Davies Veterinary Specialists

Davies Veterinary Specialists is a large small-animal referral hospital in Higham Gobion, Hertfordshire, and is part of Linnaeus. Its website says it has a team of 200+ veterinary specialists, registered veterinary nurses and other veterinary professionals, with urgent and emergency patients prioritised during the day and referral processes designed to be rapid and smooth. Recent owner feedback continues to centre on specialist referral care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, and clear communication throughout treatment and aftercare.

Services

• •Referral and hospital-based specialist care: The clinic operates as a referral hospital for small animals, with owners frequently describing pets being sent there by their usual vet for more complex assessment and treatment.
• •Urgent and emergency cases during the day: The website states that urgent and emergency patients are prioritised during daytime hours.
• •Advanced diagnostics and specialist procedures: Recent examples include MRI scanning for a suspected spinal injury, surgery after a slipped disc was found in the neck, root canal surgery, and treatment following a broken elbow.
• •Internal medicine, dermatology and ongoing case management: Reviews mention internal medicine care with follow-up and aftercare, plus longer-term management of skin allergies where treatment was adjusted over time to find an option that worked.
• •Medical treatment, inpatient care and discharge support: Owners describe pets receiving medication such as pain relief and antibiotics, inpatient stays after procedures, regular progress updates, and smooth discharge arrangements.
• •End-of-life support and facilities: One owner highlights being accommodated for a late New Year’s Eve goodbye. The website also notes a veterinary nurse training facility, and owners mention practical on-site features including parking and a dog walking area.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

Names mentioned positively by owners include

• •Zoe: praised for clear explanations, regular updates, calm reassurance, and prompt surgical care for a kitten.
• •Sofia Rapastella: highlighted in the internal medicine department for caring attention and follow-up aftercare.
• •Davide: repeatedly thanked for thorough work on a dog’s skin allergies, with treatment adjusted until the dog improved.
• •Dr Sam: described as knowledgeable, kind, approachable, and a careful listener during consultations.
• •Alex: mentioned in earlier feedback for helping with a cat’s diagnosis and creating a calm consultation experience.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8/5 from 1,213 reviews. Recent written feedback is strongly positive and mostly centres on referral cases, specialist treatment, and how well the hospital communicates with owners.

• •Owners often mention specialist expertise and equipment, including MRI-led diagnosis of a slipped disc, surgery, root canal treatment, fracture care, and internal medicine support.
• •Communication is a consistent strength: reviewers describe regular updates, detailed explanations of options and likely outcomes, and clear aftercare instructions.
• •Several reviews point to well-run referral and hospital processes, including quick contact after referral, efficient appointment handling, smooth discharge, and organised follow-up.
• •Reviews also emphasise compassionate handling of stressful situations, from supportive day-to-day care to accommodating difficult end-of-life moments.