Best Vets in England

Arun Veterinary Group is an independent veterinary practice established in 1972. Based on its website and recent reviews, it appears set up not just for routine care but also for more complex cases, with a dual accredited hospital and emergency status and out-of-hours hospitalisation listed. Owners describe coming here for a second opinion where a cruciate ligament rupture was identified quickly after another vet had suggested arthritis; X‑rays were used to confirm the diagnosis and the repair surgery was carried out successfully at another branch within the group. One reviewer also notes a practical admin process for claims, mentioning a dedicated email to help ensure insurance paperwork goes through.

Staffordshire Vets describes itself as a small, independent (not chain-owned) family practice, and its website highlights a special interest in exotic animals (including reptiles, birds, amphibians, small mammals, and monkeys) alongside routine pet care. Reviews repeatedly echo that exotic knowledge is a real strength (e.g., reptiles and pet rats specifically mentioned), and several owners describe the team persisting with anxious or difficult-to-handle pets rather than defaulting to “just prescribing” without finding the underlying issue. Surgical care also comes up in recent reviews, including spays, hernia repair, urgent surgery, and an ear flush done after other practices reportedly couldn’t examine the dog.

Medivet East Midlands Referrals is part of the Medivet group and operates as a referral centre for companion animals, focused on advanced orthopaedic, neurosurgical/neurology, soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. The website highlights on-site imaging and inpatient care (including CT, MRI, ultrasound, X‑ray and arthroscopy), and reviews describe complex surgical cases such as cruciate ligament surgery, back (spinal) surgery, joint replacements and knee operations. Owners repeatedly mention clear explanations, post-op communication (including a surgeon phoning immediately after surgery), and practical discharge support such as medication guidance, physiotherapy demonstrations and staff helping lift a large dog into the car.

Vet’s Klinic is a veterinary clinic that describes itself as using “smart technology” and “state-of-the-art facilities” to provide more affordable pet care. For registered pets, the clinic offers 24/7 access to VidiVet (an advice service) outside normal appointments. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - Thoughtful handling of anxious dogs (including being allowed to wait in the car and use a different entrance to avoid other dogs). - Clear, unrushed explanations during appointments (“doesn’t feel rushed”). - Support through difficult end-of-life situations, including a condolence card and forget-me-not seeds. - Treatment ranging from routine vaccinations to significant surgery (one owner describes both eyes being removed to resolve chronic infection).

Madra Veterinary Clinic Ltd describes itself as an independent practice, run by a husband-and-wife team with small-animal clinical experience. The website emphasises same-day emergency appointments for sick animals and in-house diagnostics (digital X‑ray, ultrasound, blood and urine testing). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly describe surgery being performed by the clinical team (including eye surgery and spays), being seen quickly for non-routine problems, and vets who explain options clearly rather than rushing decisions (one owner notes an eye removal was not pursued because another option was tried successfully).

Northlands Veterinary Group is a multi-branch practice (with a central hospital and branch surgeries) that’s been operating since the 1960s, and it runs its own in-house 24-hour emergency service. Reviews most often describe straightforward preventative care (annual health checks and vaccinations) plus practical “extras” done during visits—like nail clipping and dealing with matting—alongside notable aftercare communication. Concrete examples owners mention include: - Asking an owner to leave the room to help a nervous dog settle, then completing the exam and vaccination more smoothly. - Sending follow-up messages with links to prescribed medicines to help owners with queries. - Veterinary nurses shaving and brushing out a cat’s stomach matting during a vaccination visit, with the owner saying they weren’t charged for it. - Support during end-of-life care, with one owner describing compassionate handling of euthanasia.

Hoghton Village Vet is described by reviewers as an independent practice, and the clinic is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews point to a team that handles both routine care and more serious situations: owners mention an emergency operation for a splenic cyst, lump removal with lab testing, and support during end-of-life care. Practical decision-making comes up repeatedly—one owner (with an uninsured dog) says they were given a full estimate and cost breakdown before proceeding, and another notes staff took time to answer questions during an urgent surgical case.

Highgate Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice that describes itself as a “Fear Free” clinic, aiming for lower-stress visits. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and procedures (vaccinations, neutering, dentistry, x‑rays, surgery) and for supporting anxious or rescue dogs with extra time and calm handling. Owners repeatedly mention vets taking time during exams, explaining options, and accommodating urgent situations (for example, being seen immediately when a dog deteriorated, and fitting in a tick removal visit).

Northfield Vets is a proudly independent small-animal practice, owned and run by Theo Gould (the website notes it was previously part of the Aquarius Vets group). The clinic positions itself around appointments plus a 24-hour emergency vet service, with core capabilities including surgery and diagnostics. From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention: - Continuity over many years (multiple reviewers describe using the practice for years/15+ years). - Dental work being carried out (one owner describes their pet coming home “from his dental” and being well looked after). - Practical admin help, such as the reception team making pet insurance claims easier. One reviewer reports a sharply different experience, alleging poor customer service and a focus on money over welfare.

Nene Veterinary Group – March is part of Nene Veterinary Group, a three-branch practice providing small-animal care, and it’s listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews most often describe a practice geared toward long-term pet care across life stages, including urgent appointments and end-of-life support. Specifics owners repeatedly mention include: clear, “unbiased” explanations in simple terms; staff taking time to keep anxious or “tricky” dogs calm during examinations; updates during an emergency visit for an older cat; and thoughtful handling of ashes and bereavement conversations after a pet’s death.