About Veterinary Care in Potters Bar
Vets in Potters Bar provide a variety of services aimed at meeting the needs of local pet owners. This guide allows you to compare the local veterinary options based on services, animal coverage, and availability, offering a clearer understanding of each clinic's specialties and reputation.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Potters Bar
- •Oak Vets
- •Medivet Potters Bar
- •Village Vet Potters Bar
There are 4 veterinary clinics in Potters Bar, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. All clinics treat dogs and cats, but none offer services for farm or large animals. Only one clinic provides emergency or out-of-hours care, and there is no 24-hour veterinary cover available locally.
Oak Vets and Medivet Potters Bar are the two clinics known for offering emergency or urgent care. While Oak Vets is highly rated for rapid same-day appointments and thorough diagnostic services, Medivet Potters Bar stands out with its advertised 24-hour emergency cover, albeit with specific nighttime consultation fees. This distinction is critical for pet owners needing immediate attention, as Oak Vets excels in routine care and second opinions, whereas Medivet Potters Bar is prepared for urgent and emergency situations.
Veterinary nurse training is available at Oak Vets, playing a significant role in the quality and depth of care, whereas other clinics like Medivet Potters Bar focus less on training and more on service flexibility including emergency consultation. This disparity highlights the specialized care and enhanced follow-up Oak Vets offers compared to its peers, benefitting clients with ongoing or complex pet health issues.
Mid-ranked clinics like Village Vet Potters Bar primarily focus on routine care and day-to-day services such as vaccinations, non-urgent treatment, and general health checks. These clinics provide essential services that complement the more specialized care offered by the top-rated clinics, ensuring comprehensive pet care is accessible to all residents.
Overall, the town has strong veterinary clinic depth with diverse offerings, though emergency and out-of-hours services are limited to fewer providers. Clinics here primarily focus on companion animals, catering to dogs and cats specifically.
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The veterinary provision in Potters Bar is robust, with diverse clinic options available to suit varied pet care needs. Explore the ranked clinic list to find the most suitable provider for your requirements.
This analysis uses publicly available review data and services as of January 2026.
Data accurate as of January 2026.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Oak Vets is described by reviewers as a practice people turn to for second opinions and for procedures ranging from diagnostics to routine surgery. Multiple owners mention being seen quickly (including same-day and last-minute bookings), getting clear options explained, and receiving proactive follow-up (including check-ins after dental surgery and close follow-up after starting medication for anxiety/night waking). The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Oak Vets is described by reviewers as a practice people turn to for second opinions and for procedures ranging from diagnostics to routine surgery. Multiple owners mention being seen quickly (including same-day and last-minute bookings), getting clear options explained, and receiving proactive follow-up (including check-ins after dental surgery and close follow-up after starting medication for anxiety/night waking). The clinic is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Medivet Potters Bar is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the clinic is set up for routine and urgent veterinary care, with 24-hour emergency cover and an advertised overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (7pm–9am). Recent reviews frequently mention quick access to appointments, vets giving thorough examinations and “honest” assessments, and support in difficult situations such as end-of-life care. One recent review strongly disputes the clinic’s approach in an emergency trauma case, describing a heavy emphasis on costs and difficulty transferring paid-for imaging to another practice.
Medivet Potters Bar is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, the clinic is set up for routine and urgent veterinary care, with 24-hour emergency cover and an advertised overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (7pm–9am). Recent reviews frequently mention quick access to appointments, vets giving thorough examinations and “honest” assessments, and support in difficult situations such as end-of-life care. One recent review strongly disputes the clinic’s approach in an emergency trauma case, describing a heavy emphasis on costs and difficulty transferring paid-for imaging to another practice.
Village Vet Potters Bar is part of the Village Vet “family of veterinary practices” (a wider group of practices, rather than a standalone independent). Reviews most often describe a busy, multi-pet-friendly practice that can accommodate urgent needs—one owner says they’ve “always managed to get a same day appointment” when their dog was very unwell. Multiple reviewers also highlight clear explanations during consultations and a calm, welcoming environment that helps pets settle. A few reviews conflict with this, reporting “rude staff,” feeling the practice is “overpriced,” and one visit where the vet “did not offer any advice” or address concerns.
Village Vet Potters Bar is part of the Village Vet “family of veterinary practices” (a wider group of practices, rather than a standalone independent). Reviews most often describe a busy, multi-pet-friendly practice that can accommodate urgent needs—one owner says they’ve “always managed to get a same day appointment” when their dog was very unwell. Multiple reviewers also highlight clear explanations during consultations and a calm, welcoming environment that helps pets settle. A few reviews conflict with this, reporting “rude staff,” feeling the practice is “overpriced,” and one visit where the vet “did not offer any advice” or address concerns.
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Medivet Cuffley is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices) and offers access to Medivet’s 24/7 emergency care via one of its 24-hour centres. Pricing is partly standardised across the group: the website states an overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (between 7pm and 9am).
From the latest reviews, owners often describe smooth, quick appointments (including for cats) and staff spending time with pets (one reviewer mentions their dog being “spoilt rotten”). However, there are also recent complaints about administration and clinical confidence, including an allegation of being charged twice for injections and a separate review describing a vet appearing unprepared for the visit and offering antibiotics despite saying there were no signs of infection.
Medivet Cuffley is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices) and offers access to Medivet’s 24/7 emergency care via one of its 24-hour centres. Pricing is partly standardised across the group: the website states an overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 (between 7pm and 9am).
From the latest reviews, owners often describe smooth, quick appointments (including for cats) and staff spending time with pets (one reviewer mentions their dog being “spoilt rotten”). However, there are also recent complaints about administration and clinical confidence, including an allegation of being charged twice for injections and a separate review describing a vet appearing unprepared for the visit and offering antibiotics despite saying there were no signs of infection.
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