Best Vets in England

Emerson's Green Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited practice with on-site diagnostic kit including ultrasound, digital X‑rays, and digital dental radiographs. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine preventive care (vaccinations and general advice) and more involved medical/dental cases, with owners describing clear explanations of options, treatment plans, and costs. Concrete examples from reviews include a vet providing a second opinion and talking through options for a dog with an inoperable tumour, and a dental case where a cat with a jaw infection had treatment expedited to the next day with reported follow-up care.

Medivet Willesborough - Peter Edgar Vets is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the practice appears set up for routine care (annual check-ups and vaccinations) as well as urgent decision-making, with reviews describing rapid organisation of same-day specialist referral for a suspected slipped disc. Owners also mention support with chronic/complex cases (for example, a dog with heart problems) and treatment that includes medication plans and strict rest instructions after referral. A named vet, Brian, is repeatedly highlighted for taking time to explain conditions and for supporting owners through end-of-life decisions and new pet introductions.

Scott Mitchell Veterinary Care Ltd provides round-the-clock emergency care and is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on owner reports, the clinic appears set up for both urgent cases (including out-of-hours treatment) and ongoing long-term care, with several reviews focusing on end-of-life support and major procedures. Specific examples mentioned include an emergency response to suspected bloat with an immediate procedure and overnight hospitalisation, major surgery with recovery back to normal, and multiple accounts of compassionate handling of euthanasia/final days.

Medivet Alfreton – 24 hour Alfreton is part of the Medivet group and operates as a 24/7 clinic, with owners using it for overnight inpatient care as well as routine procedures. Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff staying in close contact while pets are admitted (including twice‑daily phone updates and letting owners talk to a hospitalised dog during the night). Owners also describe clear explanations of procedures and recovery after neutering/spays, and accommodation of requests where possible.

Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS-accredited practice and a Gold Standard Recognised Cat Friendly Clinic and Rabbit Friendly Clinic. It treats a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs, including rabbits, reptiles, parrots and other birds, and even zoo animals (per the clinic website). Recent reviews strongly focus on exotic-pet capability and on-site workups: owners describe CT scanning for a rabbit, ultrasound scanning for a hamster (done conscious), and care for a chameleon. Several reviews also reference urgent or out-of-hours help (including a Sunday early-morning contact) and follow-up communication during longer inpatient treatment (phone calls every other day during a 10‑day stay for a hyperthyroid cat).

Connaught House Veterinary Group Ltd is set up as a veterinary practice with emergency cover (24/7 or extended hours) and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. On Google it has a 4.7/5 rating from 366 reviews. The most recent written reviews available to us are brief, but repeatedly describe kind, professional staff and a warm, welcoming experience for pets and owners.

Priory Veterinary Group offers round-the-clock veterinary care and is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on recent reviews, the practice handles a mix of urgent medical cases (including overnight hospital care), ongoing management of chronic disease, and common procedures such as neutering and dental work under anaesthetic. Owners repeatedly mention being kept updated during treatment, strong aftercare following procedures, and support around end-of-life decisions (with specific vets named for making euthanasia as gentle as possible).

Castle Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent small-animal practice for cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, and it’s accredited as a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic. The website also states it offers a 24-hour emergency service for registered clients, and is open seven days a week. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often highlight feeling listened to and not pushed into decisions (including waiting to confirm infection before prescribing antibiotics), fast turnaround on test results (one owner reports a call with blood results about 15 minutes after leaving), and supportive care in difficult situations (including end-of-life care and out-of-hours emergencies).

Newbury South Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group and is described on its website as a locally owned practice led by RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioners (Natasha Jameson, Joe Binfield, Dan Preece). The clinic looks set up for more complex work than routine primary care, with orthopaedic and advanced soft-tissue surgery (including referrals), diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, digital X-ray, echocardiograms), an in-house lab, and hospitalisation facilities (including an isolation unit and separate cat/dog wards). In the latest reviews, owners give concrete examples of being seen at short notice for unwell pets, clear explanations (including itemised cost breakdowns to support decision-making), and proactive inpatient updates—one owner describes multiple calls plus WhatsApp messages with photos during an overnight stay. Handling of anxious pets is a repeated theme, including a rescue dog who “finds people scary” settling during an appointment, and a nervous dog becoming comfortable with nail clips over time.

Pool House Veterinary Group is a general veterinary practice that, in the latest written reviews available to us, is most often described through owners’ experiences of supportive end‑of‑life care and clear day‑to‑day advice. Recent reviewers specifically mention compassionate handling when “saying final goodbye” to a cat, and being happy with the advice provided by staff.