Best Veterinary Clinics in Forest hill, Greater london (2025)

Rating: 4 / 5

The vet is excellent but outrageously expensive… The prices have gone up enormously and I don’t see how they can be justified… We took our dog in just for a brief 20’ check up cost £68.00

Rating: 5 / 5

Great vet brilliant care and treatment of my pet. The vet was open and transparent regarding my pets health treatment and costs and was very approachable friendly and professional. They're been superb at putting my pet and me as her owner at ease and gave me confidence Lilly was in safe hands. They entirely removed any idea that they might in any way be treating for treating sake they only did what was needed and they did it well. I was highly impressed

Rating: 5 / 5

Another tick for this practice - once again came to my aid with Lilee - thanks to Hannah and Arasi - appreciate everything you did!

Rating: 5 / 5

I found Paxton vets for my 2 bunny rabbits after moving from the USA to France to the UK. It is very hard to find experienced rabbit veterinarians (especially in a new country). But Paxton Vets treat them so well, with such gentle kindness and always listen intently to my concerns so I feel heard and understood. They are clearly knowledgeable with rabbits and I trust them. Whenever I have a question the vet herself gets back to me (same day) via email with the answers I need, suggestions, etc. It is clear customer and pet care are of top priority here at Paxton Vets (Gipsy Road) - many thanks!

Rating: 5 / 5

Although the cat hates coming here, I don’t mind it. They give very good advice and are very helpful and accommodating of any issues we have. Bonus points for the ginger cat that sits in the office who knows how to shake paw

Rating: 5 / 5

My first time at this vets and I was very pleased with the service and the vet “Anna” who dealt with my dogs tail in injury. I was nervous about changing from my old vets, but now I’m very confident and will be happy to return when needed. I highly recommend Paxton veterinary clinic gipsy road.

Rating: 5 / 5

Friendly, clean, professional vet practice. I was seen on time and Eva took the time to explain everything clearly. I was really impressed with Village Vet and feel Hugo my dog will be in good hands.

Rating: 5 / 5

Dr Sheldon has been our family vet for over 10 years and we are very happy with him and the whole team. Always very efficient , professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend them!

Rating: 5 / 5

Always helpful and reliable. All of the staff are very friendly, easygoing and knowledgeable on big and small issues. My cats love them 👍🏽

Rating: 5 / 5

This is one of the best vets we’ve visited. All the staff is amazing and helpful! We keep visiting them even after we moved from the area. Mateo is a great professional vet and it’s the doctor to whom we fully trust our little baby dog Lily. Lily loved him as well from the first time she has met him! Thank you for being such a nice and professional clinic and I hope it will be always like that 👏🏻👏🏻

Rating: 5 / 5

My nearly 3 year old, anxious Maltese has been going to Highgate Veterinary Clinic since he was a puppy. I cannot recommend Dr Jennie, Dr Beccy, and the rest of the team enough. Their patience, willingness to be accommodating, and their high standard of care are exemplary. When an anxious dog pulls you to get inside the vet office, it is a true sign that they are doing everything right!

Rating: 5 / 5

I don’t often leave reviews but I felt compelled to do in this situation. My dog has had a plethora of issues over the past 9 months, which has resulted in various tests, trying new meds, diets etc. It was truly a horrible experience to endure. The entire staff, and most notably, the always upbeat and incredibly intelligent Dr Nina Bolger have been exceptional in the care and support provided to get Archie back to normal and putting my mind at ease along the way. Thank you all!

Rating: 5 / 5

I was able to get an appointment at short notice. The vet didn't sugar-coat anything and told me exactly how concerned she was. She explained everything clearly, I ended up needing to leave my cat at the Epping branch for more tests and a transfusion over the next few days. They kept me fully informed on her status throughout all those days and answered all my questions. Really great communication meant that I wasn't left constantly worrying

Rating: 5 / 5

Yes I have read many one star review here today. I believe that was the past. Understand the clinic got refurbished recently and reopened in May 2024. Today I walked in to a nice and clean clinic for my 1st time. Being a new client, my cat gets a free health check which was brilliant! My cat visited to get microchipped as required by law now. The front desk staff is friendly. The vet is very patience and gentle with my cat. I gave a 5 star for this. Highly recommended 👌 Thank you for everything. There is free parking for shoppers around the area just so anyone needs to know.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little surgery! We recently moved to this practice and couldn’t be happier. The reception staff were lovely and soo friendly. The vet made our 4 month pup so comfortable and made the whole process an enjoyable experience for her. Couldn’t recommend more 🩷

Rating: 5 / 5

I cannot fault the superstars that work at this practice. They gave our Chihuahua Loki the highest level of care. Our vet in particular was so gentle and always supportive, arming us with all the information for us to make informed decisions when Loki lost his sight suddenly 7 months ago. You can learn through education but a kind heart and gentle bedside manner cannot be taught - we appreciated her kindness so much. Sadly we had to say cheerio to Loki yesterday and I cannot thank all the staff enough for making what was the hardest day for us so peaceful and perfect for our boy. We miss him terribly but take solace at the fact he had the best care from you all. Thank you for everything x

