Blackheath Veterinary Surgery

Blackheath Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent, vet-owned practice that’s part of the London Veterinary Surgeries group, with RCVS Accreditation and a purpose-built hospital. The website highlights a broad in-house service range including keyhole surgery and a BOAS grading clinic, plus hospitalisation when needed. For overnight/24-hour cover, the practice states it uses Mead Vets.

In the latest reviews available, owners mention

• •the team taking time to explain complex, end-of-life health issues and offer support
• •pets being welcomed and handled with care on first visits and when joining with a new animal
• •a practical perk: “2 hours free parking” mentioned by one reviewer

Services

Based on the clinic website

• •Surgery & medicine
• •Keyhole (minimally invasive) surgery
• •BOAS grading clinic
• •Preventative healthcare
• •Health checks and clinics
• •Hospitalisation
• •Pet travel advice
• •24-hour vet care arrangement via Mead Vets (as stated by the practice)

Other site-mentioned offerings (no specific terms provided)

• •VIP health plans (Dog, Cat, Puppy “Little VIP”, Kitten “Little VIP”)
• •Free puppy and kitten checks
• •5 weeks free pet insurance
• •0% finance (details not provided)

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 471 reviews.

• •Owners describe getting clearer explanations and more support here than at other clinics when dealing with multiple health issues in an older cat.
• •Several mention a warm, reassuring first-visit experience, including for a new pet joining the family.
• •One reviewer notes 2 hours free parking.
• •At least one recent 2-star rating appears with no written detail, so the reason for the lower score isn’t clear from the text available.