Specialist Vets in Hertfordshire

Medivet Radlett is part of the Medivet group and is led by partners and veterinary surgeons Alan Hirschowitz and Natasha Ho. The practice is set up for routine and diagnostic work, including an in-house laboratory and X-ray, as well as dentistry and Animal Health Certificates for pet travel. It also sees a broad mix of species beyond cats and dogs, including rabbits, birds, reptiles, small mammals and other exotics.

ANIMALISM is a St Albans veterinary practice that reviewers frequently describe as independent. Its website lists a broad mix of routine care and more advanced work, including CT scans, dental X-rays, laparoscopic spay, and TPLO surgery. The practice also says the team will discuss treatment options and provide estimates, with listed prices excluding prescribed medications. Recent feedback is largely very positive about communication, compassion, and trust, although one June 2025 reviewer reported a poor experience and felt surgery had been recommended unnecessarily.

Broxbourne Veterinary Centre is presented as an independent practice in Hoddesdon, offering general veterinary care for dogs, cats and small animals. The clinic has on-site X-ray, ultrasound and in-house lab testing, along with surgery and dentistry; the website also highlights ophthalmology, orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, and dermatology. Recent feedback often mentions a personal, non-corporate feel, clear explanations and calm handling.

Fernside Veterinary Centre Ltd is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Borehamwood treating dogs, cats and small pets including rabbits and ferrets. It offers routine veterinary care alongside more advanced options such as chemotherapy and therapeutic laser therapy, as well as home visits and pet travel documentation. Emergency help is available through the practice during normal opening hours, with out-of-hours emergencies referred to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.

Highfield Veterinary Surgery is a veterinary practice in Broxbourne that also lists itself as a veterinary nurse training facility. It appears set up for routine preventive care such as vaccinations, parasite control and microchipping, alongside same-day or urgent appointments when pets are unwell. The practice also offers end-of-life support, including euthanasia and help with cremation arrangements. Out-of-hours emergencies are directed to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (RVC).

Medivet Melbourn is part of the Medivet veterinary group, with routine appointments and ongoing care backed by access to the wider network’s 24-hour emergency centres. Owners consistently describe patient, reassuring handling of nervous pets and clear communication, including follow-up calls about test results. Recent feedback also points to prompt appointments, thoughtful aftercare, and a clean, well-organised clinic.

The Gatehouse Veterinary Surgery in Baldock is listed as a veterinary nurse training practice. Recent feedback continues to highlight kind, communicative care, including follow-up phone calls and help with some urgent cases at short notice. Experiences around access are mixed, though, with some owners describing support for unregistered pets while others report being turned away for second-opinion requests or new registrations.

Wellpet Vets in Shenley, Hertfordshire, is part of IVC Evidensia. The clinic offers consultations, routine vaccinations, major surgery, emergency support via Video Vet Emergencies, and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is largely positive about the caring team, clear explanations, and calm handling of pets, with some concerns about pricing and the depth of first consultations.

A J Poole is a Harpenden small-animal practice treating a broad range of pets, from dogs and cats to small mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. The clinic offers same-day appointments for ill pets and repeat prescriptions, including a postal option, while out-of-hours emergencies are covered by the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Recent reviews describe a friendly, accommodating team and strong long-term relationships with local owners.

Bishops Veterinary Surgery is an IVC Evidensia practice in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. It sees a range of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals, and offers consultations, diagnostics, surgery, dental care and vaccinations, with emergency care stated as available. Recent feedback is mostly positive about clear communication, kind handling and supportive staff, though a small number of serious negative reviews raise concerns about urgent care and rabbit post-operative management.

Medivet Potters Bar is a Medivet practice in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, offering care for cats and dogs, including routine appointments and 24-hour emergency cover. Recent feedback consistently describes a friendly, efficient team, with owners highlighting quick access to appointments, clear advice and compassionate support in more difficult situations. Reviews also mention diagnostics, medication collection and end-of-life care.

The Woolpack Veterinary Surgery in Buntingford is a CVS-owned small-animal practice with in-house diagnostics including lab work, X-ray and ultrasound, and a broad listed species scope covering rabbits, small mammals, birds and backyard poultry. The practice also lists orthopaedic surgery and cardiology referral services, and notes that it is an RCVS General Practice, a Cat Friendly Clinic (Silver), and a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews describe a friendly team, prompt help for urgent problems and compassionate support during end-of-life appointments.

Companion Care (Stevenage) Ltd trading as Vets4Pets is a Vets4Pets practice in Stevenage offering first-opinion care for dogs, cats and rabbits. Website-listed facilities include diagnostics, imaging, surgery, in-patient care and a pharmacy, with out-of-hours emergencies covered by Vets Now. Recent feedback is largely positive about the vets and nurses, especially for clear explanations and kind handling, but reception and admin experiences appear more mixed, particularly around delays for results and insurance paperwork.

