Specialist Vets in England

Isabelle Vets is a VetPartners practice in Guernsey, founded in 1919. The clinic has a modern set-up that includes a CT scanner and hydrotherapy, and it is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Emergency appointments are available, with clinic information indicating 24/7 or extended-hours emergency provision.

Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd presents itself as an independent practice, although reviews use both independent and chain language. It offers care across a broad mix of species including small animals, farm animals, pigs and equine, and states that it provides 24/7 emergency cover. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners highlighting quick urgent care, calm handling, and thoughtful support during both treatment and end-of-life visits.

House and Jackson LLP is an independent equine and small animal veterinary practice in Chelmsford that has been operating since 1980. It provides care for small animals and equines, including emergency and out-of-hours cover, with calls outside certain hours forwarded to Vets Now (Witham). Recent feedback continues to highlight compassionate handling in difficult situations, practical help with insurance claims, and caring day-to-day support for pets including dogs, cats, rescue animals, and a ferret.

Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent practice in Didcot offering 24/7 emergency cover and care for pets, farm animals, pigs and equines. Recent feedback gives a practical picture of that service, including surgery with follow-up checks, end-of-life support, and help for anxious dogs through confidence classes. One recent review also specifically praises Dan, an avian vet, for treating a cockatiel with a deformed beak.

Wooding's Family Veterinary Practice presents itself as an independent, family-owned clinic in Romford, with over 17 years’ experience. It appears set up for both routine care and more involved procedures, with owners frequently praising calm handling, clear explanations, and time taken during appointments. Recent examples include vaccinations for nervous dogs, dental procedures, care for tortoises, and supportive end-of-life care. The practice website also states that emergency care is available.

Amity Veterinary Care Ltd in Newton Abbot offers general veterinary care alongside surgical, cardiology, rehabilitation-style and emergency services, and also sees a range of exotics as well as dogs, cats and small pets. Recent feedback continues to paint a picture of a calm, friendly practice with clear communication and a particularly thoughtful approach to cats and nervous animals. Ongoing support for chronic conditions, including regular arthritis injection visits, is a recurring theme.

Hawthorn Veterinary Surgeries in Horsham offers routine veterinary care alongside home visits, end-of-life care, acupuncture, minimally invasive “keyhole” procedures, dog breeding diagnostics and travel advice. Website information names Jonathan and Annelise Underwood as owners since April 2012, with Danielle and Fabian Kaelin joining as Assistant Directors in July 2021. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners highlighting kind handling, thorough examinations and appointments that feel calm and unhurried.

Stroud Road Veterinary Surgery is an independent clinic in Gloucester founded by Michael Stevenson. The practice presents itself as a small surgery with up-to-date equipment for diagnostics, medicine and surgery, with out-of-hours emergencies directed to Wood Veterinary Group Out of Hours Service. Recent feedback highlights clear communication, compassionate care, and support across both urgent cases and difficult end-of-life decisions.

Millennium Veterinary Practice presents itself as an independent small-animal practice in Braintree, with facilities including a CT scanner. It appears to focus mainly on cats and dogs, with owners often describing unhurried consultations, kind handling of nervous pets, and practical access to urgent same-day care when needed. Reviews also mention a cats-only area and a team that adapts well to individual animals’ needs.

Hook Norton Veterinary Group is a proudly independent practice serving small animals, horses and farm animals, with a 24-hour emergency service run by its own vets. Recent customer feedback continues to reflect a clinic handling both routine appointments and more complex cases, including emergency surgery, hospitalisation with nurse updates, and laparoscopic keyhole surgery. Reviews also highlight clear communication, kind support, and an efficient front desk.

Longridge Vets presents itself as a truly independent veterinary practice in Preston, with a mix of routine care, mobile appointments, and more advanced procedures. Its website highlights services including laparoscopic spay/neutering, cruciate repair, and laser therapy, while reviews repeatedly praise calm handling, clear communication, and compassionate support during more stressful cases. The practice also offers a mobile “Vet in a Van” service, and out-of-hours emergencies are handled by Vets Now Preston.

Companion Care (Gloucester) Ltd operates as a Vets4Pets practice in Gloucester, with an on-site operating theatre, in-house lab testing, and digital imaging including X-ray and ultrasound. The practice also lists a hospital ward and isolation unit, with out-of-hours emergency care provided by Wood Veterinary Group. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick access when pets need help, alongside compassionate support around surgery, serious illness, and end-of-life care.

