Vets on the Common

Vets on the Common is an independent veterinary practice in Clapham, founded in 2021 by Dr. Ellie and Dr. Michael, who both work there as full-time vets. The clinic is set up for routine care as well as more involved cases, with in-house diagnostics including an IDEXX lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound and microscopy, plus facilities such as a separate cat clinic and Casco kennels. Recent feedback continues to highlight fast access when pets are unwell, clear communication, and strong continuity of care around surgery and follow-up.

Services

• •Routine and preventive care: wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, and parasite prevention are listed.
• •Diagnostics and investigation: the clinic has in-house testing and imaging including IDEXX laboratory equipment, digital X-ray, ultrasound and microscopy. Reviews also mention pets being admitted for in-patient daytime care after X-rays and anaesthetic.
• •Surgery and dental care: surgery and dental care are listed on the website. Recent examples mentioned by owners include dental surgery, cyst removal, and a complex perineal urethrostomy with bladder stone removal, with several nights of in-clinic care and ongoing follow-up.
• •Pet travel paperwork: pet travel certificates are offered, and reviews mention export health certificates and very fast turnaround when replacement travel documents were needed urgently.
• •Species seen: the website lists dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, snakes and tortoises.
• •Out-of-hours arrangements: out-of-hours care is stated to be provided by Wolfe Vets.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews add some helpful context: one owner described pricing for complex surgery as transparent and better than other practices they had checked, with staged payment offered, while another said pricing felt reasonable.

People

• •Dr. Ellie (vet; co-founder): repeatedly praised for clear explanations, thorough testing and continuity of care. Reviews mention her resolving a long-standing ear infection, carrying out dental surgery and cyst removal, and leading a complex PU surgery with bladder stone removal.
• •Dr. Michael (vet; co-founder): described as especially attentive, caring and knowledgeable, particularly in longer-term care for a dog with allergies and related side effects.
• •Dr. Liam (vet): mentioned for calm, gentle handling in an urgent same-day visit, and for efficient travel certificate paperwork under time pressure.
• •Dr. Vici (vet): thanked in a review about successful treatment for a guinea pig with digestive problems.
• •Nurses and reception team: owners regularly mention friendly reception support, helpful communication during procedures, follow-up calls and emails, and smooth admin for insurance and travel documents.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0/5 from 230 reviews.

• •Owners often describe the team as friendly, calm and thorough, with pets seeming unusually relaxed or happy to attend.
• •Recent reviews highlight prompt access and responsive follow-up, including same-day help for urgent illness, quick phone responses, follow-up emails, and next-day check-in calls after treatment or procedures.
• •Communication is a recurring strength: reviewers mention detailed explanations, updates during surgery, being shown facilities, and clear handling of travel paperwork and insurance-related admin.
• •Clinical examples in reviews include treatment of a persistent ear infection, dental surgery, cyst removal, imaging with anaesthetic and day care, complex urinary surgery in a cat, digestive care for a guinea pig, and export or travel certificates completed quickly.