Best Vets in Bristol

Fernlea Veterinary Clinic is described by reviewers as privately owned/independent, and it’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, the practice appears geared toward routine companion-animal care with in-clinic procedures (including dentistry and anaesthetics), and it is repeatedly mentioned as making time for discussion rather than rushing decisions. Concrete details owners mention include: - Dental work (including teeth removed/extractions) with reported improvements in pets’ comfort afterwards. - Immediate help for a stray cat brought in in a critical condition, including same-visit euthanasia to prevent suffering and allowing the finder to stay with the cat. - Time to talk through options for anxious owners and nervous dogs, with no “hard sell” reported by several reviewers. - One recent reviewer alleges a serious complication after an anaesthetised ear flush and reports poor aftercare/communication, which conflicts with the mostly positive accounts of support and compassion.

Bristol Kingswood Vets4Pets Ltd is a Vets4Pets-branded practice that describes itself on its website as “locally owned.” It’s set up for routine and medical cases with on-site diagnostics (in‑house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound) plus surgery facilities (operating theatre and anaesthesia), and it also states it is a veterinary nurse training facility. From the latest reviews, owners most often describe clear explanations around treatment (including a dental extraction where “everything was explained really clearly”) and practical admin support (staff communicating with insurers and obtaining pre‑authorisation for treatment). A minority of recent reviews describe serious dissatisfaction around continuity of care and costs—specifically, confusion over repeat-prescription rules for long‑term allergy medication, and one account alleging their dog was kept in for monitoring, billed, and later died.

The Downs Veterinary Practice is set up for cases that need advanced diagnostics and rapid intervention, with multiple reviews describing referral MRI scans and same-day surgery. The clinic is also listed as providing emergency veterinary services and as a veterinary nurse training facility. Concrete examples owners mention include: - MRI in the morning followed by surgery the same afternoon for dogs with slipped discs and sudden loss of back-leg function, with discharge the next day. - Clear, practical handover on rehabilitation and medication after surgery, plus being “on hand” for questions afterwards. - MRI work-up for seizures, followed by a phone call to discuss results and options (including a diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy when no tumour was found). - Adaptations for a rescue dog that historically struggled at vets, helping the dog cope without being overwhelmed.

Rowe Veterinary Group is a multi-site veterinary provider (six practices) with a 24-hour hospital and access to an MRI facility. It offers first-opinion care across a wide range of species (dogs, cats, small furries, birds, and exotic animals), and reviews include examples of out-of-hours emergencies (a late-night hamster visit with scan/meds, and euthanasia) and complex injury care (pelvic fracture surgery after a road accident). Recent feedback is mostly positive about time spent explaining findings and thoughtful end-of-life support (including condolence cards), but there’s also a detailed complaint alleging concerns weren’t recorded and that the complaint response felt dismissive.

Bristol Vet Specialists is a veterinary referral centre set up for complex and urgent cases, including intensive care and advanced imaging. The website lists specialist departments spanning neurology/neurosurgery, oncology (including radiotherapy), internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, and orthopaedic/soft tissue surgery, alongside emergency and critical care. Recent reviews repeatedly describe urgent referrals being seen quickly (including “less than 24 hours later” and “same day… on a Friday night”), with owners highlighting clear explanations of options and costs, plus frequent updates during hospital stays (including ICU).

Abbotswood Veterinary Centre is an independent practice that offers routine and preventative care alongside in-house diagnostics (X-rays/ultrasound) and surgery. It’s also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviewers repeatedly describe longer or unhurried appointments for anxious pets and end-of-life visits, including time to say goodbye and follow-up memorial touches (paw prints and a condolence card with a drawing and seeds). Several owners also mention balanced decision-making—explaining realistic outcomes and not pushing one treatment path.

Medivet Whitchurch Barclay Moore Partnership is part of the Medivet group. Based on the information available, it handles both routine care (e.g., nail/claw trims, microchipping) and ongoing medical monitoring (e.g., senior cat blood tests for thyroid/kidney levels), and it also states it provides 24/7 emergency care with an overnight consultation fee. Recent reviews include detailed praise for gentle handling (including taking time with nervous rescue dogs) and clear explanations during consults, alongside concerns from a small number of reviewers about cost for overnight care and one account alleging a lack of urgency/examination in a breathing-difficulty case with a poor outcome. Concrete specifics mentioned by owners include: - Nail/claw trims and “toe-nails done” visits described as calm and kind. - Microchipping for a nervous rescue dog, with the vet sitting on the floor to settle the dog beforehand. - Six‑monthly blood tests for an almost‑20‑year‑old cat’s thyroid and kidney monitoring, with a vet suggesting an additional full blood count via an external lab and promising a call when results arrived. - Overnight emergency pricing explicitly referenced in the clinic’s information (and also discussed in reviews).

Filton Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (a chain brand whose practices are described on its website as “locally owned”). Based on the latest reviews, the clinic is used for day-to-day care (check-ups and vaccinations) as well as problem-solving and procedures (including a bladder stone operation). Owners repeatedly mention fast access to appointments, detailed explanations from the vet, and calm handling of anxious pets (including nail clipping for a dog that wouldn’t allow it at home). One review also flags a pricing surprise: a follow-up after surgery was said to be included, but a follow-up visit after antibiotics for a separate issue was charged.

The Pet Vet Bristol describes itself as independent and family-owned (website) and offers routine, emergency, and at-home appointments (website). The website also states it’s open 7 days a week for these appointment types, with no surcharge for weekends, evenings, or bank holidays, including for unregistered customers (website). Recent reviews often focus on being able to get appointments without long waits, staff explaining procedures clearly, and calm handling in stressful situations such as accidents and end-of-life care (reviews). Concrete specifics owners mention include: - Short waits/availability: “easy to make appointments” and “no long waiting lists” (review). - Clear explanations and un-rushed consults: vets “take the time to explain things so that it never feels rushed” (review). - Accident/trauma care: a cat handled well “after accident,” and a dog treated after being “hit by a car,” including an operation and recovery going well (reviews). - End-of-life support: a nurse explained each step and handled a euthanasia appointment gently to keep it “peaceful” and “pain free” (review).

The Grove Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent, vet-owned family practice (not a corporate group). Based on its website, it’s set up for both routine care and more involved case work, with on-site imaging and scopes (X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy) plus a telemedicine suite, and it also states it offers advanced/keyhole procedures alongside routine surgery. In recent reviews, owners repeatedly mention not feeling pressured into extras, and describe staff being informative and reassuring when pets are unwell; one reviewer also specifically mentions care provided for greyhounds.