Best Vets in Greater London

Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital is a veterinary nurse training facility, and multiple reviews describe appointments involving student vets with oversight from a senior vet. Based on the latest reviews, the clinic is often used for small mammals (rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas) including dental work and surgery, and some owners describe being kept closely informed about procedures and medication. A recurring counterpoint in recent feedback is frustration with billing and payment processes: several reviewers describe paying upfront (including at booking), delayed insurance paperwork, and disputed or unexpected charges. Concrete specifics mentioned in reviews include: a chinchilla treated for tooth problems with detailed pre-op history-taking and medication instructions; rat surgeries and check-ups; a senior vet doing a thorough dental examination and explaining options; and complaints about being asked to pay before the appointment and about slow handling of insurance documents.

Norwood Road Veterinary Surgery provides routine pet healthcare (health checks, neutering/spaying, puppy/kitten checks, and dental advice) and also sees small pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and hamsters. It’s described by one reviewer as corporately owned (group not named), and multiple reviews mention higher fees than other practices. From the latest reviews, owners frequently point to efficient admin and digital communication (prompt email replies; booking via the website), and a clean, “spotless” clinic environment. However, a few recent reviews report serious frustrations around pricing and consistency—specifically a disputed ear problem diagnosis and a stressful, last‑minute cancellation around travel paperwork.

Companion Care (New Malden) Ltd operates under the Vets for Pets brand (website: vets4pets.com) and is set up as a modern, well-equipped small-animal practice with in-house diagnostics (lab, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound) plus a hospital ward and isolation unit. Reviews strongly highlight care for exotic species alongside cats and dogs—particularly repeated mentions of an “exotic vet” (Maks/Max) treating reptiles and small mammals. Concrete examples owners describe include: an amputation for an injured tortoise with manageable post-op homecare instructions; a structured treatment plan for a hamster; and hands-on coaching for at-home injections for a leopard tortoise with an eye infection. For dogs and cats, owners mention a difficult-to-diagnose Addison’s Disease case being identified, followed by regular injection visits, and vets helping very stressed/feral cats tolerate examinations. There’s a clear split in experiences on cost/value: one recent review alleges repeated ineffective treatment for an eye issue and being sold a much more expensive eye solution than online, while others say pricing is “on par with others” and appreciate detailed explanations and willingness to consult experts.

Goddard Veterinary Group Hackney is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group and has been operating since 1978 (per its website). The practice lists in-house diagnostics (including blood testing and X‑ray) alongside surgery and dentistry, and it offers a free new pet health check. Recent reviews include specific examples of urgent care and handling difficult feline patients (e.g., a cat seen immediately after lily pollen exposure, with the team described as patient despite the cat’s trust issues), alongside a conflicting report raising concerns about room/table cleaning between appointments and value for money.

Companion Care (Friern Barnet) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets, and the practice website describes it as locally owned (with named practice owners). The clinic appears set up for routine care plus in-house diagnostics and surgery, with facilities listed such as an in-house laboratory, operating theatre, hospital ward, and isolation unit, and species coverage including dogs, cats, rabbits and other small mammals. In the latest reviews, owners describe both supportive end-of-life care (including a dog with hard-to-diagnose cancer being put to sleep with kindness) and a conflicting experience around communication/empathy, including one account of feeling “cold indifference” when bringing in a neglected cat. Reviews also mention specific treatments carried out here such as dental cleaning, blood tests, vaccinations, and lump surgery.

Medivet Stamford Hill is part of the Medivet group and is set up for routine care and diagnostics (15‑minute consultations, vaccinations, parasite care, neutering, microchipping) as well as in‑practice imaging and lab work (X‑rays, ultrasound, in‑house laboratory). The clinic also provides Animal Health Certificates for pet travel and offers home visits (as described on its website). It is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe clear explanations of options during urgent appointments, extra time taken with nervous pets (including anxious dogs and a frightened cat during vaccination), and support with longer-term conditions (one cat with kidney cancer). One review conflicts with this, describing delays and a lack of empathy when requesting end‑of‑life support and a home visit.

Medivet Cockfosters is part of the Medivet group, with routine appointments advertised as 15 minutes and out-of-hours care routed to a Medivet 24-hour hospital (an out-of-hours consult fee of £130 is stated). The practice is set up for general first-opinion care with on-site X‑ray and an in-house laboratory, plus nurse clinics and home visits. From the latest reviews, owners often describe a “smooth journey” from booking through discharge advice and follow-up plans, including for urgent appointments and ongoing medication needs. There are also negative accounts describing inconsistent standards of care and communication—specifically concerns about record-keeping for long-term medication, a refused request for a shorter prescription, and cases where owners felt diagnosis was missed or delayed (e.g., hip problem dismissed as a knee issue, UTI initially managed without antibiotics).

Medivet Petts Wood /Allpets is part of the Medivet group and is set up for routine vet care with access to around-the-clock emergency care via Medivet 24-hour centres (with a stated overnight emergency consultation fee). It is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe: - Easy appointment booking and being seen at short notice in at least one case. - Time taken to explain things clearly (e.g., detailed information around a cat’s medical procedure; reassurance and advice for a dog with a limp). - Support for new owners (patiently answering “numerous questions” for new puppy owners; practical help with cat behaviour and anxiety questions from a head vet nurse). There is also a clear negative account describing a lack of care/compassion following a cat road-traffic accident, which contrasts with multiple other reviews praising kindness and patience.

Medivet West Kensington – Barons Court Veterinary Centre is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations and advertises diagnostics including an in‑house laboratory, X‑rays, ultrasound and ECG, alongside services such as dentistry, acupuncture, home visits and pet travel paperwork (Animal Health Certificate). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention getting “real and adequate advice” without feeling pushed into extra products/services, and being seen quickly when needed; one longer review describes the team working through complex cases by “find[ing] the root cause,” discussing practical treatment options, and helping navigate pet insurance coverage.

Goddard Veterinary Group South Woodford is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (a multi-site practice) and is RCVS-accredited. The practice is set up for day-to-day consultations and preventive care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping), with in-house blood testing and X‑ray listed on its website, plus dental and neutering services. For out-of-hours emergencies, the website says care is provided via Wanstead Veterinary Hospital (24/7). From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe pets being handled calmly during visits (including anxious animals), and several examples of practical help beyond the appointment itself—such as support navigating animal travel paperwork, rabies vaccination, and a BOAS assessment for a brachycephalic dog. A smaller number of reviews describe a sharp contrast: a complaint focused on front-desk conduct and dissatisfaction with how management handled the issue.