Featured Clinic Overview
Oak Barn Veterinary Centre is a veterinary clinic offering routine and more advanced pet care, including diagnostics, surgery and dental work (per its website). Recent reviews repeatedly mention clear explanations and shared decision-making (for example, a vet “walks you through the process” and offers options where possible), as well as handling nervous or rescue dogs calmly during procedures such as ultrasound. One reviewer also calls out “amazing” facilities and a welcoming front-desk experience.
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The Guildford Vet describes itself as an independent, family-run small animal practice offering daily bookable appointments, open surgeries, and 24/7 on-site emergency care. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for urgent/overnight cases as well as in-practice diagnostics and surgery (including endoscopy and keyhole surgery).
The Guildford Vet describes itself as an independent, family-run small animal practice offering daily bookable appointments, open surgeries, and 24/7 on-site emergency care. Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for urgent/overnight cases as well as in-practice diagnostics and surgery (including endoscopy and keyhole surgery).
Lynton Veterinary Group has a 4.6★ Google rating from 284 reviews. Ownership (independent vs corporate) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the latest reviews, the clinic is frequently used for ongoing general veterinary care and is also set up to support end-of-life appointments: owners describe being given a private room, not being rushed to say goodbye, and receiving keepsakes afterwards (a pawprint and a cutting of fur).
Lynton Veterinary Group has a 4.6★ Google rating from 284 reviews. Ownership (independent vs corporate) isn’t stated in the information provided. Based on the latest reviews, the clinic is frequently used for ongoing general veterinary care and is also set up to support end-of-life appointments: owners describe being given a private room, not being rushed to say goodbye, and receiving keepsakes afterwards (a pawprint and a cutting of fur).
- •Owners repeatedly mention clear, unhurried explanations, including talking through conditions and medications and making space for questions. - Low-stress visits come up multiple times: a fearful dog reportedly stopped shaking and now goes in happily for treats; a puppy was calm at a first vaccination. - Several reviews describe consistent experiences across the whole team, from reception through to vets and nurses.
- •Owners repeatedly mention clear, unhurried explanations, including talking through conditions and medications and making space for questions. - Low-stress visits come up multiple times: a fearful dog reportedly stopped shaking and now goes in happily for treats; a puppy was calm at a first vaccination. - Several reviews describe consistent experiences across the whole team, from reception through to vets and nurses.
Surrey Family Vets is an independently owned, family-run clinic founded by vet owners Natalia and Marcos, and the clinic states it is accepting new clients. Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for both routine care and advanced procedures, with “full on-site diagnostics” and surgical capability including minimally invasive (keyhole) options.
Surrey Family Vets is an independently owned, family-run clinic founded by vet owners Natalia and Marcos, and the clinic states it is accepting new clients. Based on the website and recent reviews, it’s set up for both routine care and advanced procedures, with “full on-site diagnostics” and surgical capability including minimally invasive (keyhole) options.
Our Score (86/100)
- •Pets improving after earlier incorrect advice/diagnosis elsewhere (examples include a dog “saved” after misdiagnosis and a kitten recovering with lungs “clear”). - Clear explanations from the vets, with owners saying they “take the time to explain everything.”
- •Fast, helpful responses to questions/messages and a supportive attitude during stressful situations. - Clean, organised clinic environment mentioned by one reviewer.
- •Pets improving after earlier incorrect advice/diagnosis elsewhere (examples include a dog “saved” after misdiagnosis and a kitten recovering with lungs “clear”). - Clear explanations from the vets, with owners saying they “take the time to explain everything.”
- •Fast, helpful responses to questions/messages and a supportive attitude during stressful situations. - Clean, organised clinic environment mentioned by one reviewer.
Aura Veterinary appears set up for complex referral-level surgery based on client reports of cancer surgery (soft tissue sarcoma) and emergency, life-saving treatment. Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information provided. Reviews specifically mention a “state of the art” facility and detailed communication during a stressful hospital stay, including support “from the moment we arrived until we could take [the dog] home.”
Aura Veterinary appears set up for complex referral-level surgery based on client reports of cancer surgery (soft tissue sarcoma) and emergency, life-saving treatment. Ownership/group affiliation isn’t stated in the information provided. Reviews specifically mention a “state of the art” facility and detailed communication during a stressful hospital stay, including support “from the moment we arrived until we could take [the dog] home.”
The Cape Veterinary Clinic provides preventative and acute care for small animals (dogs, cats and small mammals). Reviewers repeatedly describe it as an independent practice (no corporate group is named in the available information). Based on both the website and recent reviews, the clinic seems set up for ongoing routine care as well as more involved medical work, with a noticeable emphasis on proactive follow-up—including owners describing vets calling to check in during recovery.
The Cape Veterinary Clinic provides preventative and acute care for small animals (dogs, cats and small mammals). Reviewers repeatedly describe it as an independent practice (no corporate group is named in the available information). Based on both the website and recent reviews, the clinic seems set up for ongoing routine care as well as more involved medical work, with a noticeable emphasis on proactive follow-up—including owners describing vets calling to check in during recovery.
Our Score (82/100)
- •Rehab and hydrotherapy described as making a noticeable difference to mobility and comfort (including a detailed account of supporting a dog with hind-leg weakness over a year of swimming). - Owners describe personalised plans and adapting sessions to the dog (including working around a dog refusing the underwater treadmill). - Coordination with a pet’s usual vet is specifically mentioned, including getting medication right as part of pain management.
- •Rehab and hydrotherapy described as making a noticeable difference to mobility and comfort (including a detailed account of supporting a dog with hind-leg weakness over a year of swimming). - Owners describe personalised plans and adapting sessions to the dog (including working around a dog refusing the underwater treadmill). - Coordination with a pet’s usual vet is specifically mentioned, including getting medication right as part of pain management.
Hunters Lodge Veterinary Practice
Guildford
Our Score (81/100)
- •Fast response for urgent issues: seen “at short notice” for a cat bite; another owner describes rapid action on suspected acute kidney failure. - Pet travel support: help completing an Export Health Certificate and paperwork for moving a cat abroad. - Mixed experiences with staff and policies: several reviews mention friendly service, but one review alleges condescending behaviour, a disputed missed appointment fee, and a claim the practice refused to treat a family member’s pet after the reviewer took their business elsewhere.
- •Fast response for urgent issues: seen “at short notice” for a cat bite; another owner describes rapid action on suspected acute kidney failure. - Pet travel support: help completing an Export Health Certificate and paperwork for moving a cat abroad. - Mixed experiences with staff and policies: several reviews mention friendly service, but one review alleges condescending behaviour, a disputed missed appointment fee, and a claim the practice refused to treat a family member’s pet after the reviewer took their business elsewhere.