Best Vets in England

Roebuck Veterinary Group – Great Ashby is an RCVS Veterinary Hospital in Stevenage, part of CVS, with roots going back to the late 1960s. The practice says it provides 24-hour emergency care with full-time night staff, along with free telephone advice for urgent cases. It is also accredited as a Silver Cat Friendly Clinic and listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

The Veterinary Hospital in Great Yarmouth is a CVS-owned RCVS Veterinary Hospital, established in 1984, providing small-animal care with 24-hour cover. The practice offers on-site diagnostics including a laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, alongside routine care and surgery including keyhole procedures. Out-of-hours support is provided via MiNightVet.

- Many recent reviewers describe a kind, caring team with strong communication, especially during stressful visits, long-term treatment and end-of-life situations. - Aftercare is a recurring strength, with owners praising detailed post-procedure information and smooth follow-up after surgery. - The practice is often praised for working well with anxious or nervous dogs, with reviewers mentioning flexibility around appointments and admissions.

- Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often describing the team as friendly, caring, professional, and helpful. - Communication is a recurring strength: reviewers mention clear explanations of treatment, pricing, possible extras, and alternatives, with Michelle singled out more than once. - Dentistry stands out in several comments, including praise for a competitive quote, detailed explanations of the procedure, being shown x-rays, and follow-up advice from Dan.

- Kind, calm handling is a strong recurring theme, especially with nervous dogs, frightened pets and emotionally difficult visits. - Friendly reception and team support are mentioned often, with several reviewers saying both front desk and clinical staff helped keep pets and owners at ease. - Good access for urgent problems appears in several reviews, including same-day appointments and same-day treatment for a dew claw injury, as well as quick coordination of records from another practice.

- Several recent reviewers praise the team’s communication, reassurance and attentive care, including one owner who says staff helped save their dog’s life and even phoned late at night. - Positive feedback also mentions prompt appointments and staff taking time to give detailed explanations during stressful situations. - Cat owners especially highlight continuity of care, saying the team knew their pets’ long-term conditions and handled senior, unwell cats with patience and thoroughness.

- Caring, friendly staff is the strongest repeated theme, with owners describing the team as kind, supportive and good at keeping animals comfortable. - Same-day appointments are mentioned more than once, including for poultry and ducks, which may matter to owners of less commonly seen species. - Compassionate handling of difficult moments stands out in one review about a cat’s euthanasia, with Rebecca and the team praised for being respectful and for sending a handwritten card with paw prints afterwards.

Hedge End Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and provides routine and surgical veterinary care for common pets, with review examples also including a guinea pig case. Available information points to dental procedures under general anaesthetic, neutering/spaying and other surgery, and the practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback highlights clear explanations and supportive aftercare alongside some newer concerns about responsiveness and ongoing treatment costs.

Briar Dawn Veterinary Centre Ltd is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Oldham, established in 2004, treating dogs, cats and several small pets including rabbits, ferrets and guinea pigs. It offers routine care, surgery and in-house diagnostics including an on-site lab, X-ray and ultrasound, as well as an orthopaedic surgery referral service. The clinic also lists Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) status, RCVS Core Standards accreditation, and is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Brook House Veterinary Centre is a small-animal practice in Southampton, established in the 1960s and part of CVS. The practice offers routine veterinary care with in-house diagnostics including X-ray and ultrasound, plus on-site dental facilities. Recent feedback remains mostly positive for appointment availability, kind handling, and clear explanations, though a smaller number of reviews mention concerns about reception, continuity of care, and charges.