Best Vets in Greater London

Voo Vets Battersea describes itself as a family-owned and run veterinary group, combining general practice with specialist support, plus a dedicated 24-hour emergency and hospital-care team. The website highlights practical offerings like keyhole spay and a free second opinion. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention not feeling “sold to” on treatments, and one client specifically contrasts their experience with previous misdiagnoses elsewhere, saying issues were diagnosed and addressed in a single visit. Vaccination visits are also mentioned, with one owner noting their kitten’s first vaccination was handled gently and attentively.

Alpha Veterinary Surgery is an independent small-animal practice (established 1985) that treats a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and other exotic pets. The website highlights capability for advanced surgery (including keyhole surgery), plus laser, dentistry, and ultrasound, and states it has access to its own 24/7 emergency and critical care facility nearby. Recent reviews frequently describe clear explanations during check-ups, being fitted in despite a full schedule, and support around euthanasia decisions, though there is also a serious complaint about waiting most of a day for an X‑ray and an alleged dispute over payment at reception.

Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery has a 4.6★ Google rating from 1,025 reviews. Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. From the latest reviews available, it appears set up for both routine consultations and urgent, hands-on treatment: one owner describes their cat needing surgery/sutures after a serious injury, with follow-up afterwards. Reviews also show mixed experiences around consultation communication—some owners felt reassured and that their pets stayed calm during the visit, while another describes feeling rushed, not listened to, and not receiving a promised callback.

Hill Park Veterinary Group is a two-branch independent veterinary practice (described in reviews as still in private family ownership) that’s been operating since 1986. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews point to a clinic geared toward routine care plus procedures like dentistry, with practical touches to reduce pet stress (for example, free calming wipes offered in reception). Owners also mention continuity (being able to see the same vet so their pet is known) and home visits in special circumstances.

Waggin' Tails Chelsea Veterinary Clinic operates as part of the DNA Vetcare Group and states it is RCVS accredited. The website lists core first-opinion services (including surgery & medicine, preventative healthcare, and puppy/kitten checks) and says 24-hour emergency care is available via a partnership with Elizabeth Street Veterinary Clinic. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe easy booking/contact, treatments that “worked well” with follow-up, and repeated long-term use over 4–5 years with the same team mentioned by name.

Ivy Lodge Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice established in 1984. The website highlights surgery & diagnostics, orthopaedics, hospitalisation, nurse clinics, and dog C-sections, alongside bereavement/euthanasia support and health certificates. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe being fitted in at short notice (including around a surgery-heavy day) and getting extra time/support for anxious dogs—one review describes staff ensuring no other animals were in the clinic to reduce a dog’s stress. Specific treatments mentioned include emergency assessment and pain relief for a cat with torn/snapped claws (possible broken toe) and a dog spay; one owner also says they joined the clinic’s pet plan after a phone conversation they found “honest.”

Creature Comforts Chelsea is an independent, vet-run clinic offering routine care plus on-site diagnostics and dentistry. The website highlights in-house laboratory testing, digital x-ray and ultrasound, and a full dental suite, with facilities designed around patient comfort (including separate cat and dog wards and climate-controlled kennels). In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention a modern, clean clinic, plus strong communication during procedures—including being called mid-dental to discuss x-rays and agreeing a same-visit tooth extraction to avoid a second anaesthetic. Owners also mention practical touches for anxious pets (e.g., letting a nervous dog choose a treat).

Pennine Veterinary Referrals is a referral practice focused on complex surgical and imaging-led cases in dogs, with a Veterinary Nurse Training facility listed in its services. Recent reviews repeatedly describe orthopaedic and spinal/neurology problems being worked up quickly with advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI and blood tests mentioned), followed by surgery such as TPLO for cruciate disease and patella luxation repair. Owners frequently highlight: - Detailed, plain-language explanations of procedures and imaging findings (including being shown CT/MRI results in person). - Proactive updates during the day (calls after tests and after surgery are mentioned). - Next-day check-in emails after procedures. - Administrative help with insurance claims (described as being made “easy,” and in one case managed with a quick payout).

Tooting Veterinary Surgery is a newly established practice within the independent DNA Vetcare group, with 24/7 emergency access provided via its main hospital, Streatham Hill Vets (as stated on the clinic website). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both day-to-day care and a range of in-house diagnostics, with the option of more advanced investigations at the main hospital. Concrete specifics mentioned: - In-house diagnostics include blood tests, digital x‑rays and ultrasound (website). - The website lists routine and advanced surgery, including spays/neuters and dental procedures (website). - Reviews describe routine puppy vaccinations and boosters, plus urgent appointment booking by checking other branches for availability (reviews). - Reviews also mention thorough examinations and a clear “plan going forward” after the vet listened to concerns (reviews).

The London Vet is a single-branch, independent practice established in 2019, and it’s also a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the latest reviews, owners describe both routine and urgent care being handled promptly and thoroughly—examples include recurring ear infections, parasite treatment in a young pet, and help during “scary moments.” Several reviewers highlight being listened to and having clear support during stressful situations (including a call where a vet spent time calming an owner before taking the history). One review also describes the team offering emergency help to a cat hit by a car, prioritising immediate care and support over payment in the moment.