Companion Care in Hemel Hempstead is part of the Vets for Pets network. The clinic has a modern on-site set-up for routine care, diagnostics and procedures, including an in-house lab, imaging, an operating theatre and a hospital ward. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners often mentioning quick appointment access, clear explanations and a kind, supportive approach, especially during difficult end-of-life situations.

Peel Veterinary Clinic Ltd is an independent practice established in 1948. Its own information points to a broad small-animal service for dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals, covering routine consultations, medical care, surgery, dental treatment and pregnancy ultrasound. Out-of-hours care is provided via Vets Now, and the clinic also offers posted flea and worming treatments and preventative Pet Healthcare Plans. Recent feedback continues to highlight a calm, helpful reception team, accommodating appointments and especially compassionate end-of-life support.

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic in York is part of CVS and offers care for small animals as well as a notably strong exotics caseload. The clinic’s website highlights facilities and services for exotics alongside routine and surgical veterinary care, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by a separate emergency provider. Recent feedback continues to centre on attentive communication, rabbit and bird expertise, and compassionate support during difficult end-of-life visits.

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic in Pocklington is a CVS Group small-animal practice established in the 1980s, with RCVS Core Standards accreditation. It offers routine care alongside common clinical work such as diagnostics, surgery and dentistry, with practical extras including nurse consults and home visits. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick help for urgent problems, clear explanations, and a compassionate approach from reception through to the vets.

Community Pet Clinic in Romford offers routine veterinary care and sees urgent cases, with reviews consistently highlighting clear communication and calm handling of nervous pets. Dental treatment, end-of-life support, and care for both dogs and cats are all mentioned, and one reviewer also notes tortoise experience. Recent feedback is especially positive about the team’s reassuring manner and the time taken to explain treatment options.

Bishopton Veterinary Group in Northallerton treats pets, farm animals, pigs and equine, covering routine care, medical treatment and dentistry. The practice also offers a 24-hour out-of-hours service handled in house by the same team. Recent feedback is especially strong on clear explanations, gentle handling and good continuity of care.

Hook Norton Veterinary Group is an independent practice treating small animals, horses and farm animals, and it states that it provides a 24-hour emergency service staffed by its own vets. Recent owner feedback highlights both routine and more complex care, including castration, microchipping, prescribing antibiotics, dental surgery, emergency surgery, and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for a cat with Ovarian Remnant Syndrome. Reviews also point to kind handling, clear explanations, and regular nurse updates while pets are hospitalised.

Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd in Abingdon provides care for small animals as well as farm animals, pigs and horses. The practice’s website states that it offers 24/7 emergency cover for both pets and large animals. Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with particular praise for gentle handling, clear communication and a friendly front-of-house team.

Animal Trust Vets CIC Barnsley is part of the Animal Trust Vets CIC network, which presents itself as a mission-led veterinary social enterprise with transparent pricing. The practice offers general veterinary care alongside higher-level capability including CT scans, major surgery and referral work. It also provides 24/7 urgent care, with published information noting a £79 out-of-hours supplement.

Blackheath Veterinary Surgery presents itself as an independent, vet-owned practice within the London Veterinary Surgeries group, with RCVS accreditation and a purpose-built hospital. The practice offers a broad in-house range of services including keyhole surgery, a BOAS grading clinic and hospitalisation, with overnight and 24-hour cover arranged through Mead Vets. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners often highlighting clear explanations, kind handling and a welcoming experience for both new and long-standing clients.

Chapel House Veterinary Practice Staveley is a Linnaeus small-animal practice in Chesterfield offering surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, physiotherapy, and emergency critical care. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback consistently highlights easy appointment booking, clear explanations, and a calm, welcoming atmosphere.

Ferring Street Veterinary Surgery describes itself as a family-run practice and lists two surgeries. It appears set up for routine care as well as a good range of in-house diagnostics and procedures, including laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, ophthalmology, and imaging and laboratory testing. The practice also offers 24/7 digital vet support through the VidiVet app. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners often highlighting clear explanations, prompt appointments, caring handling, and the option to see the same vet over time.

Kettering Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets practice in North Northamptonshire with a large, modern layout above Pets at Home. The clinic website lists multiple consultation rooms, a lift to the main clinical area, separate dog and cat wards, and isolation facilities. Reviews consistently describe a spacious, clean practice with separate waiting areas for different types of pets and staff who explain options clearly.

