Best Vets in England

Medivet Swanland 24 Hour / Swanbridge Veterinary Hospital is part of the Medivet group and provides 24-hour veterinary care for urgent and out-of-hours cases in the Hull area. Owners commonly describe being seen after 7pm for emergencies, alongside thorough consultations for wider concerns such as injuries, lumps, teeth, and second opinions. Feedback consistently highlights clear explanations, compassionate handling, and vets taking time to involve owners in treatment decisions.

- Long-term loyalty is a strong theme, with reviewers mentioning staying with the practice for 10, 15, 20 and even nearly 50 years. - End-of-life care is especially well regarded. Owners describe staff as kind and considerate, helping organise home euthanasia, giving them time to say goodbye, and handling aftercare thoughtfully.

SPA Veterinary Services Ltd is a small-animal practice in Gloucester with a 24-hour emergency line and RCVS Approved Graduate Development Practice (VetGDP) status, with trained VetGDP Advisers supporting newly qualified vets. Reviews continue to reflect very strong long-term loyalty, with some clients saying they have used the practice for 10 to 50 years. Recent feedback is especially positive about calm, compassionate support around end-of-life care, with a smaller number of complaints about reception or payment communication.

- Long-term loyalty stands out, with owners describing 30 to 40 years with the practice and saying they would not go elsewhere. - Calm, patient handling is a recurring theme, especially for anxious dogs, upset cats and young puppies. - Appointments are often described as thorough and well run, with vets keeping to time, carrying out careful examinations and explaining things clearly.

- Long-term loyalty: Several reviewers say they have used the practice for many years or even decades, often with multiple pets. - Warm, professional care: Staff are often described as welcoming, caring, knowledgeable, accommodating, and gentle with animals. - Strong support in difficult moments: Reviews repeatedly mention kindness, clear explanations, and not feeling rushed during emotionally hard appointments, including euthanasia.

White Cross Vets Alvaston is part of the White Cross Vets group and is within IVC Evidensia. The clinic is listed as a veterinary nurse training practice and offers emergency veterinary care, including out-of-hours or extended-hours support. Recent feedback continues to highlight a caring, welcoming team and strong support during both urgent cases and difficult end-of-life visits.

- Recent feedback is very positive, with many reviewers describing the practice as friendly, welcoming and professional from reception through to the vets. - Owners often mention clear explanations and feeling well informed about their pet’s condition or treatment. - Gentle handling is a repeated theme, especially for cats and dogs that are nervous, reactive or older, with several reviews saying pets seemed calm and safe during visits.

Andrew Mellor Veterinary Surgeons is a family-owned practice in Thornton-Cleveleys, founded in 1974 by David Wadsworth and run by Andrew Mellor and his family since 2012. The clinic says it is RCVS approved, VetGDP approved, and a training practice for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. Recent feedback continues to highlight confident surgical and urgent care, clear explanations, and newer brighter premises with separate areas for cats and dogs.

Minster Veterinary Practice in York is part of VetPartners, providing small-animal care and acting as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews continue to highlight fast help when pets need urgent attention, including out-of-hours advice and late-night appointments. End-of-life care is a recurring strength, with owners describing privacy, time to say goodbye, and thoughtful follow-up afterwards.

- Recent reviews are consistently very positive, with owners describing the team as friendly, caring, professional, and helpful. - Urgent care is a recurring strength, with several owners saying their dogs were seen promptly for emergency or same-day problems. - Communication is a standout theme: owners appreciate being given clear advice, feeling listened to, and having treatment options explained clearly.