Village Vet Berkhamsted

Village Vet Berkhamsted is part of Linnaeus and treats a mix of dogs, cats, small pets and birds. Recent feedback continues to highlight strong support for guinea pigs, with Harriet repeatedly recommended for these cases, while other reviews praise bird care, hamster care and attentive general practice support for dogs and cats. Owners also regularly mention thorough communication, a caring nursing team and a friendly reception team.

Services

•Small pet and exotics care: Reviews repeatedly highlight guinea pig care, including serious cases where owners feared the worst, as well as hamster care described as careful, compassionate and knowledgeable.
•Bird care: Recent reviews mention Harriet and locum vet Benjamin as vets who specialise in birds, including routine support and compassionate end-of-life care.
•General veterinary care for dogs and cats: Owners describe positive ongoing care for cats, and reviews also mention dog treatment ranging from recovery support to an urgent case involving a dog that had eaten coconut shell.
•Nursing and team-based support: The nursing team is praised for being capable and caring, and one recent review specifically highlights teamwork between Faith, Veterinary Nurse Abigail and Nicola during a challenging canine case.
•Client communication and handling: Reviews often mention clear explanations, thorough appointments, and a welcoming front-desk team that helps pets feel at ease.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Harriet: described in reviews as the head vet and also as a vet with a special interest in birds; repeatedly recommended for guinea pig care and praised for knowledge, judgement and compassion.
•Megan: credited with careful, compassionate hamster care, with one owner describing her as very knowledgeable and responsive.
•Faith: praised for helping manage a difficult case involving a dog that had eaten coconut shell.
•Abigail: named in a recent review as a Veterinary Nurse, recognised for teamwork and care in the same canine case.
•Nicola: named alongside Faith and Abigail for supportive, professional care.
•Benjamin: described as a locum vet who also specialises in birds, with praise for kindness and sensitivity during a euthanasia appointment.
•Nursing team and reception team: regularly mentioned for being caring, capable and welcoming.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.5 stars from 156 reviews.

•Recent reviews are very positive overall, with repeated praise for kind, knowledgeable vets and a team that owners feel genuinely cares about both pets and their people.
•Guinea pig care stands out strongly, with multiple owners singling out Harriet and describing successful treatment in serious cases.
•Reviews also highlight bird care, hamster care, and thoughtful support for dogs and cats, including detailed explanations and thorough consultations.
•Several owners mention the wider clinic experience, praising the nurses, reception staff, and the sense of teamwork across the practice; one long-term client says they have had consistently positive care for their cats over six years.

Reviews for Village Vet Berkhamsted

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 156 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Judith S

1 month ago

Excellent service received from Vet Faith, Veterinary Nurse Abigail and Nicola. This tremendous trio really delivered and worked as a team in helping Guide Dog Jasper who i bought in because of consuming some coconut shell. It was a baffling one but the treatment and care they demonstrated was exceptional in getting the right advice and treatment for Jasper. There was were a real sense of teamwork and all involved didn’t just care, they really did care for not just Jasper but also us. They were professional but were also blessed with a great sense of appropriate humour. They thoroughly deserve this recognition as a credit to Village Vets Berkhamsted. Well done and thank you once again.

Rstars

I would highly recommend village vet berkhamsted branch. The team are so lovely, patient and caring. Harriet, one of the vets who specialises in birds, is super knowledgable, so lovely, so caring and kind. The reception staff are lovely and friendly too. The place is clean and they always work with you to find you a suitable appointment. Prices are fair and they have their own parking, which is handy. Benjamin, who is a locum vet here who also specialises in birds, is equally amazing, and was so kind and caring to me when I I had to put one of my birds to sleep. The first thing he said when I walked into the room that day was ‘most importantly, how are you feeling today’? That meant a lot to me

V Ivie

4 months ago

The best vets - if you have guinea pigs Harriet is the best vet to help and look after them. Very caring, expertly knowledgeable and trust that she knows what’s best.

Nathan Roberts

5 months ago

I dont have the time to go through everything but let me run through a few things. Harriet, the head vet... amazing and such talent. She is the best in the country with ought a doubt. My dogs mean the world to me and she is the only person I will listen to (and the vets she hired). The nurses are bloody amazing and are full of care and imo have more expertise than vets in other surgeries. The front of house, receptionists made such a fuss of my girl she loves them all. I moved down here more years ago than I care to mention with experience in working dogs/sporting dogs and sought out a good country no nonsense vet and this is my go to. PERFECTION! A few months later and my girl into a 3 mile walk

richie britton

Fab staff and very knowledgeable!!

gemma thompson

After being highly recommended by pets at home I was extremely happy with the specialized care my Guinea pigs have received from the Village vets. After preparing to say goodbye to 3 of my babies, they have all managed to be saved by the incredible care received ❤

Ashleigh Edwards

6 months ago

I can highly recommend Village vets. Megan looked after our little hamster with such care & compassion. She is super knowledgeable and nothing was too much of an ask. All the reception staff are also lovely too! Thank-you so much guys ❤️

7 months ago

Gary Brown

8 months ago

Excellent and professional veterinarians. All were excellent polite and thorough in everything the vet said and done