Dog & Cat Vets in Bristol

Highcroft Veterinary Group Whitchurch Veterinary Hospital is part of Highcroft Veterinary Group and CVS, with on-site out-of-hours cover through MiNightVet Bristol. It is set up as a small-animal hospital with in-house diagnostics including lab work, X-ray and ultrasound, alongside referral services such as cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and keyhole surgery. The practice also offers a dedicated exotics GP service, which features strongly in owner feedback, especially for rabbits and guinea pigs.

• •Trust in Richard and Helen: Several reviewers specifically name Richard and Helen, saying they trust them wholeheartedly with their dogs’ care. - Caring, personable team: Owners regularly describe the vets and staff as caring, professional, helpful, and genuinely interested in their animals. - Good access and responsiveness: One reviewer highlights quick phone responses and says same-day appointments are usually available when needed.

• •Several recent reviews are strongly positive about the care shown by Ana and the wider team, especially in stressful situations. - Owners describe the practice as good with nervous pets, with one review highlighting a calm nail trim and check-up for an anxious rescue cat. - Compassion around difficult moments stands out too, including support for a very elderly dog and kind end-of-life care from Gabriel.

Medivet Whitchurch Barclay Moore Partnership is part of the Medivet group. It offers routine care such as microchipping and nail or claw trims, alongside ongoing monitoring including repeat blood tests for older pets, and it states that 24/7 emergency care is available with an overnight consultation fee. Recent feedback is largely very positive about the team’s kindness, thoroughness and communication, with some complaints about cost and one serious negative account about an urgent breathing case.

Recent reviews are very positive overall, with recurring themes including

• •Friendly, caring staff and a welcoming atmosphere, with several owners saying they would not want to go elsewhere. - Prompt access to appointments, including one owner who said they were able to get an appointment each time their cat became unwell. - Clear communication, with multiple reviews mentioning staff taking time to explain treatment, options and costs.

Highcroft Veterinary Group – Longwell Green Veterinary Centre is part of Highcroft Veterinary Group, a CVS practice, with access to hospital-style facilities including an in-house lab, X-ray and ultrasound, plus an on-site dedicated out-of-hours emergency provider (MiNightVet). The wider group offers routine care alongside more advanced and referral work, including cardiology, internal medicine, keyhole surgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics and soft-tissue surgery. The practice is also listed with Cat Friendly Clinic – Gold and Rabbit Friendly Clinic – Gold accreditation.

• •Recent reviews often praise the team for being kind, welcoming, and clear when explaining options, findings, and next steps. - Out-of-hours care is a recurring strength, with owners describing prompt overnight help for emergencies and feeling reassured in stressful situations. - End-of-life support stands out strongly, with several owners mentioning compassionate handling, thoughtful aftercare, and keepsakes such as sympathy cards, paw prints, and fur clippings.

Rowe Veterinary Group is part of IVC Evidensia and runs six practices, positioning itself as a first-opinion provider for dogs, cats, small furries, birds and exotic animals. The group also states that clients have access to a separately located 24-hour hospital and an MRI facility at another surgery. Recent feedback for the Yate branch is largely very positive, especially around friendly staff, a calm and well-organised visit experience, and clear explanations, though one reviewer described poor follow-up on test results and concerns about unexpected costs.