About Veterinary Care in Bristol
Bristol has 49 veterinary clinics, with a strong average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from more than 18,000 reviews. For pet owners comparing vets in Bristol, published pricing is common and weekend appointments are widely available, which makes it easier to weigh cost, convenience, and care style before you register.
Our Score compares visible clinics in this country. The transparency part of the score is how many services the clinic has published, measured against the highest number published by a visible clinic in the same country. This town is in England.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langford Vet Practice | 70/100 | — | 196 |
| Highcroft Veterinary Group - Brislington Veterinary Surgery | 65/100 | — | 22 |
| Filton Vets4Pets Ltd | 63/100 | 24 |
Bristol is a strong place to compare vets if you have a dog or cat. There is a broad choice across the city, backed by a deep pool of reviews, so most owners should be able to find a practice that fits both routine care and more complex needs. That matters if you want somewhere for vaccinations and check-ups now, but also want confidence that your vet can guide you well if your pet needs scans, surgery, or referral later.
One thing to read carefully in Bristol is the difference between a listing being verified and a clinic being the right fit for your pet. Verified only means the listing details have been confirmed by a registered user, not that the clinic has a special quality badge. The more useful signal here is transparency. Many Bristol clinics publish prices, which makes it easier to compare before making first contact. Among the more transparent options, published price levels range from average to well above average, so it is sensible to check fee pages early if budget matters. Access is also a real plus in Bristol, with good weekend availability and emergency or out-of-hours care available across the city.
A practical way to choose is to start with your non-negotiables. If you need easy appointment times, focus first on clinics that open weekends or stay open later in the evening. If your pet is older, nervous, or has an ongoing condition, ask how repeat visits, same-day urgent slots, and continuity with the same vet are handled. Reviews can help you spot communication and kindness, while published pricing helps you avoid surprises. For many owners in Bristol, the best option is not just the highest rated clinic, but the one you can get to easily and use consistently.
Because Bristol has so much choice, it helps to make two decisions rather than one. Pick a practice you would trust for planned care, then check which emergency or out-of-hours service you would use if your pet became unwell at night or on a weekend. Doing that before you need it can save a lot of stress later.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Bristol, Bristol
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (70/100)
Langford Vet Practice is a group practice in Bristol offering a Small Animal Referral Hospital alongside equine and farm animal services, diagnostic laboratories, and cat genetic testing. Recent feedback continues to highlight its teaching...
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Our Score (65/100)
Highcroft Veterinary Group - Brislington Veterinary Surgery is part of Highcroft Veterinary Group and owned by CVS Group rather than operating as an independent practice. The clinic offers routine care and more advanced veterinary support...
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Our Score (63/100)
Filton Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group in Bristol. It is used for routine care such as check-ups and vaccinations, as well as diagnostics, follow-up care and surgery. Recent feedback is largely positive, with particular praise...
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Our Score (63/100)
Highcroft Veterinary Group – Ashton Veterinary Surgery is a Bristol practice within the CVS Group, offering small-animal care from routine appointments through to surgery, along with support for birds, reptiles, tortoises, poultry and...
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Our Score (62/100)
Community Vets in Bristol is a small practice with a strong reputation for kind, attentive care and easy access to appointments when pets need to be seen quickly. Owners describe trusted support for both routine and more complex cases,...
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More Veterinary Practices in Bristol
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Companion Care (Vets for Pets Abbeywood) is part of the Vets4Pets group and has been operating since 2008. The clinic is presented as a modern, fully equipped practice offering consultations, surgery, imaging, anaesthesia, in-house...
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Our Score (62/100)
Companion Care (Brislington) Ltd trades as Vets4Pets in Bristol. The practice offers both routine care and more advanced clinical work, with digital x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house lab, a fully equipped operating theatre, separate cat and...
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Our Score (62/100)
Medivet Oldland Common (Oldland House Vets) is a Medivet practice in Bristol providing routine veterinary care for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters and rats. Owners often highlight the team’s friendliness, efficiency and...
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Our Score (60/100)
Bristol Kingswood Vets4Pets is a corporate practice within the Vets4Pets network. It offers broad small-animal care including diagnostics, dentistry, surgery support, nurse clinics, and separate dog and cat facilities, with out-of-hours...
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Our Score (60/100)
Bristol Imperial Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group. The practice is used for routine appointments and minor procedures as well as surgical work such as spays, with owners also highlighting support for anxious pets, older animals...
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Our Score (58/100)
The Pet Vet Bristol provides routine, urgent and at-home veterinary care in Bristol. Recent feedback continues to highlight easy booking, short waits, clear explanations and a welcoming front-desk team. Reviews also point to compassionate...
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Our Score (60/100)
Vets4Pets Bristol is a Vets4Pets practice in Bristol offering small animal care for dogs, cats and rabbits. Listed facilities and services include in-house diagnostics, imaging, dentistry, surgery, orthopaedics, laser treatment and...
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Our Score (60/100)
The Grove Veterinary Centre is a Bristol practice offering preventative care, diagnostics, surgery and telemedicine, and it also lists a veterinary nurse training facility. Client feedback continues to highlight a personal, family-run...
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Our Score (60/100)
Rowe Veterinary Group is a Bristol practice within the IVC Evidensia group. The clinic website describes a 24-hour hospital offering emergency care, MRI facilities, and treatment for dogs, cats, small furries, birds, and exotic animals....
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Avon Lodge Veterinary Group is an RCVS-accredited veterinary practice in Bristol and part of IVC Evidensia. It offers routine and preventative care alongside video vet consultations, retail pet products and a Pet Health Club plan. Recent...
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Our Score (60/100)
Emerson's Green Veterinary Surgery is an RCVS-accredited practice in Bristol and part of IVC Evidensia. It has on-site diagnostic equipment including ultrasound, digital X-rays, and digital dental radiographs, supporting both routine...
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Our Score (60/100)
Langford Small Animal Referral Hospital in Bristol is a small animal referral hospital offering emergency and urgent care alongside referral treatment for complex cases, including specialist surgery and orthopaedics. It is also noted as a...
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Our Score (59/100)
Bristol Longwell Green Vets4Pets is part of the Vets4Pets network. The practice appears set up for routine care, including vaccinations and puppy packages, alongside consultations, minor procedures and surgical lump removal. Recent...
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Our Score (59/100)