Avenues Veterinary Clinic is an independent, family-owned practice established in 1990. The clinic presents itself as a modern, fully equipped practice and holds the RCVS Practice Standards Award. It appears set up for routine preventative care, procedures requiring anaesthetic, and support through end-of-life care, with reviews also highlighting quick appointments and thoughtful follow-up after visits.

Hitchin Veterinary Surgery presents itself as an independent, small-animal, employee-owned practice, operating as an Employee Owned Trust since May 2023. It appears set up for routine care and procedures as well as short-notice urgent cases, with reviews regularly highlighting prompt replies, clear explanations and a friendly front desk. Recent feedback is strongly positive overall, especially around surgical care, support with more complex cases and thoughtful follow-up, alongside one notable complaint about a microchipping appointment and the way concerns were handled afterwards.

Oakwood Veterinary Surgery in Radlett has been operating since the early 1990s and is an RCVS Practice Standards Scheme Tier 2 Small Animal Accredited Practice. The practice’s stated facilities include an operating theatre, dental area and on-site laboratory, supporting routine care as well as procedures such as dentistry and urgent wound or foot treatment. Out-of-hours emergencies are arranged through Wood Street Veterinary Hospital, with the phone line diverting automatically when the surgery is closed.

Three Bears Vets is a Hertford practice known for home-visit veterinary care, with surgery appointments also available for pets within its catchment area. Owners regularly describe a calm, personal approach in both urgent and routine situations, from investigations for very unwell pets to blood tests, microchipping and end-of-life care at home. Recent feedback also highlights attentive follow-up and strong aftercare.

Companion Care in Hemel Hempstead is part of the Vets for Pets network. The clinic has a modern on-site set-up for routine care, diagnostics and procedures, including an in-house lab, imaging, an operating theatre and a hospital ward. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners often mentioning quick appointment access, clear explanations and a kind, supportive approach, especially during difficult end-of-life situations.

Medivet Borehamwood is part of the Medivet group and has been established since 1993. It offers 15-minute consultations and routine and general veterinary care for cats, dogs, rabbits and small mammals, with in-house X-rays and a laboratory listed on the practice website. Recent feedback points to a calm, caring and well-organised team, especially when explaining treatment options and handling nervous pets.

Medivet Croxley Green is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine veterinary care alongside on-site diagnostics including X-rays and an in-house laboratory, and it sees a wide range of species including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and other small mammals. Out-of-hours care is provided via Medivet 24 Hour Watford, where phone assessment is available without charge and the out-of-hours consultation fee is £130.

Medivet St Albans is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers routine appointments, including 15-minute consultations, alongside on-site diagnostics such as an in-house laboratory and X-rays, and it sees cats, dogs, rabbits and other small mammals. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners often praising clear communication, gentle handling for nervous pets, and prompt follow-up when problems are found.

Village Vet Berkhamsted is part of Linnaeus and treats a mix of dogs, cats, small pets and birds. Recent feedback continues to highlight strong support for guinea pigs, with Harriet repeatedly recommended for these cases, while other reviews praise bird care, hamster care and attentive general practice support for dogs and cats. Owners also regularly mention thorough communication, a caring nursing team and a friendly reception team.

VetsGo presents itself as an independent small-animal practice in Berkhamsted, offering both home visits and in-practice treatment. It treats cats and dogs, with reviews highlighting a friendly, reassuring team, appointments that can be arranged promptly, and vets who take time to explain decisions. Owners also mention a calm, clean-feeling practice environment and attentive aftercare following surgery.

Medivet Hemel Hempstead Marlows is a Medivet clinic in Hemel Hempstead treating cats, dogs, rabbits and small mammals. Website information lists routine and preventive care, neutering, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, nurse clinics, home visits and Animal Health Certificates, with out-of-hours care provided by Medivet 24 Hour Watford. Recent feedback points to strong continuity of care for long-standing clients, especially for ongoing feline health issues, alongside generally warm comments about the team’s communication and support.

Battlers Green Veterinary Centre in Radlett offers routine and surgical care alongside stated emergency veterinary support, and it also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, calm handling and prompt follow-up, with examples including spays, dental work, lump removal surgery and procedures for cats. Owners also describe quick responses through PetsApp during opening hours and coordinated aftercare after out-of-hours hospital visits.

Chestnut Vets Ltd in Ware provides veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, with recent reviews also mentioning care for puppies and pet rats. Services include general consultations, home visits and a Pet Health Club scheme, alongside more involved medical and dental treatment. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners highlighting friendly staff, clear communication, good aftercare and a calm approach with nervous pets.

