Peckham Veterinary Surgery – Vets in Peckham
Clinic Overview
Peckham Veterinary Surgery is a purpose-built, independent small-animal practice offering routine care through to advanced surgery. The practice says it is part of an independent group founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker, and registered patients have access to 24-hour emergency care via neighbouring partner clinic Streatham Hill Veterinary Surgery. Recent feedback continues to emphasise 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 discussion of treatment options are core services. Recent reviews mention support for puppies, rescue dogs, and older cats with ongoing medical needs.
- •Surgery: The practice offers surgical care, with recent feedback including a dog returning home relaxed after surgery and owners praising the professionalism of the team.
- •Neutering: Neutering is offered, with earlier reviews describing a positive experience 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
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit around average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Reviews focus far more on the quality of care, communication, and staff manner than on cost.
People
- •Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker: Veterinary surgeons named by the practice as founders of the independent group behind the clinic.
- •Remi: Praised for calmly handling an excitable Staffie and helping the dog settle enough to take a treat.
- •Ashay: Mentioned positively for friendly, caring reception support, answering queries, and following up with extra information about appointments and tests.
- •Wider team: Recent reviews repeatedly describe the vets, reception staff, and broader team as kind, professional, and good at putting pets and owners at ease.
Reviews
Peckham Veterinary Surgery has a 4.9/5 Google rating from 207 reviews.
- •Recent reviewers often describe the practice as kind, friendly, and professional, with several saying the team makes both pets and owners feel at ease.
- •Clear, unrushed communication is a strong theme, with owners saying vets explain next steps well and take time during consultations.
- •The team is repeatedly praised for handling nervous, rescue, or excitable pets gently, including a rescue dog being helped to feel comfortable and an excitable Staffie settling well with Remi.
- •Longer-term care also comes through positively, with good feedback on support for older cats with medical issues, helpful reception follow-up, and a smooth post-surgical experience.
