The Highgate Veterinary Clinic – Vets in Highgate
Clinic Overview
The Highgate Veterinary Clinic presents itself as an independent, family-owned practice in Highgate, offering 30-minute consultations and an online portal for registration and booking. It says it provides in-clinic emergency help during opening hours, with 24/7 emergency cover through Veteris, including out-of-hours home services. Recent feedback remains largely positive, with many owners describing warm, attentive care and pets that are unusually relaxed about visiting.
Services
- •30-minute consultations are offered as the standard appointment length.
- •Routine and preventative care is available, including a Pet Health Plan.
- •Emergency care includes in-clinic help during opening hours and 24/7 cover via Veteris, including out-of-hours home services.
- •Ongoing and more complex care is part of the clinic’s work; reviews mention support for pets with serious illness as well as longer-term care from puppyhood onward.
- •Travel-related preparation is also mentioned by clients, including help getting a dog ready for holidays and an OV66 check.
- •Reviews also highlight the day-to-day experience for dogs and cats, with praise for clear explanations, patient handling, and a team that helps nervous owners and pets feel at ease.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits above average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews on cost are mixed: one recent reviewer described the clinic as a little pricey, while an older negative review objected to a quoted £25–£50 price for a plastic recovery cone. Most other recent feedback focuses more on care and service than on price.
People
Reviews name Jenny and Alan. One reviewer refers to Jenny as having taken over the practice, while Alan is mentioned as a previous vet and owner. More recent feedback also praises the wider team, including the treatment nurses, for friendliness, expertise, and clear advice.
Reviews
Google reviews: 4.6/5 from 220 reviews.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with repeated praise for a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional team.
- •Several reviewers mention pets that are happy to visit, including dogs that usually dislike vet trips but are relaxed with this team.
- •Specific examples include care during serious illness, holiday and travel preparation, and a positive OV66 check experience.
- •A small minority of reviews raise pricing concerns, but the broader pattern is one of trust, long-term loyalty, and satisfaction with the care provided.
