About Specialist Vets in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames offers specialized training and services within its veterinary community.
Four out of five clinics in Richmond upon Thames are involved in veterinary nurse training. This involvement in education not only enhances the quality of care but also ensures that the clinics are at the forefront of veterinary practices and knowledge. Clinics with training programs are likely to handle more complex cases with expertise, providing robust support for both routine and specialized treatment needs. This focus on training underlines the commitment to advancing veterinary care standards and maintaining an environment conducive to learning and professional development.
There are 17 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in Richmond upon Thames.
Top Rated Specialist Vets in Richmond upon Thames
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Medivet Barnes is part of the Medivet group (with shared records across its clinics, as noted by a reviewer who attended another Medivet for a specific eye test and said vets could view treatment history). Based on the available information, the practice supports routine appointments as well as urgent care, and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers repeatedly mention practical touches that affect day-to-day visits: staff remembering pets by name, giving treats, and contacting owners when necessary.
Medivet Barnes is part of the Medivet group (with shared records across its clinics, as noted by a reviewer who attended another Medivet for a specific eye test and said vets could view treatment history). Based on the available information, the practice supports routine appointments as well as urgent care, and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers repeatedly mention practical touches that affect day-to-day visits: staff remembering pets by name, giving treats, and contacting owners when necessary.
Pet People describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic with advanced, referral-level capability, including keyhole surgery and in-house imaging/CT. Clinic data also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility and offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Pet People describes itself as an independent veterinary clinic with advanced, referral-level capability, including keyhole surgery and in-house imaging/CT. Clinic data also lists it as a veterinary nurse training facility and offering emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours).
Medivet Twickenham is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations and a wide range of on-site diagnostics and procedures (including dentistry, endoscopy, CT imaging, MRI scans, X‑rays and ultrasound), plus an orthopaedic theatre and in-house laboratory. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention appointments that don’t feel rushed, vets who take time to explain options (including aftercare), and a calm approach with nervous pets.
Medivet Twickenham is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers 15‑minute consultations and a wide range of on-site diagnostics and procedures (including dentistry, endoscopy, CT imaging, MRI scans, X‑rays and ultrasound), plus an orthopaedic theatre and in-house laboratory. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention appointments that don’t feel rushed, vets who take time to explain options (including aftercare), and a calm approach with nervous pets.
Our Score (87/100)
- •Handling urgent cases: rearranging appointments to fit in a rushed visit; keeping a pet comfortable while waiting for blood results; contacting a specialist for the owner. - Communication and decision support: vets explaining possible diagnoses/procedures and discussing expected costs transparently. - Compassion in difficult outcomes: support described during a severe illness and through a pet’s death.
- •Handling urgent cases: rearranging appointments to fit in a rushed visit; keeping a pet comfortable while waiting for blood results; contacting a specialist for the owner. - Communication and decision support: vets explaining possible diagnoses/procedures and discussing expected costs transparently. - Compassion in difficult outcomes: support described during a severe illness and through a pet’s death.
Our Score (86/100)
- •Communication during treatment: owners mention staff taking time to explain things and being informative; one review describes phone updates during an operation. - Aftercare and follow-up: a reviewer specifically notes a prompt follow-up appointment to check progress after surgery. - Handling anxious or first-time pets: examples include a first-ever vet visit for a cat where the owner felt reassured, and a cat described as settling calmly while at the practice.
- •Communication during treatment: owners mention staff taking time to explain things and being informative; one review describes phone updates during an operation. - Aftercare and follow-up: a reviewer specifically notes a prompt follow-up appointment to check progress after surgery. - Handling anxious or first-time pets: examples include a first-ever vet visit for a cat where the owner felt reassured, and a cat described as settling calmly while at the practice.
More Specialist Vets in Richmond upon Thames
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
C J Hall Veterinary Surgeons presents itself as an independent practice, with a stated focus on rabbit and exotic pet care alongside cat and dog care. Based on both the website text and recent reviews, it appears set up for first-opinion exotics work and referrals from other vets, with owners repeatedly describing detailed consultations and clear explanations (including discussion of x‑rays). Recent reviews include multiple examples of urgent or complex exotic cases being managed (e.g., bladder stones, swellings, serious infections in guinea pigs), as well as hospital admission and euthanasia being part of some clients’ experiences.
