Dog & Cat Vets in Greater London

Fitzgerald Veterinary Care in Lewisham describes itself as a locally owned, independently run clinic, previously called Allpets Veterinary Surgery, with over 30 years of experience. Its website states that it offers 24/7 emergency care alongside routine preventative and general veterinary services. Recent feedback is mixed overall, with many owners praising the kindness of the team while some report concerns about communication and individual consultations.

Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS-accredited Goddard Veterinary Group hospital within VetPartners, offering hospital-level care in Wandsworth. It is set up for emergency treatment, inpatient stays and round-the-clock monitoring, with reviews describing overnight admissions, holiday-night care and regular updates while pets are hospitalised. Recent feedback is largely positive about clinical care, kindness and communication, though a minority of owners report delays, medication issues and concerns about cost or discharge communication.

• •Warm, reassuring care: reviewers describe the team as kind, friendly, gentle, and professional, with several mentioning a calm and relaxing atmosphere. - Strong handling of anxious pets: multiple owners say the team are especially patient and accommodating with nervous animals, helping both pets and owners feel more at ease. - Prompt access when needed: reviews mention quick, easy booking and being seen quickly for urgent concerns, including a same-day-style response for a dog after an accident.

• •Recent reviewers are consistently positive about the standard of care, describing the staff as kind, caring, professional, and helpful. - Several reviews highlight strong communication and reassurance, especially when owners were anxious or pets needed prompt attention. - Examples mentioned include recurring ear infections, parasite treatment, routine check-ups, flea treatment pick-up, and urgent appointments.

Goddard Veterinary Group Wandsworth is part of the wider Goddard Veterinary Group, which is within VetPartners; the group says it has operated since 1952 and that its practices and hospitals are RCVS accredited. The clinic is set up for routine preventative care such as vaccinations, parasite control and microchipping, with an optional monthly plan that includes a mid-year nurse health assessment and discounts on some common procedures. Emergency care is provided through the group’s three emergency hospitals.

Medivet St John’s Wood is part of the Medivet group rather than an independent practice. The clinic advertises 15-minute consultations, an in-house laboratory, and a broad range of diagnostic and surgical services, including ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy and keyhole surgery, alongside routine care such as vaccinations, parasite control, neutering and microchipping. It also offers animal health certificates for pet travel, home visits, and out-of-hours care through Medivet 24 Hour Kensington.

• •Recent feedback is especially strong on clear communication and thorough appointments, with Dr Michael frequently mentioned for explaining treatment plans carefully and not making owners feel rushed. - Routine care features prominently, including vaccinations, boosters and general check-ups, with one reviewer highlighting Melody’s calm handling of a distressed cat. - Owners often mention a friendly, reassuring atmosphere, helpful reception staff and a dog-friendly approach that helps nervous pets relax during examinations.

Medivet Southfields is part of the Medivet group and is listed on the Medivet website as temporarily closed. The clinic’s service list covers routine preventive care, procedures such as neutering and dentistry, and on-site diagnostics including X-rays and an in-house laboratory, with 15-minute consultations and nurse clinics. Recent reviews are strongly positive overall, with owners highlighting caring day-to-day support as well as compassionate help in emergencies and at end of life.

Medivet Bromley (The Laurels Vets) is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine preventive care including vaccinations, cardiology consultations, and access to 24-hour emergency care through a Medivet 24-hour centre, with overnight consultation fees applying between 7pm and 9am. Reviews give a mixed recent picture: some owners praise the team for being friendly, informative and calm with pets, while others feel the practice has become more corporate and less consistent.

Blue Cross Animal Hospital on King St is part of the Blue Cross charity. It offers both routine veterinary care and more complex treatment, with emergency veterinary services and a veterinary nurse training facility also listed. Recent reviews are largely positive about staff kindness, clear communication in clinic, and prompt care, although one recent reviewer reported a poor experience with the main appointment phone line.