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Hope Vets
Hemel Hempstead
Our Score (88/100)
Hope Vets is an independent, family-owned and run veterinary practice. Based on what owners describe, it appears set up for routine pet care plus supportive handling for nervous dogs, and it also offers structured support for new puppy owners (free puppy socialisation classes are mentioned in reviews). The practice uses Vets Now for urgent care situations (as stated on its website).
Hope Vets is an independent, family-owned and run veterinary practice. Based on what owners describe, it appears set up for routine pet care plus supportive handling for nervous dogs, and it also offers structured support for new puppy owners (free puppy socialisation classes are mentioned in reviews). The practice uses Vets Now for urgent care situations (as stated on its website).
St Johns Vet Surgery
Berkhamsted
Our Score (88/100)
St Johns Vet Surgery is an independent small-animal practice and an RCVS Accredited Practice (Tier 2). The clinic describes itself as having five experienced vets and is set up for day-to-day medical and surgical care with dedicated theatre and prep rooms, in-house blood testing, ultrasound, plus digital and dental radiography. The website states they routinely provide 15‑minute appointments.
St Johns Vet Surgery is an independent small-animal practice and an RCVS Accredited Practice (Tier 2). The clinic describes itself as having five experienced vets and is set up for day-to-day medical and surgical care with dedicated theatre and prep rooms, in-house blood testing, ultrasound, plus digital and dental radiography. The website states they routinely provide 15‑minute appointments.
Medivet Stevenage - Valley Vets
Stevenage
Our Score (84/100)
Medivet Stevenage - Valley Vets is part of the Medivet group (not an independent clinic). It’s set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatment) as well as surgeries and dental work—owners specifically mention spaying, lump removal with a sample sent off for testing, and teeth removed under anaesthetic. The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and Medivet provides access to 24-hour emergency care via its emergency centres (with an out-of-hours consultation fee stated on the website).
Medivet Stevenage - Valley Vets is part of the Medivet group (not an independent clinic). It’s set up for routine preventive care (vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatment) as well as surgeries and dental work—owners specifically mention spaying, lump removal with a sample sent off for testing, and teeth removed under anaesthetic. The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, and Medivet provides access to 24-hour emergency care via its emergency centres (with an out-of-hours consultation fee stated on the website).
Heath Lodge Veterinary Group
St Albans
Our Score (84/100)
Heath Lodge Veterinary Group is a general veterinary practice that (per clinic data) provides emergency veterinary services and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe practical, low-pressure care: one dog’s long-running eye issue improved after a vet identified the problem quickly and prescribed an ointment used over several weeks; another owner mentions quick assessment and advice for a puppy’s limp/minor leg injury; and routine hands-on care is also referenced (anal glands expressed at a check-up). Multiple reviewers also note they weren’t pushed into “expensive procedures.”
Heath Lodge Veterinary Group is a general veterinary practice that (per clinic data) provides emergency veterinary services and is a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe practical, low-pressure care: one dog’s long-running eye issue improved after a vet identified the problem quickly and prescribed an ointment used over several weeks; another owner mentions quick assessment and advice for a puppy’s limp/minor leg injury; and routine hands-on care is also referenced (anal glands expressed at a check-up). Multiple reviewers also note they weren’t pushed into “expensive procedures.”
The Woolpack Veterinary Surgery
Buntingford
Our Score (83/100)
The Woolpack Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice (independent/ownership group not stated) with in-house diagnostics (lab work, X‑ray, ultrasound) and a wide species scope listed on its site (including rabbits, small mammals, birds, and backyard poultry). The website also describes orthopaedic surgery and cardiology referral services, and notes it is an RCVS General Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver).
The Woolpack Veterinary Surgery is a small-animal practice (independent/ownership group not stated) with in-house diagnostics (lab work, X‑ray, ultrasound) and a wide species scope listed on its site (including rabbits, small mammals, birds, and backyard poultry). The website also describes orthopaedic surgery and cardiology referral services, and notes it is an RCVS General Practice and a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver).