C J Hall Veterinary Surgeons presents itself as an independent practice, with a stated focus on rabbit and exotic pet care alongside cat and dog care. Based on both the website text and recent reviews, it appears set up for first-opinion exotics work and referrals from other vets, with owners repeatedly describing detailed consultations and clear explanations (including discussion of x‑rays). Recent reviews include multiple examples of urgent or complex exotic cases being managed (e.g., bladder stones, swellings, serious infections in guinea pigs), as well as hospital admission and euthanasia being part of some clients’ experiences.
Our Score (84/100)
Medivet 24 Hour Richmond is part of the Medivet group and is set up for round-the-clock urgent and inpatient care, with on-site intensive care and advanced diagnostics (including CT imaging and endoscopy). The website lists a broad surgical and medical toolkit (for example keyhole surgery, laser surgery/treatment, and an orthopaedic theatre), and reviews include multiple examples of owners being seen quickly in emergencies and given same-day treatment (such as an anti-emetic for a suddenly unwell dog). Recent feedback is mostly positive about thorough vets and helpful reception staff, but there is also a detailed negative account alleging pressure into costly tests/surgery and poor outcome communication after a post-whelping visit.
Medivet 24 Hour Richmond is part of the Medivet group and is set up for round-the-clock urgent and inpatient care, with on-site intensive care and advanced diagnostics (including CT imaging and endoscopy). The website lists a broad surgical and medical toolkit (for example keyhole surgery, laser surgery/treatment, and an orthopaedic theatre), and reviews include multiple examples of owners being seen quickly in emergencies and given same-day treatment (such as an anti-emetic for a suddenly unwell dog). Recent feedback is mostly positive about thorough vets and helpful reception staff, but there is also a detailed negative account alleging pressure into costly tests/surgery and poor outcome communication after a post-whelping visit.
Our Score (84/100)
- •Clear communication during appointments: owners mention vets explaining things during check-ups. - Helpfulness under time pressure: one owner describes being accommodated despite the clinic being fully booked. - Support during difficult decisions: a review about euthanasia for a dog with cancer highlights compassion and respectful handling.
- •Clear communication during appointments: owners mention vets explaining things during check-ups. - Helpfulness under time pressure: one owner describes being accommodated despite the clinic being fully booked. - Support during difficult decisions: a review about euthanasia for a dog with cancer highlights compassion and respectful handling.
Our Score (83/100)
Sherwood Veterinary Services Ltd. describes itself as an independent practice (not a corporate group) and is RCVS Accredited and ISFM Cat Friendly. From the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for general veterinary care with an emphasis on preventative work and nurse-led clinics, alongside handling urgent “same-day” issues when needed.
Sherwood Veterinary Services Ltd. describes itself as an independent practice (not a corporate group) and is RCVS Accredited and ISFM Cat Friendly. From the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for general veterinary care with an emphasis on preventative work and nurse-led clinics, alongside handling urgent “same-day” issues when needed.
Our Score (83/100)
Pennine Veterinary Referrals is a referral practice focused on complex surgical and imaging-led cases in dogs, with a Veterinary Nurse Training facility listed in its services. Recent reviews repeatedly describe orthopaedic and spinal/neurology problems being worked up quickly with advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI and blood tests mentioned), followed by surgery such as TPLO for cruciate disease and patella luxation repair.
Pennine Veterinary Referrals is a referral practice focused on complex surgical and imaging-led cases in dogs, with a Veterinary Nurse Training facility listed in its services. Recent reviews repeatedly describe orthopaedic and spinal/neurology problems being worked up quickly with advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI and blood tests mentioned), followed by surgery such as TPLO for cruciate disease and patella luxation repair.
Our Score (83/100)
- •Preventive care and clear explanations: vaccinations and parasite control come up repeatedly; several owners mention staff explaining treatment steps clearly and answering questions by email/phone. - Going beyond the appointment window: one owner reports being seen close to closing time, with staff waiting to help. - Pet plan experiences are mixed: some find it useful for check-ups/medication and appreciate explanations of benefits; one long-term client says they were refused when trying to stop the scheme after moving.
