About Veterinary Care in Ware
This guide for veterinary clinics in Ware helps pet owners compare local options based on services, animal coverage, and availability. By examining essential differences among the clinics, pet owners can make informed decisions about the best care for their pets.
Top-rated veterinary clinics in Ware
There are 5 veterinary clinics in Ware, with an average Google rating of 4.7★. All of these clinics treat dogs and cats, and none provide farm or large-animal services. Only one clinic offers emergency or out-of-hours care, and there is no local 24-hour veterinary cover available.
Local Veterinary Services
All clinics in Ware provide routine care, surgery, diagnostics, and dental services. Among the clinics, three offer training for veterinary nurses, enhancing the skill set and professional development of their teams. Across the town, a total of 856 reviews reinforce the reliability and reputation of these clinics, with all of them having an online presence to support accessibility.
Differentiation in Clinic Services
Though most clinics focus on routine care, Medivet Stanstead Abbotts stands out by providing access to emergency or out-of-hours care through its network. This service is critical for pet owners needing urgent assistance outside regular hours, ensuring continuity and comprehensive care when it is most needed. In contrast, other clinics in the area primarily support routine needs, referrals, and scheduled surgeries, which suit pet owners planning non-urgent procedures or check-ups.
The fact that some clinics are involved in veterinary nurse training highlights a commitment to ongoing quality improvement and service consistency, offering an additional layer of expertise and support to pet owners. This educational aspect is absent in the remaining two clinics, which focus on direct client services.
Role and Importance of Routine Clinics
Clinics like Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd and Skin Specialist Vet Service play a vital role by delivering essential everyday care, vaccinations, and treatments for chronic conditions. These mid-ranked clinics form the backbone of local veterinary care by ensuring pets receive timely attention for preventative health measures and non-emergency issues. This accessibility simplifies pet care management for owners seeking reliable and scheduled services.
Overall, Ware presents moderate clinic diversity, with key services being centered among fewer providers. The local clinics are primarily focused on companion animals, emphasizing personalized and community-oriented pet care.
Visit the town's dog and cat vets page to find your ideal clinic.
In summary, the veterinary clinics in Ware offer a solid mix of routine and emergency services for companion animals, with choices well-suited to various care needs. Visit the ranked clinic list to select the best option for your pet's needs, considering both the scope of services and the clinic environment.
Data accurate as of January 2026, based on publicly available review and service data.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Ware, Hertfordshire
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Medivet Stanstead Abbotts is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices). The practice is set up for routine care and surgery, with the option of referral into Medivet’s 24-hour centres for overnight emergencies (Medivet states a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Recent reviews strongly focus on first-time puppy visits and routine check-ups, highlighting vets taking time to answer repeated questions, keeping nervous puppies calm, and planning next steps like dental work after a health check.
Medivet Stanstead Abbotts is part of the Medivet group (a network of 400+ practices). The practice is set up for routine care and surgery, with the option of referral into Medivet’s 24-hour centres for overnight emergencies (Medivet states a nationwide overnight emergency consultation fee of £130 for consultations between 7pm and 9am). Recent reviews strongly focus on first-time puppy visits and routine check-ups, highlighting vets taking time to answer repeated questions, keeping nervous puppies calm, and planning next steps like dental work after a health check.
Medivet Little Hadham is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers in-house elective and emergency surgery, with the website specifically mentioning orthopaedic operations and keyhole surgery, alongside on-site diagnostics (in-house laboratory and X‑rays). In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of treatment options and decision-making support (including for a mole/growth investigation), and follow-up updates after tests—one owner describes evening calls from Joe with lab results. Commonly cited procedures include spaying and lump/mole removal.
Medivet Little Hadham is part of the Medivet group. The practice offers in-house elective and emergency surgery, with the website specifically mentioning orthopaedic operations and keyhole surgery, alongside on-site diagnostics (in-house laboratory and X‑rays). In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly mention clear explanations of treatment options and decision-making support (including for a mole/growth investigation), and follow-up updates after tests—one owner describes evening calls from Joe with lab results. Commonly cited procedures include spaying and lump/mole removal.
Chestnut Vets Ltd is a long-established independent practice (over 100 years, per its website) that treats dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, and is accredited by the RCVS. The clinic also offers a home visiting service (confirmed on the website and described in reviews as a vet visiting a cat at home for an owner who couldn’t get in). Reviews repeatedly describe staff taking time to answer questions and explain options—one owner mentioned being talked through choices when their cat had jaundice and an inflamed liver, and another described a timely follow‑up appointment after an accident and a panicked phone call. Several owners highlight practical handling for nervous dogs, including being allowed to use a back door to avoid other dogs.
Chestnut Vets Ltd is a long-established independent practice (over 100 years, per its website) that treats dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, and is accredited by the RCVS. The clinic also offers a home visiting service (confirmed on the website and described in reviews as a vet visiting a cat at home for an owner who couldn’t get in). Reviews repeatedly describe staff taking time to answer questions and explain options—one owner mentioned being talked through choices when their cat had jaundice and an inflamed liver, and another described a timely follow‑up appointment after an accident and a panicked phone call. Several owners highlight practical handling for nervous dogs, including being allowed to use a back door to avoid other dogs.
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Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd is a multi-site veterinary company (the website describes six surgeries). The clinic states it offers 24-hour emergency care and treats dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe vets taking time to explain findings and treatment plans (including a visit involving X-rays and a detailed results discussion) and several mention good handling of nervous/anxious dogs. One recent reviewer reports a very different experience: unexpected/“hidden” charges, recommendations for tests they felt were unnecessary, and a sense of frequent vet turnover.
Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd is a multi-site veterinary company (the website describes six surgeries). The clinic states it offers 24-hour emergency care and treats dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. In the latest reviews, owners repeatedly describe vets taking time to explain findings and treatment plans (including a visit involving X-rays and a detailed results discussion) and several mention good handling of nervous/anxious dogs. One recent reviewer reports a very different experience: unexpected/“hidden” charges, recommendations for tests they felt were unnecessary, and a sense of frequent vet turnover.
Skin Speciaist Vet Service focuses on specialist veterinary dermatology—skin and coat problems such as itching, hair loss (“balding”) and lumps. It’s led by Dr. Cathy F. Curtis, who is listed as an RCVS Registered Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. Appointments are offered as clinic-based referrals as well as via a video-consulting facility, which may suit owners who need specialist input without attending in person.
Skin Speciaist Vet Service focuses on specialist veterinary dermatology—skin and coat problems such as itching, hair loss (“balding”) and lumps. It’s led by Dr. Cathy F. Curtis, who is listed as an RCVS Registered Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. Appointments are offered as clinic-based referrals as well as via a video-consulting facility, which may suit owners who need specialist input without attending in person.
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