Dog & Cat Vets in Peckham

## Summary Peckham Veterinary Surgery is a purpose-built, independent small-animal practice offering routine care through to advanced surgery. The website says it’s part of an independent group founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker, and that Peckham patients can access 24-hour emergency care via a neighbouring partner clinic (named on the site as Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery). Across recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention consultations that don’t feel rushed, clear explanations of options/next steps, and staff taking time to settle nervous or excitable pets (for example, an older “grumpy” Chihuahua who didn’t attempt to bite, and an excitable Staffie who took a treat from the vet). Surgical care is also specifically referenced, including neutering and post-op recovery where a pet was described as relaxed once home. ## Services Based on the clinic website and the latest reviews, services mentioned include: - General surgery and medicine (reviews reference pets having “surgery” and post-operative recovery). - Neutering (kitten neuter described with updates “from start to end”). - Preventative healthcare, including routine vaccinations (listed on the website). - Health checks/clinics (listed on the website). - Pet travel advice (listed on the website). - 24-hour emergency cover arrangement for registered patients via a named neighbouring partner clinic (as stated on the website). ## People - **Remi (vet, as named in a review)**: Praised for handling an excitable Staffie calmly enough that the dog accepted a treat—something the owner said their dog “never” does outside. - **Ashay (reception, as named in a review)**: Mentioned for being proactive with follow-up information—handling queries and returning calls with extra details about appointments/tests. - **Reception team (unnamed)**: Multiple reviews note a welcoming, “human” front-desk experience, with staff taking time to make pets comfortable before examinations. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.9 stars from 163 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - Owners describe thorough appointments where vets explain options and next steps clearly, and clients don’t feel rushed. - Several reviews highlight careful handling of anxious or reactive pets (e.g., a bite-prone Chihuahua staying calm; an excitable dog settling enough to take a treat). - Surgical experiences are described positively, including neutering and being kept informed throughout a procedure. - Front-desk communication is repeatedly singled out, including returning calls with additional information and helping new pet owners navigate early visits.