Best Vets in Greater London

Goddard Veterinary Group Fremantle Road Barkingside is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (a multi-branch practice) and is set up for routine care plus in-house diagnostics and surgery (the website mentions on-site blood testing, X‑rays and operations). For out-of-hours emergencies, the practice states it refers clients to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital (open 24/7, 365 days a year). Recent reviews give mixed decision-relevant signals: some owners describe smooth surgical outcomes and feeling kept informed throughout an operation, while others report problems with pricing transparency (including end-of-life care quotes that didn’t add up) and abrupt telephone manner.

Ark Clinic Ltd is described in recent reviews as an “old time” vet practice, contrasted with a “chain” that (in one reviewer’s experience) recommended unnecessary spend. Reviews repeatedly centre on practical, decisive care for cats and dogs, including urgent same-day help and surgery decisions made without delay when needed. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Seeing a cat as an emergency when other practices wouldn’t, with the vet “knew exactly what [the cat] needed”. - Making an on-the-spot decision to proceed with major surgery rather than sending a case to an out-of-hours service (described as life-saving for one dog). - Ongoing aftercare and rapid re-checks when owners had concerns (“within hours or the next morning”).

Parkvets Petts Wood is an independent veterinary clinic in Orpington, Greater London. The practice treats a wide range of animals, including cats, dogs, birds, exotic pets, small mammals, and aquatic animals. Its website also highlights a 24-hour emergency service and Pet Health Club plans, and notes accreditation by the RCVS and recognition as a Cat Friendly Practice.

Companion Care (Old Kent Road) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets, indicating it’s part of the Vets4Pets group rather than an independent practice. The clinic is described on its website as a modern, purpose-built practice (established 2014) with facilities geared for both routine and more complex work (including an in-house lab, operating theatre, hospital ward, isolation unit, and separate dog & cat wards). It also states it is a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent reviews add some specific decision-relevant signals: owners describe neutering surgery with regular updates (“kept us informed all the time”), and one review describes being seen at short notice near closing time, with staff staying late to help. However, there are also complaints about appointment handling (being swapped with another slot) and a serious negative account involving a rabbit spay where the rabbit died, followed by the owner reporting no follow-up contact.

Petwell House Vets is part of the Animals Are Us group (website: animalsareus.co.uk). Based on the clinic’s own service listings and recent client reports, it appears set up for both routine appointments and urgent cases, with emergency veterinary services described as 24/7 or extended hours, and it is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. In the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly mention fast access to care (including getting an appointment within an hour and being seen quickly when a dog was unwell), clear explanations from vets, and supportive handling in difficult situations (including euthanasia with keepsakes such as paw prints). There are also accounts of surgery with owners kept informed throughout, plus at least one review raising concerns about pricing transparency and whether some vaccinations were necessary.

Mandeville Veterinary Hospital is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group and is RCVS accredited. Based on both the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for general practice care plus hospital-style support, including handling more urgent cases and triage (one review describes an evening visit with nurse triage and blood tests). Owners frequently mention clear explanations of what’s happening and what to monitor at home, and some describe staff taking extra care with anxious or reactive pets (including sedation/drowsiness for a procedure). Reviews are mixed on costs and admin: one owner reports an insurance company query about medication markups and delays with insurance paperwork, while others say billing and payment were explained clearly.

Allpets Veterinary Clinic Limited is described by one reviewer as an independent practice, and its website lists two branches. It offers a broad mix of routine and diagnostic care (including radiography and ultrasound) and explicitly lists services such as dentistry, neutering and pet passports. Recent reviews show a split experience: multiple owners single out vet Anderson for calm handling and support (including a condolence card after euthanasia), while other reviews describe concerns about rudeness, rough handling, and a feeling of being pushed toward unnecessary tests/treatments.

Village Vet St Johns Wood is part of the Village Vet group. The practice describes a team of two permanent vets, three registered veterinary nurses, and two receptionists, and notes a recent refurbishment that added three new consulting rooms plus separate cat and dog waiting areas. Based on the clinic’s stated facilities (on-site lab, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, operating theatre) and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and same-day urgent problems—one owner specifically mentions being fit in as an emergency close to closing time. Named vets in recent feedback include Dr. Kelly Moore, praised for being knowledgeable and reassuring.

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.

Village Vet Palmers Green operates under the Village Vet brand and is mainly discussed by reviewers in the context of cat care. Owners repeatedly mention clear, detailed explanations of diagnoses (particularly from Dr Alison), support around referrals for more complex problems (including cancer care with pre‑op and aftercare done at the practice), and practical help beyond the consult room (one review describes staff efforts to identify a rescued stray cat’s owners). The practice is also noted for having a designated cat-friendly waiting area. One recent review flags a limitation: they do not see tropical parrots.