Best Vets in England

Medivet Anfield is part of the Medivet group and offers routine and preventative care alongside diagnostics such as an in-house laboratory and ultrasound. The practice is set up for common pet healthcare needs (15‑minute consultations, vaccinations, parasite care, neutering, microchipping, dentistry, nurse clinics, and home visits), and it also supports multiple species including rabbits and small mammals. From the latest reviews available, owners often describe staff taking time to discuss concerns and adapting appointments for nervous or reactive dogs (for example, using a side entrance to help a reactive rescue dog). However, one recent 1‑star review alleges inappropriate handling of a pet rat during a respiratory visit, and the reviewer says they felt the practice couldn’t be trusted with animals beyond cats and dogs—this conflicts with the clinic’s stated small‑mammal coverage.

Roborough Vet is described by reviewers as a small, family-run independent practice. From the cases owners mention, it appears set up for both routine care and urgent problems—people report being fitted in for emergencies (including a cat with sudden front-leg paralysis) as well as coming in for vaccinations and health checks. Recent reviews also describe hands-on management of serious issues such as major eye trauma (with attempts to save the eye, though it was ultimately lost) and sensitive end-of-life care. Several owners specifically note the team taking time to listen and helping nervous pets cope (for example, a rescue dog who was usually terrified at vets taking kibble from the vet’s hand).

Park Issa Vets Ltd is an RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital that says it has been caring for animals since 1964. It offers a Pet Health Club®/Pet Health Club® Plus plan (the website notes consultations can be included in the Plus plan), and it’s also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe routine preventative care (vaccines/boosters and health checks) and appointments where vets take time to explain findings—alongside one complaint about a high treatment quote compared with another provider. Concrete details owners mention include: - Annual vaccine + health check for a cat, described as thorough and calming. - A “full health check” for a dog alongside booster, kennel cough vaccination, flea/worm treatment and a nail trim. - Being fitted in the same afternoon for a dog with back pain, with the vet talking through options. - Friendly handling of an anxious dog, and a separate owner noting their muzzled dog was welcomed without judgement.

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.

Three Rivers Vets is part of the Three Rivers Vet Group (as shown by their website/email domain). The practice is described in reviews as handling both routine care (for example, a cat’s annual check-up) and urgent same-day problems (owners mention being advised to come in immediately for seizures, and being seen and “sorted” within a few hours after a morning call). Experiences are mixed: several owners describe calm, thorough handling of stressed or nervous pets, while one recent reviewer reports a leg injury visit where the vet “didn’t even inspect his leg” and they felt the assessment was inadequate and profit-driven. Concrete points owners mention include: - Same-day/urgent triage: “bring her in straight away” for seizures; another owner called in the morning and was seen and “sorted” by late morning. - Handling anxious pets: a cat was “quickly and effectively de-stressed” during an annual check-up; a nervous dog was moved to a different room to help them cope. - Bereavement support: a condolence card sent after a pet loss. - Payment option: owners mention being able to use Klarna to spread payments.

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).

Companion Care (Reading) Ltd trades under the Vets4Pets brand and is described on its website as a locally owned practice. Based on the clinic’s stated facilities (in-house lab, ultrasound, digital X‑ray, operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit) and services (orthopaedics including cruciate surgery, fracture repair, dentistry, keyhole surgery), it appears set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostics/surgery. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - Easy appointment booking that “doesn’t have to be weeks in advance” (including for small pets such as guinea pigs). - WhatsApp support for sending questions, photos, and videos, with replies “within a few hours.” - Clear explanations around procedures, recovery, and costs (noted by cat owners). - Mixed feedback on value and pace: one owner reports very high medication costs and felt the exam could be rushed, while others describe long-term satisfaction over many years.

Medivet Lower Earley is part of the Medivet group and offers routine veterinary care alongside support for exotic and small pets (the website lists exotics, avians, reptiles, poultry, rabbits and small mammals). The clinic is set up with diagnostic facilities such as X‑rays, ECG and an in‑house laboratory, and it also has a separate ward for exotic pets. In the latest reviews, owners describe practical consultations that don’t feel rushed (including specific praise for vet Julien), proactive reminders for repeat medication collections, and the team fitting in urgent cases (for example, still seeing a cat despite the practice dealing with an emergency). One reviewer reports a mismatch between a price quoted over the phone and the amount charged.

Yorkshire Vets is part of the Yorkshire Vets “family” of practices and this surgery has been operating since 2009 in a purpose-built building. It’s RCVS Accredited to Core Standards, and the website positions it as a first-opinion practice offering routine care (vaccinations, neutering, routine surgery) alongside diagnostics and weight clinics. The clinic also states it provides 24-hour emergency cover via their RCVS Accredited Veterinary Hospital. Recent written reviews are mostly positive about day-to-day visits (including dogs being comfortable enough to “love going there”), but there is also a very recent 1‑star review saying “Avoid at all costs!” without further detail.

Hedge End Vets4Pets Ltd operates under the Vets4Pets brand (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Based on both the clinic data and recent reviews, this practice appears set up for routine and surgical care (including dental procedures under general anaesthetic, neutering/spaying, and other surgeries), and it also treats small pets such as guinea pigs. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Concrete examples owners mention include: - Dental work under general anaesthetic, with pre-procedure explanations from staff (a French bulldog’s dental procedure and recovery are described as “smooth”). - Neutering/spaying for kittens, with owners describing the process as “smooth and reassuring” and recovery going well. - Fast turnaround for a surgical case, with one owner reporting their cat was seen on a Saturday and had surgery on the Monday. - Clear discussion of treatment options and costs, noted during a guinea pig appointment/procedure.