- •Preventive care and clear explanations: vaccinations and parasite control come up repeatedly; several owners mention staff explaining treatment steps clearly and answering questions by email/phone. - Going beyond the appointment window: one owner reports being seen close to closing time, with staff waiting to help. - Pet plan experiences are mixed: some find it useful for check-ups/medication and appreciate explanations of benefits; one long-term client says they were refused when trying to stop the scheme after moving.
Our Score (82/100)
Twickenham Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe long-term use of the practice (including multi-year care for dogs and cats) and highlight clear explanations during appointments. Several specific services are repeatedly mentioned, including puppy vaccinations and check-ups, microchipping (with one reviewer noting they were charged only for the microchip), and a monthly “Healthy Pet Club” plan that includes routine preventative care.
Twickenham Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe long-term use of the practice (including multi-year care for dogs and cats) and highlight clear explanations during appointments. Several specific services are repeatedly mentioned, including puppy vaccinations and check-ups, microchipping (with one reviewer noting they were charged only for the microchip), and a monthly “Healthy Pet Club” plan that includes routine preventative care.
The Vet in St Margarets describes itself as an independent veterinary surgery. From the website, it appears set up for both preventative care (routine vaccines) and more involved procedures (including advanced surgeries and laparoscopic/keyhole neutering). Recent reviews often mention prompt access to appointments, including same-day and last-minute slots, and vets who explain options and give clear “what to do if it gets worse” guidance.
The Vet in St Margarets describes itself as an independent veterinary surgery. From the website, it appears set up for both preventative care (routine vaccines) and more involved procedures (including advanced surgeries and laparoscopic/keyhole neutering). Recent reviews often mention prompt access to appointments, including same-day and last-minute slots, and vets who explain options and give clear “what to do if it gets worse” guidance.
Our Score (76/100)
Swale Veterinary Practice Ltd describes itself as providing “quality, affordable pet care… from routine checkups to specialised treatments.” It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services.
Swale Veterinary Practice Ltd describes itself as providing “quality, affordable pet care… from routine checkups to specialised treatments.” It is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and offers emergency veterinary services.
Willett House Veterinary Surgery is part of Willett House Veterinary Surgeons, a multi-site practice with a main site and several branches. The website highlights 24/7 emergency care, CT scanning, and keyhole bitch spay as available services. From the latest written reviews, owners most often describe friendly, professional staff and thorough examinations, with specific examples including Covid-era entry/safety processes, care for small animals (degu), and support during euthanasia.
Willett House Veterinary Surgery is part of Willett House Veterinary Surgeons, a multi-site practice with a main site and several branches. The website highlights 24/7 emergency care, CT scanning, and keyhole bitch spay as available services. From the latest written reviews, owners most often describe friendly, professional staff and thorough examinations, with specific examples including Covid-era entry/safety processes, care for small animals (degu), and support during euthanasia.
Our Score (74/100)
Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information available to us. Vet4Life Ltd is described on its website as aiming to provide “professional and compassionate pet healthcare.” From the services and reviews available, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and supportive, longer-term relationships with owners—covering small mammals as well as cats and dogs.
Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information available to us. Vet4Life Ltd is described on its website as aiming to provide “professional and compassionate pet healthcare.” From the services and reviews available, the clinic appears set up for both routine care and supportive, longer-term relationships with owners—covering small mammals as well as cats and dogs.
Our Score (74/100)
Concrete details owners mention include
- •A dog’s abdominal surgery for an undescended testicle, with the owner reporting supportive care and good recovery. - Euthanasia support where staff reportedly gave time and space to say goodbye and helped the owner feel reassured about the decision. - A dispute about in-clinic retail pricing and refunds for a dental supplement (ProDen PlaqueOff Powder), where a reviewer says an unopened return was refused.
Concrete details owners mention include
- •A dog’s abdominal surgery for an undescended testicle, with the owner reporting supportive care and good recovery. - Euthanasia support where staff reportedly gave time and space to say goodbye and helped the owner feel reassured about the decision. - A dispute about in-clinic retail pricing and refunds for a dental supplement (ProDen PlaqueOff Powder), where a reviewer says an unopened return was refused.
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