Best Vets in England

Grange Hill Veterinary Centre is an RCVS Cat Friendly Clinic with separate dog and cat wards, and it treats a wide range of species (from cats and dogs to small mammals, birds and reptiles). The practice offers routine care plus in-house diagnostics (imaging and lab testing), hospitalisation, dentistry and surgery, and it states it provides emergency care. From the latest reviews, owners frequently describe calm handling of anxious or boisterous dogs and unrushed appointments where options and costs are explained clearly. End-of-life care is mentioned repeatedly, including use of a separate area for euthanasia to give families privacy. One recent review reports the practice would not accept a new patient at a weekend for a painful paw injury and describes the phone call as rude, which conflicts with many other reports of supportive reception staff.

Medivet Gravesend is part of the Medivet network and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the information available, it appears set up for everyday vet care with the ability to escalate to 24/7 emergency support via Medivet’s out-of-hours service (with a stated nationwide fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Across recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention: - being able to get appointments quickly, including being “fit in” when a pet needs to be seen sooner - staff taking extra time with anxious animals (one owner described a “nervous rescue” being put at ease) - pets being handled in a way that makes visits easier over time (cats reportedly calmer despite exams and injections) - a clean, “spotless” practice environment The clinic website also referenced a FREE Mobility Pain Check promotion (time-limited, stated as running until 30 November).

Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre Limited offers routine pet care (consultations, health checks, wellness screening and repeat prescriptions) and also handles some urgent and referral-led cases, with owners describing quick appointment accommodation when needed. Reviews repeatedly mention the team being calm and patient with large, strong dogs, and one owner describes a dental tooth extraction for a puppy after the procedure was explained clearly. The clinic also runs a Pet Health Club®/pet club plan (consultations included as part of the Pet Health Club® Plus plan is stated on the website), which multiple reviewers say helps with costs/value.

Maple Veterinary Centres Ltd. is a multi-branch practice that also runs an RCVS-accredited hospital providing 24-hour emergency care. The clinic appears set up for both routine work and more complex cases, with the website listing referral-level care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation options such as hydrotherapy. Across recent reviews, owners most often point to practical, visit-to-visit details: staff taking time with nervous dogs to help them settle, vets being thorough in examinations and asking lots of questions, and a pet plan that prompts reminders for boosters, tablets, and check-ups. One reviewer also flags a downside: feeling pushed toward add-on services (“up selling”).

Medivet Oakengates is part of the Medivet group and is led (per the practice website) by veterinary surgeon Duncan Senior. Based on the clinic’s stated facilities and the latest reviews, it looks set up for both routine care (vaccinations, parasite care, check-ups, tablets) and urgent same-day problems—owners describe being offered an appointment “within the hour” and getting a same-day emergency slot for a sick cat. A few concrete details owners mention include: being given a quiet room and time to talk through decisions during an end-of-life visit for an injured kitten, staff working patiently with a reactive rescue dog through regular visits (treats/play to build tolerance of handling), and clear explanations around puppy vaccinations.

Bredy Veterinary Centre is a veterinary practice that (based on its own published “Farm Newsletter”) appears to support farm/livestock clients alongside routine pet care. Emergency veterinary services are listed in the clinic data. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention staff handling nervous dogs calmly, talking through multiple treatment options (including injections), and dealing quickly with insurance paperwork when needed.

Veterinary Vision Ltd is a dedicated ophthalmology referral clinic focused on eye conditions and eye surgery. The website describes “state-of-the-art operating facilities,” and reviews repeatedly mention complex procedures and decision-making support—such as cataract surgery (including prosthetic lens fitting), lens luxation, corneal ulcers, and eye removal. Owners also describe thorough explanations throughout treatment, with some mentioning planned review appointments after surgery and feeling supported through difficult outcome discussions.

Bay Vet Group describes itself as an independent, locally owned practice and says it’s set up for small-animal care ranging from routine work through to advanced investigation and surgery. The website lists CT scanning, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, a dental suite and theatre, plus separate kennels and a cattery, suggesting on-site diagnostic and surgical capability. From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention clear advice in consults, support around end‑of‑life decisions, and feeling that costs are handled fairly (including one review explicitly saying there was no pressure to buy pet insurance). There is also a serious negative account describing a dog with suspected bloat and a focus on payment discussions before treatment; this conflicts with the many reviews describing the team as caring and patient-focused.

Companion Care (Cheltenham) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group. From the clinic’s own information, it’s set up for a wide range of cases with on-site diagnostics and treatment (including an in-house lab, pharmacy, digital X‑ray, and ultrasound) plus separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards and an isolation unit. Recent reviews describe both routine and complex care, including: a home visit euthanasia that was rearranged on the day when capacity changed, owners being kept informed throughout the day during procedures, and ongoing management of an eye tumour. A smaller number of reviews report concerns about costs and policies (including a reported £250 fee for an unregistered dog needing advice and criticism around written prescriptions).

The Urban Vet describes itself as an independent clinic with an emphasis on preventative care, 20‑minute appointments, and trying to book pets with the same vet each visit for continuity. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and more involved medical work, with in‑house diagnostics (lab tests, X‑ray, ultrasound) and procedures including laparoscopy, plus a dedicated dermatology clinic. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention feeling well informed and not rushed, including one account of a vet taking time to explain the pros/cons, science, and ethical considerations behind different options. Several reviews describe ongoing case management (e.g., months of allergy work‑ups, a cat with a long‑term condition), and one describes a case involving two X‑rays and major surgery for a suspected foreign body.