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Emergency Vets in Hertfordshire

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Our Score (91/100)

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Featured Clinic Overview

Updated January 2026
Veterinary Nurse Training
Corporate

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).

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#2 Ranking

Our Score (91/100)

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4.9(220 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

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.

#3 Ranking

Our Score (90/100)

4.6(434 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic

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.

Our Score (89/100)

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4.8(280 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

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.

Our Score (89/100)

4.9(228 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat

Avenues Veterinary Clinic is an independent, family-owned practice established in 1990. The clinic describes itself as modern and fully equipped, and it holds the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Award. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care as well as procedures requiring anaesthetic and support through end-of-life care.

Our Score (89/100)

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4.8(228 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Fernside Veterinary Centre Ltd is a small-animal practice (dogs, cats and a range of small pets including rabbits and ferrets). Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information provided. The clinic offers routine care alongside more advanced options such as chemotherapy and therapeutic laser therapy, plus home visits and pet travel documentation.

Our Score (89/100)

4.7(214 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
exotic
  • Communication and consent: owners describe vets explaining recommendations clearly and checking agreement before any plan is carried out. - Support during stressful cases: several reviews describe staff reassuring owners, answering questions, and explaining things when owners were struggling to understand. - Handling and inpatient stays: owners mention pets staying in for tests/procedures and being well looked after; one review highlights nurses reducing stress for an excitable dog.
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ANIMALISM

St Albans

Our Score (89/100)

4.8(158 reviews)
Emergency Services
Independent Clinic
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

ANIMALISM is described by reviewers as an independent veterinary practice, with the clinic website showing a wide menu of routine care plus advanced procedures (including CT scans, dental X‑rays, laparoscopic spay, and TPLO surgery). The website also states the team will discuss options and provide treatment estimates, with prices listed excluding any prescribed medications. Recent reviews are mostly very positive about communication and the feeling that recommendations aren’t profit-led, but there is also a 1‑star review claiming the practice “changed hands” in January 2025 and alleging pressure toward unnecessary surgery—so experiences appear mixed on that point.

Our Score (88/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.7(264 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
bird

Medivet Redbourn Priory is part of the Medivet group. The clinic appears set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping, neutering) as well as diagnostics (ultrasound) and some urgent treatment—one recent review describes care after a cat was bumped by a car, with regular updates provided while the cat was being treated and monitored. Owners also mention staff taking time to help nervous pets settle (for example, helping a dog feel relaxed and comfortable during visits) and a 24-hour out-of-hours arrangement via Medivet 24 Hour Watford, including phone assessment at no charge.

Our Score (88/100)

Verified Prices (GBP)£
4.9(199 reviews)
Emergency ServicesVeterinary Nurse Training
Corporate
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

Medivet Little Hadham is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers in-house elective and emergency surgery, with the website specifically mentioning orthopaedic operations and keyhole surgery, alongside on-site diagnostics (in-house laboratory and X‑rays). In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of treatment options and decision-making support (including for a mole/growth investigation), and follow-up updates after tests—one owner describes evening calls from Joe with lab results.

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