Best Vets in England

Midland Veterinary Surgery is a general veterinary practice (corporate group/ownership not stated) that appears set up for both routine care and common procedures, with some clients specifically describing surgery such as removal of an eyelid mass. The practice website references a Pet Health Club® Plus plan that includes consultations. Across recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear, upfront discussion of treatment options and costs (including “no hard sell”), and practical support such as help with an insurance claim. End-of-life care is also referenced, including a condolence card after euthanasia.

Holmer Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews describe it as set up for rapid access appointments (including same-day) and urgent walk-in situations, with one account of staff responding quickly when a cat had been run over. Owners also mention separate waiting-room areas for cats and dogs, which some find helps reduce stress for pets. Concrete specifics mentioned by reviewers include: - Getting an appointment “straight away” and being seen within 3 minutes. - Multiple vets involved in a recent case (“saw 4 vets”) with consistent care. - A vet nurse arriving quickly after calling an emergency number, followed shortly by a vet. - Waiting areas divided for cats and dogs.

Stafford Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Reviews repeatedly point to a practice geared toward routine care with the ability to handle procedures when needed: owners mention being seen quickly for concerns, prescriptions being ready by the time they reached the desk, and a dog that “needed surgery” being well cared for. Several reviewers also highlight practical, non-clinical support—one receptionist contacted a microchip company and previous owners to help a prospective adopter understand a dog’s background. Concrete details owners mention include: - Quick appointments for a cat concern and a smooth end-to-end visit (including medication prepared promptly). - Nail/claw appointments that helped a previously vet-traumatised dog become comfortable coming in. - Surgery carried out (mentioned for 2021) with good outcomes reported by the owner. - Continuity of care: one reviewer says their dogs “have their own vet” who sees them at each visit.

Freiston Veterinary Centre is part of South Lincs Vets / Marshlands Vets (as referenced on the clinic website and in reviews) and is RCVS-accredited. The website states the practice offers referral services, and that when the surgery is closed there is a vet and a nurse on duty for emergencies and to care for hospitalised animals. In recent reviews, owners most often describe calm handling of anxious pets (including nurses taking time to settle a nervous pug before treatment and a vet moving slowly with an anxious dog) and a clean practice environment. A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about record-keeping and communication around diagnostic results, including a report of missing ultrasound records and an incorrect sex recorded in a long-standing patient file.

Vets4Pets is described on its website as a locally owned practice managed by practice owners Leah and Cristina (since 2018). The clinic presents itself as set up for in-house diagnostics and surgery, including orthopaedics and ultrasound, and it also states it accepts referrals from other practices. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often mention quick, practical support (for example, same-day urgent appointments and staff helping lift a dog in and out of the car) and efficient medication supply (including text notifications when prescriptions are ready). One recent review conflicts with this, describing a brief paid re-check where the owner felt dismissed after being told nothing more could be done.

Medivet - 24 Hour Dartford is part of the Medivet group and is set up for both routine appointments and round-the-clock emergencies, including intensive care. The website lists on-site facilities like an in-house laboratory and an orthopaedic theatre, alongside diagnostics such as ECG and endoscopy. Recent reviews repeatedly mention being able to get an emergency appointment quickly and being seen late in the evening, plus in-clinic treatment for issues like a deep paw cut, vomiting (with admission and sedation to check the throat), and a heart scan. Feedback on front-desk experience is mixed: some praise calm, helpful reception support, while one recent review describes an unprofessional phone interaction.

Caister Vets is an independent, vet-owned practice (established 2017) offering routine consultations, diagnostics and surgery for a wide mix of species (dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, tortoises and lizards). Reviews repeatedly point to appointments that don’t feel rushed, vets who explain options and give honest opinions, and examples of good follow-up, including a post-op call after a neutering procedure. Several owners also describe same-day urgent appointments when their pet needed to be seen quickly.

Oakdale Vet Centre Ltd describes itself as an independent small-animal practice established for 30+ years, and an RCVS Veterinary Nurse Training Practice (student nurses involved under supervision). It appears set up for both routine care and urgent cases, with on-site equipment including an in-house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, dental equipment, and anaesthetic monitoring. From the latest reviews available, owners most often mention: - Being seen quickly for urgent problems (e.g., getting straight in after calling at opening). - Emergency support even near closing time, including stabilising a cat hit by a car and supplying resources to keep him comfortable until his owner could be found. - End-of-life care handled with clear compassion, including euthanasia decisions and a sympathy card sent afterwards.

White Cross Vets Northampton is part of White Cross Vets (21 practices), which the website states is within the IVC Evidensia Group. Based on clinic data and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine care supported by a pet plan/wellness plan, plus in-practice diagnostics (blood tests and X‑rays are mentioned) and support for difficult end-of-life situations. Concrete specifics owners mention include: fast registration that included obtaining a pet’s medical history from previous vets; a pet plan that owners say “helped massively” and includes routine checks/inoculations; and vet-led guidance for an elderly dog with rapidly progressing skin cancer where surgery wasn’t pursued due to age. A minority of reviews raise concerns about feeling pressured into repeat testing or costly workups (e.g., a quoted £95 for another test after initial kidney blood results).

Forest Veterinary Clinic Limited describes itself as an independent, full-service practice for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and small exotic pets. The website lists in-house X‑rays, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory for diagnostics, alongside surgery options including soft-tissue procedures and minor orthopaedic work. Recent reviews most often mention help with urgent same-day appointments, longer-term case management (including diabetes monitoring and controlled blood results), and support around end-of-life care (including time to say goodbye and keepsakes such as paw prints/fur in a card). One recent review reports an unfriendly, unprofessional-feeling visit (staff “moaning”/talking about colleagues), which contrasts with other reviews describing a supportive team.