Best Vets in Hertfordshire

- Reviews often describe the team as caring, patient and professional, with particular praise for how cats and nervous dogs are handled. - Owners repeatedly mention practical visit logistics, including the cat/dog separation in the waiting area, the window before entry, parking outside, and small waits or on-time appointments. - Several reviews highlight clear communication, such as explaining options well, writing down medication instructions, and following up after an appointment.

- Reviewers repeatedly praise the personal, friendly and caring service, with several describing the team as dedicated and willing to go the extra mile. - Home visits are a major positive theme, especially for dog owners who say it makes treatment much easier when the vet comes to them. - Several comments focus on trust and honesty, including one owner who says they would not go anywhere else and another who describes the service as reasonable, honest and reliable.

- Fast help for urgent problems, including being seen quickly for painful dental issues and injured paws, with same-day procedures when needed. - Warm, attentive care from the team, with several owners saying staff went above and beyond during stressful cases. - Clear, honest communication, including regular updates during treatment and follow-up calls after procedures.

Highfield Veterinary Surgery in Waltham Cross offers routine preventive care including vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, microchipping, and follow-up checks after procedures. Reviews consistently highlight continuity of care, clear explanations, and calm handling, with particular praise for Richard’s work with Greyhounds and for compassionate support in difficult situations. For emergencies outside normal hours, clients are directed to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals at the RVC.

- Many reviewers describe the team as caring and trustworthy, with several mentioning they have used the practice for many years or across multiple dogs. - Chloe is the standout named vet in recent feedback, especially for reassurance and step-by-step updates during a dental procedure and for compassionate end-of-life support. - End-of-life care is a strong theme, with praise for calm explanations, sensitive handling, home visits, and thoughtful memorial touches afterwards.

Hammond Vets Limited is described by reviewers as an independent veterinary practice in Hertford. The cases owners talk about point to a practice that sees a mix of companion animals, farm animals and horses, with vets carrying out call-outs for urgent situations. Emergency and end-of-life support, including home visits, comes through strongly in owner feedback.

Tyrrells Equine Clinic Ltd is an equine-only practice in Royston, Hertfordshire, offering emergency veterinary cover. Recent feedback continues to highlight prompt call-outs for injuries, trusted long-term care, and thorough pre-purchase vetting with a prompt written report. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about the handling of a colic case and about reception, prescription administration, and charging disputes.

Royal Veterinary College – Equine Practice is a college-affiliated equine service in Hatfield that owners commonly use for referral investigations and advanced diagnostics, particularly for lameness cases. Reviews mention horses being referred for X-rays, CT and MRI, with some staying as inpatients and owners receiving regular updates. Feedback is generally positive about professionalism, supportive communication and realistic discussions, although there are isolated reports of serious communication problems and difficulty reaching the service out of hours.

- Feedback is consistently very positive, but most comments are brief and light on detail. - The strongest specific praise is for dog grooming, including a first groom that left a strong impression. - Reviewers describe the team as friendly and lovely, with one also commenting on great prices.

- Several recent reviewers praise the team for being friendly, helpful and professional, with positive mentions for both the vets and the office staff. - Cameron is singled out in one review as friendly and knowledgeable. - A long-term client says they have used the practice for many years and have complete trust in Ben and his team, highlighting a sensible and considered approach.