Best Vets in England

Companion Care (Hatfield) Ltd operates this practice under the Vets4Pets brand (a corporate group). The clinic appears set up for both routine care and a range of in-house diagnostics and procedures, with an operating theatre, isolation unit, separated dog/cat wards, and equipment such as digital X-ray and ultrasound. The website lists advanced services including orthopaedics (for example, cruciate surgery) and in-house lab work (biochemistry/haematology).

• •End-of-life support stands out: owners describe their dog’s final visit as “dignified and respectful,” and say staff (vets, nurses, reception) helped make a difficult situation more manageable. - Efficient minor-procedure care: one detailed review highlights photo review via WhatsApp, a same‑day appointment, and stitch removal completed “within minutes.”
• •Front-desk experience is mixed: one reviewer reports feeling spoken to harshly and “punished” when trying to rebook after cancelling multiple cat booster appointments; other reviews describe reception as very helpful.

Rase Veterinary Centre is part of a wider multi-surgery practice group (Rase Veterinary Centre / Aldervale Vets) rather than a single stand‑alone clinic. The website describes broad small‑animal provision including in‑house diagnostics and surgery, and states the group provides its own emergency out‑of‑hours cover across its practices. In reviews, owners give specific examples of help with urgent injuries (a dog seen when the team were closing, for a suspected fracture), straightforward preventative care (puppy vaccinations), and ongoing medication support via reception.

Goddard Veterinary Group Chalfont St Peter is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (the practice joined the group in 2012) and has operated since 1961. Based on the clinic website, it’s set up for general practice care with on-site diagnostics (including blood testing and x‑rays) and routine operations, with emergencies directed to the group’s Mandeville Veterinary Hospital (open 24/7, 365 days a year). In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe same-day support for an unwell dog including phone check-ins throughout the day, and vets who discuss concerns and avoid “tests that are not required”—but there are also sharply negative accounts describing a rude receptionist and a claim that a dog was left to deteriorate over a weekend.

Acorn Veterinary Surgery offers routine vet care alongside emergency appointments, and promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations (per the clinic’s website summary). Recent reviews describe urgent same-day care, including a cat euthanasia where the vet reportedly checked the owners felt it was the right decision and allowed time afterwards. Other owners describe vets who explain options clearly and give choices during treatment.

Ashman Jones London Road Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in 2010 and listed as an RCVS General Practice. Based on its website, it’s set up for routine healthcare and in-house diagnostics (including X‑rays, ultrasound, and an in-house lab), plus dentistry and surgery. Reviews most often describe straightforward booking and good handling of anxious pets, alongside a clear split in experiences around empathy and costs—one owner describes a dental estimate rising from £600 to £922 after “extras,” while another says pricing was transparent and costs were kept down.

Trafford Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice and an approved veterinary nurse training practice (TP). The website highlights on-site diagnostic facilities (including an in-house lab with routine blood results in 20–30 minutes, plus X‑ray, ultrasound, and a dental X‑ray suite) and a setup designed to reduce stress with separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards. For emergencies, the practice states that 24‑hour emergency cover is provided by Cheadle A&E Vets.

Hay Veterinary Group is a pet practice that (per its website) cares for “all species of pet” and offers routine wellness checks alongside support for more serious situations. Reviews describe both planned and urgent care: one owner used an out‑of‑hours service for a very ill cat who stayed in for three days, with phone updates and the option to speak to the vet; another describes compassionate support at end of life for a dog with mouth cancer, including a condolence card with wildflower seeds.