Best Vets in England

Pennard Vets Allington is part of the independent, employee-owned Pennard Vets group. The website highlights a “Stress-free and Positive Pet” accreditation and says the practice handles its own out-of-hours work so clients see a familiar face. From the latest reviews, this branch appears set up for long-term general practice care for dogs and cats, with particular emphasis on calm handling and time spent explaining options. Owners give concrete examples such as one-to-one confidence-building sessions with a vet nurse for a very nervous dog, and vets taking time to answer questions and talk through choices. One recent reviewer was happy with the appointment but felt the cost was high (£93 for a 10-minute consultation plus eye drops).

Avonvale Veterinary Centres is a multi-site veterinary practice (seven surgeries) that is RCVS-accredited and runs its own 24-hour emergency service. Based on the information available, the practice handles a mix of routine care and more involved work, with reviews referencing dental problems, breathing difficulties, X‑rays, and end-of-life care. Several owners describe being kept informed during appointments (including discussing treatment options and costs), but a small number report unexpected or unclear charges, including an X‑ray quote “over £700” that they say wasn’t explained in advance.

Medivet Aigburth is part of the Medivet group. It’s set up for routine care and urgent same-day assessments, with reviews describing treatment for injuries (cat fight wounds/bruising) and an emergency presentation that led to an overnight stay and medication. Owners repeatedly mention smooth practicalities (online booking, minimal waiting) and staff taking time to handle nervous or fractious pets calmly (including “little visits” to help a nervous puppy). Concrete specifics owners describe include: - Fitting in a pet they suspected was an emergency despite being fully booked, followed by an overnight stay and medication. - Handling a cat in pain and “cross” with calming techniques during examination. - Routine check-ups and vaccinations (“jab”) with clear explanation and reassurance. - Advice aimed at confidence-building for a nervous puppy (suggested short, non-treatment visits).

Medivet Bracknell Easthampstead Kynoch Vets is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, it appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations/annual health checks) as well as urgent same-day problems, with access to overnight emergency consultations. In recent reviews, owners describe being offered an appointment within an hour for a cat with eye discharge, gentle handling for a nervous rescue dog, and prompt treatment that stabilised a dog brought in during a panic attack.

Bellevue Veterinary Clinic offers a broad mix of routine and advanced care (including orthopaedic surgery and 24‑hour emergency treatment), and also sees a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs (reviews mention a tortoise). Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Decision-relevant details owners repeatedly mention include: - Making time for urgent cases (one review describes being fitted in on a Saturday morning). - Thoughtful end‑of‑life support, including not rushing owners and a follow‑up call afterwards. - Dental work is specifically referenced, including a case involving 17 extractions and the use of an LED “healing wand” on the gums. - A small in‑clinic policy/detail aimed at quieter support during bereavement: a candle is lit when someone is losing a pet.

Medivet Hellesdon is part of the Medivet group and offers routine care alongside more advanced in-practice diagnostics and procedures (including imaging, endoscopy and orthopaedic surgery). The clinic is listed as an ISFM cat-friendly clinic and a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - vets taking time to explain and answer questions without rushing (including for first-time pet owners) - gentle handling for anxious dogs during exams and vaccinations (one owner noted their dog tolerated injections unusually well) - remote triage-style support such as asking for a video and then replying promptly with reassurance One review flags a contrasting experience: the practice “grown too big for the premises” with staffing pressure and a new receptionist left unsupported during a busy period with walk-ins.

Medivet Impington is part of the Medivet group (a network of veterinary practices and 24-hour centres). The clinic offers routine appointments as well as access to around-the-clock emergency care via one of Medivet’s 24-hour centres, with the website stating a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (7pm–9am). From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: pets being seen quickly when unwell (including an emergency walk-in cat), staff taking steps to reduce stress for reactive dogs (being brought in via a back door), and vets supporting longer-term conditions (one owner mentions epilepsy management). One review also describes a case where the clinic did not charge after someone brought in a neighbour’s unwell cat out of concern.

Medivet Welling is part of the Medivet group (a corporate practice) and offers routine appointments alongside diagnostics and procedures supported by on-site imaging and lab facilities. Based on its website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both preventative care (regular check-ups and nurse clinics) and common surgeries such as spays, with clear communication during visits. Concrete specifics owners mention include: being kept updated during a spay “all the way until pick up”; vets explaining findings clearly and giving options; handling nervous or shy pets in a way that keeps them calm during exams; and practical, same-visit care such as nail clipping during an older cat’s check-up.

Medivet Market Drayton (also referred to as Nantwich Pet Vets) is part of the Medivet veterinary group. Based on the information available, the clinic handles a mix of routine care and more involved medical/surgical cases: reviews mention a same-day urgent appointment for a torn dew claw (seen within an hour), a toe amputation with an “extended care package,” and routine booster vaccinations with a thorough check-up. The website summary also states access to 24/7 emergency care, with a set out-of-hours consultation fee.

Nantwich Farm Vets LLP is described on its website as an independent practice and “one of the largest independent farm vets in the UK.” Recent reviews, however, focus heavily on small-animal care, including same-day treatment for an injured dew claw, routine boosters with a thorough health check, and post-op support after a toe amputation. Concrete details owners mention include: - Being seen within about an hour for an urgent paw/nail injury (dew claw caught). - A dog booster appointment that also included a thorough check-up. - An extended care package following a toe amputation, with explanations of the process and ongoing support. - Multiple comments about the team “putting [cats] back together again” after mishaps, suggesting they frequently handle injured pets.