Hill Park Veterinary Group in Romford is a small-animal practice for cats and dogs, with recent feedback highlighting quick access to appointments, clear communication, and a friendly, welcoming team. Long-standing clients describe using the practice for many years, and recent reviews continue to praise the standard of care, especially for cats, urgent concerns, and post-treatment support.

Loughborough Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group in Loughborough, Leicestershire. It offers first-opinion veterinary care with a strong emphasis on surgery, alongside in-house diagnostics, nurse-led support, and routine preventive services. The clinic also provides bereavement support, and out-of-hours emergency care is handled by Park Veterinary Group.

Vets4Pets Truro is an RCVS-accredited practice in Truro and part of the Vets4Pets network. It appears equipped for a broad range of small-animal care for dogs, cats and rabbits, with an in-house lab and pharmacy plus facilities including an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit. Website information also lists orthopaedics, minimally invasive surgery, digital X-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, with out-of-hours emergencies arranged via C-Vets.

Chapel House Veterinary Practice Ltd is a Linnaeus practice in Chesterfield offering small-animal care, with website-listed strengths in dermatology, physiotherapy, internal medicine, surgery, and emergency critical care. It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services. Recent feedback is very positive, especially for clear explanations, kind handling, rapid access for urgent cases, and thoughtful end-of-life support, though some clients say delays are not always proactively explained.

Hill Park Veterinary Group in Hornchurch offers general veterinary care for pets, including dental treatment, prescriptions, home visits and support for anxious animals. Recent feedback is very positive, with clients highlighting friendly staff, clear explanations, continuity with the same vet, and thoughtful care across both routine visits and more difficult moments.

Maidstone Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice appears set up for routine and ongoing pet healthcare, including preventative care plans, alongside day procedures, urgent appointments, and end-of-life care. Recent reviews continue to highlight clear communication, follow-up after treatment, and compassionate support when pets are seriously ill or being put to sleep.

Shrewsbury Meole Brace Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. Clinic information lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility and as offering emergency veterinary services, including 24/7 or extended-hours arrangements. Recent reviews describe kind, efficient care, easy booking, quick appointments for urgent concerns, and clear explanations during treatment, alongside one unhappy account of a guinea pig emergency phone call.

Chalkland Vets Ltd is an independent practice in Chippenham for companion animals, including dogs, cats and rabbits. Its website lists bookable appointments, pet registration, home visits, and a healthcare club membership. Recent reviews highlight a very friendly team, efficient routine care, clear explanations around treatment choices, and notably thoughtful support during difficult end-of-life moments.

My Caring Vet Ltd is a Halifax practice with a strong reputation for kind, calm handling, especially around difficult end-of-life decisions. Recent feedback also points to attentive routine care, supportive reception staff, and flexibility for pets that find vet visits stressful.

Arun Veterinary Group is an independent veterinary practice established in 1972. It appears equipped for both routine care and more complex cases, with dual accredited hospital and emergency status and out-of-hours hospitalisation listed. Recent feedback continues to highlight thorough consultations, kind staff, and strong support when pets need more detailed assessment or follow-up care.

Highcroft Veterinary Group - Brislington Veterinary Surgery is part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group rather than an independent practice. The clinic offers routine and more advanced veterinary care for cats, dogs and other species, with access to 24/7 emergency cover through MiNightVet Bristol. Recent reviews highlight friendly, practical support for ongoing conditions, including diabetes care, dental treatment and gentle handling of anxious pets.

Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd is an independent practice in Wallingford that treats pets as well as farm animals, pigs, and equines. It states that it provides 24-hour emergency cover, 365 days a year for both small and large animals. Recent feedback is especially positive about small-animal care, with owners highlighting same-day help, reassuring communication, and friendly staff.

Bay Vet Group presents itself as an independent, locally owned practice in Paignton offering small-animal care from routine appointments through to more advanced investigation and surgery. Its listed facilities include CT scanning, digital X-ray, ultrasound, a dental suite, theatre, and separate kennels and cattery, indicating broad on-site diagnostic and surgical capability. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting kind staff, clear advice, and compassionate support during difficult decisions.

Cirencester Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and offers a modern, well-equipped practice with both routine care and more advanced services, including orthopaedics and ophthalmology. The clinic also states that it accepts referrals from other veterinary practices. Out-of-hours emergency care is arranged through Eastcott Veterinary Hospital.

