Best Vets in England

Oak Barn Veterinary Centre is a veterinary clinic offering routine and more advanced pet care, including diagnostics, surgery and dental work (per its website). Recent reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations and shared decision-making (for example, a vet “walks you through the process” and offers options where possible), as well as handling nervous or rescue dogs calmly during procedures such as ultrasound. One reviewer also calls out “amazing” facilities and a welcoming front-desk experience.

The Kettering Vets is described by reviewers as an independent practice, and it’s also set up as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the website and recent reviews, it handles routine care as well as more involved procedures (including dental work and surgery), and clients repeatedly mention being kept closely informed—such as getting WhatsApp updates with a photo during post‑procedure recovery. Several reviews also point to a “no hard sell” approach (e.g., not pushing pet products) and to same-day follow-up on results (a call in the evening with blood test findings).

Swaleside Veterinary Surgery describes itself as independently owned and part of the Kent Veterinary Surgeries group. The clinic is set up for general practice care with in-house diagnostics (digital x-ray and in-house laboratory testing) plus surgical and dental facilities. Recent reviews repeatedly mention thorough explanations and time to discuss options (including not feeling pushed into treatments), day-care/hospitalisation where pets are returned “relaxed and happy,” and ongoing management of longer-term problems like pain and mobility issues.

ASL Vets is described on its website as a general veterinary clinic offering core diagnostics and preventive care, including dental procedures, ultrasound, blood tests, and vaccinations. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention being seen promptly, being able to get advice and medication for injuries, and having access to out-of-hours support (including a case where the vet talked through options and agreed home monitoring rather than pushing an emergency consult). Several reviewers also highlight practical communication tools, including a WhatsApp chat function.

Kelperland Veterinary Centre is a family-owned independent practice (established in the 1950s) that treats a wide range of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, chickens, hamsters and guinea pigs. Recent reviews point to a clinic geared for both urgent injuries and complex surgery: owners describe x‑rays followed by orthopaedic repair with plates after a broken leg, cruciate ligament operations, and removal of carcinomas. A few very specific touches come up repeatedly, including follow-up check-ins after surgery and bereavement support (offering a paw print and fur keepsake, plus a memorial card).

Vets2Home – Peaceful Pet Goodbyes focuses on at-home end-of-life visits for pets, with owners repeatedly describing a calm, unhurried process and detailed communication from first contact through aftercare. Reviews give concrete examples of how visits are handled: vets explain each step, check consent before proceeding after sedation, and adapt the environment to keep other pets and family members as settled as possible. Several owners also mention coordinated cremation/aftercare and clear updates about when ashes are ready. Specific details mentioned by owners include: - Home visits arranged quickly when pets deteriorated suddenly (including same-day “a few hours later” in one account). - A step-by-step process where a sedative injection is given first, then the vet asks whether the family wishes to proceed. - Practical touches during aftercare and transport (a large bed with pillow/blanket for a large dog; a candle left with the family in one case). - Ongoing coordination after the visit, including updates by text/email and arrangements for ashes (including hand-delivery to the pet’s usual vet, or switching plans to collect directly from a crematorium).

PowisVets is described on its website as an independent, single-site, purpose-built practice established over 50 years ago, with facilities designed to reduce stress (including separate dog and cat waiting areas and a separate cat ward). Recent reviews reinforce the “independent/not corporate-owned” point and repeatedly mention clear explanations, being seen quickly, and upfront costs. Specific examples in the latest reviews include a cat spay with good recovery reported, a nail cut for a very nervous dog, and named vets (including Pippa, David, and Saul) being called out positively.

St Peter’s Vets Ltd describes itself as a long-established small animal practice (over 60 years) with in-house diagnostics (on-site lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound) and more advanced procedures such as endoscopy and laparoscopic (“key-hole”) surgery. The website also states it provides a full 24‑hour emergency service 365 days a year, and the clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Across the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention: - being seen quickly and helped “straight away or as quick as possible” when they need something - calm, patient handling for nervous dogs, without rushing the appointment - vets giving treatment options (rather than a single “this is what we’re doing” plan) - support around difficult end-of-life situations, and then ongoing care for new pets

Longridge Vets describes itself as a truly independent veterinary practice with an emphasis on “fair, honest and open pricing” (no specific prices are published in the information provided). The clinic appears set up for both routine care and advanced procedures, with the website highlighting laparoscopic spay, cruciate repair, and laser therapy. Reviews also repeatedly mention a mobile “Vet in a Van” service used for routine annual checks and treatment, described as being “completely equipped for virtually everything” and helpful for timid or nervous pets because it can reduce contact with other animals. Out-of-hours care is handled via an external provider: the practice states it is subscribed to Vets Now Preston when the clinic is closed. Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Laparoscopic spays/neuters with reassurance and clear explanations before/after procedures. - Handling very nervous dogs (including sedation in the car before a procedure) and keeping the experience “swift” and calm. - Mobile Vet in a Van appointments for cats and dogs, including routine annual checks and treatment delivered from the van. - Clear communication (“explained everything so clearly”, “keeping us informed”) during visits.

Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices, including 27 24‑hour centres). From the information available, the clinic appears set up for routine care plus urgent same‑day problems, with owners repeatedly describing clear explanations of treatment choices and costs. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Urgent appointments arranged for a dog that became very unwell, with owners kept informed throughout (including multiple urgent visits during the same stay). - Follow‑up arranged as soon as the next day to reassess progress after starting medication. - A specific “foreign body” case: removal/treatment of a barbed grass seed lodged in a dog’s ear, described as calm and swift. - Several owners mention being walked through treatment options and prices without feeling pressured into a particular route.