Dog & Cat Vets in Greater London

Petwell House Vets is a small-animal practice that also treats guinea pigs; the clinic website and some reviewers refer to the wider “Animals Are Us” team/branding. The clinic appears set up for day-to-day medical care plus urgent same-day problems (for example, owners describe being offered an appointment within two hours and a guinea pig being treated and sent home the same afternoon with food and medication). Reviews also include more complex capabilities being discussed, including orthopaedics (mentioned by name in relation to a veterinary surgeon). Feedback is mixed: several owners describe attentive handling of nervous or older cats and clear advice over the phone, while a separate review reports a serious concern about an out-of-date vaccine and an unsatisfactory response when questioned.

Joel Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice established in 1996 and appears to be part of the CVS group (the clinic website and email domain are on `cvsvets.com`). It treats dogs, cats, and small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters, and it offers both routine care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping) and more involved work (diagnostic imaging, surgery, and an orthopaedic surgery referral service). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews available to us, experiences are mixed: some owners describe notably compassionate end‑of‑life support (including euthanasia carried out in a car at the owner’s request, plus keepsakes like paw prints and a follow‑up handwritten card), while multiple others describe problems with front‑desk/admin processes (being turned away close to closing after being told to come in urgently, price misquoting, and a disputed debt/charges issue).

Sydenham Vets4Pets Ltd is a locally owned practice operating under the Vets4Pets brand. The website describes a modern, well‑equipped clinic with in‑house diagnostics (lab testing, imaging) and separate dog/cat wards plus isolation units, and it also states the practice accepts referrals and offers advanced services, including orthopaedics. Structured clinic data also lists it as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, owners report a mix of experiences: some describe calm, detailed consultations (including a vet named Jill explaining treatment plans and medication instructions), while others describe missed promised call-backs/emails, difficulty getting prescriptions/medications dispensed without an exam, and rushed or rude phone interactions. A few reviews also mention pressure for a hospital stay and an up-front deposit request for a procedure.

Alcombe Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited practice that (per its website) offers consultations as part of a Pet Health Club® Plus plan and has arrangements with three partner out-of-hours clinics. Based on owner reports, it handles routine and preventative care (e.g., kitten vaccinations, nurse checks) as well as procedures such as neutering, and paperwork such as an Animal Health Certificate for travel. Recent feedback is mixed: some owners describe thorough investigation of illness and helpful reception support (including a pet carrier provided at no charge), while others raise concerns about pricing, communication around fees, and complaint handling. One review alleges a post-neuter skin injury later described by other vets as consistent with a thermal burn, with concerns that it was not recognised for weeks.

Oval Pet Centre Ltd describes itself as a small veterinary practice with 5,000+ clients, and it also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The website states urgent/essential cases are handled strictly by appointment, and reviews frequently mention being fitted in quickly (including same-day appointments for routine issues and being seen immediately for urgent problems). Owners repeatedly describe thoughtful end-of-life support: staff staying past closing to help families through euthanasia, and follow-up gestures such as sympathy cards and remembrance seeds. There are also significant negative accounts: one long-term client reports incorrect medical notes affecting an insurance claim (over £2,000) and disputes the accuracy of a pancreatitis diagnosis later contradicted by a specialist. One recent 1★ review makes an extreme allegation about a pet turkey that reads as highly unusual compared with other accounts.

Forest Veterinary Centre is a multi-branch veterinary practice (the website describes four branches) with over 30 years’ experience, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations and microchipping are mentioned), as well as sensitive end-of-life care (euthanasia is described in detail for a pet rat). Owners repeatedly mention consultations where the vet takes time to build an animal’s trust before examining, and where procedures are explained clearly as they go. Reviews also show a sharp disagreement on clinical judgement: one owner reports a respiratory case they believe was misdiagnosed and later found serious elsewhere.

Kriek and Gibson Veterinary Surgery is described by clients as a family-run practice. Reviews point to a clinic focused on routine companion-animal care for dogs and cats, with an emphasis on supportive handling during difficult moments. Owners specifically mention compassionate end-of-life care (“treated them lovingly and with respect”), help for anxious/reactive dogs via recommendations for dog trainers, and a clinic environment that pets appear to enjoy (one owner notes their dog “loves the Vet’s and Nurses” and the Kong toys available to buy).

Elizabeth Street Veterinary Clinic describes itself as a 24-hour, independently owned small-animal practice, set up for both routine care and urgent presentations. The website emphasises round-the-clock availability and a “complete range of diagnostic, surgical and life monitoring services,” and recent reviews include owners arriving in urgent situations and describing prompt treatment and clear explanations. However, one recent reviewer reports repeated admin errors (prescriptions/medications taking multiple attempts) and costs not explained upfront, which conflicts with other reviews praising clarity and efficiency.

Goddard Veterinary Group Tooting is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (the practice joined the group in 2017) and is RCVS-accredited. The clinic is set up for routine consultations and in-house diagnostics and procedures, with on-site blood testing, X-rays, and operations listed on the practice website. For emergencies, the website states care is provided via Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital (open 24/7, 365 days a year). In the latest reviews available to us, owners give concrete examples at both ends of the experience: one cat owner describes reception proactively providing a towel with a calming spray for a nervous cat during a procedure visit, while another describes serious dissatisfaction with a vet visit (including concerns about medication effects and missed treatments) and administrative issues around insurance paperwork.

Edmonton Green PDSA Pet Clinic is part of PDSA (a charity) and is described on the PDSA site as providing free and low‑cost veterinary care to pets in need. Recent reviews suggest a mixed experience: some owners emphasise cost and support (including a receptionist and vet described as helpful), while others report practical problems such as difficulty getting through by phone and delays receiving prescribed medication. One recent reviewer also felt a consultation didn’t fully check the problem before recommending medication.