Best Vets in England

Harrison Family Vets Stockton is part of Harrison Family Vets, which its website presents as a family-owned, independent group. The practice is set up for both routine care and more involved investigations and treatment, with an on-site laboratory, x-ray suite, ultrasonography, operating theatres, and Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification. Recent feedback remains mixed overall: many owners praise the team’s handling, preventive care, and support at difficult moments, while some raise concerns about communication and costs.

Companion Care (Folkestone) Ltd is a Vets for Pets practice in Folkestone, and the website names Dr Cormac Higgins as Practice Owner (Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon). It presents itself as a modern, well-equipped clinic with an in-house lab and pharmacy, digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, separate cat and dog waiting areas and wards, an isolation unit, and an operating theatre. When the clinic is closed, emergency cover is provided through Vets Now.

• •Recent feedback is mixed: some owners say their cats were treated kindly and improved well after treatment, including one review describing a successful outcome for an eye infection. - A few reviewers describe the vets as caring, friendly and efficient, and one owner highlights the kitten healthcare plan as useful for routine care. - Reception experience is a repeated complaint, with multiple reviews describing the front desk as rude or unwelcoming.

Northwich Vets4Pets Ltd is a Vets4Pets practice in Northwich, based inside a Pets at Home store and set up for general small-animal care. The clinic offers on-site diagnostics including in-house lab testing, digital X-ray and ultrasound, and also lists a dedicated ophthalmology service with a referral option. Website information also notes separate cat and dog waiting areas, separate wards, isolation facilities, and that the practice is a veterinary nurse training facility.

• •Many recent reviewers describe the practice as helpful, professional, and consistently supportive, with several saying they would not go elsewhere. - Long-term loyalty is a strong theme, with clients mentioning pets being cared for over many years and naming vets such as John, Neil, Nish, Will, and Georgina. - Owners highlight clear communication during appointments, friendly reception staff, and a sense that both pets and owners are looked after well.

• •Compassion during euthanasia and pet loss is one of the clearest themes, with several owners saying staff made very difficult visits easier. - Several reviews praise the team for being welcoming, kind and efficient, including quick appointment help from reception and long-term trust with the practice. - Recent examples include support for a sick cat, routine cat vaccinations, and one owner saying the practice helped save their dog after swallowing a toy.

Recent reviews highlight

• •Clear explanations and reassuring communication: Owners frequently mention staff talking through treatment options, pre-op plans, and aftercare in a calm, understandable way. - Strong experiences with more involved cases: Reviews mention CT referral imaging, dental extractions, and surgery for undescended testes, with pets described as well looked after throughout. - Warm, welcoming staff: Owners describe the team as friendly, knowledgeable, and caring, with some saying staff really get to know their animals.

• •Recent positive feedback describes a welcoming, understanding team, with some owners saying they have used the practice for years. - Owners give strong feedback on supportive clinical care, including a dog’s abdominal surgery with good recovery and compassionate handling of euthanasia. - Long-term clients also mention trust in the team’s approach to ongoing conditions, and reception staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful.