Best Vets in England

Mulberry House Vets is an independently owned veterinary practice with modern, purpose-built facilities and care for dogs, cats and rabbits. Based on the website, it’s set up for both everyday vet care (vet and nurse consults, including video consults and home visits) and more advanced diagnostics/procedures (including a CT scanner, endoscopy, keyhole surgery/keyhole spay, and orthopaedic surgery). In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention thorough explanations at follow-up appointments, support around blood tests, and particularly thoughtful handling of end-of-life care, including home euthanasia and a reported condolence gift sent afterwards.

Southport Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (a national chain). Based on the latest reviews, the team is frequently described handling urgent walk-in style problems quickly (for example, removing a shard of chicken bone that had punctured a dog’s mouth, and treating split claws) as well as supporting owners through end-of-life appointments with privacy measures (coming in and out via a back entrance, being given as much time as needed). Several reviewers also mention the practice adapting the visit set-up for anxious or reactive dogs (including using a back entrance to avoid the waiting room).

Elm Veterinary Group is a multi-practice clinic offering routine and problem-focused veterinary care, and it’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The website references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan (with consultations included) alongside options like repeat prescriptions, click & collect for food orders, an online shop, and “Video Vet”. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - being offered appointments at short notice (including a same-day slot for a serious discussion about diagnosis/management) - diagnostics for acute issues (a scan mentioned for a dog’s sudden lameness) - support around end-of-life decisions, including time to decide and signposting to a home-visit euthanasia service - a practical downside: the reception/waiting area being too small (mentioned by one reviewer)

Northwich Vets LTD is an independent veterinary practice established in 2011 by practice principal Patrick Murphy. The website describes a modern, expanded facility with 5 consulting rooms, 2 operating theatres, a radiography/imaging room, a dental suite, and separate cat and dog wards. Recent reviews add practical signals: owners mention same-day appointments when needed, clear discussions of treatment options (including for chronic conditions like hyperthyroidism), and hands-on peri‑operative care (one dog was collected the same day after neutering with medication and advice). A minority of reviews raise a clear concern about unexpected “extras” on bills and needing to request an itemised invoice (one reviewer reports an error that was refunded).

Ark House Vets Ltd is an RCVS-accredited veterinary clinic; the available information doesn’t state whether it’s independent or part of a corporate group. Based on recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and genuinely unwell pets, with owners describing detailed explanations of treatment options, practical handling to reduce stress, and support through end-of-life decisions. Concrete details owners mention include: - Being able to email a vet throughout an ongoing course of treatment (including for small pets such as gerbils). - Owners being allowed to stay with a hospitalised dog during the day to keep them calm before referral to a cardiology team. - Staff staying late to continue caring for a very sick cat. - Low-stress vaccination handling (distraction with liver paste so a puppy “didn’t even notice” the injection).

Hampton Veterinary Centre offers routine care (health checks, vaccinations, neutering and dental checks) and also sees a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits, small mammals, reptiles, birds and chickens). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews include specific examples of problem-solving and follow-through—such as diagnostic scanning for a painful broken tooth and prompt dental treatment—alongside comments about support during serious illness and end-of-life decisions, including coordination with an out-of-hours emergency partner. A small number of owners report the opposite experience (a rushed consult, feeling pushed toward surgery, and fees/charging communication they found unclear).

Deepdale Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Reviews describe a clinic set up for both routine care and surgery—owners mention spays (including complications), lump removals, orthopaedic surgery on an elbow after an accident, and a thyroid operation, alongside regular vaccinations and parasite treatments. Several practical, clinic-specific details come up repeatedly: owners mention staff pausing at the start of appointments to help nervous dogs build trust, clear post-op aftercare guidance, and a separate waiting area for cats. There’s also mention of being seen straight away after calling with a sick dog. A small number of reviewers reference concerns about a “takeover,” while another reviewer explicitly says they don’t share those concerns.

East Barnet Veterinary Practice Ltd is set up for both routine care and urgent problem-solving, with reviews describing same-day appointments for acute issues (for example, a cat struggling to swallow) and staff staying out of hours to try to get the best outcome for a dog. Owners also mention planned procedures such as cat spays and dental surgery (including teeth surgery with a difficult recovery). Experiences with communication and manners are mixed: several reviews praise clear explanations and professionalism, while a small number describe rudeness from a vet (“Ralph”) and from reception when asking about appointment pricing.

C J Hall Veterinary Surgeons presents itself as an independent practice, with a stated focus on rabbit and exotic pet care alongside cat and dog care. Based on both the website text and recent reviews, it appears set up for first-opinion exotics work and referrals from other vets, with owners repeatedly describing detailed consultations and clear explanations (including discussion of x‑rays). Recent reviews include multiple examples of urgent or complex exotic cases being managed (e.g., bladder stones, swellings, serious infections in guinea pigs), as well as hospital admission and euthanasia being part of some clients’ experiences. Reviews also conflict on responsiveness and communication: several describe being “seen quickly” when worried, while one detailed review describes not receiving a response to a complaint and being advised a case was “not an emergency.”

Riverside Veterinary Group offers routine and some urgent care with practical conveniences such as online booking, medication requests, home visits, and an online store/click-and-collect service. The website states that out-of-hours emergencies are handled via an “On Call Emergency Service” accessed by phoning the practice number for transfer. Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff being responsive to questions during booking and providing personalised discharge notes, with one owner describing an emergency operation arranged within 24 hours. There is also a conflicting account in which a dental consultation appointment was cancelled at short notice without an explanation.