Best Vets in Bristol

Best Vets in Bristol – Complete Local Guide

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49 Vet Practices Tracked
4.7 ★ Average Rating
5 Verified Clinics
18,000+ Reviews In Bristol
22 With Published Prices
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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.

49 clinics4.7 avg rating22 with published prices5 verified

Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)

ClinicOur ScoreVerifiedPublished prices
Langford Vet Practice70/100—196
Highcroft Veterinary Group - Brislington Veterinary Surgery65/100—22
Filton Vets4Pets Ltd63/100Verified Clinic24

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.

More Veterinary Practices in Bristol

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Our Score (58/100)

4.8(228)
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Bishopston Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network in Bristol. The clinic offers routine companion-animal care, with recent feedback giving particularly detailed examples of cat dental treatment, clear communication, calm handling...

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Our Score (58/100)

4.7(113)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

The Downs Veterinary Practice appears particularly well set up for urgent referral cases that need advanced imaging and rapid intervention, with multiple owners describing MRI scans and same-day surgery for acute spinal problems. The...

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Our Score (57/100)

4.8(129)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Zetland Veterinary Group – Filton Veterinary Centre is a branch of the wider Zetland Veterinary Group in Bristol. The practice is listed on its website as an IVC Evidensia Positive Pawprint Partner. It appears to be used mainly for routine...

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Our Score (57/100)

4.7(80)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Animal House Vets is a small-animal practice with four surgery locations in the Bristol area, offering routine care as well as procedures. The practice provides 24-hour emergency cover through out-of-hours service providers. Recent reviews...

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Our Score (56/100)

4.7(72)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Victoria Veterinary Clinic is a CVS Group small-animal practice established in 1981, caring for dogs and cats. It offers routine care such as vaccinations, parasite control and microchipping, alongside neutering, surgery and practical...

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Our Score (56/100)

4.8(346)
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Viking Vets is a VetPartners practice in Bristol offering small-animal care with a clear emphasis on cats. The clinic presents itself as a feline centre, with separate cat entrances, waiting areas, wards and consult rooms, while also...

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Our Score (56/100)

4.7(245)
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Zetland Veterinary Group - Fishponds Veterinary Centre is part of Zetland Veterinary Group and is owned by IVC Evidensia. It offers routine veterinary care and common procedures, with more complex cases referred on quickly when needed....

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Our Score (56/100)

4.8(234)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic

Fernlea Veterinary Clinic is an independent Bristol practice and a veterinary nurse training facility. It appears focused on companion-animal care, including in-clinic procedures such as dentistry and other anaesthetised treatments. Recent...

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Our Score (56/100)

4.8(51)
Treats:
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bird
rabbit

Zetland Veterinary Group - Backwell Veterinary Centre is part of Zetland Veterinary Group within IVC Evidensia. The practice is regularly described as clean, bright and welcoming, with friendly reception support and a caring clinical team....

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Our Score (56/100)

4.9(12)
Treats:
cow
pig

Langford Farm Animal Practice is a Bristol-based farm animal practice covering dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, camelids, pigs and poultry. It offers 24/7 emergency care with no out-of-hours surcharge, alongside a Farm Animal...

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Our Score (55/100)

4.6(144)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Highcroft Veterinary Group – Eastville Veterinary Centre is a Bristol practice within Highcroft Veterinary Group, part of CVS Group. The wider group offers small-animal care with 24/7 emergency cover via MiNightVet Bristol, in-house...

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Our Score (55/100)

4.6(110)
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Highcroft Veterinary Group – Shirehampton Village Vets is part of the CVS-owned Highcroft Veterinary Group. The practice offers a broad small-animal service, with wider group support for diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, imaging, in-house...

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Our Score (55/100)

4.6(350)
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Bristol PDSA Pet Hospital is part of PDSA, a veterinary charity, and focuses on free and low-cost veterinary care for eligible pets. Recent feedback remains largely positive about the kindness of the vets and nurses, the affordability of...

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Our Score (54/100)

4.6(147)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Zetland Veterinary Group - Stoke Bishop Veterinary Centre in Bristol offers routine consultations and treatment for common companion animals, with owners mentioning dogs, cats and guinea pigs. Recent feedback continues to highlight a calm,...

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Our Score (53/100)

4.6(124)
Treats:
dog
cat
rabbit

Clifton Veterinary Practice is a Bristol clinic within the IVC Evidensia group. Google reviewers describe it as a smaller practice with a friendly, professional atmosphere, and recent feedback continues to highlight kind, reassuring care....

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#36
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Our Score (53/100)

4.7(54)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Animal House Vets in Bristol offers routine and preventative care for cats and dogs, along with dental treatment, surgery, 24-hour emergency cover and support for long-term conditions. Feedback is mostly positive, with owners often...

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Our Score (52/100)

4.8(32)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit
exotic
cow
pig

Tibbs and Simmons Farm Vets Ltd appears mainly focused on farm and equine work, with review examples centred on horse and pony care and some small-animal treatment. Long-term clients describe trusted equine support including routine...

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Our Score (54/100)

4.9(181)
Treats:
dog
cat

Bristol Vet Specialists is a specialist referral clinic in Bristol for dogs and cats, with advanced imaging, surgery, oncology and intensive care among the services mentioned. Recent reviews consistently highlight fast handling of urgent...

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Our Score (51/100)

4.4(7048)
Treats:
exotic

Vet Dept Bristol Zoo Gardens appears to be the veterinary department linked to Bristol Zoo Project rather than a standard pet veterinary practice. Emergency veterinary services are listed, but there is still no clear public evidence that...

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No Prices

Our Score (51/100)

4.5(332)
Treats:
dog
cat
bird
rabbit

Animal House Vets is an IVC Evidensia practice in Bristol, with four branches listed on its website, and it is also described as a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers routine care as well as dentistry and surgery, with 24-hour...

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