Best Vets in England

Medivet Horsford / All Creatures Healthcare is part of the Medivet group. It offers a mix of routine care and more complex or urgent treatment, including surgery and out-of-hours emergencies, and recent feedback continues to highlight calm handling of nervous pets and sensitive support during euthanasia appointments. Owner reports also point to a broad case mix, including dogs, birds, reptiles, and small mammals such as guinea pigs.

- Many recent reviewers describe the practice as professional, caring and compassionate, with particular praise for how staff support both pets and owners during stressful situations. - Clear communication is a recurring theme: owners say procedures are explained well, questions are welcomed, and the team takes time rather than rushing appointments. - Several reviews mention strong handling of anxious or nervous pets, especially dogs attending for vaccinations or routine visits.

Medivet Melbourn is part of the Medivet veterinary group, with routine appointments and ongoing care backed by access to the wider network’s 24-hour emergency centres. Owners consistently describe patient, reassuring handling of nervous pets and clear communication, including follow-up calls about test results. Recent feedback also points to prompt appointments, thoughtful aftercare, and a clean, well-organised clinic.

Medivet Gravesend is part of the Medivet network and also operates as a veterinary nurse training practice. It appears set up for routine vet care, with 24/7 emergency support available through Medivet’s out-of-hours service. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick access to appointments, kind handling of nervous pets, and a clean, welcoming practice.

- Owners often describe the team as friendly and welcoming, with pets’ welfare clearly kept front and centre from arrival through to aftercare. - Several reviews highlight calm, thorough consultations with clear explanations and practical options, including one cat owner who felt supported in keeping their pet at home rather than rehoming. - Handling and reassurance are recurring themes, with staff taking time to settle nervous animals, check records carefully, and answer questions without making appointments feel rushed.

- Owners regularly describe the staff and vets as friendly, professional, caring and helpful, with pets being made to feel at ease. - Several reviews mention smooth, well-run visits, including being seen on time, not being kept waiting, and finding it easy to book appointments or get in contact. - Reviews give positive examples of care for dogs, cats, kittens and rabbits, with one owner saying the vets are experienced and attentive with their rabbits.

Medivet Sherwood is part of the Medivet group and combines that wider network support with a practice feel that reviewers say still feels personal and familiar. It offers routine preventive care, dental work, and support for nervous or reactive pets, with owners describing a calm, patient approach. The wider Medivet network also provides access to 24-hour emergency care via Medivet emergency centres.

Cornish Paws Veterinary Practice in Penryn is a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners commonly describe calm, unrushed appointments with clear explanations, along with proactive communication around procedures such as reminder calls, pricing discussions, surgery-day updates and follow-up bookings. Recent feedback remains strongly positive overall, with particular praise for the team’s friendliness, compassion and professionalism.

- Recent reviews are mostly very positive, with owners describing caring, helpful staff and vets who are patient, knowledgeable, and reassuring. - Consultations are often praised for clear communication and thorough exams, including annual check-ups, vaccinations, and gentle handling of nervous, rescue, or young dogs. - The practice environment also gets positive mentions, including a very clean surgery, helpful appointment reminders, and pets seeming less stressed during visits.

- The clinic states a £130 emergency consultation fee between 7pm and 9am. - Review feedback on pricing is mixed but limited: one owner said a recent treatment cost more than previously outlined and would have liked an itemised receipt, while most recent reviews focus on care quality rather than cost.