Best Vets in England

Goddard Veterinary Group is part of the VetPartners group and sits within a wider network (established in 1952) of 44 practices and 3 emergency hospitals; it’s also described as an RCVS-accredited practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine preventative care (vaccines, parasite control, microchipping) and more complex or urgent cases, including hospitalisation and surgery.

Yeovil Vets4Pets Ltd operates under the Vets for Pets brand; the clinic website describes it as locally owned and a modern, well‑equipped practice. It appears set up for routine care plus diagnostics and surgery, with facilities listed including an in‑house lab, digital X‑ray/ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit, oxygen chamber, and separated dog and cat wards. The practice also states there is 24‑hour emergency service cover available via phone when the clinic is closed.

Buchanan Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice established in 1979 and part of the CVS group (the practice website is hosted on the CVS vets domain; some reviewers also raise concerns about corporate ownership). It’s set up for routine preventive care and general practice work (vaccinations, parasite control, neutering, microchipping, diagnostics), with arrangements for out-of-hours emergencies via PetMedics Veterinary Surgeons.

In the latest reviews available to us, experiences are mixed and often focused on serious, emotional situations

• •One owner says the vets “saved my dog’s life.”
• •Multiple reviews mention end-of-life care, with one describing a dignified euthanasia appointment (process explained; given the room “as long as we liked”), while others describe unprofessional handling (difficulty injecting into a vein; focus on taking payment). - A detailed negative review alleges that a recommended fluid-drainage procedure for a dog with suspected lung cancer was not carried out, and that there was no follow-up check-in afterward.

Waltham Abbey Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets practice described on its website as locally owned and run by a practice owner/veterinary surgeon. The clinic lists in-house diagnostic facilities (including a laboratory, digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and a hospital ward/isolation unit, suggesting it’s set up to investigate and manage a range of medical problems rather than only routine consults. Out-of-hours emergency care is stated as being provided via Vets4Pets Romford.

Baguley Veterinary Centre operates under the Buchananvets brand, described on the website as an independent vet. Based on available information, it appears set up for routine pet healthcare (vaccinations and illness appointments are mentioned) as well as urgent cases (one review describes an emergency visit for a cat hit by a vehicle where staff “went to aid him straight away”). Reviews also show mixed experiences around end-of-life decision-making: one reviewer alleges euthanasia was refused twice and that an operation was suggested that they felt was unnecessary, while other reviewers describe fast, supportive handling in emergencies and friendly, helpful staff.

Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd offers routine appointments as well as a stated 24/7 emergency service provided by Vets Now (based at the Cinque Ports Veterinary Hospital). In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly describe being seen on time, having concerns listened to, and receiving clear explanations (one reviewer mentions “psycho ed” being communicated well). Several reviews also point to small practical touches such as puppy vaccine visits that included a gift bag/treat, and suggestions to bring in a vet-nervous dog just to be weighed so they can get used to the clinic.