Rating: 5 / 5

I cannot be grateful enough for the treatment and the care this clinic has given to my 1.5 year old cat. After investigation with my local vet in Islington, we discovered that he had a broken femur head and neck. I was looking for a clinic that was ready to take care of him and I found Dr Vishaal, who is specialised in orthopaedic surgeries. He explained to me that he needed to urgently get his femur head and neck removed. Dr Vishaal was extremely patient with explaining the complex procedure, the pros and cons of it, the recovery time, the alternatives. The whole team has been completely transparent with regards to the costs, and taking into consideration my own budget, explaining to me what was really necessary and what was a nice add-on for his recovery. My cat spent the night at the clinic after the surgery and I could see that he had been very well taken care of as he was very calm and not stressed when I picked him up. I was quite worried about leaving him there since it was my first time leaving one of my cats overnight at the vet but the whole infrastructure was comforting, the team kept me posted about how he was, there was communication all along. The nurse even left me say a proper goodbye on my own with my pet at the moment of the drop-off. The surgery happened two months ago and my cat walks again, runs, climbs. They really saved him and took really good care. of him. I am still in contact with Dr Vishaal to check on his recovery as it spans across several months. The humanity and care from all the employees at this clinic, from the front desk, to the nurse and the vet himself remains unmatched to me. I recommend this clinic and Dr Vishaal to all my friends that have an animal. And I feel really grateful for their help. I rarely write reviews but I really wanted to take the time to write this long one. My animals mean the world to me and it is really hard to find a trustworthy vet in a city like London. I wanted to share my experience so that it could help others.

Rating: 5 / 5

We had an emergency visit on Sunday to the Medivet office on the Gloucester Road. Sarah and Tom did a great job helping our Frenchie Hugo, who injured his neck. He was quickly examined and prescribed pain and inflammation medicine. Fingers crossed he is on the mend. A big thank you to Medivet Kensington and to Sarah and Tom.

Rating: 5 / 5

I feel that my cats get the best care here. I was previously with another Vets, when one of my cats had an emergency and was referred to Elizabeth Street. The care and attention was amazing. I felt well informed with the regular calls and emails I received not only whilst he was there, but also when he returned home. I feel that I can contact them at anytime with any concerns and I will get advice. There is a great team here. Thank you guys

Rating: 5 / 5

Have been with the practice for 4 years. Nara, our Shiba Inu, has been looked after really well through joint issues, infections, allergy diagnosis, vaccinations & Animal Health Check Certificates. The team have been thorough, helpful and personable. There is always useful advice made available and it is explained in a simple way (for example the animal health check certificate process was well explained in person and followed up over email with the courier for our dog when travelling to Spain) It has always been straightforward to access medical records and make insurance claims. We have been very satisfied with our experience at the vets. There's a handy shop inside too should you need anything from hypoallergenic food, to toys and puppy training gear. Thanks team, one happy pooch (and owner)

Rating: 5 / 5

I just wanted to praise and acknowledge the wonderful care we have received at Elizabeth Street Vets over the last few weeks. We first visited when our cat, Isabella, was asked to be a blood donor. Although we arrived late in the evening, and the team were clearly dealing with a lot of emergencies, we were treated with complete kindness and courtesy, and so we had no qualms about leaving her overnight until the procedure could be safely completed, knowing she would be in very safe hands. Unprompted, we then received a phone call the next morning from the vet to update us on progress which was so appreciated. She returned again 4 days later for the same procedure and both times came home relaxed and clearly well cared for. Our most significant interaction was last Sunday when we again arrived late in the evening to re-home Harvey, a c. 5 week old orphan kitten (who had been the recipient of Isabella’s blood donation). The team could not have been more helpful and patient, answering our many questions about the best care for him, providing us with emergency numbers and food to ensure his first night would be as smooth as possible. I genuinely don’t think we would have been confident enough to take him home without their support. Within 5 days he went from 410g to 570g, is already part of the family, and we are so grateful we had the courage to take him home with all their help! Special shout out to Kerry and Megan who fought for Harvey’s right to have a life in the first place and were relentless in their efforts to save him - we will be forever grateful.

Rating: 4 / 5

I had to find vet in emergency. Elizabeth st were great. The vet I saw was kind and caring and did a great job. Prices were really reasonable compared to other emergency vet’s. I would recommend this practice. Only one negative point. They took ages to fill in my simple insurance form over 5 weeks. Way too long . And although promised call backs I never got them. This needs addressing.

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently visited and was thoroughly impressed. The staff was professional and caring. The clinic was clean, and the veterinarian was knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. I felt my pet was in good hands. The pricing was fair, and I left with peace of mind. Highly recommended! Will be coming back so I can take my dog Bruno and my cat Jerry!

Rating: 5 / 5

I have, or rather, James, my cat has been with Pets Clinic for eight years now. The care has been consistently excellent and delivered with compassion. My cat is thriving thanks to Mihai and Vasile. Thank you.

Rating: 5 / 5

We have been taking our 2 year-old dachshund to this vets since he was a puppy. Our experience has always been positive. The vets and staff are very caring and explain everything clearly and in detail. He recently had to have surgery and the vet was very compassionate and I know that they took great care of him during the surgery and have been thorough in making sure that he's ok during his follow up visits.