Best Vets in England

Two by Two Veterinary Centre is an independent veterinary practice founded in 2017 (per its website). It appears set up for general practice care across multiple species—the clinic states it sees small animals, reptiles, and birds—with routine preventive care alongside medical issues that need prompt attention. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe: - Vets giving practical behavioural advice (one owner specifically mentions Dora helping with behaviour guidance). - Calm handling of nervous cats (one reviewer says their nervous cats both “like” Chris). - Help with a cat abscess, where the vet “found a solution straight away” and the cat recovered well. - A weekend visit where the team “went the extra mile,” with reception and vet support both called out.

Brookfield Veterinary Practice describes itself as a family-run, independent clinic and a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. It’s set up for routine care as well as urgent, same-day problems and end-of-life support: reviews describe weekend emergency attendance and rapid assessment for an eye injury (numbing the eye and removing a grass seed). The website also states it runs its own 24‑hour emergency service for registered clients. Owners repeatedly mention thorough explanations and discussing options before treatment, plus regular updates during inpatient care (for example, a cat with a urinary blockage).

Abbotswood Veterinary Centre is an independent practice that offers routine and preventative care alongside in-house diagnostics (X-rays/ultrasound) and surgery. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers repeatedly describe longer or unhurried appointments for anxious pets and end-of-life visits, including time to say goodbye and follow-up memorial touches (paw prints and a condolence card with a drawing and seeds). Several owners also mention balanced decision-making—explaining realistic outcomes and not pushing one treatment path.

Sunrise Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice (established 2009) and is RCVS accredited. The website describes a purpose-designed clinic with on-site facilities including diagnostic imaging, a diagnostic laboratory, operating theatre, and a preparation/dental theatre, suggesting it’s set up to handle routine care as well as surgical and dental work in-house. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe unrushed, thorough consultations (including discussion of blood test results) and multiple people mention not being upsold or pushed into extras. There are also reports of being fitted in quickly on a Saturday morning for an unwell dog.

Ivy Lodge Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice established in 1984. The website highlights surgery & diagnostics, orthopaedics, hospitalisation, nurse clinics, and dog C-sections, alongside bereavement/euthanasia support and health certificates. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe being fitted in at short notice (including around a surgery-heavy day) and getting extra time/support for anxious dogs—one review describes staff ensuring no other animals were in the clinic to reduce a dog’s stress. Specific treatments mentioned include emergency assessment and pain relief for a cat with torn/snapped claws (possible broken toe) and a dog spay; one owner also says they joined the clinic’s pet plan after a phone conversation they found “honest.”

VetsGo describes itself as a new independent small-animal practice offering both mobile visits and in-practice treatment. Recent reviews repeatedly mention a calm, quiet, very clean practice environment and appointments being possible at short notice. Owners also describe vets taking time to build trust and explain decisions (including one named vet, Ally), and there are specific reports of aftercare following surgery. Concrete examples mentioned include: annual vaccinations for a cat, advice on getting prescription flea treatment and buying it more cheaply online, a same/short-notice cat appointment, and an emergency C‑section with “fantastic aftercare” resulting in healthy puppies.

Ashlands Veterinary Centre offers routine pet healthcare alongside a stated 24/7 emergency service (run from their Ilkley surgery), with the website also listing surgery, medicine, dermatology, emergency/critical care, and physiotherapy. It’s also described in the clinic data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From recent reviews, owners most often describe: being fitted in at short notice for urgent care when no appointments were showing as available; clear explanations at follow-up check-ups; and a clinic experience that feels unrushed (including owners specifically noting they didn’t feel hurried in consultations). One reviewer also mentions clean, modern waiting and consultation rooms.

Carrick Veterinary Group is a small-animal practice established in 1986, offering routine care alongside in-house diagnostics (lab work, X‑ray, ultrasound) and a wide range of surgical options, including referral services (orthopaedics, soft tissue, laparoscopic “keyhole” surgery) and cardiology. The practice is listed as an RCVS General Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Gold), with RCVS awards noted for client service and patient consultation. From the latest reviews available to us, owners frequently describe thorough appointments and clear explanations (including being given options), and several mention support with strays/wildlife (e.g., taking in an injured hedgehog without charge; compassionate end-of-life care for a stray cat). However, a minority of reviews raise concerns about unexpected costs and feeling that discussions focused heavily on pricing, with one review disputing advice given on parasite control and a suggested dental surgery.

West Wickham Veterinary Surgery is a purpose-built, independent small-animal practice, part of an independent group founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker (as stated on the clinic’s website). The clinic covers routine care through to surgery and medicine, and for 24-hour emergency care it says patients can access a larger 24-hour hospital within the same group. Recent reviews most often describe clear explanations of options/next steps, calm handling of nervous pets, and treatment for a mix of routine and more complex issues (examples include ear infection with seizures, dental extractions, and booster visits/check-ups).

Westway Veterinary Group is a general veterinary practice that’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews describe it as set up for everyday companion-animal care, including routine surgeries (spays/neuters) and microchipping, alongside longer-term support for ongoing conditions such as kidney disease. Practical details owners highlight include talking through optional add-ons and any extra costs before surgery, reassurance during appointments, and support during end-of-life visits.