Best Vets in Hemel Hempstead – Complete Local Guide

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.

Based on recent owner reports, this clinic seems set up to handle both planned care and urgent problems: one review describes a same-day operation after staff “acted quickly,” and another mentions support with an insurance claim. Owners also describe thorough routine appointments where the vet explains what they’re doing step-by-step, helping pets stay calm. For out-of-hours issues, the practice directs clients to a Medivet 24‑hour clinic; consultations are charged, but phone assessments are not.

The Vet Station describes itself as an independently owned veterinary practice, with services that include advanced surgery and medicine, routine clinics, and preventative care. Based on the latest reviews, owners most often mention quick access to appointments, vets who talk through multiple treatment options before agreeing a plan, and straightforward handling of common problems like parasite treatments and dental work (one cat had nine teeth removed). Reviews also include specific mentions of staff not adding “extras” to the bill and doing follow-up conversation/check-ins after a previous procedure.

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).

Concrete specifics owners mention include

• •Free puppy socialisation classes run in an informal format (three sessions of roughly 30–60 minutes), with toys and treats provided (review).
• •Some clients say the team avoids pushing unnecessary tests or treatments and is straightforward about what is (and isn’t) needed (reviews).
• •End-of-life care is specifically praised in one review, with “Chantelle” described as patient and compassionate during euthanasia (review).
• •There are also serious negative accounts: one reviewer calls the practice “dangerous” for sick animals, and another alleges negligent handling by a nurse named “Lizzie” after their dog yelped in pain (reviews).

Medivet Hemel Hempstead Marlows is part of the Medivet group, and the website describes it as a modern, well‑equipped practice led by veterinary surgeons Romeo Tonchev and Shireen Brewster. It’s set up for routine care (vaccinations, parasite treatment, microchipping) as well as diagnostics and procedures supported by in‑house facilities like X‑rays, ultrasound and an in‑house laboratory, with 15‑minute consultations and nurse clinics also listed.

In recent reviews, multiple long‑term clients describe continuity of care over many years (including ongoing management of chronic conditions like feline diabetes, and repeated visits for skin problems). Several owners also highlight discussions around costs and decision‑making, with one reviewer specifically praising transparent pricing and not making costs feel “ambiguous”. However, one recent 1‑star review reports a very different experience during a spine/lameness visit, describing high charges without a clear diagnosis or improvement—so experiences appear to vary, particularly around urgent care and outcomes.

Companion Care (Hemel Hempstead) Ltd is a locally owned Vets for Pets practice. The clinic website describes a modern, well‑equipped set‑up with an in‑house lab, imaging (digital X‑ray and ultrasound), an operating theatre and a hospital ward, suggesting it’s geared for both routine care and cases needing diagnostics or procedures on site. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention getting appointments quickly (including being seen “within the hour” for an ear problem) and vets who take time to explain options. There is also a clear note of conflicting experiences: alongside many long‑term positive reports, one older review alleges high charges, missing/withheld test results, and a serious missed diagnosis.