Edhen Veterinary Surgery presents itself as an independent, RCVS-accredited practice offering care from routine appointments through to 24/7, 365-day emergency support. Recent owner feedback continues to highlight a calm, compassionate approach, especially around end-of-life care, surgery, and support for nervous dogs. Reviews also point to clear communication, with owners valuing being kept informed and given time to make decisions.

Ferring Street Ops in Worthing treats dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs. Its website lists routine and more advanced veterinary care including surgery, laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, dentistry, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging and in-house blood testing, alongside 24/7 digital vet support through the VidiVet app. Recent reviews describe a caring, professional team, clear explanations, and prompt help when pets need to be seen quickly.

Havant Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group and operates inside a Pets at Home store in Havant. The practice offers a broad range of in-house diagnostics and facilities, including an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, X-ray, operating theatre, isolation unit, hospital ward, and separate dog and cat wards. Alongside routine care for cats and dogs, reviews also point to treatment of less common species such as snakes and chickens. Out-of-hours emergency cover is provided via Vets Now Portsmouth.

Tilehurst Vets4Pets in Reading is part of the Vets4Pets network. Owners consistently praise the practice for clear explanations, giving treatment options, and handling anxious dogs with patience and care. Recent feedback also highlights compassionate support in urgent situations, alongside confidence in the practice for surgery and ongoing treatment.

Vets4Pets Derby is part of the Vets4Pets group and operates as a modern small-animal practice with an in-house laboratory, imaging facilities, an operating theatre, a hospital ward and isolation. The practice also says it is a veterinary nurse training facility, and it highlights separate cat and dog waiting areas plus separate wards and isolation units for pets that may be more stressed. Recent feedback is largely very positive about the team’s care, communication and reception staff, though a small number of reviewers report serious disagreements around recommendations linked to euthanasia.

All Creatures Clinic Chelsfield presents itself as an independent practice, while also referencing DNA Vetcare Ltd and access to wider group emergency support. The clinic offers general veterinary care alongside diagnostics and procedures, including surgery and medicine, preventative healthcare, health checks, hospitalisation, and pet travel services. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting same-day help, kind handling, and clear communication, alongside a smaller number of concerns about testing and medication costs.

C J Hall Veterinary Surgeons presents itself as an independent practice in Richmond upon Thames, with a strong focus on rabbits and exotic pets alongside cat and dog care. It offers first-opinion care for exotics and is also used by owners looking for more specialist exotic-pet expertise, with recent feedback again highlighting clear explanations, careful handling, and confidence with species such as rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats, chinchillas, reptiles, and tortoises. Recent experiences are mostly very positive, though there is also a detailed complaint about budgie care, urgency triage, and follow-up communication.

Daventry Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice appears set up for both routine care and more involved appointments, with owners mentioning a healthcare plan, diagnostic workups including tests and X-rays, and supportive end-of-life care. Recent feedback also points to prompt appointment availability and a kind, reassuring approach from the wider team.

Drove Veterinary Hospital in Swindon appears to be part of a wider Drove vet group, with clients describing support for both routine care and more complex cases. Services mentioned by owners include preventive pet-health plans, cat-friendly facilities, neutering, emergency and inpatient care, and end-of-life support. Recent feedback is broadly positive about kindness, handling and communication, though there are also complaints about some out-of-hours experiences, pricing for urgent appointments, and inconsistency in customer care.

Portsmouth Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network in Portsmouth. It offers both routine care and more advanced treatment, with facilities including an in-house lab, digital X-ray and ultrasound, an operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation unit. Recent reviews highlight quick help for urgent problems, including same-day appointments and emergency stabilisation, as well as friendly support with care-plan admin and pet travel paperwork.

Alveley Village Vets is a small-animal practice in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, with recent feedback consistently describing a caring, friendly team and a calm, well-run experience. Reviews highlight clear communication, supportive follow-up, and good value, alongside modern, clean premises. Recent comments also continue to point to straightforward pricing and thoughtful care during both routine and more involved treatment.

Martin and Manifold Vets Ltd presents itself as an independent, family-owned small animal practice in Cirencester. Reviews continue to reflect a clinic handling both routine care and more involved cases, including guinea pig surgery, urgent cat stabilisation, dog eye removal, and surgery to improve chronic ear problems. Owners commonly describe clear explanations, calm handling, and follow-up that continues after the main appointment.

