About Specialist Vets in Bristol
Mid-ranked clinics play a vital role in Bristol's veterinary landscape.
Mid-ranked or routine-focused clinics are integral to Bristol's veterinary offerings, often dealing with everyday care such as vaccinations, check-ups, and non-urgent treatments. These clinics ensure that pet owners have access to essential healthcare services without the long wait times that might accompany more specialized or emergency-focused providers. The presence of many such clinics contributes to Bristol's strong overall clinic depth, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all pet-related healthcare needs.
There are 16 veterinary clinics listed for specialist vets in Bristol.
Top Rated Specialist Vets in Bristol
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Companion Care (Vets for Pets Abbeywood) describes itself as a locally owned practice that has been operating since 2008, with a modern, fully equipped clinic including digital X‑ray, ultrasound, an in‑house laboratory and an on‑site pharmacy. The website lists capabilities that go beyond routine consults—surgery, imaging, anaesthesia, and emergency/critical care—and notes out‑of‑hours support is provided via Vets Now.
Companion Care (Vets for Pets Abbeywood) describes itself as a locally owned practice that has been operating since 2008, with a modern, fully equipped clinic including digital X‑ray, ultrasound, an in‑house laboratory and an on‑site pharmacy. The website lists capabilities that go beyond routine consults—surgery, imaging, anaesthesia, and emergency/critical care—and notes out‑of‑hours support is provided via Vets Now.
Our Score (90/100)
Langford Vet Practice describes itself as a group of veterinary services, including a Small Animal Referral Hospital alongside equine and farm animal services, plus diagnostic laboratories and cat genetic testing. Reviews also repeatedly describe it as a teaching setting (with “student vets” involved) and mention specialist-style departments such as neurology. Recent reviewers highlight thorough explanations in plain language, careful handling of anxious pets (both dogs and cats), and being kept updated during inpatient care after traumatic injuries; one reviewer also notes open, non-judgemental conversations about budget and that treatment came in under their stated limit.
Langford Vet Practice describes itself as a group of veterinary services, including a Small Animal Referral Hospital alongside equine and farm animal services, plus diagnostic laboratories and cat genetic testing. Reviews also repeatedly describe it as a teaching setting (with “student vets” involved) and mention specialist-style departments such as neurology. Recent reviewers highlight thorough explanations in plain language, careful handling of anxious pets (both dogs and cats), and being kept updated during inpatient care after traumatic injuries; one reviewer also notes open, non-judgemental conversations about budget and that treatment came in under their stated limit.
Our Score (87/100)
Companion Care (Brislington) Ltd trades under the Vets4Pets brand and is described on its website as locally owned. The practice is set up for a wide mix of routine and more advanced work, with digital x‑ray, ultrasound, an in‑house lab, and a fully equipped operating theatre listed, plus separate cat and dog waiting areas/wards and an isolation unit.
Companion Care (Brislington) Ltd trades under the Vets4Pets brand and is described on its website as locally owned. The practice is set up for a wide mix of routine and more advanced work, with digital x‑ray, ultrasound, an in‑house lab, and a fully equipped operating theatre listed, plus separate cat and dog waiting areas/wards and an isolation unit.
Our Score (86/100)
- •Clear communication during appointments: One owner highlights a vet taking time to listen, examine, and explain conclusions plainly. - Out-of-hours responsiveness: Owners describe being told to “come straight down” for late-night emergencies, with diagnostics and medication provided. - End-of-life support: Multiple reviews mention being supported through euthanasia and bereavement, including receiving sympathy cards afterwards.
- •Clear communication during appointments: One owner highlights a vet taking time to listen, examine, and explain conclusions plainly. - Out-of-hours responsiveness: Owners describe being told to “come straight down” for late-night emergencies, with diagnostics and medication provided. - End-of-life support: Multiple reviews mention being supported through euthanasia and bereavement, including receiving sympathy cards afterwards.
Our Score (85/100)
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.
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.
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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).
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).
Our Score (83/100)
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).
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).
Our Score (81/100)
Avenue Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice with over 100 years’ experience, and the website references modern facilities and equipment plus ample car parking. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention friendly/helpful front-desk interactions and long-term use by families over many years. One recent review reports a rude and patronising phone call with a staff member named Lorraine, which contrasts with other comments about helpful service.
Avenue Veterinary Centre describes itself as an independent practice with over 100 years’ experience, and the website references modern facilities and equipment plus ample car parking. In the latest reviews available to us, owners most often mention friendly/helpful front-desk interactions and long-term use by families over many years. One recent review reports a rude and patronising phone call with a staff member named Lorraine, which contrasts with other comments about helpful service.
Our Score (81/100)
Highcroft Veterinary Group - Brislington Veterinary Surgery is part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group (rather than an independent clinic). Recent reviews describe practical, repeat-use care for both cats and dogs, including dental work (“cats teeth out”) and support for anxious pets who are “VERY afraid of vets.”
Highcroft Veterinary Group - Brislington Veterinary Surgery is part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group (rather than an independent clinic). Recent reviews describe practical, repeat-use care for both cats and dogs, including dental work (“cats teeth out”) and support for anxious pets who are “VERY afraid of vets.”
