Richmond upon Thames has 17 specialist vets. Compare clinics by reviews, opening hours, and published prices.
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About Specialist Vets in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames offers specialized training and services within its veterinary community.
Four out of five clinics in Richmond upon Thames are involved in veterinary nurse training. This involvement in education not only enhances the quality of care but also ensures that the clinics are at the forefront of veterinary practices and knowledge. Clinics with training programs are likely to handle more complex cases with expertise, providing robust support for both routine and specialized treatment needs. This focus on training underlines the commitment to advancing veterinary care standards and maintaining an environment conducive to learning and professional development.
Top Rated Specialist Vets in Richmond upon Thames
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C J Hall Veterinary Surgeons presents itself as an independent practice in Richmond upon Thames, with a strong focus on rabbits and exotic pets alongside cat and dog care. It offers first-opinion care for exotics and is also used by owners looking for more specialist exotic-pet expertise, with recent feedback again highlighting clear explanations, careful handling, and confidence with species such as rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, rats, chinchillas, reptiles, and tortoises. Recent experiences are mostly very positive, though there is also a detailed complaint about budgie care, urgency triage, and follow-up communication.
- •Routine and preventive care: vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, neutering, nurse clinics, and 15-minute consultations
- •Diagnostics and imaging: X-rays, ultrasound, CT imaging, MRI scans, endoscopy, and an in-house laboratory
- •Treatment options: dentistry, acupuncture, laser treatment, and access to an orthopaedic theatre
- •Species treated: cats, dogs, rabbits, small mammals, and exotic pets
- •Additional services: home visits, animal health certificates, and radioactive iodine treatment for cats
- •Emergency and out-of-hours care: provided by Medivet 24 Hour Richmond, with the site stating an out-of-hours consultation fee of £130 and no charge for assessment by phone
- •Training facility: listed as a veterinary nurse training facility
- •The strongest theme is warm, attentive care, with several owners saying the team make pets feel known rather than processed. - James is a standout in recent feedback, with praise for clear explanations, professionalism, and calm handling during both routine and more specific appointments. - Owners of anxious dogs say the team are notably kind and considerate, helping pets stay calmer during visits.
Vet4Life Ltd in Teddington is part of the Linnaeus group. The clinic provides care for cats and dogs as well as small mammals, with services spanning routine appointments, surgery, emergency provision and end-of-life support. Owners often highlight a friendly, compassionate approach, especially with anxious pets and during more emotional visits.
- •Owners frequently describe the team as kind, professional, and genuinely caring, with pets and owners made to feel at ease. - Recent feedback highlights urgent access and clear communication, including registering a sick dog quickly, offering an appointment within the hour, and explaining treatment options carefully. - Reviews point to strong support throughout the full care journey, from treatment and diagnostics to insurance paperwork and compassionate help during end-of-life situations.
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- •Out-of-hours consultation fee: £130 through the affiliated Medivet 24-hour service
- •Out-of-hours phone assessment: no charge
Sherwood Veterinary Services Ltd. presents itself as an independent practice in Hampton rather than part of a corporate group. It is RCVS Accredited and ISFM Cat Friendly, offering general veterinary care with a strong focus on preventative medicine, nurse clinics and urgent same-day help when availability allows.
- •Recent positive feedback describes a welcoming, understanding team, with some owners saying they have used the practice for years. - Owners give strong feedback on supportive clinical care, including a dog’s abdominal surgery with good recovery and compassionate handling of euthanasia. - Long-term clients also mention trust in the team’s approach to ongoing conditions, and reception staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful.
- •Katy is praised for answering quickly and helping arrange an urgent appointment without delay. - Amy is thanked for short-notice care and is also mentioned in acupuncture-related care; Annabel/Annabelle is repeatedly praised for fear-free support with reactive and medically complex dogs. - Fergus is highlighted for thoughtful customer care and remembering case details, while Lucy, Poppy, Harriet, Phoebe, and Ian are all mentioned positively for being friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive.
- •Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, with many long-term clients saying they have trusted the practice for years with their dogs and cats. - Reviewers regularly describe the team as caring, empathetic, gentle, and professional, and several mention vets taking time to explain concerns and treatment options clearly. - Examples from recent reviews include support for a dog with dementia, help with a rescue dog, and prompt communication when an appointment had to be moved because of an emergency.
- •Recent reviews are mostly very positive about urgent access and responsiveness, with owners describing being told they could come in immediately and then being seen after only a brief wait. - Several reviews highlight effective treatment and strong emergency care, including a dog improving quickly after an anti-emetic, praise for one-to-one inpatient care, and thanks for support during an emergency stay. - The front-of-house and nursing teams are often praised for being friendly, calm, and helpful, with some owners also mentioning reassurance during complex cases and guidance outside normal hours.
- •Prompt help for urgent cases: Reviews describe being seen quickly for unexpected problems, including a same-day appointment about an hour after calling and an out-of-hours emergency where the vet was ready on arrival. - Positive comments on care and manner: Reviewers praise friendly, helpful vets, calm handling of nervous pets, and clear treatment for injuries and suspected ingestion cases. One owner says they travel 40 minutes each way and would not use another vet.
Pennine Veterinary Referrals is a referral practice focused on complex surgical and imaging-led cases, particularly orthopaedic and spinal problems in dogs. Reviews consistently describe fast workups, clear explanations, and regular updates through diagnostics, surgery, and recovery. Owners also frequently mention helpful reception support, especially with insurance paperwork and appointments.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with owners describing the practice as friendly, caring, and lovely to deal with. - Several reviews highlight clear communication and gentle handling, including check-ups for cats and ongoing care from long-term clients. - The team is also praised for compassion in difficult moments, particularly around end-of-life care.
- •Clients often describe the practice as friendly and welcoming, with reception staff praised for being efficient, accommodating, and polite. - A recurring theme is prompt access, including reports of same-day and other quick appointments. - Several reviews say the vets are attentive, knowledgeable, thorough, and reassuring, with clear explanations and practical guidance during consultations.
- •Many recent reviewers describe the team as friendly, caring and good with pets, with several saying they would not go elsewhere. - Positive comments often focus on clear communication and support: examples include help with a dog’s longer-term health issue, quick responses to questions, and a very smooth first puppy vaccination visit. - Compassion around difficult moments also stands out, including one owner who felt well supported during end-of-life care for their pet.
Willett House Veterinary Surgery is part of Willett House Veterinary Surgeons, a multi-site practice with a main site and several branches. The practice highlights 24/7 emergency care, CT scanning and keyhole bitch spay among its services. Reviews commonly describe a friendly, professional team, with praise for thorough examinations, calm handling of small pets and thoughtful support at end of life, alongside one serious complaint about a problem not being identified at a vaccination and health check.