Best Vets in England

Wagtails Veterinary Centre describes itself as a small, privately owned and independent practice, registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). It treats a range of small pets (including dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs) and is listed as offering emergency veterinary services and being a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe: - end‑of‑life support handled with “dignity,” including cremation arrangements and a return pack with an individual cremation certificate and a handwritten card signed by staff - frequent updates and clear communication during treatment and recovery - care for serious cases mentioned by owners, including cancer treatment and treatment after a cat had acid thrown on her A small number of reviews strongly dispute the practice’s handling of an elderly cat case, alleging the vet recommended euthanasia and reported the owner to the RSPCA after the owner sought a second opinion.

Tilehurst Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Based on the review detail available, the clinic is frequently used for ongoing dog care (including surgery and repeat problem visits like ear infections), with multiple owners highlighting that vets explain what’s happening and offer options rather than a single fixed plan. Reviews also suggest the team is used to working with nervous or stress‑reactive dogs, with one owner describing gradual trust-building over repeated visits that made examinations possible. Concrete specifics owners mention include: explanations plus options for treatment decisions; handling a stressed French Bulldog during exams over time; surgery carried out at the practice; and recurring treatment for ear infections.

Bluebell Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent clinic and is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly mention same-day urgent appointments (including for unregistered pets) and Saturday emergency care, including one case where extra staff were brought in at short notice for emergency surgery. Owners also describe vets taking time to do investigations the same day and to explain diagnoses and treatment options in detail, plus supportive handling of end-of-life care.

Medivet Sutton on Hull (Chestnut House Veterinary Centre) is part of the Medivet group (a national chain with 24-hour centres). The practice is set up for routine preventive care (first vaccinations, flea/worming, microchipping) and longer-term condition management (one owner mentions monthly Librela injections for an older dog), with access to Medivet’s overnight emergency service if needed. Reviewers repeatedly describe getting appointments quickly, staff being clear in explanations, and practical “extra mile” touches (for example, organising cremation after a pet’s death, and giving a birthday card during a monthly injection visit). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.

Medivet Quarrington is part of the Medivet group and appears geared for routine care plus urgent, same-day problems, with access to 24/7 emergency care (website lists a nationwide out‑of‑hours consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm–9am). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention staff taking time with anxious dogs (treats and settling before vaccines; not rushing nervous appointments), quick access when a pet was unwell or injured (including being seen earlier than expected), and clear explanations (including discussing options for an older dog’s mobility). The clinic setup is also described as having separate areas for cats and dogs, and a spacious waiting area.

Medivet Wimbledon Kydd and Kydd Vets is part of the Medivet group. The practice is set up for routine care and surgery (a cat spay is specifically mentioned in reviews), with 24/7 emergency care advertised on its website and an overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Recent reviewers repeatedly mention straightforward appointment booking and gentle handling during visits, including for a nervous first-time client and during end-of-life care for a long-term dog.

Vets Now Winchester is part of the Vets Now emergency-vet group (opened in 2008) and focuses on out-of-hours urgent and critical care for dogs, cats, and small animals. The website describes a fully equipped emergency clinic with on-site diagnostics and hospitalisation facilities (including X‑ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, operating theatre, isolation, and a hospital ward), and it’s listed as an RCVS accredited Small Animal Emergency Service Clinic. In recent reviews, owners describe overnight stays for severe illness (including HGE) and emergency surgery in the early hours for pyometra, alongside phone triage where a vet advised when a situation was not yet an emergency and what warning signs to monitor. Feedback is mixed on communication: several reviews mention clear explanations and updates, but one recent review reports an abrupt, dispassionate tone during initial contact.

Medivet New Mills is part of the Medivet veterinary group and is also a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on the website and recent reviews, the clinic handles routine surgery (spays and neuters), urgent minor issues without an appointment (a thorn removed from a dog’s paw), and both ongoing care and end‑of‑life decision-making (including euthanasia after a follow‑up assessment). Several reviews describe staff taking time to listen and tailor handling for anxious or reactive pets, including a reactive collie booked in for a spay with steps taken to reduce stress. The clinic states it provides 24/7 emergency care, with a nationwide out‑of‑hours consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am.

The Pet Practice is a fully independent, family-owned veterinary clinic founded in 2009 by vet Ben Johnson. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews describe straightforward consult appointments where vets take time to answer questions and talk through options (including for a puppy’s ongoing illness), and one review mentions an on-site “corner shop” selling natural treats. One negative review raises concerns about continuity (seeing a different vet each visit), injection technique, and missed parasite treatment—while most other recent reviews describe positive handling and pets being comfortable returning.

Medivet Hinckley Coventry Road (Feldon Veterinary Centre) is part of the Medivet group. It’s set up for routine consultations and ongoing care, with owners repeatedly mentioning easy access to appointments (including same-day for a poorly cat) and vets who talk through more than one treatment route rather than pushing a single plan. Reviews also mention care for small pets (pet rats) as well as dogs and cats, and named vets (Eric and Viv) who suggest alternative options where appropriate.