Hitchin Veterinary Surgery
Hitchin
Our Score (82/100)
Hitchin Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent, small-animal, employee-owned practice (Employee Owned Trust since May 2023). From the website and reviews, it appears set up for routine care and procedures (e.g., neutering and surgery) as well as short-notice urgent cases, with clients often mentioning prompt responses to queries and prescriptions. Reviewers also describe extra follow-up touches such as a “warming email” checking in after an emigration process and a condolence card after a pet’s death.
Hitchin Veterinary Surgery describes itself as an independent, small-animal, employee-owned practice (Employee Owned Trust since May 2023). From the website and reviews, it appears set up for routine care and procedures (e.g., neutering and surgery) as well as short-notice urgent cases, with clients often mentioning prompt responses to queries and prescriptions. Reviewers also describe extra follow-up touches such as a “warming email” checking in after an emigration process and a condolence card after a pet’s death.
Medivet Mansfield Cottage
Waltham Cross
Our Score (82/100)
Medivet Mansfield Cottage is part of the Medivet group. Based on the clinic information and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (for example neutering and vaccinations) and urgent same-day problems, with the ability to triage and transfer more serious cases to a 24‑hour Medivet hospital. Owners specifically describe: same-day appointments when needed, continuity of care by seeing the same vet over time, follow-up after procedures (including “after care was amazing”), and rapid intake/diagnostics before transferring a cat for surgery after a road traffic accident.
Medivet Mansfield Cottage is part of the Medivet group. Based on the clinic information and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care (for example neutering and vaccinations) and urgent same-day problems, with the ability to triage and transfer more serious cases to a 24‑hour Medivet hospital. Owners specifically describe: same-day appointments when needed, continuity of care by seeing the same vet over time, follow-up after procedures (including “after care was amazing”), and rapid intake/diagnostics before transferring a cat for surgery after a road traffic accident.
Chess Veterinary Clinic
Rickmansworth
Our Score (81/100)
Concrete examples mentioned by owners include
- •Surgical removal of two fatty lumps in one procedure, with the owner saying they were fully informed beforehand and their dog recovered quickly. - Vets explaining diagnoses and procedures in straightforward terms. - Staff offering treats during visits and taking time with pets.
Concrete examples mentioned by owners include
- •Surgical removal of two fatty lumps in one procedure, with the owner saying they were fully informed beforehand and their dog recovered quickly. - Vets explaining diagnoses and procedures in straightforward terms. - Staff offering treats during visits and taking time with pets.
Davies Veterinary Specialists
Higham Gobion
Our Score (80/100)
Davies Veterinary Specialists presents itself as a large small-animal referral hospital, with the website stating a team of 200+ veterinary specialists, registered veterinary nurses, and other veterinary professionals. It also states that urgent and emergency patients are prioritised during the day, with processes designed to make referrals “rapid and smooth.” Reviews back up a referral-focused, high-acuity setup, with owners describing advanced diagnostics and specialist procedures such as MRI scanning followed by spinal surgery, and root canal surgery.
Davies Veterinary Specialists presents itself as a large small-animal referral hospital, with the website stating a team of 200+ veterinary specialists, registered veterinary nurses, and other veterinary professionals. It also states that urgent and emergency patients are prioritised during the day, with processes designed to make referrals “rapid and smooth.” Reviews back up a referral-focused, high-acuity setup, with owners describing advanced diagnostics and specialist procedures such as MRI scanning followed by spinal surgery, and root canal surgery.
Mimram Veterinary Centre
Welwyn
Our Score (80/100)
Mimram Veterinary Centre has been operating since 1999 (per its website). Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the available reviews, it appears set up for routine preventive care and general appointments, with an emphasis on fitting in urgent needs when possible and supporting owners through difficult moments.
Mimram Veterinary Centre has been operating since 1999 (per its website). Ownership (independent vs corporate group) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the available reviews, it appears set up for routine preventive care and general appointments, with an emphasis on fitting in urgent needs when possible and supporting owners through difficult moments.