Peckham Veterinary Surgery

Peckham Veterinary Surgery is a purpose-built, independent small-animal practice offering routine care through to advanced surgery. The practice website says it is part of an independent group founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker, and that registered patients have access to 24-hour emergency care via neighbouring partner clinic Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery. Recent reviews continue to highlight calm, unhurried consultations, clear explanations, and kind handling of nervous or excitable pets.

Services

• •General veterinary care and medicine: Routine appointments, assessment of ongoing medical issues, and clear discussion of treatment options and next steps are recurring themes in reviews.
• •Surgery: The practice offers surgical care, with recent feedback mentioning a dog recovering comfortably after surgery and owners feeling well informed throughout the process.
• •Neutering: Neutering is specifically mentioned in reviews, including a kitten neuter where the owner described the experience positively from admission through to collection.
• •Preventative care: Website-listed services include routine vaccinations, health checks, and clinic-based preventive care.
• •Pet travel advice: Pet travel support is listed on the practice website.
• •Emergency arrangements: Registered patients can access 24-hour emergency cover through the practice’s named neighbouring partner clinic, Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits below average on price, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Recent reviews focus much more on the quality of care, communication, and staff manner than on cost.

People

• •Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker: Veterinary surgeons named on the practice website as founders of the independent group behind the clinic.
• •Remi (vet): Praised for calmly handling an excitable Staffie and helping the dog settle enough to take a treat.
• •Ashay (reception): Mentioned for being friendly, caring, and helpful with queries, follow-up calls, and extra information about appointments and tests.
• •Reception and clinical team: Reviews repeatedly describe the wider team as welcoming, professional, and gentle with pets, with particular praise for making rescue dogs, puppies, older cats, and nervous dogs feel comfortable.

Reviews

Peckham Veterinary Surgery has a 4.9/5 Google rating from 175 reviews.

• •Recent reviewers consistently describe the team as kind, friendly, and professional, with several saying the clinic feels especially caring and personal.
• •Communication is a strong theme: owners say vets explain options clearly, talk through next steps, and do not make consultations feel rushed.
• •Handling of anxious, reactive, or excitable pets stands out in multiple reviews, including a rescue dog being gently settled, an older Chihuahua staying calm during an exam, and a Staffie relaxing enough to take a treat.
• •Surgical and follow-up experiences are also praised, including neutering and post-operative care, with owners appreciating being kept informed throughout.