Dog & Cat Vets in Greenwich

## Summary 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.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - 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.

## Summary Medivet Greenwich is part of the Medivet group and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. The clinic advertises 15‑minute consultations and offers in‑house imaging (X‑rays and ultrasound) plus dentistry, ECG, and care for exotic pets. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention being squeezed in for urgent problems (for example, a dog with an injured nail) and receiving empathetic support during end‑of‑life situations. A small number of reviewers raise concerns about high costs and feeling pushed towards tests/scans, and one reports a late appointment cancellation with no alternative offered. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic’s website and in reviews include: - 15‑minute consultations (website) - Dentistry (website) - Diagnostic imaging: X‑rays and ultrasound (website) - ECG (website) - Exotic pet care (website) alongside cats, dogs and rabbits (website) - Animal Health Certificate for pet travel (website) - Home visits (website) - Out‑of‑hours care provided via a Medivet 24‑hour service (website) - Overnight stays/hospitalisation mentioned by a reviewer (“ability to keep pets overnight”) (review) - Cat/dog separation in the waiting area mentioned by a reviewer (review) - Same‑day urgent slot described by a reviewer (dog nail injury “squeezed in as an emergency”) (review) ## Pricing Only the following prices were stated in reviews (and may not reflect current fees): - Consultation described as “5 minute consultations are £70” (review) - Blood test described as “approximately £170” (review) ## People - **Antonio Ramirez Vargas** — listed on the clinic site as a Branch Partner (website). - **Rok Rozic** — listed on the clinic site as a Branch Partner (website); reviewers specifically name “Rok/Roc” for supportive care during a cat’s final illness and for caring for an elderly dog (reviews). - **Seán (reception)** — praised for help with pet insurance forms and being “knowledgeable” (review). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.5 stars from 322 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Empathy during difficult situations:** multiple reviewers describe compassionate support during serious illness or loss of a pet, with one mentioning “care, attention and service… full of empathy” after losing a cat (reviews). - **Handling urgent problems:** one owner says they were “squeezed in as an emergency” for a dog’s injured nails (review). - **Practical support and communication:** insurance paperwork help from reception is specifically mentioned (review); another reviewer reports the opposite experience—an appointment cancelled shortly before with no alternative offered (review). - **Cat-friendly touches:** one reviewer mentions being asked to wait in a separate area away from dogs (review). - **Cost/value concerns:** one reviewer says they don’t trust the practice’s motivation, describing recommendations for tests/scans as expensive and unclear, and provides specific fee examples (review).

## Summary The Animal Clinic describes itself as an independent veterinary surgery that’s part of the **London Veterinary Surgeries** group. The website highlights a **purpose-built hospital**, plus routine and medical/surgical care, and it holds **ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic** status. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention **smooth appointments and approachable staff**, including at least one example of an **urgent appointment on Christmas Eve with tests done the same day**. A small note of inconsistency also appears: one owner felt a vet they saw “wasn’t that friendly” compared with other vets they’d met before. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website include: - **Surgery & medicine** - **BOAS Grading Clinic** - **Preventative healthcare** and **health checks** (including puppy and kitten health checks referenced on the site) - **Hospitalisation** - **Pet travel advice** From the latest reviews available, owners also specifically mention: - **Emergency appointment provision** (example given: Christmas Eve) - **Same-day testing** during an urgent visit ## People - **Dr Linda (vet)** is named in a recent review, with an owner saying a different vet they saw “was as good as Dr Linda,” suggesting Dr Linda is a benchmark for their usual experience. - Reviews suggest experiences can vary by clinician: one owner said the vet they saw on a recent visit “wasn’t that friendly” compared with two other vets they’d met previously. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 603 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - **Approachable, professional team** is mentioned repeatedly (“professional, friendly and approachable”). - **Urgent care access and speed**: one owner reports an **emergency appointment on Christmas Eve** with a **test carried out the same day**. - **Continuity and variation between vets**: one owner was happy with a “new” vet, while another felt a vet was **less friendly than others** they’d seen. - **Pets tolerating visits well**: one owner notes their dog “loves the vet clinic,” leading to “a happy visit.”

## Summary Passey Place Veterinary Surgery describes itself as a fully independent, long-established small-animal practice. The website highlights on-site hospital care and a laboratory, alongside routine consultations and surgery (including neutering for dogs, cats and rabbits). In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations and transparency around costs—one person says the team “never try pushing promotional products”—and there are specific examples of urgent care, including a cat admitted quickly for an emergency with pain relief that led to normal walking again. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the latest reviews, services and capabilities mentioned include: - Consultations for small animals - Surgical procedures, including neutering for dogs, cats and rabbits - Laboratory tests (on-site lab mentioned) - Hospital care (hospital facility mentioned) - Treatment of urgent cases: reviews describe a cat emergency where the pet was admitted quickly and received pain relief Species mentioned as treated on the website: cats, dogs, rabbits, and exotics. ## People - **Gabby Sinclair (vet)**: Mentioned by name in a review where an owner reports their very unwell cat recovered under her care; the same review highlights “impeccable” communication with the owner. - **Lorraine (reception)**: Described as “excellent,” with one owner specifically noting she “absolutely loves all the animals.” - **Wider team (receptionists, nurses, vets)**: Reviews repeatedly mention staff taking time to explain treatment and being accommodating during an emergency admission. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.6 stars from 257 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - **Transparency and cost discussions:** one reviewer says costs are always discussed clearly and that the practice doesn’t push promotional products. - **Emergency handling for cats:** an owner reports quick admission and pain relief that resolved a mobility issue. - **Clear explanations of treatment:** owners mention staff “explaining fully” what will be done. - **Communication and responsiveness:** one review describes frequent calls about a sick cat and says communication remained strong, with staff being attentive across roles.

## Summary Goddard Veterinary Group is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group network. The practice is **RCVS accredited** and holds **Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver) status**, with on-site facilities including **blood testing, X‑ray/diagnostic imaging, and operations**. It also advertises a **free new pet health check** and a **ProActive Pets healthcare plan**. Recent reviews are mixed: several describe a **friendly, professional experience** and staff being **understanding of individual circumstances**, while a minority report **rude/front-desk interactions**, difficulty getting responses via **WhatsApp/phone**, and one account of an owner feeling their urgent concern (a kitten not eating after vaccination) was not handled as an emergency. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary, the practice offers: - **Vet and nurse appointments** (including **nurse clinics**) and general **consultations** - **Dentistry** - **Neutering** - **Vaccinations** - **Microchipping** - **Flea and worm treatment** - **Weight and diet advice** - **Wellness health screen** - **Diagnostic imaging / X‑ray** - **Blood testing** - **Operations** (surgical procedures are implied by listed facilities) Emergency care is stated to be provided via **Wanstead Veterinary Hospital**, which is **open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year**. ## Reviews **4.6 stars from 222 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Multiple reviewers describe the practice as **welcoming, friendly and professional**, with one noting staff are **understanding of personal circumstances**, making visits “less stressful.” - Two recent 1‑star reviews describe the opposite experience: **rude/flippant staff**, and frustration about **not getting replies** when trying to contact the practice (including via **WhatsApp**). - One reviewer alleges their **urgent concern** (kitten not eating for 10 days after vaccination) was **not treated as an emergency** at reception and raises a concern about **unequal treatment**, which they attribute to discrimination (this is a single account, and other recent reviews do not mention similar issues).