Stonehouse Veterinary Practice presents itself as an independent clinic and a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers routine care alongside more advanced medical and surgical work, with diagnostics and inpatient support on site. Recent reviews continue to describe a caring team, clear communication, and strong support for both straightforward appointments and more complex cases.

Creature Comforts St John’s Wood operates as part of the wider Creature Comforts brand and appears set up for both routine care and more complex procedures. The clinic’s information highlights on-site diagnostics, including imaging and an in-house lab, alongside advanced options such as endoscopy and keyhole surgery. Recent reviews reinforce that picture with examples including allergy management, tumour removals, toe amputation, eye surgery, and responsive support through the clinic’s app.

Harrison Family Vets Doncaster presents itself as a family-owned, independent clinic in Doncaster, with on-site diagnostic and surgical facilities including a laboratory, x-ray suite, ultrasonography, operating theatres, and separate dog and cat wards. It also states that it holds Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification, which fits well with repeated feedback about calm handling for anxious pets. Recent reviews continue to highlight a friendly, low-stress experience, including sectioned waiting booths and the option to wait in the car with a nervous pet until the vet is ready.

Highfields Vets in Derby is a well-reviewed small-animal practice where owners frequently mention transparent pricing, including an online pricing system, alongside clear explanations of treatment options. Recent feedback continues to highlight dental work, calm handling for nervous or reactive dogs, and good communication while pets are in for surgery, scans, or other treatment. Reviews also describe the team as helpful and accommodating in urgent situations, such as fitting in a blood test and seeing a kitten despite a booking mix-up.

Hook Norton Veterinary Group (HNVG Ltd) describes itself as an independent veterinary practice serving small animals, horses, and farm animals, with a 24-hour emergency service provided by its own vets. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners highlighting friendly staff, same-day help for an unwell dog, thorough checks for a puppy, and supportive care during difficult moments. Reviews also mention care for cats, dogs, and a pony.

Medivet Radlett is part of the Medivet group and is led by partners and veterinary surgeons Alan Hirschowitz and Natasha Ho. The practice is set up for routine and diagnostic work, including an in-house laboratory and X-ray, as well as dentistry and Animal Health Certificates for pet travel. It also sees a broad mix of species beyond cats and dogs, including rabbits, birds, reptiles, small mammals and other exotics.

Medivet Wool is part of the Medivet group and is led by veterinary surgeon Andrew (Andy) Buchan. The practice offers routine veterinary care alongside broader diagnostic and treatment facilities, including in-house lab testing, imaging, endoscopy and dentistry. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with owners often highlighting calm handling, good communication, surgery aftercare and a welcoming team, alongside one serious complaint about a missed diagnosis.

Aldgate Veterinary Practice Limited presents itself as independently owned and focused on preventative, diagnostic, and emergency care for dogs, cats, and rabbits. The practice says out-of-hours emergencies are handled by its own team of vets and nurses. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear communication, quick access to appointments, and supportive care for both ongoing conditions and more difficult moments, including rabbit end-of-life care.

Damory Veterinary Clinic in Blandford Forum is part of VetPartners and provides care for small animals, farm animals and horses. The clinic offers 24/7 emergency cover year-round, alongside routine appointments, out-of-hours care, home visits and ambulatory services. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners often praising clear explanations, friendly service and patient handling of nervous animals.

Hayling Island Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets practice in Hayling Island, Hampshire, seeing dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals. The clinic offers a broad range of medical, surgical and diagnostic care, with separate cat and dog waiting areas, an isolation unit, and out-of-hours cover through Vets Now. It also lists Cat Friendly Status, physiotherapy, health plans and veterinary nurse training.

Larkmead Veterinary Group is an independent practice in Didcot providing care for small animals, farm animals, pigs and equines, with 24/7 emergency cover for both pets and large animals. Recent feedback continues to highlight friendly, respectful staff and vets who listen to owners and discuss options clearly. Reviews also mention being able to get seen when urgent problems arise.

Medivet Thorpe St Andrew in Norwich is part of the Medivet group and is led by veterinary surgeon Gerhard Retief. The clinic is set up for routine and preventative care alongside in-practice diagnostics and common procedures, with the website listing 15-minute consultations, in-house lab work, X-rays, ultrasound, dentistry and neutering. Recent feedback highlights clear communication, consultations that do not feel rushed, calm handling of nervous pets, and a same-day appointment arranged for an elderly cat.