Best Vets in Bristol

• •Recent feedback is very positive, with owners describing the practice as kind, caring, understanding and professional. - Several reviews mention staff taking time with both pets and owners, including clear explanations and a calm approach with anxious or difficult-to-examine animals. - Specific care examples include treatment for a grass seed in a dog’s ear, medication for a cat after the owner felt listened to, and supportive handling of a nervous elderly dog.

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.

• •Reviews are consistently very positive about the team’s manner, with repeated praise for friendly reception staff, caring nurses and professional vets. - Several owners describe strong clinical care in stressful situations, including a dog being admitted and treated on a drip, and another pet receiving eye surgery with reassuring WhatsApp updates. - Long-term clients speak highly of continuity of care, including thorough check-ups for older pets and medication changes to help with joint problems.

• •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.