Dog & Cat Vets in Greater London

Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information available to us. Vet4Life Ltd is described on its website as aiming to provide “professional and compassionate pet healthcare.” From the services and reviews available, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and supportive, longer-term relationships with owners—covering small mammals as well as cats and dogs. Decision-relevant specifics owners mention include: - Small-mammal surgery: multiple reviews describe guinea pig neutering/castration with good outcomes, including a smooth recovery. - End-of-life care: one detailed review describes a humane euthanasia process with memorial touches such as paw prints on a card and a small keepsake (hair in a glass jar). - Reducing stress for nervous pets: owners mention “fun appointments” (positive visits with play/treats) to help pets avoid associating the clinic only with unpleasant experiences. - Communication and follow-up: several reviews describe unrushed appointments, time for questions, and at least one example of a post-procedure follow-up call—but there is also a complaint about promised vet call-backs not happening for 2–3 days.

Part of the Goddard Veterinary Group, this practice offers routine care plus on-site diagnostics (including blood testing and X‑rays) and surgical procedures (“operations” listed on the website). The clinic promotes a free new pet health check, and one reviewer describes getting practical first-time-owner guidance (including insurance and cost discussions) during/around that check—while another reviewer reports being charged £49.50 for what they expected to be free, with unclear explanation. From the latest reviews, owners frequently mention friendly, efficient front-of-house support, and specific care experiences ranging from kitten vaccinations and worming to discussions about dentistry (cleaning/extractions) and further investigation of a possible heart murmur (including a high-cost test quote).

Sidcup Vets4Pets Ltd operates under the Vets4Pets brand (described on its site as “locally owned”) and is set up as a modern, well‑equipped small‑animal practice with in‑house diagnostics (lab, pharmacy, digital x‑ray and ultrasound), an operating theatre, hospital ward, and separate dog/cat wards plus isolation facilities. The practice also lists exotic pet care (including birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and ornamental fish), and it’s marked as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews are mixed: several owners describe being seen on time, having realistic outcomes explained, and not feeling pressured into expensive treatment; others report very negative communication, including feeling rushed into paying for treatment without clear explanation.

Medivet Southfields is part of the Medivet group and is listed on its website as temporarily closed. Based on the clinic’s own service list, it’s set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping), procedures like neutering and dentistry, and on-site diagnostics (in-house lab and X‑rays), with 15‑minute consultations and nurse clinics. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe both high-stakes care (one dog “walking on all four legs again” after a critical episode) and end-of-life support (“speed with which they were able to help him find comfort in his final minutes”). A minority of reviewers raise concerns about possible overtreatment/overprescribing and high pricing, while others emphasise long-term trust and continuity of care over many years.

Goddard Veterinary Group Tottenham is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (one of the group’s original branches, established in the 1950s). The practice offers vet and nurse appointments with on‑site blood testing, x‑rays and operations, plus routine care such as vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatment and neutering. The website states it is RCVS accredited and has Cat Friendly Clinic status, and the structured clinic data notes it is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews available, owners often describe pets being comfortable attending (e.g., dogs “not at all nervous” and even “loving” visits), and one reviewer specifically mentions a cat neutering that went well. There is also a conflicting report of a refusal to be seen near closing time for a sick dog, with the owner saying a vet did not assess the dog.

Pets Clinic Veterinary Surgery is an independent practice (as described by a long-term client) that opened in June 2009 and describes itself as a modern surgery offering “an excellent standard of veterinary care” (website). Based on recent reviews, the clinic is used heavily for cat care, including injury treatment (a cat’s paw after a fox attack) and end-of-life support (euthanasia on Christmas Eve with guidance through the process). Owners also describe the team as strong on clear explanations and answering questions, while a minority of recent reviews raise concerns about rudeness/shouting from an older vet, suggesting the experience can vary depending on who you see.

Companion Care (Orpington) Ltd is a Vets for Pets practice with a modern, well-equipped set-up (in‑house lab and pharmacy, operating theatre, digital X‑ray and ultrasound, plus an isolation unit and hospital ward). Based on the website service list, it’s geared not just for routine care but also surgery and diagnostics, including orthopaedics (e.g., cruciate surgery, fracture repair) and keyhole (laparoscopic) procedures, alongside dental X‑ray and endoscopy. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: - Ongoing support for cats over years, including help during end-of-life situations (“dealt with everything” when pets were lost). - Practical help beyond the consult room, such as dietary support (a staff member named Candi is thanked for “going above and beyond”). - A mix of experiences on admin/pricing: one owner praises issues being resolved within 20 minutes during a kitten/puppy plan visit, while another describes a missed appointment leading to payment demands and debt-collector threats. The clinic is also explicitly described as a training practice for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.

Fitzgerald Veterinary Care describes itself as a locally owned, independently run clinic (previously called Allpets Veterinary Surgery) with “over 30 years of experience,” and its website states it offers 24/7 emergency care. The clinic appears geared toward routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental hygiene) as well as travel-related services (pet travel) and ongoing management topics like nutrition/obesity. Recent reviews are split: several mention polite/helpful staff and singled out particular nurses and a vet for going “out of their way,” while others report serious concerns about communication (no email responses; difficulty reaching the clinic by phone) and dissatisfaction with clinical decision-making (including an alleged incorrect diagnosis and a medication said to have been taken off the market). One reviewer strongly criticises a specific vet by name (Nigel Smith) for perceived lack of examination and empathy, while praising other clinicians at the practice.

Medivet Fulham is part of the Medivet veterinary group and is set up for routine companion-animal care plus on-site diagnostics, with services listed such as 15‑minute consultations, an in-house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound and ECG. The clinic also offers practical admin services like online appointment booking and Animal Health Certificates for pet travel, and asks clients to return unused medications for safe disposal. In recent reviews, owners frequently describe helpful, accommodating support (including when a dog was sick), while one reviewer reports unhelpful and unprofessional customer service with poor explanations.

Medivet Enfield Great Cambridge Road is part of the Medivet group (a wider network of practices). From the information available, it appears set up for routine preventive care and common problems seen in first-opinion practice: owners specifically mention annual vaccination boosters with health checks, flea/worm prescriptions, and treatment for grass seeds in a paw and face. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews, multiple owners describe being seen on time with minimal waiting, and vets handling cats gently to keep stress low during vaccines and checks. One recent review raises a cost concern (a short consultation plus a two‑week medication supply totalling £120, with the medication nearly £70), contrasting with other reviews that focus mainly on staff manner and care.