Best Vets in England

Grange Vets treats dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets, and is an Approved Veterinary Nurse Training Centre (as stated on its website). For emergencies outside normal hours, the practice says care is provided by Wear Referrals. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe a clinic that takes time with nervous dogs (one owner says a dog that previously needed sedation elsewhere did not need it here) and where vets set clear treatment plans that can work quickly (one report of improvement “in days”). A minority of recent reviews report a very different experience, including conflicting diagnoses and being advised an MRI when the owner wanted an X‑ray, plus complaints about a particular staff member’s manner.

Gloucester Barnwood Vets4Pets Ltd is a Vets4Pets-branded practice described on its website as locally owned, with in-house facilities for diagnostics and inpatient care (including an in-house laboratory, hospital ward and isolation unit). The clinic is set up for both routine care (nurse clinics, weight clinic, microchipping, health plans) and more involved procedures (dentistry and orthopaedic surgery such as cruciate surgery and fracture repair). From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly describe: - same-day or “seen straight away” help for urgent problems (including an eye issue and a blocked bladder in a cat) - vets taking time with anxious pets and not rushing appointments - supportive end-of-life care (including a candle-lit room during euthanasia)

Companion Care (Preston Capitol) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets-branded practice with on-site clinical kit described on its website (including an in-house lab, pharmacy, digital x‑ray and ultrasound), plus facilities like an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit. It also lists orthopaedics as a specialty and is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. From recent reviews, owners most often describe a practice that will fit worried pets in at short notice, handles ongoing complex cases with repeated tests/treatments and frequent visits, and takes time to explain options. However, one recent 1‑star review alleges the opposite experience—very short consultations, poor examination/diagnosis, and slow follow-up on test results—so experiences appear mixed depending on the visit and situation. Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Being seen straight away during a “swallowed pills” scare (vet + nurse specifically praised). - Support with a medically complex dog needing “a LOT of care, tests, treatments and appointments,” with staff willing to work through difficult cases. - A complaint describing repeated visits for diarrhoea where the dog was given probiotics and blood tests were done, but the owner says they had to chase results and felt the condition wasn’t properly addressed.

Brighouse Veterinary Centre Ltd describes itself as an independent practice with a small team of experienced vets (per its website). Recent reviews strongly feature support around end‑of‑life care, including a detailed account of euthanasia and aftercare for an elderly African pygmy hedgehog following a stroke, with owners noting clear explanations of the process and being able to take their pet home immediately after. Reviews also mention a friendly waiting-room experience with a dog visit and refer to the clinic having “lovely facilities.”

Medivet Ashford Middlesex / Redleaves Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the practice appears set up for both routine care (health checks) and urgent/same-day needs (emergency appointments), with escalation to advanced diagnostics and referral when required. In recent reviews, owners describe quick booking for emergencies, clear explanations during consultations, and thoughtful end-of-life support (including returning paw prints and a lock of fur after a pet died). One owner also credits the head vet, Sophie, with rapid action that led to an emergency CT scan and referral, followed by recovery after a median sternotomy.

Rochford Veterinary Ltd describes itself as an independent, family-run veterinary surgery treating cats, dogs and other domestic pets. The website highlights a 24-hour emergency service via the main contact number, and online tools for booking routine appointments and ordering prescriptions/food. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations during consultations, being fitted in despite a missed appointment/fully booked day, and continuity (“always see the same”), alongside long-term use over 20–30+ years.

Companion Care (Brislington) Ltd trades under the Vets4Pets brand and is described on its website as locally owned. The practice is set up for a wide mix of routine and more advanced work, with digital x‑ray, ultrasound, an in‑house lab, and a fully equipped operating theatre listed, plus separate cat and dog waiting areas/wards and an isolation unit. From the latest reviews available to us, owners mention: - Nurse-led practical care such as claw clipping for a “very wriggly” dog (priced at £15 in one review). - Care-plan guidance for new pet owners, including advice on which appointments are needed and what’s included (one reviewer lists “general checks, vaccines, spaying, chipping” as included in their plan). - A mix of views on costs for diagnostics/treatment, with one complaint about quoted pricing for guinea pig testing and antibiotics compared with another practice.

The Storrar Practice is an independent, family-run small-animal vet established in 1848 (not part of a corporate group, based on the clinic’s own description). It appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems, with an in-house operating theatre and digital X-ray, plus a 24-hour emergency service (using answerphone instructions when the practice is closed). From the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe: - getting quick appointments when they believed something was an emergency - vets taking time to thoroughly examine pets and answer questions (including guidance “no matter how daft the question”) - a “sensible and pragmatic” approach, with multiple owners saying they didn’t feel pushed into unnecessary treatment - practical support tools like text reminders for boosters and parasite treatments

Ownership group isn’t stated in the available information. The practice’s website describes a broad medical and surgical focus (including cardiology, neurology and orthopaedics) and care for a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs (small mammals, reptiles and birds). Clinic data also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services (exact out-of-hours arrangements aren’t described). From the latest reviews, owners most often point to clear explanations that help them make decisions, calm handling of anxious pets (including reassurance from reception staff), and thoughtful aftercare gestures such as sending a handwritten sympathy card after a pet’s death.

Medivet 24 Hour Shrewsbury is part of the Medivet group and is set up for both routine appointments and round-the-clock urgent care, backed by on-site advanced diagnostics (including CT) and surgical facilities (including an orthopaedic theatre). The website states it’s open 24/7/365 and offers phone assessment with no charge, with a published out-of-hours consult fee. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention overnight hospitalisation (including fluid support), emergency triage for suspected poisoning with tests and treatment, and clear, ongoing updates about results and options. Several reviews also describe considerate handling of end-of-life appointments, including being given a specific appointment time and a private, quiet space to say goodbye.