Best Vets in England

Bromley Common Veterinary Surgery is an independent small-animal clinic that says it has been established for over 30 years, and it is a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) training practice (including veterinary nurse training). Recent reviews are mostly positive about day-to-day care (especially for cats and older dogs), with several detailed compliments for specific vets—while one detailed complaint describes serious communication and process issues during a cat’s tumour work-up. Concrete examples mentioned by reviewers include: - Support with an elderly cat, with owners describing staff as consistently helpful. - Diagnostic and surgical work for a cat’s lump (needle sample taken, surgery discussed/performed, lab analysis mentioned). - Bereavement support, including making a paw print after a dog died. - A conflicting account where an owner says the clinic lost a needle sample and they struggled to get a promised vet call-back about next steps and costs.

Axe Valley Veterinary Practice provides care for small pets and also sees some less-common species (the website explicitly mentions geckos and chelonians, alongside dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs). The practice advertises a 24-hour emergency service and an on-site laboratory. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention being fitted in when a pet is unwell (for example, a cat with sickness and diarrhoea) and describe procedures including spaying, microchipping and vaccinations. One recent review, however, reports a poor new-puppy consultation experience (including staff “looking it up on Google”) alongside a complaint about being charged £64.50.

Hillside Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet network. It appears set up for routine day-to-day veterinary care with access to Medivet’s wider emergency provision: the website states you can access around-the-clock emergency care at one of Medivet’s 27 24-hour centres (with a note that this isn’t available at “Medivet 24 Hour Nantwich”). In recent reviews, owners most often mention being able to get appointments quickly (including same-day), staff taking time to help nervous puppies settle before an exam, and nurse-led support such as training advice for a new puppy.

Ribble Vets describes itself as a large independent mixed practice (companion animals, farm animals, and equines) and is RCVS Accredited. The website says they run their own out-of-hours service, aiming for patients to be seen by one of their vets rather than a third-party provider. Reviews mention same-day appointments, staff being upfront about costs, and practical setup details like a modern, purpose-built building with a separate cat/dog waiting area. Feedback is mixed on treatment decisions: several owners describe clear explanations and supportive care, while one detailed review alleges pressure towards costly surgery and poor splinting that they felt harmed their dog.

The Barton Veterinary Hospital / MiNightVet Canterbury is a small-animal hospital (established 1890) that provides both routine care and on-site 24-hour emergency support via its dedicated MiNightVet service. It appears to be part of CVS Group (cvsvets.com email domain). Based on the clinic’s stated facilities and recent reviews, it’s set up for complex medical work as well as urgent care—owners mention rapid emergency triage, clear explanations with time to make decisions, and ongoing management for serious conditions (including heart failure supported by ultrasound expertise). The clinic also offers home visits, which one family used for euthanasia at home.

Cheshire Pet is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility and states it provides emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Based on recent reviews, the clinic is commonly used for routine appointments (including nurse appointments) and dental work, and it’s repeatedly chosen for exotic-pet care—particularly guinea pigs—where owners name a specific vet (Cristian/Christian) for this work. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention: - Exotic-pet (guinea pig) consultations are a repeated reason people choose the practice, with Cristian/Christian named multiple times for knowledgeable care. - Dental care is discussed in detail by one reviewer (scale/polish and proposed extraction), including a complaint that extraction was suggested early and later disputed by a second opinion. - Emergency visits and charges are described in one detailed negative review (X-ray, ultrasound, fluids discussed but reportedly not given due to size; warming/heat support mentioned). - Admin/front-desk accuracy is raised by one long-term client, who says their pet was confused (cat vs dog) and they did not receive an apology.

Medivet Islington Cross Street is part of the Medivet group, led on-site by veterinary surgeon David Rubiera‑Conesa, and set up for general practice care with diagnostic support (in‑house lab, X‑rays and ultrasound) plus cardiology-related work (ECG and cardiology listed as a specialty). The clinic offers 15‑minute consultations and nurse clinics, and owners mention practical admin support such as help with pet travel documentation (animal health certificates). Reviews frequently describe clear explanations from the lead vet and responsive communication (including quick replies to emailed concerns), alongside one detailed complaint about being pushed toward extra tests/dental work and problems accessing plan benefits.

Village Vet Whittlesford is part of the Village Vet family of practices. Reviews describe both routine care for cats and dogs and more urgent situations: one owner reports their dog was stabilised with pain relief after a road traffic accident, kept under observation with updates, and then referred on for surgery once stable. Other specifics mentioned include fitting an owner in when they arrived a week early, and dental-focused care for a cat under a vet named Adrian (described by the reviewer as a dental specialist). While many reviews praise clear explanations and professionalism, a minority describe inconsistent experiences between vets and problems with communication/administration.

Abbeywell Veterinary Clinic describes itself as an independent practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. From its website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care plus travel/admin services (like Animal Health Certificates) and general procedures (a cat spay is specifically mentioned). Owners also repeatedly mention practical communication—vets explaining medications and next steps, and aftercare following surgery—while a smaller number of reviews describe the opposite experience, alleging pressure to pay for advanced imaging (MRI and other scans) or treatment decisions they felt missed a serious condition. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Animal Health Certificate (AHC) service described as handled largely online (sending documents, payment confirmation, messages when ready). - Aftercare after a kitten spay being highlighted positively. - Insurance claims described as straightforward by one reviewer. - A minority of reviewers alleging being pushed toward same-day scans in end-of-life situations, or being sold painkillers for arthritis when they believed their dog had had a stroke.

Blacks Vets is a veterinary group (a network of five practices) that says it has been caring for pets since 1965 and highlights “family values” and personalised service. From the information available, this branch appears set up for day-to-day vet care backed by diagnostic equipment (“state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment”), with reviews giving concrete examples of vets taking time to listen and explain options rather than rushing appointments. Recent reviewers specifically mention: - A vet working through a dog’s ear problem and finding a solution that helped, with the owner feeling unhurried. - Support through a pet’s final year and end-of-life decisions, including extended time to talk things through and being present for the family. - Prompt handling of a dog needing attention, alongside friendly reception staff.