Best Vets in England

Midforest Veterinary Practice is a small-animal clinic and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice website also references a Pet Health Club® option. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe vets taking time to keep pets calm during exams (including anxious dogs) and explaining findings and next steps (for example, a leg examination with a clear plan). There’s also a clear split in experiences between different branches: several reviews praise welcoming front-desk service and supportive care, while one recent review describes a very negative interaction about an outstanding balance and feeling judged when bringing in a rescued cat.

Burch Tree Vets offers 24/7 emergency care (as stated on its website) and promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan where consultations are included. Reviews describe routine puppy visits, end-of-life care, repeat-medication requests, and care for species beyond cats and dogs (a parrot consultation is specifically mentioned). Recent feedback is mostly positive about how pets are handled and how staff communicate, but there are also sharp complaints about an emergency case being turned away and about repeat pain-medication being withheld without a re-check, alongside frustration about promised call-backs not happening.

Brookfield Veterinary Practice describes itself as a family-run, independent practice and says it runs its own 24-hour emergency service for registered clients. The website highlights formal accreditations including Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold), a Rabbit Friendly Clinic Award, and membership of the Practice Standards Scheme, plus an RCVS Client Care Award. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: swift appointment availability; vets who listen, examine, and then talk through treatment options; and strong handling of anxious or reactive pets (including taking multiple visits over weeks to build trust for a vaccination). There are also specific mentions of out-of-hours help on a Sunday evening, and thorough diagnostic workups (“every possible avenue of diagnosis”).

Medivet Biggleswade is part of the Medivet group. It’s set up for routine pet healthcare (vaccinations, check-ups, parasite prevention) and has specific facilities aimed at reducing stress in the waiting area, including a separate space for cats/small animals away from dogs (mentioned by a recent reviewer). The website also highlights a time-limited FREE Mobility Pain Check offer (until 30 November). For emergencies, Medivet states access to around-the-clock care via its 24-hour centres, with a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130.

Summerhill Veterinary Centre is described by reviewers as a practice that can accommodate urgent and out‑of‑hours cases, including overnight monitoring and updates. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Concrete examples mentioned by owners include: - Same‑day appointment arranged via reception for a dog with a sore eye, followed by a thorough eye examination and anti‑inflammatory medication. - Out‑of‑hours care with a dog being treated and monitored, with owners allowed to visit and receiving phone calls through the night. - A cat undergoing a major operation, with the team explaining the process and keeping owners updated, and some owners noting continuity (seeing the same vet).

Ownership/group status isn’t stated in the available information. The clinic is set up for routine care plus urgent problems, with out-of-hours support through 24/7 video consultations (VidiVet) and separate in-person emergency care via MiNight Vet (as described on the website). Recent reviews repeatedly mention quick access for urgent issues (including being seen “immediately” despite not being registered), and careful, observant checks—one owner describes a tiny corneal ulcer spotted at discharge for an unrelated admission, followed by eye drops that resolved it. Pricing is frequently described as “fair”/“reasonable” (without specific figures), while one reviewer notes appointments can run late.

Copthorne Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice and, based on the information available, offers routine care (vaccinations, health checks, microchipping, neutering) alongside emergency veterinary services and operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews focus heavily on end-of-life support: owners describe being talked through options before euthanasia and being given time and space to grieve, with small gestures from the team (for example, staff lighting a candle). Pricing feedback is mixed: one owner calls a £49 consultation “steep,” while another describes the clinic as “reasonably priced.”

Hythe Veterinary Centre is an independent, family-owned practice and is RCVS accredited. The website describes the clinic as being led by vet Colin Armstrong (special interest in surgery) alongside Helen, with a focus on a “personal and relaxed” approach. Across the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe practical support around difficult decisions and ongoing care: euthanasia appointments handled with empathy; same-day appointments for urgent wounds/abscesses; and an “in-depth” phone call followed by a next-day appointment and procedures completed within a week. Several reviewers also mention a vet plan/payment plan (including a PetsApp) and feeling they weren’t pushed into unnecessary tests or extra fees.

Haydon Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice with a membership option (Pet Health Club® Plus) mentioned on its website, including consultations as part of the plan. Reviews repeatedly describe being able to get appointments easily, sometimes with a chosen vet, and several give specific examples of staff taking time to explain options and costs rather than pushing extras. Owners also mention nurse appointments being used for routine checks (and even one cat injury), which some see as a fairer-fee route for suitable cases. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Being able to book appointments “usually with the vet of your choice” (reviewed experience). - Clear explanations of “next steps, costs and alternative treatments” from a vet named Oscar. - Nurse appointments offered for routine consultations/check-ups, and a nurse handling a cat injury. - Help obtaining replacement medication while travelling, including communication with the owner’s usual practice (staff named Oliver and Shelly).

Badgers Oak Veterinary Clinic is a mixed practice treating small animals, horses, and farm animals, and it states it runs its own out-of-hours service (so clients aren’t referred to an unfamiliar surgery). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe prompt help in urgent situations—including an on-call vet coming in on Christmas Day to perform euthanasia for a cat in severe pain, and a walk-in injury being seen immediately with sedation used during treatment. Reviews also mention clear at-home care instructions after an emergency visit and “quick” appointment availability.