Dog & Cat Vets in Hertfordshire

Hitchin Veterinary Surgery is an independent, employee-owned small-animal practice in Hitchin, operating as an Employee Owned Trust since May 2023. It offers routine veterinary care, surgery and support for short-notice urgent cases....

Hitchin Veterinary Surgery is an independent, employee-owned small-animal practice in Hitchin, operating as an Employee Owned Trust since May 2023. It offers routine veterinary care, surgery and support for short-notice urgent cases. Recent feedback remains very positive overall, particularly for friendly communication, clear explanations, supportive handling of anxious or reactive pets, and thoughtful follow-up, alongside one isolated complaint about a microchipping appointment and how concerns were handled afterwards.

Medivet Redbourn Priory is part of the Medivet group. The clinic offers routine preventative care such as vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping and neutering, alongside diagnostics including on-site ultrasound and treatment for urgent...

Medivet Redbourn Priory is part of the Medivet group. The clinic offers routine preventative care such as vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping and neutering, alongside diagnostics including on-site ultrasound and treatment for urgent cases. It also has a 24-hour out-of-hours arrangement through Medivet 24 Hour Watford.

- Owners regularly describe the team as kind, helpful and thorough, with vets taking time to explain findings clearly. - Trust in the advice given is a strong theme, with several reviewers saying they feel listened to and not overcharged....

- Owners regularly describe the team as kind, helpful and thorough, with vets taking time to explain findings clearly. - Trust in the advice given is a strong theme, with several reviewers saying they feel listened to and not overcharged. - Reviews include examples of strong clinical care across both routine and complex cases, from first visits with cats and long-running eye problems to urgent treatment, pregnancy monitoring and specialist referral.

- Reviews are consistently very positive about the practice’s kind, caring and professional approach across both vets and reception. - Clients describe the team as especially strong in sensitive or stressful moments, including urgent...

- Reviews are consistently very positive about the practice’s kind, caring and professional approach across both vets and reception. - Clients describe the team as especially strong in sensitive or stressful moments, including urgent treatment for a ripped dewclaw and compassionate handling of an injured bird that had to be put to sleep. - Several reviewers mention feeling talked through options clearly and treated with care without pressure, with one client noting that the team was mindful of the financial side as well as the pet’s welfare.

- Recent reviews consistently describe a kind, personal and reassuring approach, with owners feeling listened to and supported in both routine and stressful situations. - Urgent and more complex cases are a recurring strength: reviewers...

- Recent reviews consistently describe a kind, personal and reassuring approach, with owners feeling listened to and supported in both routine and stressful situations. - Urgent and more complex cases are a recurring strength: reviewers mention quick action for very unwell dogs, careful investigation of severe stomach illness, help with cluster seizures, and thoughtful management of older pets with multiple health issues. - Aftercare stands out strongly, with owners praising follow-up contact, clear advice, and the sense that the team stays involved after the initial appointment or procedure.

- Owners frequently praise the team's kindness and compassion, especially during stressful or emotional situations, including end-of-life care. - Communication is a recurring strength, with reviewers highlighting helpful phone support,...

- Owners frequently praise the team's kindness and compassion, especially during stressful or emotional situations, including end-of-life care. - Communication is a recurring strength, with reviewers highlighting helpful phone support, clear updates during admissions, and staff taking time to reassure both pets and owners. - Clinical care is described very positively across routine and surgical visits, including cat spays, kitten operations, a dog's small procedure, and support for new pet owners.

- Kind, reassuring clinical care: several owners describe the vets and nurses as gentle, knowledgeable and good with cats and kittens. - Clear explanations and good follow-up after procedures: spay reviews praise informative, reassuring...

- Kind, reassuring clinical care: several owners describe the vets and nurses as gentle, knowledgeable and good with cats and kittens. - Clear explanations and good follow-up after procedures: spay reviews praise informative, reassuring communication and neat healing afterwards. - Positive day-to-day support: owners mention helpful consultations, friendly staff across the practice, and care plans with useful text reminders.

Avenues Veterinary Clinic is an independent, family-owned practice established in 1990. It presents itself as a modern, fully equipped clinic, holds the RCVS Practice Standards Award, and appears set up for routine preventative care,...

Avenues Veterinary Clinic is an independent, family-owned practice established in 1990. It presents itself as a modern, fully equipped clinic, holds the RCVS Practice Standards Award, and appears set up for routine preventative care, procedures requiring anaesthetic, and support through end-of-life care. Recent feedback continues to highlight quick appointments, a kind, unrushed approach, and strong support when pets need to be seen urgently.

- Recent reviewers often mention a friendly welcome from reception and a caring, professional manner from both vets and nurses. - Calm handling of nervous or stressed pets remains a clear strength, with owners describing dogs and cats...

- Recent reviewers often mention a friendly welcome from reception and a caring, professional manner from both vets and nurses. - Calm handling of nervous or stressed pets remains a clear strength, with owners describing dogs and cats being kept comfortable during routine visits and injections. - Long-term trust and loyalty stand out, with some owners saying they have used the practice for many years and feel the team explains things clearly without pushing unnecessary treatment.

Berry House Veterinary Practice in Hitchin is part of the IVC Evidensia group. The practice offers emergency veterinary care and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners often highlight clear, considerate communication, with...

Berry House Veterinary Practice in Hitchin is part of the IVC Evidensia group. The practice offers emergency veterinary care and is also a veterinary nurse training facility. Owners often highlight clear, considerate communication, with supportive care across routine appointments as well as more difficult situations such as urgent treatment and euthanasia.