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. Ownership isn’t stated.

Medivet Redbourn Priory is part of the Medivet group. The clinic offers routine preventative care such as vaccinations, parasite care, microchipping and neutering, alongside diagnostics including on-site ultrasound and treatment for urgent cases. It also has a 24-hour out-of-hours arrangement through Medivet 24 Hour Watford, and recent feedback highlights kind handling, clear communication and a reassuring approach with nervous pets.

Village Vet Royston is part of the Village Vet network and the wider Linnaeus group. The clinic is set up for routine care as well as more complex cases, with full diagnostic and surgical facilities listed on its website, and it is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Website information also says clients can message the clinic, book appointments and order repeat prescriptions through a free app, with 24/7 emergency care handled via the Milton practice.

Roebuck Veterinary Group – Great Ashby is an RCVS Veterinary Hospital in Stevenage, part of CVS, with roots going back to the late 1960s. The practice says it provides 24-hour emergency care with full-time night staff, along with free telephone advice for urgent cases. It is also accredited as a Silver Cat Friendly Clinic and listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. Recent feedback is mixed overall, with strong praise for compassionate urgent and end-of-life care alongside concerns from some owners about communication, continuity, and pricing.

Creature Comforts St Albans is a St Albans veterinary practice offering routine and preventative care alongside surgery, diagnostics, dentistry, travel paperwork and end-of-life support. Owners regularly describe a calm, modern clinic that is especially helpful for anxious dogs, with a quiet waiting area, treats, toys and an unhurried approach in consultations. Reviews also highlight clear explanations, treatment choices, and updates during procedures, including photos. One owner also describes the practice as vet-owned.

This Stevenage practice offers mobile veterinary care with an at-home, stress-reduction focus, alongside routine preventive care and a range of surgical and dental procedures. Owners often highlight calm handling, especially for puppies and nervous pets, as well as clear communication and supportive follow-up. Recent feedback also points to a kind, welcoming team and efforts to fit pets in promptly when needed.

Park Veterinary Centre is an RCVS-accredited practice in Watford and part of IVC Evidensia, caring for both small animals and equine/large animals, including an ambulatory equine/large-animal service. It is also a veterinary nurse training facility. The practice covers routine care, diagnostics and surgery, with reviews describing calm handling of nervous pets, clear explanations of treatment options, and supportive end-of-life care. Recent feedback is largely very positive, with one negative review raising concerns about cost and diagnostic consistency.

The Vet Station is an independently owned veterinary practice in Hemel Hempstead offering advanced surgery and medicine, routine clinics, and preventative care. Recent feedback continues to point to a friendly, professional team, quick access to appointments, and vets who take time to explain options clearly before agreeing a plan. Reviews also describe straightforward handling of common issues such as parasite treatment, check-ups, and dental aftercare.

Blythwood Vets is a multi-branch veterinary practice in the Linnaeus group, accredited under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme. It also runs a Veterinary Nurse Clinic and is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility, with Silver-level Cat Friendly Clinic status and membership of the International Society of Feline Medicine. The practice offers routine preventative care alongside common procedures, and recent reviews often praise calm handling and clear communication, although customer-service experiences are mixed.

Roebuck Veterinary Group - Roebuck is part of CVS and has operated as a small-animal practice since the late 1960s. The practice says it is an approved training centre for veterinary nurses and lists RCVS Veterinary Hospital and Cat-Friendly Clinic Silver status, alongside a 24-hour emergency service with full-time night staff for urgent critical care. Recent feedback is mixed, with some positive comments about staff manner but repeated complaints about appointment availability and reports of clients being directed to the group’s Great Ashby site.

Walton Lodge Vets is a Stevenage practice treating dogs, cats and guinea pigs, with routine care, consultations and 24-hour emergency care listed, and it also serves as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent feedback is generally positive about the friendliness of the team and the clarity of explanations during appointments. Practical drawbacks mentioned by clients include limited parking, and one reviewer also felt medication prices were very high.

Village Vet St. Albans is part of the Linnaeus-owned Village Vet group. It offers routine appointments alongside urgent and out-of-hours support, with reviews also describing overnight stays, online booking, and regular communication when pets are admitted. End-of-life care remains a strong theme in owner feedback, although some recent reviews raise concerns about fees, communication, and the handling of a cremation aftercare issue.

Attimore Veterinary Group is a St Albans practice offering routine veterinary care, surgery, diagnostics and nurse-led support for a wide range of pets, including some small exotics. Website-listed services also extend to home visits, pet travel paperwork, physiotherapy and acupuncture. Public feedback is mixed overall: some clients describe straightforward advice and good rapport with pets, while several negative reviews raise concerns about communication, consistency of diagnosis, costs and one disputed booster-related case.