Best Vets in Greater London

Companion Care (Romford) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets group and describes itself as a 24/7 surgery. The practice website emphasises a modern, well‑equipped set-up (in‑house lab, pharmacy, digital x‑ray and ultrasound) and offers both routine and surgical care, including orthopaedics. From the latest reviews available, owners report a mixed experience: several praise specific vets and nurses for effective treatment (for example, a cat treated for constipation, and intensive care when a dog was hospitalised), while multiple others raise concerns about front-desk interactions and communication (rudeness, long waits without updates, and not being called back with results). Practical process issues also come up, including an owner reporting being invoiced months after being told nothing was owed, and another saying the clinic required payment rather than dealing directly with insurance.

Romford PDSA Pet Hospital (The Julie and Robert Breckman Centre) is part of the PDSA charity group rather than an independent practice. The clinic states it provides free and low cost veterinary care, and reviews describe both routine procedures (spaying) and complex surgery arranged at short notice. Across the latest reviews, owners often mention staff being informative and that at least one vet (David) carried out a “difficult surgery last minute”; a few reviews also mention practicalities like parking availability. There is also a clear conflict in experiences: some owners describe compassionate support (including end-of-life care), while one review alleges a serious adverse outcome after a spay.

Vets for Pets Ilford is described on its website as a locally owned practice under the Vets for Pets brand, with a modern, well‑equipped setup (in‑house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation facilities) and separate cat and dog waiting/ward areas. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved investigations/surgery, including orthopaedics (cruciate surgery, fracture repair) and dentistry. Recent reviews are mixed: some owners describe clear explanations and successful treatment (including a first kitten visit where the vet answered children’s questions), while others make serious allegations about missed/slow recognition of urgent problems, aftercare issues, and unexpected add-on charges.

Village Vet St Helens is part of the Petcare Clinics group (the practice website is on the petcareclinics.co.uk domain). It appears set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations/injections are repeatedly mentioned) as well as urgent/same-day presentations—several reviewers describe “last minute” or “emergency” visits, including referral/admission to emergency vets. Concrete details owners mention include: - Vaccinations/injections delivered in a way owners describe as smooth and low-stress for nervous pets. - A cat-friendly waiting setup noted by one owner (a separate area for cats, plus a free calming spray to use on carriers). - Clear explanations during consults (owners describe vets “taking time” and explaining what’s happening). - A notable conflict in experiences: while many describe kind, reassuring care, one detailed review alleges a serious misdiagnosis and poor complaint handling.

Palmerston Veterinary Group is a multi-branch veterinary practice established in 1986, and this branch is part of that wider group. The website describes routine care through to surgery and diagnostic imaging (including digital X‑ray and ultrasound), and it’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly single out a vet named Neil (Neil Hampson) for unhurried consults, keeping costs down where possible, and not pushing unnecessary operations or expensive medications; one owner also describes at-home euthanasia support when “saying goodbye.”

Goddard Veterinary Group is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (the practice joined the group in 2008) and is RCVS accredited. The clinic’s website highlights in-house diagnostics (blood testing and X‑ray) alongside routine care such as consultations, vaccinations, and dentistry. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe vets taking long-term responsibility for cats (including one vet being thanked for looking after a cat “from day one”) and praise for a specific clinician’s mix of technical skill and empathy; there is also a contrasting complaint about late opening and difficulty getting calls answered.

Westside Veterinary Clinic is part of the Vet Partners group (the website says it “recently joined the Vet Partners family”) and describes itself as an emergency clinic. It treats dogs and cats, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews most often mention unrushed consultations where vets listen to concerns, a clean reception area, and practical follow-ups like reminders for parasite treatments and vaccinations. One reviewer praised the care and explanation they received but said the experience changed when it came to paying the bill, suggesting some concern about costs.

Goddard Veterinary Group Raynes Park is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (the practice joined the group in 2018) and is RCVS accredited with Cat-Friendly Clinic status. The clinic is set up for routine care plus in-house diagnostics and procedures, with on-site blood testing, X-rays and operations. The website states 24/7, 365-day emergency care is provided via Goddard’s veterinary hospitals (named as Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital as the closest option for emergencies). In recent reviews, owners describe both strong clinical experiences (including extra time taken with an anxious rescue dog and clear pre- and post-op checks) and frustrations with front-desk attitude, “hidden costs”/upselling, and administration errors (including vaccine scheduling and prescription collection between Goddard branches).

The available public information for “Veterinary Treatment Room c/o Coral Romford Stadium” does not describe a veterinary clinic or any animal treatment services. The linked website content and the latest reviews available to us focus on a greyhound racing stadium experience (race nights, betting, and dining), with practical notes like parking being “extremely limited” and first-come, first-served. Reviews discuss meals in the Paddock/Paddick restaurant, staff taking bets at tables, and queueing at betting desks—rather than appointments, examinations, or treatment for pets.

Easipetcare Ltd is part of the Easipetcare group and, based on its website and reviews, focuses heavily on routine preventative care for cats and dogs (vaccinations, parasite treatment, neutering, dentals) and ongoing health support (senior pet care and weight management). It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews contain a clear split: several owners describe friendly, on-time appointments and vets who explain options (including “not just trying to make money”), while others report repeated admin errors (pet details not saved correctly), cancelled appointments (including for plan subscribers), and frustration with pricing and policies around tests/prescriptions (e.g., blood tests being required before medication is re-prescribed). Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - A kitten vaccination package advertised at £85 later being £110 (the reviewer says they paid the old rate when they attended). - Rabies vaccine quoted at £110 per cat (another figure of £115 is mentioned as being on the website price list). - Reports of appointments being cancelled repeatedly, and two charges without completed services (per one reviewer on a pet plan).