Best Vets in Greater London

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.

Parkvets Veterinary Clinic is an RCVS-accredited practice and is listed as a Cat Friendly Practice. The website states it offers a 24-hour emergency service, and it treats a range of species including cats, dogs, rabbits and exotics. In recent reviews, owners describe same-day booking for urgent problems and careful handling to reduce stress (including “took their time to reduce my cat’s anxiety”), plus clear walk-throughs of care plans and costings. One practical policy change noted by a reviewer is that the clinic reportedly no longer accepts direct claims with some insurance companies.

Medivet Notting Hill Chepstow Corner is part of the Medivet group (a corporate veterinary chain). Based on its website, it’s set up for routine and preventative care plus some in-house diagnostics (including ultrasound and an in-house lab), with separate dog/cat accommodation and air-conditioned facilities. Out-of-hours care is handled by Medivet 24 Hour Kensington, with a stated £130 consult fee and free phone assessment. In the latest reviews available, several cat owners describe calm, low-stress consultations (“most relaxed my cat has been in a vets”) and mention supportive handling of a serious feline health issue, including referral onward to a specialist centre. However, there’s also a detailed negative account of lump removal with concerns about wound closure and aftercare, and a separate complaint that the clinic was sometimes unstaffed/phones unanswered despite being “open”.

Dagenham Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network, and the practice website describes it as “locally owned.” It’s set up as a general practice with on-site diagnostics (in‑house lab, digital X‑ray and ultrasound), an operating theatre and an isolation unit. Out-of-hours emergency care is stated to be provided via another Vets4Pets practice. Recent reviews include both routine and difficult cases: owners mention cat castrations/neutering, a kitten “quick check,” and end-of-life appointments (including behavioural euthanasia). Several owners praise kind, efficient staff and say they could get appointments when needed, while multiple recent 1‑star reviews describe serious problems with one vet’s manner (condescending/mocking, insensitive comments in a euthanasia context) and handling, plus frustration about slow acknowledgement of complaints.

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.

London Vet Clinic is an independent practice founded by vet Bruce Fogle in 1973, set up to combine day-to-day general practice with on-site referral specialists (including cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, and minimally invasive surgery). The clinic lists facilities such as operating theatres, an in-house lab, ultrasound, endoscopy, and a dedicated dental suite. In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe compassionate handling of end-of-life care (including a euthanasia appointment) and a gentle, reassuring first consultation for a rescue dog. One review describes the opposite experience—an initial lameness visit that they felt was too cursory, with a grass seed issue missed until later, plus frustration that the clinic didn’t follow up after they raised the complaint.

The Vet Whetstone is a veterinary practice that also operates as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Based on owner reports, the clinic is regularly used for routine care (health checks, nail trims, vaccinations) and ongoing management of longer-term conditions (one owner describes support after a cat’s diabetes diagnosis with continuing guidance and advice). Recent feedback is mixed: several owners describe friendly, helpful staff and good ongoing support, while others report rushed appointments, poor communication about follow-up timing (e.g., vaccine booster windows), and concerns about handling and costs—including an allegation that a dog was hurt during a routine appointment involving nail cutting.

Wood Wharf Vets is a small-animal clinic set up for routine preventative care (health checks, vaccinations, parasite prevention) alongside in-house diagnostics (X-rays/ultrasound) and procedures such as surgery and dental care. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews give a mixed picture: several owners describe being seen promptly (including short-notice appointments and nurse-led help for a tick removal) and mention responsive follow-ups and support with insurance claims, while a negative review reports a difficult blood-sampling experience (bruising and an insufficient sample), repeated sedation with gabapentin, and repeated tests without clear answers or progress.

Goddard Veterinary Group is part of the VetPartners group and sits within a wider network (established in 1952) of 44 practices and 3 emergency hospitals; it’s also described as an RCVS-accredited practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine preventative care (vaccines, parasite control, microchipping) and more complex or urgent cases, including hospitalisation and surgery. Recent experiences are mixed: multiple owners describe clear communication and frequent updates during hospital stays (including regular phone calls from the duty vet), while several 1-star reviews describe poor consultations (including a reported refusal to do a full check-up and dissatisfaction with explanations and billing transparency). Concrete details mentioned by owners include: - Emergency/urgent presentations being triaged quickly, with a team prepared on arrival in one case. - Regular updates during inpatient care (including after surgery and during multi-night monitoring). - Overnight stays and post-op follow-ups where pets reportedly remained relaxed returning for rechecks/x-rays. - A complaint about being charged for an “extended consultation” and not being able to get a printed breakdown at the time (printers reportedly not working).

Poplar Vets is a small‑animal clinic for dogs, cats and other small pets, with in‑house diagnostic facilities mentioned on its website (X‑rays and ultrasound) and a broad menu of services including routine care, surgery and dental work. The website also states emergency vet services are provided and that the practice is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews paint a mixed picture: some owners describe detailed cost explanations before treatment, quick access to short‑notice appointments when a pet’s condition changes, and proactive follow‑up calls/updates; others allege disorganisation, attempted overcharging for a heart scan (£1,000 quoted vs £600 elsewhere), and serious concerns about clinical judgement/handling of a long‑term lump that was reportedly not tested until much later.