Our Score (80/100)
Bristol Imperial Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (a national chain). From the information available, this practice is used for routine appointments and minor procedures (a nail trim and check-up are mentioned), as well as surgical work such as spays. Reviews include multiple mentions of specific vets (Ana and Gabriel) and describe both supportive end-of-life care and handling of anxious animals, alongside complaints about pricing and consent/communication around sedation and testing.
Bristol Imperial Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets group (a national chain). From the information available, this practice is used for routine appointments and minor procedures (a nail trim and check-up are mentioned), as well as surgical work such as spays. Reviews include multiple mentions of specific vets (Ana and Gabriel) and describe both supportive end-of-life care and handling of anxious animals, alongside complaints about pricing and consent/communication around sedation and testing.
Our Score (80/100)
Community Vets is described in the provided clinic data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly name Helen and Richard and describe a practice that’s set up for ongoing medical management and surgery, with several specifics mentioned: same-day appointments when needed, a calming, clean, “cage free” practice environment (as described by a reviewer), and successful handling of more complex cases like cancer support and intestinal foreign-body surgery.
Community Vets is described in the provided clinic data as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. In the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly name Helen and Richard and describe a practice that’s set up for ongoing medical management and surgery, with several specifics mentioned: same-day appointments when needed, a calming, clean, “cage free” practice environment (as described by a reviewer), and successful handling of more complex cases like cancer support and intestinal foreign-body surgery.
Our Score (76/100)
Highcroft Veterinary Group – Ashton Veterinary Surgery is part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group and is set up as a small-animal practice offering routine care through to surgery, plus support for a wide range of species (including small pets, birds, reptiles, tortoises, poultry and fish). The practice states it has the RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding and offers emergency support during normal hours, with out-of-hours care provided by MiNightVet Bristol (with full-time night staff).
Highcroft Veterinary Group – Ashton Veterinary Surgery is part of the Highcroft Veterinary Group and is set up as a small-animal practice offering routine care through to surgery, plus support for a wide range of species (including small pets, birds, reptiles, tortoises, poultry and fish). The practice states it has the RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding and offers emergency support during normal hours, with out-of-hours care provided by MiNightVet Bristol (with full-time night staff).
Bristol Longwell Green Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Based on the latest reviews, the clinic appears set up for routine care (including vaccinations and puppy packages) as well as minor surgery such as lump removals, with some clients reporting they can get same-day urgent appointments. Reviews repeatedly mention a calm, welcoming experience for dogs (including treats during vaccinations), but there is also a clear complaint about pricing transparency—one owner reports a large price increase between two lump-removal procedures and felt the costs weren’t properly explained.
Bristol Longwell Green Vets4Pets Ltd is part of the Vets4Pets network (the website describes practices as “locally owned”). Based on the latest reviews, the clinic appears set up for routine care (including vaccinations and puppy packages) as well as minor surgery such as lump removals, with some clients reporting they can get same-day urgent appointments. Reviews repeatedly mention a calm, welcoming experience for dogs (including treats during vaccinations), but there is also a clear complaint about pricing transparency—one owner reports a large price increase between two lump-removal procedures and felt the costs weren’t properly explained.
Our Score (74/100)
Vet Dept Bristol Zoo Gardens appears to be a veterinary department associated with a zoo rather than a standard pet veterinary practice. From the information available to us, there’s no clear evidence it offers routine appointments for pet owners (e.g., vaccinations, neutering, consultations) or that it accepts household pets at all.
Vet Dept Bristol Zoo Gardens appears to be a veterinary department associated with a zoo rather than a standard pet veterinary practice. From the information available to us, there’s no clear evidence it offers routine appointments for pet owners (e.g., vaccinations, neutering, consultations) or that it accepts household pets at all.
Bristol A.R.C. Clinic is described in reviews as a charity-run animal rehoming organisation rather than a traditional veterinary practice. People mention adopting dogs, bringing in stray animals, and donating goods to support the animals, with staff and volunteers described as helpful during visits.
Bristol A.R.C. Clinic is described in reviews as a charity-run animal rehoming organisation rather than a traditional veterinary practice. People mention adopting dogs, bringing in stray animals, and donating goods to support the animals, with staff and volunteers described as helpful during visits.
Tibbs and Simmons Farm Vets Ltd appears primarily oriented toward farm and equine work, with multiple owners discussing horse/pony care and one reviewer explicitly describing the vet they saw as a “large farm animals” vet. The available reviews include detailed equine call-out experiences (including night-time attendance and follow-up phone check-ins) alongside a sharply critical account of a small-animal visit involving blood sampling, medication dispensing, and billing confusion. No corporate group ownership is stated in the information provided.
Tibbs and Simmons Farm Vets Ltd appears primarily oriented toward farm and equine work, with multiple owners discussing horse/pony care and one reviewer explicitly describing the vet they saw as a “large farm animals” vet. The available reviews include detailed equine call-out experiences (including night-time attendance and follow-up phone check-ins) alongside a sharply critical account of a small-animal visit involving blood sampling, medication dispensing, and billing confusion. No corporate group ownership is stated in the information provided.