests/treatments.

Village Vet St Johns Wood is part of the Village Vet group. The practice describes a team of two permanent vets, three registered veterinary nurses, and two receptionists, and notes a recent refurbishment that added three new consulting rooms plus separate cat and dog waiting areas. Based on the clinic’s stated facilities (on-site lab, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, operating theatre) and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and same-day urgent problems—one owner specifically mentions being fit in as an emergency close to closing time.

Petwell House Vets is a small-animal practice that also treats guinea pigs; the clinic website and some reviewers refer to the wider “Animals Are Us” team/branding. The clinic appears set up for day-to-day medical care plus urgent same-day problems (for example, owners describe being offered an appointment within two hours and a guinea pig being treated and sent home the same afternoon with food and medication). Reviews also include more complex capabilities being discussed, including orthopaedics (mentioned by name in relation to a veterinary surgeon).

Ashfield Veterinary Group – Halifax is part of the Ashfield Veterinary Group and is set up as a small‑animal practice with in‑house diagnostics (lab work plus X‑ray and ultrasound) and a broad range of routine procedures. Based on the information available, it supports common preventive and surgical care such as pre‑op checks and neutering (specifically mentioned in a recent review), as well as nurse‑led clinics and home visits (listed on the clinic website summary). Review feedback is mixed: some owners describe friendly, helpful handling of nervous pets and good advice, while others raise concerns about changing charges/agreements, medication costs, and seeing different vets over time.

• •Dental procedure communication: an owner of a cat undergoing dental surgery says the vet and receptionist were “incredibly informative” and focused on the cat’s comfort and wellbeing during the visit. - Compassion in difficult moments: one review highlights standout kindness toward a dog during an appointment, naming vet Phil. - Front-desk experience matters: multiple mentions of caring receptionists (including dogs getting treats/fuss).

Haven Veterinary Practice is a Tier II accredited clinic under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme, with consultations by appointment only (per the practice website). Recent reviews most often describe surgical care and low-stress handling for anxious dogs, including a case where a dog was diagnosed with skin cancer and operated on within a few days, and another where a reactive dog was examined outside to reduce stress. The premises are also described as clean, and the site notes disabled access and off-road parking.