Featured Clinic Overview
In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe a calmer experience for anxious dogs (quiet waiting area, treats/toys used to help pets settle), and appointments that don’t feel rushed—several mention thorough examinations and being given treatment options rather than being pushed in one direction. For procedures and operations, reviewers mention getting updates (including photos) while their pet was in the clinic.
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- •Speed of access: same-day and last-minute appointments are specifically mentioned. - Communication and time spent: owners highlight being talked through options and procedures, and feeling listened to (including during second-opinion visits). - Follow-up and updates: examples include close follow-up after starting medication, updates during an IV-fluid day stay, and a phone call after dental surgery to check recovery.
- •Speed of access: same-day and last-minute appointments are specifically mentioned. - Communication and time spent: owners highlight being talked through options and procedures, and feeling listened to (including during second-opinion visits). - Follow-up and updates: examples include close follow-up after starting medication, updates during an IV-fluid day stay, and a phone call after dental surgery to check recovery.

Medivet Radlett is part of the Medivet group and is led by partners/veterinary surgeons Alan Hirschowitz and Natasha Ho. The practice is set up for routine and diagnostic work (in‑house laboratory and X‑ray), plus pet travel paperwork (Animal Health Certificate) and dentistry, and it also sees a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits and birds). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention long-term continuity with the same team and thorough consultations (for example, a detailed exam and clear explanations for a parrot, and medication given after assessing a finch’s injured leg).
Medivet Radlett is part of the Medivet group and is led by partners/veterinary surgeons Alan Hirschowitz and Natasha Ho. The practice is set up for routine and diagnostic work (in‑house laboratory and X‑ray), plus pet travel paperwork (Animal Health Certificate) and dentistry, and it also sees a wide range of species beyond cats and dogs (including rabbits and birds). In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly mention long-term continuity with the same team and thorough consultations (for example, a detailed exam and clear explanations for a parrot, and medication given after assessing a finch’s injured leg).
Medivet Hemel Hempstead Risedale Road
Hemel Hempstead
Our Score (91/100)
Medivet Hemel Hempstead Risedale Road is part of the Medivet group and offers routine and surgical care for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals, with diagnostics available on-site (in-house lab and X‑rays). The practice also trains veterinary nurses.
Medivet Hemel Hempstead Risedale Road is part of the Medivet group and offers routine and surgical care for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals, with diagnostics available on-site (in-house lab and X‑rays). The practice also trains veterinary nurses.
Our Score (90/100)
Berry House Veterinary Practice is a veterinary clinic that (from available data) provides emergency veterinary services and operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners most often describe clear, unpressured decision-making and support through both routine and difficult visits—examples include discussing treatment options and costs without pressure, giving two antibiotic injections for a cat’s abscess after puncture wounds became infected, and taking time to talk through euthanasia decisions with keepsakes provided (fur clipping and multiple paw prints). Its ownership model (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.
Berry House Veterinary Practice is a veterinary clinic that (from available data) provides emergency veterinary services and operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners most often describe clear, unpressured decision-making and support through both routine and difficult visits—examples include discussing treatment options and costs without pressure, giving two antibiotic injections for a cat’s abscess after puncture wounds became infected, and taking time to talk through euthanasia decisions with keepsakes provided (fur clipping and multiple paw prints). Its ownership model (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided.
The Vet Station
Hemel Hempstead
Our Score (90/100)
The Vet Station describes itself as an independently owned veterinary practice, with services that include advanced surgery and medicine, routine clinics, and preventative care. Based on the latest reviews, owners most often mention quick access to appointments, vets who talk through multiple treatment options before agreeing a plan, and straightforward handling of common problems like parasite treatments and dental work (one cat had nine teeth removed). Reviews also include specific mentions of staff not adding “extras” to the bill and doing follow-up conversation/check-ins after a previous procedure.
The Vet Station describes itself as an independently owned veterinary practice, with services that include advanced surgery and medicine, routine clinics, and preventative care. Based on the latest reviews, owners most often mention quick access to appointments, vets who talk through multiple treatment options before agreeing a plan, and straightforward handling of common problems like parasite treatments and dental work (one cat had nine teeth removed). Reviews also include specific mentions of staff not adding “extras” to the bill and doing follow-up conversation/check-ins after a previous procedure.
Medivet Croxley Green
Rickmansworth
Our Score (90/100)
Medivet Croxley Green is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine care plus on-site diagnostics (X‑rays and an in-house laboratory), and it sees a wide range of species (including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and other small mammals). In recent reviews, owners most often mention clear explanations in consultations, gentle handling (including making a “huge fuss” of nervous pets), and procedures such as cat neutering and parasite treatment with a health check.
Medivet Croxley Green is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine care plus on-site diagnostics (X‑rays and an in-house laboratory), and it sees a wide range of species (including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and other small mammals). In recent reviews, owners most often mention clear explanations in consultations, gentle handling (including making a “huge fuss” of nervous pets), and procedures such as cat neutering and parasite treatment with a health check.
Village Vet St. Albans
St Albans
Our Score (90/100)
Village Vet St. Albans appears to operate as part of the Village Vet group. Reviews describe a practice set up to handle both routine appointments and urgent/out-of-hours situations, including overnight stays and nighttime emergency calls.
Village Vet St. Albans appears to operate as part of the Village Vet group. Reviews describe a practice set up to handle both routine appointments and urgent/out-of-hours situations, including overnight stays and nighttime emergency calls.
Our Score (90/100)
Medivet Stanstead Abbotts is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices). The practice is set up for routine care and surgery, with the option of referral into Medivet’s 24-hour centres for overnight emergencies (Medivet states a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Recent reviews strongly focus on first-time puppy visits and routine check-ups, highlighting vets taking time to answer repeated questions, keeping nervous puppies calm, and planning next steps like dental work after a health check.
Medivet Stanstead Abbotts is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices). The practice is set up for routine care and surgery, with the option of referral into Medivet’s 24-hour centres for overnight emergencies (Medivet states a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Recent reviews strongly focus on first-time puppy visits and routine check-ups, highlighting vets taking time to answer repeated questions, keeping nervous puppies calm, and planning next steps like dental work after a health check.
Medivet Melbourn
Royston
Our Score (89/100)
Medivet Melbourn is part of the Medivet veterinary group (a network of practices and 24-hour centres). It appears set up for routine consultations and ongoing care, with owners repeatedly mentioning extra time spent with anxious pets and clear communication about test results. Medivet also advertises access to 24/7 emergency care with a standard overnight consultation fee, though one recent reviewer said they “wish they offered 24/7 emergency care,” suggesting expectations may differ between on-site cover and referral to a 24-hour centre.
Medivet Melbourn is part of the Medivet veterinary group (a network of practices and 24-hour centres). It appears set up for routine consultations and ongoing care, with owners repeatedly mentioning extra time spent with anxious pets and clear communication about test results. Medivet also advertises access to 24/7 emergency care with a standard overnight consultation fee, though one recent reviewer said they “wish they offered 24/7 emergency care,” suggesting expectations may differ between on-site cover and referral to a 24-hour centre.

