Best Vets in England

Medivet LawleyOakville Veterinary Surgery is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, it appears set up for routine care and follow-up around diagnostics and treatment decisions, with owners specifically mentioning: a follow-up phone call after tests to explain results and options; being well-organised and on time for appointments; and at least one life-saving operation for a dog (as described by the owner). The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility, and the website mentions a FREE Mobility Pain Check promotion (available until 30 November).

Croft Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent, family-run practice (established 1992) with on-site diagnostics (including ultrasound, endoscopic imaging, radiography and in-house analysers) and a surgery offering that ranges from routine procedures to orthopaedic work. Recent reviews mention dental extractions (including “lots of teeth out” for a rare condition), care after a road traffic accident, and a case involving neutering with complications that an owner says healed “perfectly” over a month later. Experiences with costs are mixed: one recent reviewer describes fees and prescription charges as excessive, while other reviews focus on communication and care.

White Cross Vets West Derby appears to be part of the wider White Cross Vets group (the website content lists multiple White Cross practices). It’s set up as a general first-opinion practice for routine appointments and ongoing care, and it’s also noted in the clinic data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe a friendly, efficient experience with clear explanations of options and treatment plans. Concrete examples mentioned include same-day/prompt appointments, discussing options in detail, and follow-up review appointments after treatment (e.g., a dog treated for infected anal glands with antibiotics/analgesia and reviewed a week later). One review describes a serious negative incident involving muzzling/restraint during vaccination and a subsequent dispute about a complaint and membership/wellness plan cancellation—this directly conflicts with many other accounts of gentle handling.

Clarendon House Veterinary Group is a long-established small-animal practice (established 1918) that states it meets RCVS Core Standards, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The website focuses on routine and preventative care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, health checks) alongside consultations for ongoing problems, with home visits available. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention thorough examinations, clear explanations (including when treatment isn’t in the pet’s best interest), and specific problem-solving (for example, removing a grass seed from a dog’s ear without sedation). There’s also a clear split in experiences with front-desk service: several reviews praise helpful reception, while one describes a receptionist as dismissive when asking about the Healthy Pet Club.

Medivet Leigh on Sea London RoadDownes Veterinary Surgeons is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the practice appears set up for routine appointments (annual check-ups and injections), day-to-day medical assessments, and ongoing support for anxious or difficult-to-handle pets. Recent reviews repeatedly mention staff being flexible with rescheduling, taking time to answer questions, and keeping nervous animals calm (including a rescue dog that’s “very anxious” and a cat described as “do as she wants”).

Village Vets Crosby is part of the Village Vets group and is set up for everyday companion-animal care, with owners repeatedly mentioning routine check-ups as well as “little emergencies.” The practice is also described as having a cat-only waiting area designed to reduce stress for anxious cats, and several reviewers say staff greet pets by name and help them settle. A monthly subscription/membership is mentioned by multiple clients as making it easier to keep on top of appointments. One reviewer, however, reports concerns about “invasive and overzealous” treatment, a pay-upfront approach even when insured, delays in insurance paperwork being submitted, and a lack of follow-up contact after a pet’s death.

Avonvale Veterinary Centres Ltd is a multi-site practice (seven surgeries, per its website) and is RCVS-accredited. The clinic states it provides its own 24-hour emergency service. Recent reviews describe straightforward, practical care such as removing a grass seed and seeing a pet quickly on a Saturday, with owners also mentioning reassuring advice when a kitten needed to be left in for treatment.

Medivet Sherwood is part of the Medivet group (a corporate veterinary provider). Based on owner reports, the team is often dealing with routine preventive care (annual vaccinations and flea treatment) as well as in-clinic procedures like dental work, and they’re set up to handle nervous or reactive pets with extra time and desensitisation-style visits. Owners also describe staff recognising them and their pets by name, and a “team effort” approach around procedures such as a dog dental. The wider Medivet website also states access to 24-hour emergency care via one of Medivet’s emergency centres, with a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (7pm–9am).

Fernlea Veterinary Clinic is described by reviewers as privately owned/independent, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, the practice appears geared toward routine companion-animal care with in-clinic procedures (including dentistry and anaesthetics), and it is repeatedly mentioned as making time for discussion rather than rushing decisions. Concrete details owners mention include: - Dental work (including teeth removed/extractions) with reported improvements in pets’ comfort afterwards. - Immediate help for a stray cat brought in in a critical condition, including same-visit euthanasia to prevent suffering and allowing the finder to stay with the cat. - Time to talk through options for anxious owners and nervous dogs, with no “hard sell” reported by several reviewers. - One recent reviewer alleges a serious complication after an anaesthetised ear flush and reports poor aftercare/communication, which conflicts with the mostly positive accounts of support and compassion.

Forest House Vets Ltd is an RCVS-accredited practice offering care for pets (cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs) as well as horses and farm animals. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved investigations, with onsite facilities listed including digital X‑ray, modern ultrasound, and video endoscopy, plus two operating rooms. For existing clients, the practice states it provides 24/7 out-of-hours cover using its own vets (not outsourced call centres). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention surgery with aftercare (e.g., an eye operation with “fantastic” aftercare; a dog neuter with a week of painkillers and a planned check-up) and fast urgent access (one review describing an out-of-hours appointment arranged quickly to see a vet).