Best Vets in England

Whitstable Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group; the clinic website copy also describes practices as “locally owned.” It appears set up to handle a mix of routine pet care and smaller-animal/exotic cases: reviews mention treating rabbits (including post-op care) and a hamster, as well as dogs (including a case where a puppy ate something she shouldn’t have). Owners also describe specific touches around end-of-life care, including a condolence card sent afterwards and keepsakes (paw prints and a lock of fur).

North Park Veterinary Group is an independent mixed practice (pets and farm animals) that’s been operating for 35+ years. The website states it runs its own out-of-hours service, available 24/7 for genuine emergencies, and offers a range of small-animal services including nurse-led clinics and travel-related appointments. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention getting appointments quickly (including as a non-registered client), vets being “always available when needed” and willing to give advice, and pets being handled with particular care and respect.

Clevedale Veterinary Practice is a mixed practice offering small animal, farm, and equine care, and it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility. The website describes small animal work ranging from routine care to more complex procedures such as laparoscopic spays, alongside dedicated farm and equine teams. Recent reviews most often highlight thorough, unhurried examinations (including dental checks), a calm approach that helps nervous dogs settle, and practical support outside appointments (for example, giving advice over the phone and helping clients navigate pet export paperwork).

Milnrow Village Vets Ltd is an independent practice (not a corporate group) that opened on 10 July 2023 and is owned by two vets (the website describes them as experienced). Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for routine care and first-opinion cases (consults, vaccines, microchipping, dental care and surgery), with some thoughtful touches around reducing stress and supporting owners through difficult appointments. Concrete details owners mention include: - A bereavement room used during euthanasia appointments, described as “a welcome touch in an awful situation.” - A separate space/room for dogs and cats, which one reviewer says reduces stress for animals. - Follow-up support after a pet’s death (a reviewer describes the team calling afterwards to talk things through). - Time spent in consults to listen and investigate an ongoing problem, with one owner saying this was missing at their previous vet. The clinic also states it accepts student placements (vets/vet nurses) under supervision, and is a veterinary nurse training facility.

Serenity Vet Services focuses on end-of-life support, including euthanasia carried out at home. Reviews repeatedly describe vets arriving at the booked time, explaining each step before proceeding, and giving families unhurried time with their pet afterwards. Several owners also mention aftercare such as ashes being returned within a few days, and options like an ink paw print on request. One recent review reports a “mixed experience” and advises requesting an established vet rather than a locum, suggesting the experience may vary depending on who attends.

Moloney Veterinary Clinics is a long-established practice (over 30 years, per its website) with a team-based setup that includes a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on both the clinic’s own service list and what owners describe in reviews, it appears equipped for everyday preventive care (e.g., vaccinations) as well as urgent and surgical cases (including emergency surgery and limb amputation mentioned by reviewers). Several reviewers also point to clear communication—staff explaining diagnostics, treatment options, and follow-up—alongside compassionate handling of seriously unwell or injured pets.

Hampton Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited small-animal practice (RCVS Small Animal Practice accreditation) with a team of eight vets, set up for both everyday care and more involved diagnostics and surgery. The website highlights orthopaedics (including a hip and elbows screening programme) and in-house diagnostics such as digital X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and in-house laboratories. Reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations during consults, practical problem-solving, and a system for urgent injuries (one owner describes getting an early appointment after a deep chest wound, with treatment completed within about 30 minutes). Owners also mention a monthly plan covering worming and vaccinations, described as “great value,” while another long-term client notes the practice is “not the cheapest.”

Elands Veterinary Clinic has been operating since the 1980s and describes purpose-built facilities with “state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment” on its website. Services explicitly referenced include routine preventive care (vaccinations, microchipping) and dentistry, with reviewers specifically mentioning cat tooth extraction and follow-up rechecks. Clinic data also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility. Ownership is a decision point: one reviewer says the practice “is no longer the family run practice” and has become part of VetPartners Practices, which they associate with higher fees and a change in service. Reviews overall are mostly very positive about vets/nurses and day-to-day care, but several recent 1-star reviews describe problems with front-desk/management communication and how an emergency or dental case was handled.

Wolfe Vets describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic and says it is recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The website positions the practice for advanced care, including CT scanning, orthopaedics, stem cell therapy, hospitalisation, and end‑of‑life care, and states it provides 24/7, 365‑day service. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe urgent and critical cases being seen quickly, including emergency assessment by pre‑arranged appointment, in‑patient stays over multiple days, and round‑the‑clock monitoring. One review also mentions receiving a clear outline of treatment options and costs before agreeing to proceed, and another describes a follow‑up admission when a cat removed its cast at home.

Croft Veterinary Centre is described on its website as an independent, family-run practice (established in 1992). It appears set up for both routine care and more involved diagnostic/surgical cases, with the clinic highlighting in-house diagnostic imaging (X‑ray/radiography, ultrasound and endoscopic imaging) and in-house analysers. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention same-day appointments when worried about a pet, and vets who talk through treatment options rather than presenting a single plan. One review gives a detailed example of a stressed cat being kept in for sedation, X‑rays and medication, with the owner reporting the cat settled comfortably afterwards.