Best Vets in England

Rhodes Vets Towcester Road is a long-established practice (the website says Rhodes Vets has looked after pets for over 65 years). The website specifically mentions 24-hour emergency cover and microchipping. Reviews add that many clients use a pet plan for routine care (vaccinations and parasite treatment are repeatedly mentioned), but there are also serious complaints about how the plan was handled in at least one case (a reviewer alleges being refused medication/appointments despite payments).

Plymstock Veterinary Centre is a small-animal veterinary practice with limited service detail available from its website summary, so the clearest picture comes from client feedback. Reviews describe a practice that will sometimes fit patients in at short notice after admin issues (“lost” appointment later squeezed in right away) and that some pets are put at ease with treats at reception. The biggest decision point raised is cost and upselling: multiple reviewers describe prices as “extortionate” (including a quoted £70+ for two “five minute” procedures) and others mention feeling pressured to sign up for plans or extras, while other owners report strong support during serious illness.

Church View Veterinary Clinic Limited describes itself as an independent practice. The website lists care for cats, dogs, and small pets, plus intensive care, referrals for specialist care, and “Lapspey” (key hole surgery). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe staff taking time with nervous rescue dogs (patient handling during a medication visit), thorough check-ups (including time to work out what was wrong and issuing a prescription), and supportive end-of-life care (not rushed, calming injection first, time to sit with the pet, and a sympathy card afterwards).

Parkvets Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS-accredited practice and is listed as a Cat Friendly Practice. The website states it offers a 24-hour emergency service, and it treats a range of species including cats, dogs, rabbits and exotics. In recent reviews, owners describe same-day booking for urgent problems and careful handling to reduce stress (including “took their time to reduce my cat’s anxiety”), plus clear walk-throughs of care plans and costings.

Animal House Vets is a multi-branch practice (the website describes four clinics) focused on cats and dogs, offering routine care alongside dentistry, surgery, and stated 24-hour emergency/out-of-hours arrangements. In reviews, owners describe being fitted in quickly for urgent situations (including end-of-life care) and getting frequent progress updates during short-term intensive treatment. However, there are also reviews describing a failure to be seen when emergency care was needed shortly after 5pm, with the owner reporting their cat died soon after.

North Park Veterinary Group Limited describes itself as an independent mixed practice (treating both pets and farm animals) that has been operating for 35+ years. The website also states it provides its own 24/7 out-of-hours service for genuine emergencies. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention care around end-of-life and seriously ill pets, including updates during the day on a dog’s condition and a bereavement card sent afterwards—but there is also a sharply negative account alleging a traumatic euthanasia experience and poor handling of a complaint.

All Animals Veterinary Clinic is described in reviews as a small practice where some clients value being able to see the same vet at each visit (mentioned as improving continuity of care). Recent feedback is mixed: several owners praise value for money and how pets (including a kitten) were handled during appointments, while a few detailed reviews raise concerns about communication and support around more complex situations.

Ashfield House Veterinary Surgery – Bramcote is part of the Ashfield House Veterinary Surgery group, with a separate Ashfield House Vet Hospital providing a stated 24/7 emergency service. The practice offers routine care such as vaccinations, nurse clinics and neutering, and also advertises more advanced options including complex surgeries and “keyhole” laparoscopic spays. Recent reviews repeatedly mention gentle handling for nervous or older pets (including a nervous dog and a 20‑year‑old cat), while a small number of reviewers report serious communication delays when trying to get a quote for tests.

St Vincents Veterinary Surgery is a family-owned, independent practice (opened June 2005) that moved into a purpose-built facility in March 2015. Based on the website and recent client experiences, it’s set up for a full range of medical and surgical work, with an orthopaedic referral service that includes cruciate repairs in dogs. In the latest reviews, owners give concrete examples of long-term care for older dogs (including arthritis management) and sensitive support during end-of-life appointments.