Best Vets in Hertfordshire

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.

• •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.

Max and Min Veterinary Practice is an independent, modern, purpose-built clinic (winner of the 2023 New Build Practice Design Award). Based on the clinic information and recent reviews, it appears set up for diagnostics and procedures as well as day-to-day care—owners mention everything from second opinions on spinal issues to anti-sickness injections given the same day, and lump removal surgery comparisons with other practices. Several reviews also describe a deliberately calming setup (for example spacious layout, calming music, and aromatherapy oils) and staff taking time to explain options clearly and handle anxious pets without forcing a muzzle.

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.

Oakwood Veterinary Surgery has been operating since the early 1990s and is a Tier 2 – Small Animal Accredited Practice under the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. Based on the clinic’s stated facilities (including an operating theatre, dental area, and on-site laboratory) and what owners describe in reviews, it appears set up for routine care as well as procedures such as urgent wound/foot care (a ripped dewclaw leading to claw removal) and dentistry.

From the latest reviews available, owners most often highlight end-of-life support: being given time and privacy with a pet during euthanasia, clear guidance when owners felt unsure what to do, and thoughtful follow-up (including a sympathy card with seeds to plant). Another repeated practical point is making room to see an animal sooner when waiting would have delayed care (one review mentions being fitted in on a Friday because it was needed).

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.

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.